Pickleball Paddle Grip Size Finder and Chart
Find your pickleball paddle grip size with a finder, a size chart from Selkirk, JOOLA, CRBN and Paddletek, overgrip guidance and verified Amazon picks.
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Quick answer
Selkirk says to measure from the middle crease of your open palm to the tip of your ring finger, and that the result, between 4 and 5 inches, should be about your grip circumference. Selkirk also gives a height chart, less accurate. Paddletek says that if you are between sizes, go smaller and add an overgrip.
- Ruler. Palm crease to ring fingertip, hand open and flat, in inches.
- Height. Selkirk: under 5 ft 3 in is 4 in, 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 8 in is 4.25 in, over 5 ft 8 in is 4.5 in.
- Between sizes. Go smaller and add an overgrip, as Paddletek advises.
Grip size finder: three questions
Enter your ring-finger measurement, or your height if you have not measured, and your racquet background. You get the closest named grip size with the maker guidance behind it.
This finder restates guidance from Selkirk, JOOLA, CRBN and Paddletek. Makers disagree on some methods, and a paddle in your hand is the real test.
Overgrips and a paddle with a stated grip size
Overgrip details come from the Amazon listings, read in November 2026. Paddle grip sizes come from the maker page. Paddlory earns a commission on qualifying purchases through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Selkirk Non-Slip Pickleball Grip Tape
Overgrip. The listing calls it ultra-thin, tacky or cushioned, for sweat and moisture control. Choose the Comfort Pro cushioned feel or the Tacky feel.
JOOLA Pickleball Overgrip, set of 4
Overgrip. The listing says a set of four with finishing tape, fits elongated, standard and skinny handles, and is tacky and moisture absorbent.
Tourna Grip Overgrip, 2 pack
Overgrip. The listing calls it a thin overgrip, two per pack with finishing tape, that gets tackier as you sweat.
Selkirk AMPED Control S2
Paddle. Selkirk lists a grip circumference of 4.25 in. The listing mixes shapes and weights, so choose Control, S2 and your weight.
Video
We did not find a grip-measuring video that meets our standard, with an on-topic transcript and no store push or discount codes in the description, so this page has none. The steps and sizes below come from maker pages.
How to measure
| Method | Steps | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ruler test | Open your dominant hand face up with fingers extended. Measure from the bottom lateral crease, the middle of the three, up to the tip of your ring finger. Selkirk says the result should be about your grip circumference | Selkirk grip size article |
| Height chart | Under 5 ft 3 in: 4 in. 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 8 in: 4.25 in. Over 5 ft 8 in: 4.5 in. Selkirk says this is less accurate than the ruler test | Selkirk grip size article |
| Index finger test | Paddletek says you should fit the index finger of your other hand in the gap between your fingertips and palm. Selkirk calls this a myth for pickleball that tends to give a larger grip than is most comfortable. The makers disagree | Paddletek buying guide, Selkirk grip guide |
| Try it | Selkirk says the only way to truly know is to play with the paddle, and to keep rechecking because grips change as they wear or swell with moisture | Selkirk grip size article |
Grip circumference by size
| Size | Who it suits | Maker note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | Smaller hands | Selkirk Thin Grip, slightly less cushion than the Comfort Grip and about 0.2 oz lighter | Selkirk grip guide |
| 4.125 in | Between 4 and 4.25 | CRBN lists 4.125 in handle circumference for its X Series, and Selkirk lists 4 1/8 in for one Vanguard Amazon option | CRBN comparison chart, Amazon listing |
| 4.25 in | Most players | Selkirk Comfort Grip and AMPED standard, JOOLA Perseus 3S Dual, Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2. Paddletek says most adult paddles are 4 to 4.25 in | Selkirk, JOOLA and Paddletek pages |
| 4.5 in | Very large hands | Selkirk Double Grip, a Comfort Grip wrapped over another, about 0.4 oz heavier on average | Selkirk grip guide |
JOOLA marks its 4.25 in figure as one that may vary slightly. Listings can differ from maker pages, so read the grip circumference line before you buy.
Using an overgrip to adjust size
Selkirk says you can always add an overgrip, or two, to increase circumference. Paddletek says that if you are between sizes you should go smaller and add an overgrip.
Selkirk says its Double Grip is a Comfort Grip wrapped over another and adds about 0.4 oz on average. USA Pickleball rule 2.E.5.a lists changes to grip size by inserts or grip wraps as an allowed alteration, so overgrips are legal. See our approved paddle guide.
Too small, too large, and arm comfort
Selkirk says that with a grip that is too small you tend to hold more tightly than necessary, and with one that is too big you must strain more for control. It says both cause fatigue and can lead to pickleball elbow.
Selkirk lists too large a grip, too small a grip, paddle weight and vibration among possible causes of tennis elbow, and recommends seeing a licensed physician. Our weight guide and big hands guide cover the other variables.
Keep reading
For wear and replacement, see grip tape and overgrip layers and the best overgrip for sweaty hands. For picks by style, see control, power and spin paddles.
Wider guides: how to choose a paddle, the best paddles for intermediate players and lightweight versus heavy paddles. Coming from tennis? Read paddles for tennis players.
How we sourced these figures
We did not test grips. Sizes and methods come from the Selkirk grip size article and grip guide, the Paddletek buying guide, the JOOLA and CRBN product pages and the Amazon listings, read in November 2026.
The alteration rule comes from the USA Pickleball Equipment Standards Manual. We removed earlier unsourced claims about how much one overgrip wrap adds and about control at different sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selkirk says to open your dominant hand face up with fingers extended, then measure from the bottom lateral crease, the middle of three, up to the tip of your ring finger. The result, between 4 and 5 inches, should be about your grip circumference. Selkirk adds that trying the paddle in play is the real test.
Paddletek says most adult paddles come in 4 to 4.25 inch circumference. Selkirk calls its 4.25 inch Comfort Grip the one preferred by most people, and JOOLA lists 4.25 inches for the Perseus 3S Dual. CRBN lists 4.125 inches for its X Series. Check the listing, because figures can vary slightly.
Makers disagree. Paddletek says you should fit the index finger of your other hand in the gap between your fingertips and palm. Selkirk calls that rule a myth for pickleball and says it tends to give a larger grip than is most comfortable, though tennis players may like slightly larger. Try both and compare.
Paddletek says to go smaller and add an overgrip. The reason is practical, because you cannot shrink a handle, but you can build one up. Selkirk says you can add an overgrip, or two, to increase circumference, and its Double Grip is a Comfort Grip wrapped over another at 4.5 inches.
Yes, according to Selkirk. Its Thin Grip at 4 inches is about 0.2 oz lighter than the Comfort Grip, and its Double Grip at 4.5 inches adds about 0.4 oz on average. It says the weight sits in the handle, so it does not feel that much heavier. See our weight guide for the bands.
USA Pickleball's Equipment Standards Manual, rule 2.E.5.a, lists changes to grip size by inserts, grip wraps and OEM interchangeable grips among allowed player alterations, provided the altered paddle still meets every specification. Check the current manual and your event rules before a sanctioned tournament, because USA Pickleball can update them.
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Last updated: November 2, 2026