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Grip technique, without noise
Deep guides and field notes from the AURO team on the continental grip, injury prevention and the corrections we make on court every week.
The continental grip in padel
The neutral reference that holds every stroke together, explained from zero.
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Guide · Padel02How to hold a padel racket
From the first session to instinct: hand placement, pressure and repetition.
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Guide · Tennis03The tennis grip
One physical reference across serves, rallies and volleys.
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Guide · Pickleball04The pickleball grip
The same reversible reference, carried to a different court.
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Field notes
How to hold a padel racket: the continental grip
The continental, or hammer, grip keeps the racket frame neutral and lets you play forehand, backhand and volleys without rebuilding the hand between strokes.
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Padel elbow: start with the grip
Padel elbow is often the result of a poor grip, excessive tension and repeated vibration rather than a single bad impact.
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When should you replace an overgrip?
Replace an overgrip when tack or absorption drops, or when the surface becomes smooth. Frequent players commonly change it every few weeks, depending on sweat and conditions.
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