Wilson grip 2 or 3: convert the number and check the actual wrap
Wilson grip 2 is 4 1/4 inches; grip 3 is 4 3/8 inches. Compare nominal circumference, replacement grips and overgrips without assuming a personal fit.
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1. Grip 2 and 4 1/4 inches are the same nominal label
Wilson grip 2 means a nominal handle circumference of 4 1/4 inches; grip 3 means 4 3/8 inches. The difference is 1/8 inch, or 3.175 mm of circumference. A racket labelled 2 is therefore not a different size system from one labelled 4 1/4. Start with the number on the actual handle bottom, then check what grip layers are fitted.
Those labels do not prescribe a personal fit or describe the thickness added by a particular wrap. If an existing racket feels suitable, compare its label and fitted layers with the actual replacement you intend to use. Neither a model name nor a photograph of a handle establishes its finished circumference.
2. Read the circumference, not the handle width
The manufacturer conversion below is for the numbered Wilson labels in its grip-size guide. Millimetres are calculated from the inch circumference using 25.4 mm per inch. They are nominal conversions, not measurements of a photographed racket or manufacturing-tolerance promises. For example, 107.950 mm describes grip 2 circumference; it does not mean the handle is that wide.
Check the actual butt-cap label directly. The older complete Wilson racket photograph shows a real installed handle covering, but its size number is not readable. No size is assigned to it here. An enlarged screen image is also not a physical measuring ruler.
| Wilson number | Circumference in inches | Nominal circumference in mm |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 101.600 |
| 1 | 4 1/8 | 104.775 |
| 2 | 4 1/4 | 107.950 |
| 3 | 4 3/8 | 111.125 |
| 4 | 4 1/2 | 114.300 |
| 5 | 4 5/8 | 117.475 |
3. Replacement grip and overgrip do different jobs
Wilson Australia identifies Cushion Pro, model WRZ4209BK+, as a replacement grip with thick backing for cushioning. Its Tennis Pro Overgrip three-pack, model WRZ4014WH+, is described as thin, high-stretch felt. These are real, different products rather than interchangeable names for one layer. Their comfort and performance descriptions are manufacturer claims, not results of our testing.
Wilson explains in a public support response that an overgrip is normally placed over a replacement grip, adding an outer contact layer and protecting the layer beneath. That older New Zealand response is used only for this technical distinction; its historical prices are not an Australian quote. The loose-wrap photograph shows separate Pro's Pro products, not either current Wilson product.
4. One added overgrip does not establish the next number
The conversion chart does not specify how much a wrap adds to a finished handle. The selected Australian product pages do not establish an exact added circumference for your installation. Do not assume that one overgrip turns grip 2 into grip 3, or calculate the finished circumference from an unverified material thickness.
The separate HEAD-handle photograph clearly shows installed overlapping wraps. It illustrates the physical layer and overlap to inspect, not a measured size increase or Wilson product identification. Keep the nominal number, the replacement grip and any added outer wrap separate when comparing two actual rackets.
5. Compare the complete configured grip before choosing
Read the actual size label, identify whether the base replacement grip is still fitted, and note any additional overgrip. Compare the real configuration you expect to play with, including its condition. A worn or newly replaced contact layer can change the feel without changing the number printed on the handle.
Try the actual configured racket or ask the retailer for a demonstration rather than buying from a number conversion alone. This guide does not assign a size by gender, guarantee a hand fit or promise an injury outcome. Use the chart to understand the label and the product descriptions to distinguish the layers; make the final choice with the real setup in hand.
