The Tourna classic Tour grip tennis replacement grip is 1.8mm thick, so it provides a moderate amount of cushion and shock absorbency while still maintaining the bevels on your racquet handle. Most racquets original grip is 1.8mm thick, so this is an ideal replacement for your original grip. Take the original grip off your racquet, then wrap this one on for a fresh tacky feel. The grip is adhesive backed, tapered, and beveled to make perfect installation easy.