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TriggerGrip Pro is a small silicone grip accessory designed to improve hand placement, leverage, paddle stability, and control. After five weeks of testing, it helped with backhands, spin, off-center hits, and grip confidence, though fast grip changes took some adjustment.

Have you ever been told to “get a grip?”

In pickleball, that advice is more literal than it sounds. Grip consistency, pressure, paddle-face control, and stability can all affect what happens at contact.

That is what made the TriggerGrip Pro interesting to me. It is a small silicone band with a raised finger trigger that sits under your overgrip, giving your index finger a consistent reference point and a little extra leverage.

After five weeks of testing it on a power paddle, control paddle, and hybrid, I found that it made a noticeable difference. For me, the biggest benefits were a more secure grip, better paddle stability, improved backhand control, and added leverage on attacking shots.

There is a learning curve, especially if you change grips frequently, and the $24.99 price is not cheap.

Overall, though, I liked it. After five weeks of testing, the TriggerGrip Pro earned 4.5 balls out of 5.

TriggerGrip Pro at a Glance

Category	My Take
Overall	4.5/5
Type	Paddle grip enhancement
Best for	Players wanting more consistent hand placement, stability, leverage, or a lighter grip
Installation	Simple; roughly 4–7 minutes once positioned
Comfort	Very good after a short adjustment period
Grip security	Excellent
Paddle stability	Noticeably improved on off-center contact
Backhand performance	One of its strongest benefits
Grip changes	Can initially feel slower or awkward
Weight/balance impact	Minimal in my testing
Price	$24.99; multipack discounts available
Best trait	Consistent hand placement + leverage
Main tradeoff	Can interfere with rapid grip changes until you adapt
Bottom line	A clever, simple accessory that can make the paddle feel more secure and predictable in your hand

Who This Is For | Who Should Skip It

Who It’s For	Who Should Skip It
✔ Players struggling with consistent grip position	✖ Players who constantly rotate through multiple grip positions
✔ Players who tend to squeeze the paddle too tightly	✖ Players who strongly prefer a completely traditional handle
✔ Players wanting more paddle stability on mishits	✖ Players unwilling to remove and rewrap their grip
✔ Players with reduced hand or arm strength	✖ Budget-minded players who see $25 as too much for a grip accessory
✔ Players looking for extra leverage on attacking shots	✖ Players already completely comfortable with their grip mechanics
✔ Players working to master flicks, rolls, serves, and backhands
✔ Players who want a repeatable index-finger reference point

For players who struggle to find the same grip repeatedly or want a little more leverage without simply squeezing harder, the TriggerGrip Pro deserves a serious look.

TriggerGrip Pro Specs and Build

Category	Details
Price	$24.99
Material	Silicone
Construction	One-piece band with integrated trigger
Colors	7
Installation	Slides onto handle and is secured under an overgrip
Adjustability	Can be repositioned before final wrapping
Compatibility	Works with all standard pickleball paddle handles
Overgrip	TriggerGrip Pro wraps available; standard overgrips also work
Weight impact	Minimal
Transferable	Yes

The Story Behind TriggerGrip Pro

TriggerGrip Pro was created by Hawaii pickleball players Ethan Murao and Arion Northrop while experimenting with better leverage, stability, and comfort.

The first prototype was simple: a cut hairband wrapped in electrical tape and attached to the paddle handle. That evolved into clay, then a 3D-printed resin version, and finally softer silicone.

The result is the TriggerGrip Pro sold today—a simple product born from players trying to solve a problem they experienced themselves.

What Makes the TriggerGrip Pro Different

There are plenty of grip products in pickleball. I have tested several of them, including traditional overgrips and products such as Hesacore. Most are designed to improve comfort, tackiness, cushioning, or the overall shape of the handle.

TriggerGrip Pro attacks the problem differently. Instead of changing the entire grip surface, it gives your index finger a specific physical reference point.

That does two things.

