Kids Tennis Racket Dampener & Matching Overgrip Tape
What We Love
- • Makes kids more likely to use their racket
- • Adds a non-slip, more comfortable grip
- • Dampener reduces vibration on contact
- • Easy to install and replace
- • Wide range of designs
Worth Knowing
- • Overgrip will wear out and need replacing
- • Dampener can fall off if not seated properly
- • Performance benefits are secondary to the “fun” factor
The Racket Pets set solves a problem most parents underestimate: getting kids to actually want to pick up the racket again. Yes, it’s a dampener and overgrip. The dampener reduces string vibration, and the overgrip adds a tackier, non-slip feel on the handle. Those are real, functional upgrades. But that’s not why this product works. The value is behavioral. It turns the racket into something personal. The matching grip and animal dampener are designed to make the racket feel like a character, not just equipment. For beginner and younger players, that matters more than performance specs. If a kid is more excited to bring their racket to the court, they’ll hit more balls. That’s the whole game at this stage. The grip itself is a standard overgrip with a dry, tacky finish, so it improves control without being complicated to install. The dampener is durable PVC and does what it’s supposed to do, but think of it as a bonus, not the main event.
