Bullpadel POWER GRIP Gel Bottle

Bullpadel Power Grip is a desiccant hand gel for padel players who lose their hold on the racket once their palms start to sweat. Bullpadel calls the formula "desiccant plus" and developed it for very humid conditions, so it's aimed at muggy indoor courts and anyone whose hands are damp by the second set.

• Type: Desiccant hand gel
• Formula: Desiccant plus, made for high humidity
• Absorption: Fast-absorbing
• Application: Once per match, per Bullpadel
• Applied to: Palms and fingers
• Skin testing: Dermatologically tested

Rub a small amount across your palms and fingers before you warm up, and give it a few seconds to absorb before you pick up the racket. Bullpadel's guidance is that one application lasts the whole match.

A gel dries your hand, but it can't bring back a grip that has lost its tack. If your overgrip is worn smooth, replace it first so the gel has something to work with.

Padel Nation also carries Bullpadel's other two grip gels. The Dry Grip gel is Bullpadel's option for players who sweat heavily, and the Crystal Grip gel is a clear formula meant to avoid marking a light-coloured grip. If sweat also runs down from your forearm, a pair of StarVie wristbands stops it before it reaches your hand.