Extra wraps on standard Grips vs. Midsize or Jumbo grips

[onthehunt526]

It's the time of the year where I re-grip my clubs.

I have big hands and I need larger than standard grips. 

The damn problem is the Grips that I have been playing only come in standard size in Red (I'm OK with the Grips on the E8's but I'm still going to re-grip all of my clubs)

So should I get some other grip in midsize or get the same grip and build it up... 

Anything I need to know about building up the grip? Are there any tricks to installing a new grip on 6 wraps of tape?

[SavvySwede]

1 hour ago, onthehunt526 said:

It's the time of the year where I re-grip my clubs.

I have big hands and I need larger than standard grips. 

The damn problem is the Grips that I have been playing only come in standard size in Red (I'm OK with the Grips on the E8's but I'm still going to re-grip all of my clubs)

So should I get some other grip in midsize or get the same grip and build it up... 

Anything I need to know about building up the grip? Are there any tricks to installing a new grip on 6 wraps of tape?

1.Use masking tape for the bottom layers. It's a lot easier to work with and you won't waste double sided tape.

2. The grip will have to stretch to fit over the built up shaft so be sure to use plenty of solvent. You don't want to get a grip stuck halfway down.

[Mr. Desmond]

I have a tough time putting on a grip after more than two wraps ... I'd get the midsize.

 

[mvmac]

4 hours ago, onthehunt526 said:

 

So should I get some other grip in midsize or get the same grip and build it up... 

Probably be easier to just go midsize if you have to put on 6 layers of tape. Maybe get a couple to try out before you put them on every club.

I use PURE DTX midsize grips with one layer of tape. You can get midsize in red 

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

[WUTiger]

If you're going with 6 layers of tape, you may be into JUMBO for grip size.

Some golf shops have test grips of different thicknesses mounted on pieces of shaft. Go check for hand fit and then buy a couple of test grips. Try the test grips on the 5i and 8i before doing all you clubs.

[boogielicious]

11 hours ago, onthehunt526 said:

It's the time of the year where I re-grip my clubs.

I have big hands and I need larger than standard grips. 

The damn problem is the Grips that I have been playing only come in standard size in Red (I'm OK with the Grips on the E8's but I'm still going to re-grip all of my clubs)

So should I get some other grip in midsize or get the same grip and build it up... 

Anything I need to know about building up the grip? Are there any tricks to installing a new grip on 6 wraps of tape?

 

7 hours ago, mvmac said:

Probably be easier to just go midsize if you have to put on 6 layers of tape. Maybe get a couple to try out before you put them on every club.

I use PURE DTX midsize grips with one layer of tape. You can get midsize in red 

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

I have the Pure DTX and have put as much as 5 layers of tape under them. I've tried the mid-size, but like the tape better. I also have experimented with adding more tape where the right hand index finger is on the grip. The best thing about Pure grips is you can experiment. If you don't like it, change it an put the grip back on.

With more tape, just work the grip on in stages. Once you get the technique, it's easy.

[WUTiger]

2 hours ago, boogielicious said:

... I also have experimented with adding more tape where the right hand index finger is on the grip. ...

GolfWorks suggests this, especially on wedges to help with choking down on partial shots. (Makes is less likely you'll overrotate right hand on thinner taper of grip.)

[iacas]

1 hour ago, WUTiger said:

GolfWorks suggests this, especially on wedges to help with choking down on partial shots. (Makes is less likely you'll overrotate right hand on thinner taper of grip.)

I think that's a myth, and I'm going to demonstrate it here shortly.

I think grip size should almost entirely be a function of comfort, and that it has next to nothing to do with how "handsy" you are, or how much you "release" the club.

[mvmac]

4 hours ago, boogielicious said:

The best thing about Pure grips is you can experiment. If you don't like it, change it an put the grip back on.

Right, you can "customize" it any way you want.

1 hour ago, iacas said:

I think that's a myth, and I'm going to demonstrate it here shortly.

Yeah agree, definitely a myth. Size of the grip isn't going to make any noticeable change to the swing. 

[SavvySwede]

1 hour ago, iacas said:

I think that's a myth, and I'm going to demonstrate it here shortly.

I think grip size should almost entirely be a function of comfort, and that it has next to nothing to do with how "handsy" you are, or how much you "release" the club.

This has pretty much been my experience. I've used all sizes and tapers at one time or another and my ball flight and my swing never changed. Only thing I've noticed is that my grip would start to creep on the strong side more easily with the jumbo grips.

[onthehunt526]

What do you guys think about non-tapered Grips?

[mvmac]

3 hours ago, onthehunt526 said:

What do you guys think about non-tapered Grips?

They're good, again it's all about how it feels to you.

[onthehunt526]

51 minutes ago, mvmac said:

They're good, again it's all about how it feels to you.

Is there a good non-tapered grip out there or would I need a couple extra wraps where my right hand would go?

[Mr. Desmond]

Lamkin makes a Justin Rose Non Tapered (or less tapered) grip in the Tour Section - I have them on my wedges - like them - comfy.

[mvmac]

46 minutes ago, onthehunt526 said:

Is there a good non-tapered grip out there

I actually thought there were more available but can't find any Golf Pride or Lamkin non-tapered grips, just reduced-tapered.

46 minutes ago, onthehunt526 said:

or would I need a couple extra wraps where my right hand would go?

With the lack of choices, I'd go with a grip you like and just add some layers under the right hand. This grip has a larger diameter on the lower part of the grip.

http://www.golfpride.com/grips/mccplus4/

[boogielicious]

5 hours ago, mvmac said:

I actually thought there were more available but can't find any Golf Pride or Lamkin non-tapered grips, just reduced-tapered.

With the lack of choices, I'd go with a grip you like and just add some layers under the right hand. This grip has a larger diameter on the lower part of the grip.

http://www.golfpride.com/grips/mccplus4/

I've tried the MCCPlus4 and like it a lot. I have long thin fingers and like the feel of more grip under the right hand. I get the same feel with the Pure DTX and extra wraps under the right hand.