Firm is high-density felt, leather, calfskin, or cowhide, and it's the number-one choice of players who want to feel the ball collide with the racquet. The trade-off is comfort, which is where the cushioned tennis grip comes in. It's usually made of a spongy foam that provides relief for your hand, but it makes it tougher to feel where the ball lands on the racquet face.

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