First, it makes it easier to return your hand to the same position.
Second, it gives the index finger something to press against when you want leverage and better control.

That distinction matters.

If your grip changes slightly from shot to shot, so can your paddle-face angle. A physical reference point makes it easier to know where your hand and paddle are without constantly looking down or consciously thinking about it.

The trigger can also provide additional support when the ball contacts the paddle away from the sweet spot.

It will not magically turn a mishit into perfect contact. But in my testing, the paddle did feel less likely to twist or become unsettled in my hand.

First Impressions

The TriggerGrip Pro arrived in simple blister packaging. Once I had it in my hand, it was basically what I expected: a small silicone band roughly half an inch wide with a protruding trigger built into it.

The trigger itself is soft enough to remain comfortable against the finger but firm enough that it actually feels like an anchor rather than a squishy bump.

The company also sent several TriggerGrip ProWraps, although you do not have to use their wrap. A normal overgrip can secure it.

My first thought was: Can something this small really make much difference?
My second was: Where exactly am I supposed to put it?

That second question matters more than you might think.

Installation

Because I have large hands and prefer a thicker grip, I first installed the TriggerGrip Pro on a paddle that already had a grip, then secured it with another overgrip.

The first paddle I chose was my Bread & Butter Loco 2. I would recommend watching TriggerGrip Pro’s installation videos before doing it yourself. The process is simple, but positioning matters:

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Before wrapping anything, I took a few air swings and naturally placed my hand on the paddle. Then I looked at where my index finger wanted to sit. That is where I positioned the trigger.

When installed correctly, the TriggerGrip Pro essentially forms an L shape on the handle rather than sitting upside down. That orientation gives the index finger a platform to press against.

Once I found a natural position, I made a few more swings. It immediately felt pretty good. I then installed the overgrip around it.

Interestingly, I did not wrap directly over the trigger in exactly the way shown in some of the company’s materials. That felt less natural to me, so I left more of the trigger exposed.

That worked better for my hand.

The entire first installation took me less than seven minutes. By the time I installed another one a couple of weeks later, I had the process down to roughly four minutes.

And if you get the position wrong?
You can move it.

I would actually recommend playing a game or two before deciding the location is final.

Game On: Court Testing

My first real test came during a coaching session with a friend. We started with dinks, and the TriggerGrip Pro felt different but not awkward.

On drives and serves, I quickly noticed the added leverage. My hand felt secure without squeezing as hard, and the finger trigger gave me a clear reference point.

The backhand was an even bigger surprise. Both my one- and two-handed backhands felt comfortable, with better grip consistency and leverage for topspin and power.

The main downside showed up during volleys and fast kitchen exchanges. I make quick grip changes for flicks and rolls, and at first the TriggerGrip Pro made those transitions feel less natural because my finger wanted to return to the trigger.

That improved after a few sessions, but the adjustment period was real.

Over the next five weeks, I also tested it on several different paddles. The benefit was not limited to one setup. By the end of the test, I had become pretty attached to this little piece of silicone.

TriggerGrip Pro Performance

1. Grip Security ★★★★★

This is the strongest part of the TriggerGrip Pro for me.

I could maintain a secure connection to the paddle without feeling like I needed to squeeze the handle excessively. That matters because many recreational players grip harder as the rally gets faster.

More pressure can feel like more control, but sometimes it does the opposite. The TriggerGrip Pro gave my index finger something to anchor against, which allowed the rest of my hand to remain more relaxed.

I felt connected to the paddle without constantly clamping down.

2. Paddle Stability ★★★★★

Off-center hits are where I noticed another clear benefit.

Again, the TriggerGrip Pro does not expand your sweet spot. A mishit is still a mishit. But when I contacted the ball away from center, the paddle felt less likely to twist or become unstable in my hand.

The index-finger support gave me another point of leverage against that rotation. The same thing helped when defending hard drives.

