Sweaty hands can make playing foosball challenging, but there are several options for dealing with this issue:
- Use wraps: Wraps, tapes, a rosin bag or even overgrips (like the ones for tennis or squash rackets) are often used by skilled foosers to maintain grip on the rods during long games.
- Use chalk: Chalk like the ones by weightlifters can help absorb sweat and improve grip on the foosball handle. You can apply a small amount of chalk to your hands before playing. Make sure you clean the rods off when you’re finished playing.
- Use cream: There are specific creams like Antihydral cream that helps to stop hand sweat. Check your local pharmacy to start with.
- Wear gloves: Foosball gloves are designed to absorb sweat and improve grip. They can be especially useful for players with very sweaty hands. It’ll also ensure most of your hands aren’t actually touching the rods which can help help the rods dry and may also increase your grip.
- Use grip-enhancing products: There are products available specifically designed to enhance grip, such as grip-enhancing sprays, gels, and wipes.
- Dry your hands: Wiping your hands on a towel or cloth before and while playing can help reduce sweat and improve grip.
- Take breaks: Taking breaks during a game to dry your hands can help keep sweat levels under control.
- Stay hydrated: Drinking water before and during a game can help reduce sweat levels.
By using one or a combination of these techniques, you can minimize the effects of sweaty hands and improve your performance while playing foosball.
Final thoughts
There are a number of methods to stop hand sweating while playing foosball particularly if sweaty palms is a problem for you.
Remember to wipe down rods after use if this is a problem particularly if it’s your home foosball table since you want to protect it.
Always wash your hands after playing a coin-operated foosball table in public since you don’t know who was touching it (and sweating on it) before you.