Grips

[Bagger Lance]

How often do you put new grips on your clubs and why?

Bagger

[RickPinewild]

Scrub them with hot, soapy water often and replace them as soon as they loose the new feeling. They don't cost that much!

[Jim.Cook]

When to get new grips?

I tell my customers that when they ask themselves that question it is time to give the grips some attention. First, wash them with liquid soap and a stiff bristle brush. Rinse them well, several times. Any soap left on the grips will attract girt and reduce the tackiness. Dry well with a towel and set them aside.

Later when you test them, if the tackiness has not returned then try washing with warm water and lightly scrub with a new Brillo pad. Use you stiff brush and water to rinse off that blue soap from the Brillo. Again make sure ALL the soap is gone. Dry.

Later when you check for tackiness if it has not completely returned it's time for new grips.

If you can see any signs of wear, look where your thumbs rest, the heal of your hand and all over, it's again time for new grips.

Now ........ when looking for new grips .......

First, ask a clubfitter to look at you grip while you hold you club. From his point of view, does it fit properly? If it does and you are satisfied with the fit, ask him to measure the grip. He will check the diameter 2" down from the end of the grip edge.

If the club fitter thinks you gips are not the right size then have him measure you hand and tell you what he recommends.

If the clubfitter suggests a different size from what you are using try to test a club with that size. It will feel different but if it feels good go with it.

You can just order replacement grips of the same type you are using but I suggest you look over what is available. There are several new designs that are fantastic.

And lastly, if any forum member is in the Western Massachusetts area and would like new grips give me a call. (413)86-3773. I'll put them on for just the price I pay for the grips and I'm willing to teach you how to do it also.

Maybe, when I have the time, we could discuss how to put new grips on. It's not difficult and if you see how inexpensive it can be you will see why no one should have grips with the slightest wear.

[12 piece bucket]

How about grip size? With Mr. K's emphasis on educated hands, would a thicker grip be better?

Thanks!

R

[Yoda]

How about grip size? With Mr. K's emphasis on educated hands, would a thicker grip be better?

Thanks!

R

Homer Kelley preferred larger grips. In my January 1982 G.S.E.M. Class, I asked him why and waited expectantly for his scientific exposition. Here's what I got:

"Easier to hold onto."

[12 piece bucket]

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket

How about grip size? With Mr. K's emphasis on educated hands, would a thicker grip be better? Thanks! R

Homer Kelley preferred larger grips. In my January 1982 G.S.E.M. Class, I asked him why and waited expectantly for his scientific exposition. Here's what I got:

"Easier to hold onto."

Whoomp there it is.

[dcg1952]

Related question----would a larger grip, because it is easier to hold onto, make it easier to maintain the flying wedges into impact(i.e. less clubhead throwaway) ???? Dr. Dave

[Yoda]

Related question----would a larger grip, because it is easier to hold onto, make it easier to maintain the flying wedges into impact(i.e. less clubhead throwaway) ???? Dr. Dave

This is not exactly a bombshell, Dave, but the correct grip size is determined by the size of your Hands. More specifically, the length of your fingers and their relation to the size of your palm.

For the record, I don't have what I would consider large hands -- they're kind of medium-sized -- but I use a Mid-Size grip (larger than Standard) with two wraps of tape beneath. As a result of this slightly larger grip and its build-up, the last three fingers of my left hand lightly touch the bulbous muscle beneath the thumb. That is the test of proper grip size.

And yes, it is definitely "easier to hold onto!"

[Martee]

Yoda wrote....lightly touch the bulbous muscle beneath the thumb.

Ah, lost me...

Nice description of the grip sizing..

[EdZ]

To the extent that there can be a small advantage, would you agree or disagree that smaller grips would be better for swingers, and larger grips for hitters?

I'd say a swinger would benefit from the smaller grip, really ensuring that it is entirely under the heel pad, while hitters can get some advantage from the larger grip, better with angled hinge - and yes, I think the larger grip helps set the wedges, given 10-2B as the grip choice.