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Newbie Collection Agency Great Member

Newbie Collection Agency

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My Dad has lost the ability to play golf due to arthritis in his hands. The only solutions out there involve thicker grips.

Does anyone know of a product that can bind his hands to the club. This seems to be the only way for him to swing the club

and not have it fly out of his hands. I am hoping I can get him back out on the course soon.

Cheers...Herman

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Thats a tough one! I have the darn stuff also and fortunately it is in my right trigger finger and I don't use it all that much gripping the club. Arthurs-itus finally ruined my right hip and I had to have it replaced and now it's working on my left knee. I hate the stuff, wish it didn't exist but we have to live with it. Wish you luck with your dad and I'm sorry I can't help ya!

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