The benefit was subtle, but repeatable and with time and more play sessions, became even more important.

3. Leverage and Power ★★★★¾

There is definitely additional leverage available here.

I noticed it most on serves and drives, and to a slightly lesser extent on putaways. The effect is not that the TriggerGrip suddenly turns a control paddle into a power paddle. Instead, the finger support gives you a firmer point to work against when accelerating the paddle.

That made it easier for me to produce power without feeling like I had to squeeze harder.

4. Spin and Paddle-Face Control ★★★★½

This was one of the benefits I did not expect.

I felt more comfortable generating topspin on serves, drives, and especially backhands. Part of that may simply come from better awareness of the paddle face. The index-finger reference gives you another sensory cue for where the paddle is pointing.

For a player who occasionally loses track of paddle angle during faster strokes, that can be useful.

5. Backhand Performance ★★★★★

Backhands deserve their own category. For me, this may have been the TriggerGrip Pro’s second-biggest benefit after overall grip security.

Consistent hand placement and paddle-face control are critical on the backhand side, and the trigger helped with both.

I felt that I could create more leverage, better aim, and more topspin on one-handed backhands.

My two-handed backhand also remained comfortable. That had been one of my concerns before testing because I did not want a protruding grip accessory interfering with the second hand. It did not.

My left hand could still get involved normally while my right index finger benefited from the trigger.

6. Comfort ★★★★½

The silicone itself is soft and comfortable. I did not experience pressure points or rubbing.

The only reason this does not get a perfect score is that the trigger initially feels unfamiliar during grip changes.

Once I acclimated, I barely noticed it unless I was intentionally using it for leverage.

7. Grip Changes ★★★★

This is the category where the TriggerGrip Pro asks something from the player. If you use essentially the same grip for most shots, you may barely notice an issue.

If you frequently make subtle changes for flicks, rolls, backhands, and fast hand exchanges, there is an adjustment period.

For my game, it took roughly two or three sessions before those movements began feeling natural again. Even after that, I remained more conscious of the trigger during rapid changes than during normal baseline or soft-game play.

That is the biggest practical tradeoff.

8. Durability

After five weeks of regular use and moving the TriggerGrip Pro between paddles, I had no meaningful durability concerns. The silicone stayed intact and continued to provide firm finger support.

Because it sits under the overgrip, it is also protected from much of the direct wear.

9. Value ★★★¾

At $24.99, price is the biggest drawback.

It can feel expensive for a small piece of silicone, especially with cheaper alternatives available. Multipack discounts help, but I would still prefer a lower single-unit price.

Whether it is worth $25 depends on the problem it solves. After 5 weeks of testing, I can see the value for me, though I wonder how some cheaper options may perform?

If you struggle with inconsistent hand placement, excessive grip pressure, paddle twisting, or lack of leverage, the price is easier to justify.

If your grip already feels natural and secure, you may not need it. However, it could elevate your game.

Who Benefits Most?

The TriggerGrip Pro offers different benefits depending on your level.

Beginners and intermediates

The biggest advantages are consistency and control. The trigger gives your index finger a clear reference point, helping you return to the same grip position and potentially squeeze less. Further, 3.0 players and below can get better leverage for improving power for serves and drives.

Advanced players

More experienced players may value the added leverage and stability for:

✔ Serves
✔ Drives
✔ Speedups
✔ Flicks
✔ Rolls
✔ Putaways
✔ Spin-heavy backhands

Not every 4.0+ player needs one, but players who actively adjust grip and leverage may get more from it. Many advanced and pro players share their praise for it.

How the TriggerGrip Pro Compares

There are other products designed to improve paddle grip, comfort, or stability. But they do not all solve the same problem.

1. Traditional overgrips

A good overgrip improves tack, cushioning, and comfort. What it generally does not provide is a physical index-finger anchor.

TriggerGrip Pro can actually be used with your preferred overgrip, so this does not necessarily have to be an either-or decision.

