How to find the right Golf Club Grips AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Golf Club Grips
- Grip size
- Sizes run undersize, standard, midsize and jumbo. Each wrap of build-up tape under the grip makes it slightly larger. A grip that is too thin or too thick for your hand affects grip pressure and clubface control.
- Core size to shaft butt
- Most shafts have a .600 in butt, so M60 grips install true to size. M58 grips on .600 shafts finish slightly larger. This determines the finished size more than the size label on the package does.
- Grip weight
- Standard grips are around 50 g. A grip that is noticeably heavier or lighter changes swingweight by roughly one point per 4 to 5 g. Lighter grips make the head feel heavier, and heavier grips make it feel lighter.
- Material and texture
- Rubber suits dry conditions. Cord or hybrid grips suit wet or sweaty hands. Wrap-style and soft polymer grips give cushioning. Traction in your playing conditions determines how much grip pressure you need.
- Ribbed vs round, and putter shapes
- A ribbed (reminder) grip has a raised ridge on the underside. Only putter grips may have a flat side or a non-circular shape. Ribbed grips fix hand position. Non-circular grips are nonconforming on full-swing clubs.
Brands that matter
- Golf Pride: Tour Velvet, MCC and CP2 lines cover rubber, hybrid and soft-feel needs.
- Lamkin: Crossline and wrap styles, plus cord options.
- Winn: Soft polymer grips, known for cushioning and tack.
- SuperStroke: Best known for oversize putter grips.
What to avoid
- Suspiciously cheap name-brand grip multipacks, which are commonly counterfeit
- Buying grip size by label alone without checking your shaft butt diameter
- Installing without grip solvent and proper tape
Questions
How often should grips be replaced?
When they turn slick, shiny or hard, or show worn spots. Regular players often need new grips about once a season.