Is Winn Excel the Best Grip or What?

[par-fait6]

This grip is awesome. It's soft, sticky, and feels like I can hold onto the shaft without even closing my fingers. I've been slowing getting the standard size on all my clubs. Does anyone get a grip that's not this one?

[David in FL]

Given the sheer volume of grips on the market, I suspect that the vast majority "get a grip that's not that one".... I've tried and dislike Winn grips. Those that I've tried were too soft and had terrible longevity.

[par-fait6]

I too was surprised by all the hard and ugly grips on the market. I figured they were just there for display to make the store seem more legit, not for people to actually put on their golf clubs.

So if you don't like Winn, what is you go-to grip?

[Mr. Desmond]

Winns are comfortable -- but not extremely durable from my experience, although they should last a season if you care for them. Follow their cleaning directions. You can't soak them with water.

For those with higher swing speeds, who would prefer a firmer, less torquey grip, then something in firm from Winn or another maker is usually preferable (Golf Pride, Lamkin, Pure, etc)

[Wally Fairway]

I have the Winn Jumbo Pistol Lite on my putters, but play Golf Pride multi compound on the rest.

I used to regrip my clubs and used a half cord, but finally gave it up.

I had mine redone once with Winn wraps, and they didn't last as long as I would have liked.

[par-fait6]

Good to know. My grips are holding up fine, and I have never cleaned any of my handles ever... but then again I only got my first excel grip about 8-9 months ago.

[Mr. Desmond]

It's best to go to the Winn Site.

Clean your grips - your sweat, dust, and dirt interfere with the tackiness and endurance.

Because Winn grips have absorbent properties, they may eventually soil from dirt and perspiration from your golf glove and hands. This does not affect the performance of the grip.

To clean a Winn grip, apply a small amount of water to a soft towel, and gently rub the grips. Do not saturate the towel. Never use a brush and soapy water to clean a Winn grip because it may damage the top surface and destroy the tackiness and slip-resistance of the grip.

DO NOT immerse Winn grips in a bucket of water to clean them. This will saturate the underlying layer of the grip and may ruin the grip.

GRIP CARE IN WET WEATHER

When playing in wet weather, do your best to keep your grips dry. If your grips do get wet, use a soft, dry towel to pat them dry. Never rub a Winn grip vigorously with a towel! This will damage the top surface, thereby undermining the tackiness and slip-resistance of the grip.

[saevel25]

I hate Winn grips. I always felt like I had to death grip them to hold on.

I did use this grip for years on my putter.

I use these grips for my clubs. They are awesome. All natural rubber has a great feel and are long lasting.

http://www.puregrips.com/grips/view/pure_pro

[par-fait6]

Quote:

I always felt like I had to death grip them to hold on.

Really? The stickiness of it allows me to hold it lighter than any other grip.