Bullpadel CRYSTAL GRIP Gel Bottle

Bullpadel Crystal Grip is a drying gel you apply to your hands before you play. It takes sweat off your palms so the racket stays secure in your hand, and the aloe vera in the formula looks after your skin at the same time. Bullpadel developed it with women players in mind, though it suits anyone whose hands tend to dry out or crack from regular play.

• Type: Desiccant (drying) hand gel
• Key ingredient: Aloe vera
• Skin care: Moisturizing formula to help prevent dryness and cracking
• Application: One application per match
• Testing: Dermatologically tested
• Dispenser: Pump bottle

Squeeze a small amount into your palm and spread it over the whole hand until it's absorbed. It dries fast, and Bullpadel says one application should hold for the full match, with a top-up between games if you need more. The gel goes on clear and doesn't leave residue on your overgrip, and the bottle is easy to keep in your padel bag.

Taking sweat off your hands again and again can leave the skin dry and cracked, which is what the moisturizing side of the formula is there to prevent.

Bullpadel makes two other gels in this range. Players who mostly deal with humid conditions tend to reach for the Power Grip gel, and heavy sweaters often go for the Dry Grip gel.