There are many ways to grip your tennis racquet. Your playing style, situational awareness, and level of comfortability will determine which one you should use. As you become more skilled, you might switch between several grips for different shots. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular grips and where they work best.

A tennis racquet’s handle has an octagonal shape, and the 8 sides are called bevels. The bevels serve as a reference point for executing certain grip types, as well as providing a comfortable shape to hold the racquet. Here’s what you need to know about tennis racquet bevels.