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kurtwainwright Established Member

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I have a friend that was born with a disability. He has three fingers and a thumb, all varying in length. Now don't automatically judge his disability. He plays great -- so I commend him on his effort! I think he has an 18 handicap. I don't have a disability and I can't play that well!

Here lately he has been loosing his grip on his club shaft (especially if it gets damp or he is sweating) and sometimes gets open wounds on one of his fingers because they get chapped, cracked, etc. I guess the friction of swinging his clubs reopens the wound.

Anyone out there know of a company/individual that makes specialty golf gloves for disabled/handicapped golfers? I'm sure this will help his game. Price is no object.
What's in My Bag?

Driver: 10.5° KZG SP-700 with Fujikura SIX Regular Flex Shaft | 2h: Adams A7OS Stiff | 3h: Adams A3OS Stiff | 4h: Nike Slingshot Steel | 5i-PW: Adams A2OS | Sand Wedge: Cleveland CG14 56° 3-dot | Lob Wedge: Cleveland CG15 60° 3-dot | Putter: Fisher CTS-9 Polyurethane Face
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I searched google quickly and didn't see anything, but have you thought about taking a few regular gloves to a tailor and have them alter the gloves to fit?

In My Bag:
905T 9.5* w/Graffalloy Blue - D8
Maltby Trouble Out 13* 3+-Wood w/ Aldila NV - D4
HALO 1 Hybrid w/S400 Steel - D4
Maltby M-05 Forged 3-PW w/ Rifle 6.5 - D4 Vokey Oil Can 52* 56* 588 RTG DSG Bioniks Rl 209 Putter (400 grams) E5+

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CG031 Great Member

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Maybe you should contact FootJoy and tell them the story...It may be like one of those really crazy stores about disability people and maybe they'd start making gloves for handicapped people.

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2

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irfan Member

irfan

if tailoring gloves get synthetics because the natural ones will wear out fast and u will spend a lot more money. but.. have u thought about trying some preventative measures? use lots of hand lotion, suncreen the back of the hands, and new grips? new soft grips should help a lot and if you regrip them yourself each year you will only spend $50 on materials per year.... not too shabby. also new grips can be still be good while a little wet. i prefer Winn Excel RF's, they are terrific for me. have him keep a towel handy if sweat is an issue.

then again if price is no object you can always go custom tailored
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digger21

Like an above poster mentioned. Id go and contact footjoy. I think they would be very interested in trying to help and maybe it can pave a path for some special versions of gloves. I like that idea.
Driver FT-3 9deg w/ Aldila NV 65-S
3wood Rescue 3 15deg
Irons R7 TP w/ Flighted Rifle 6.5
Wedges 48deg TA900, 53deg TA588, 58deg TA900
Putter 2 ball center shaftedBall NXT Tour
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UPDATE

I contacted FootJoy... and immediately got a response from AcushnetGolf Consumer Relations. This Jason Conners guy claimed that he'd forward my message to the glove and accessories team and would have them call me.

So far it's been a week, and no response. Maybe I'll try again Monday.
What's in My Bag?

Driver: 10.5° KZG SP-700 with Fujikura SIX Regular Flex Shaft | 2h: Adams A7OS Stiff | 3h: Adams A3OS Stiff | 4h: Nike Slingshot Steel | 5i-PW: Adams A2OS | Sand Wedge: Cleveland CG14 56° 3-dot | Lob Wedge: Cleveland CG15 60° 3-dot | Putter: Fisher CTS-9 Polyurethane Face
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CG031 Great Member

CG031

UPDATE

Well - at least they responded. Please keep us updated. Interesting situation!

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2

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So far no update. My friend finally spoke to the FootJoy rep that came to the pro shop at his country club. I think they're going to help him out. They asked for a paper outline of his hand. I suppose they'll make several custom gloves for him.

It won't be cheap, but at least he'll have some protection.

I'll let ya know how they turn out... maybe get a picture of em once they arrive (which may not be for a couple of months!)
What's in My Bag?

Driver: 10.5° KZG SP-700 with Fujikura SIX Regular Flex Shaft | 2h: Adams A7OS Stiff | 3h: Adams A3OS Stiff | 4h: Nike Slingshot Steel | 5i-PW: Adams A2OS | Sand Wedge: Cleveland CG14 56° 3-dot | Lob Wedge: Cleveland CG15 60° 3-dot | Putter: Fisher CTS-9 Polyurethane Face
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Arsenal Forever

It doesn't have anything to do with the real purpose of this thread, but an 18 handicap with such a disability is very good, quite inspirational really. He's better than me, that's for sure.
What's in my Mizuno Aerolite Stand bag:

r7 460 10.5*, stock Stiff Flex Shaft
CLK Fli-Hi 17* hybrid, Prolaunch Blue Stiff shaft
Slingshot Tour 21*, DGS300 shaft Baffler DWS Hybrid 26*, Aldila NVS-HL shaft MP-60 5-PW DG S300 shafts Tour Action 900 54*/12* WedgeVokey Spin Milled 58*/08* Wedge...
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