grip size

[Artimas]

I have occasionally been getting hand cramps when playing. I was wondering if a different grip size would help.

I'm 60 years old, and have some mild arthritis. Anyone have any experience with changing grip sizes?

[boogielicious]

11 hours ago, Artimas said:

I have occasionally been getting hand cramps when playing. I was wondering if a different grip size would help.

I'm 60 years old, and have some mild arthritis. Anyone have any experience with changing grip sizes?

It depends on your hands. I have long, thin fingers and have moved back toward mid-size for that reason. I actually use a standard grip with at least three wraps. With grips like Pure Grips, you can experiment by adding tape to the shaft. With Pure grips, you can remove the grip, add tape and put the grip back on. Last year I played with the Pure DTX with 5 wraps and an additional 3 wraps under the right hand. Other grips like the Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 have a reduced taper to start with. The right hand is gripping a larger diameter to start.

I do get hand cramps occasionally, but that is from a different medical condition I have always had. But the right size grip for you can help.

For hands with arthritis, I have heard good reviews for softer grips because they reduce the shock of impact. My advise would be to replace the 7 or 8 iron grip with something larger and softer and try that out at the range versus a club with your current grip. 

[Artimas]

I think trying a new grip on 1 or 2 clubs is a good idea. I want to try a midsize vs. standard. Thanks for the reply!

[Hoganman1]

I too have some arthritis so I went with mid size tour wraps from Golf Pride even though I have small hands (cadet medium glove size). However I found I had trouble leaving the ball to the right with those larger grips. I changed back a few weeks ago and my draw came back. I think there are softer grips available from GP, Lamkin, and Winn. Try one of those on a couple of clubs and see how you like it.

Regards!

[Buckeyebowman]

1 hour ago, Hoganman1 said:

I too have some arthritis so I went with mid size tour wraps from Golf Pride even though I have small hands (cadet medium glove size). However I found I had trouble leaving the ball to the right with those larger grips. I changed back a few weeks ago and my draw came back. I think there are softer grips available from GP, Lamkin, and Winn. Try one of those on a couple of clubs and see how you like it.

Regards!

I second that emotion. There are many "arthritis" grips available these days. Winn led the way as far as I know, and others are offering more. I have a Winn grip on my pitching wedge and love it. And I don't have arthritis.

One thing about larger than standard grips is they tend to take your hands out of the swing a bit, so you may leave shots to the right like Hoganman. It's the same effect that oversize putter grips have for guys who don't want a "wristy" putting stroke.

[Artimas]

Good info. Thanks, much appreciated.