There is only one major part of golf clubs that directly impact the golfer himself, and that’s the golf grip. Apart from the golf grip, other parts of the club include the head and the shaft, but we won’t be getting into that in this article.
In this article, we are going to talk about how to choose the best golf grip by giving you our rundown.
Contents
1. The Grip Size
With any golf club, there are four basic golf grip sizes and those are undersized, standard, midsize and oversize. Apart from these factory made sizes, you can always add more layers of tape to further increase the size of the grip.
Choosing the best size is very important as failing to do so could cost you 3 to 4 strokes each round. If the grip size is too small, then you can end up pulling the ball while a too large grip stifles the short distance, and limits your wrist pronation.
2. The Material
Img source: golftips.golfweek.com
Golf grips are made out of different materials but none more so than rubber or synthetic rubber materials. Golf grips made out of those materials are found to be extremely durable, comfortable, and they even come in a variety of styles and colors for you to choose from.
Recently, another type of synthetic material, called ACE 3GEN, has emerged and has anti-vibration benefits. Furthermore, for golfers with went hands or those who play in wet conditions, the CORD weave material grips are a very popular choice because they provide the golfer additional traction. When conducting a golf grip comparison, it’s important to take stuff like humidity levels into account since its part of the game. Another type of material that has soft capabilities and tacky feel is the thermo-plastic golf grips.
3. The Surface Texture
Golf grips come into a lot of surface texture styles. By adding surface texture, the surface of the grip provides more traction and a smooth feel. While golfers do prefer on wearing gloves, those who don’t should feel safe handling their club, and a textured surface adds that. For golfers who don’t use gloves its preferred to play with a grip that has fewer patterns and offers a smoother feel. However, that’s not to say that some golfers don’t prefer the rougher game due to the hand traction and gripping capabilities of rougher textures.
4. The Grip Firmness
Img source: golfpride.com
Golfer’s eighter likes to have control over their golf club or they like to minimize hand strength. The former comes in the form of Maximum Performance grip firmness that gives you control and stability over the grip. These types of grips are very popular and preferred by professional players and tour players. The latter choice is comfort grips which give you the ideal lower swing speeds when swinging. They don’t offer the same control as the previous ones but they are very soft and very comfortable. These types of grip firmness provide golfers the confident grip they need for their next game.
5. The Weather Conditions
Golf is played outside so naturally, rain can occur sometimes. It’s important for golfers to still play on despite the weather forecast, but the grip can become a problem under the rain. Since your hands will be wet, you will need a grip with a lot of traction and support during the wet conditions. Cord fabric grips are designed to aid golfers in such bad weather conditions. However, if that’s not an option, then you should always go for grips that have a lot of texture surface and pattern-heavy in order to provide you with a firm grip.