2. Hesacore

I have used Hesacore and liked it. Its hexagonal structure gives the hand a comfortable shape to settle into and naturally creates finger-placement reference points. For some players, it can also encourage a more relaxed grip.

But the TriggerGrip Pro gives the index finger a much more pronounced leverage point.

The two products feel fundamentally different.

3. Pickleball Grip Doctor Trigger

Pickleball Grip Doctor Trigger is probably one of the more direct alternatives. It uses a protruding finger ledge intended to create similar support, control, and leverage. Its listed price is considerably lower at around $15.97.

I have not tested it, so I cannot fairly compare performance. One claimed advantage is that it does not require an overgrip to secure it.

After testing the TriggerGrip Pro, however, I actually appreciated having the overgrip locking everything in place.

4. Slyce Speed Cap

This is a completely different approach. The Slyce Speed Cap replaces the paddle’s butt cap with a weighted metal cap intended to change balance and stability. I tested it several years ago and did find some added stability and control.

But it also adds roughly an ounce of weight and materially changes paddle balance.

TriggerGrip Pro accomplishes what it does with almost no noticeable effect on overall paddle balance.

TriggerGrip Pro FAQ

Does TriggerGrip Pro really add power?

It added leverage for me, particularly on serves, drives, and backhands.

I would not describe it as a pure power accessory. The benefit comes from giving the index finger something to push against while maintaining a secure grip so you can maximize your own generated power.

Does it help with spin?

It did in my testing.

I felt more confident producing topspin, particularly on serves, drives, and backhands. The more consistent finger position also helped me feel where the paddle face was during contact.

Does it make you grip the paddle tighter?

For me, the opposite happened.

Because my index finger had a stable anchor point, I felt comfortable holding the paddle with less overall squeeze pressure.

Does it interfere with a two-handed backhand?

It did not for me.

That was one of my initial concerns, but I could comfortably place my second hand on the handle while keeping the TriggerGrip Pro under my dominant index finger.

Does it make grip changes harder?

Initially, yes.

Rapid grip adjustments during flicks, rolls, and fast kitchen exchanges felt less natural during my first few sessions.

That improved substantially as I became accustomed to the trigger.

Is installation difficult?

No.

My first installation took less than seven minutes, and later installs took me around four. The important part is finding the right position before wrapping the handle.

Can I move it to another paddle?

Yes.

I used mine on multiple paddles during testing. You will need to remove and reapply an overgrip when transferring it.

Do I need TriggerGrip Pro’s own overgrip?

No.

The company sells its own wraps, and they are certainly above average, and I used one on my first paddle, but I was able to use a normal overgrip I have at hand for my second and third paddles.

Who will benefit most from it?

Players who struggle with consistent hand placement, squeeze too tightly, want more stability on off-center contact, or are looking for additional leverage on attacking shots are probably the most obvious candidates.

The Final Score

Category	Rating (1 to 5)
Design	🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
Installation	🎾🎾🎾🎾¾
Quality	🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
Comfort	🎾🎾🎾🎾½
Support & Leverage	🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
Price Point / Value	🎾🎾🎾¾
Overall	🎾🎾🎾🎾½

After five weeks of testing, the TriggerGrip Pro earned 4.5 balls out of 5 from me.

It made the paddle feel more secure and stable, especially on off-center contact and backhands, while my two-handed backhand still felt completely natural.

For newer players, the biggest benefit may be consistency—helping the hand return to the same position. More advanced players may appreciate the added leverage for flicks, spin, backhands, and attacks.

My biggest hesitation is the $24.99 single-unit price. Multipacks help, but I would still like to see a better entry price such as perhaps 2 for $32.

There are cheaper alternatives, but I have not tested them enough to compare fairly.

What I can say is this: I started wondering how much difference a small piece of silicone could make. Five weeks later, I have no reason to take it off.

Pickle on, my friends… pickle on.