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Hello everyone,

I recently bought a used set of irons off ebay and the seller had them re-gripped with brand new Callaway full cord grips. I have played these a few times, and they are tearing the skin off of my hands. Is this just a "breaking in" issue, or should I look into getting them re-gripped?

Does anyone have any suggestions of grips that are a little softer that will not wear down after 1 year, preferably the kind that will not cost me an arm and a leg?

Thanks.

In my bag:

Driver: HiBore XL
3-Wood: Insight BUL
5-Wood: Insight BUL

4-Hybrid: Taylormade Burner Rescue

Irons: Big Bertha 2006, 5-PW

GW: CG11 50*

SW: CG11 54* (bent to 55*)

LW: CG11 60*

Putter: Odyssey D.A.R.T White Ice

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Yeah, it took me a little while to get used to my full cords. You'll have calluses in no time and they wont bother you, unless your hands are really soft then you might want something different.

You can get new grips for really cheap, check out www.golfgrips.com , they have everything.
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driver- X460 tour 9.5 Aldila NVS 75
irons- X-forged 3-PW TT BlackGold stiff
wedges- x-tour vintage 52, 56, 60
hybrid- FT-hybrid #2 17* putter- Sophia 33" "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."_Mario Andretti
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if you didn't have cords before it'll hurt your hands for a bit, you can regrip them cheap if you don't like the feel of them

In The Bag:
Driver: r7 460 (9.5)
Fairway Woods: r7 CGB Max (3,5)
Hybrid:r7 CGB Max
Irons:AP2Wedges:Vokey Spin Milled Tour Chrome (52/8, 56/14, 60/4)Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Balls:Pro V1x 2009

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I tried full cords and they just dont feel good. I dont want calluses, I wouldnt play them. If you dont mind having them regripped, switch to something that is a little softer.
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I recently had Winn PCi grips put on all my clubs. They are fantastic. Go to your local golf store and see what they have. That's what I did and I found what felt best for me and then regripped. If you don't want to do it yourself, the store will do it for 5-7 bucks normally per club.
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try the winn soft grips. the cord grips can kill your hands. but i love the winn grips on my wedges so i can really feel the shot.
i think dsi is the line that I have? it's like gripping a sponge
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I tried a set of those WInn X17, those are the softest and most comfy grips I ever tried. I know they won't give me the feedback, but they feel so good. Next time I need a regrip I am getting those. Or that 2 color GP grip I forget the name of.

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  • 3 weeks later...
the first time i played i think i got about 3 blisters... now i have a glove and better technique and my hands are just fine after playing a round!!


i use lamkin cross-line and golf pride tour velvet.
Driver: Tour Burner 10°5
3 wood Tight Lies 13°
Hybrid 3DX DC 23°
Irons: G5
Wedges: oversize 48°PW & 56°SWPutter: Anser 2Ball: TOURix
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I got the GP Decade Multicompounds in green/black. I like them way more than the stock grips. They give personality to your clubs too (as if that really matters). It could be a confidence thing I guess.
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Look into the Golf Pride Tour Wrap grips. THey are one of the most durable and comfortable grips you will ever use. They feel like a traditional wrap grip, but with the tackiness of a new Tour Velvet.

Monster Tour 10.5* w/ Redboard 63
FP400f 14.5* w/ GD YSQ
Idea Pro 18* w/ VS Proto 80s
MP FLi-Hi 21 w/ S300
CG1 BP w/ PX 6.0 SM 54.11 SM 60.08 Sophia 33"

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I have the Winn Xi7 grips on my clubs. They are firm enough to give feedback, but they are soft enough to enjoy the round.

Driver: MP-600 9.5 w/ Fujikura E360 Stiff Shaft
4 Wood: F-60 16.5 w/ Exsar FS3 Stiff Shaft
Irons:MP-57 3-PW w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Shafts
Wedges: MP-R Black-Ni 52, 56, & 60
Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: ProV1/ProV1xGrips: Winn Xi7

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I recently had Winn PCi grips put on all my clubs. They are fantastic. Go to your local golf store and see what they have. That's what I did and I found what felt best for me and then regripped. If you don't want to do it yourself, the store will do it for 5-7 bucks normally per club.

try the winn soft grips. the cord grips can kill your hands. but i love the winn grips on my wedges so i can really feel the shot.

I tried a set of those WInn X17, those are the softest and most comfy grips I ever tried. I know they won't give me the feedback, but they feel so good. Next time I need a regrip I am getting those. Or that 2 color GP grip I forget the name of.

I have the Winn Xi7 grips on my clubs. They are firm enough to give feedback, but they are soft enough to enjoy the round.

I agree with all these guys... I use the Winn G8's and love them... the PCI feels pretty good too, but is a little more firm. I think Winn is head and shoulders above the other companies when it comes to comfort and control.
My Clubs: Callaway FT-i Tour LCG 9.5° w/ Matrix Ozik Xcon 6 stiff; Sonartec GS Tour 14° w/ Graphite Design Red Ice 70 stiff; Adams Idea Pro 2h(18°) & 3h(20°) w/ Aldila VS Proto 80 stiff; Adams Idea Pro Forged 4-PW w/ TT Black Gold stiff; Cleveland CG12 DSG RTG 52°-10° & 58°-10°; Odyssey...
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try the winn soft grips. the cord grips can kill your hands. but i love the winn grips on my wedges so i can really feel the shot.

Yep I love Winn grips. I got my driver regripped with the black/silver DSI and I just got all my Eye 2's regripped with the G8's. The DSI was a little pricey but the G8 line is only about 2.50 a grip labor included at golf galaxy.

SLDR 430 TP Graphite Design DI-6s
SLDR Mini Driver TP Graphite Design DI-6s
SLDR 4h Matrix Black Tie 95s
Ping G25 4-PW
Ping Gorge 50, 54, 58

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What should you expect for a set of winn grips plus mounting on a set of Irons/wedges/driver?

It depends on the model. The PCI and DSI are a little more at around 4-5 bucks a piece. The G8's are very similar to the DSI and are only 2-3 bucks a piece. Some places charge $1/per club to re-grip some are free if you buy the grips. I just had my 5-PW Ping Eye 2's gripped in G8 and it was 17 bucks and change (6 clubs)

SLDR 430 TP Graphite Design DI-6s
SLDR Mini Driver TP Graphite Design DI-6s
SLDR 4h Matrix Black Tie 95s
Ping G25 4-PW
Ping Gorge 50, 54, 58

Ping Anser IWI

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Once you have calluses your hands won't bother you.

Driver: 10.5* SuperQuad TP 1st Edition All Black V2 Stiff
5 Wood - 585.h 19* DG S300
Irons: 3-PW S59 Stiff
Wedges: Rac TP 52*, 60* MP-T 56*
Putter(s): Anser 3 TP Black ballGET TO SINGLE DIGITS!Goal: Beat a certain admin that lives in my town

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