Grips really matter??

[BogeyMaster88]

Howdy guys, so i am new to golf, i have been playing for 2 months now religiously and practice 3x a week. I just purchased a used driver and feels great, but i have one question. I would like to change the grips because the previous owner installed a medium-large grip, my question is should i replace it with a new golf pride mc4 and/or does the grip really matter?? Please help, i appreciate any useful advice and helpful tips. Thanks in advance!! 

[saevel25]

Its more about comfort than anything. There really isn't any data proving that the thickness of the grip changes what you do with the club at impact. 

If it's a worn out grip that can effect how much grip pressure you use. Besides that, find a grip you like. 

[DaveP043]

People have different preferences on grips, from softer to firmer, small to large, I won't tell you what to do that way.  However, if the grip is worn and feels slippery, by all means change it to something new.  Just starting out, I'd suggest something at the lower end of the price range.  You may find that you develop a strong preference as you play more, and it would be a shame to tear off an expensive grip simply because its not the size you want.  Also, most grips can now be installed with air, rather than with double-sided grip tape.  With that kind of set-up, you can also remove the grip, add (or subtract) layers of tape to change the diameter, and re-install the same grip.

My personal preference has bee for Iomic grips, and I'm also very happy with a Pure DTX grip I had installed on my driver.

[billchao]

Grips matter when they are wet.

Size is more of a personal preference, IMO. I like smaller grips because my fingers aren't that long. Others prefer larger grips than I do.

[DaveP043]

10 minutes ago, billchao said:

Grips matter when they are wet.

And that is one reason I've stayed with Iomic grips, they work really well in both wet and dry situations.  The Pure DTX hasn't had a major wet-weather trial yet, but in the few times I've had it in the wet its been good too.

[BogeyMaster88]

29 minutes ago, DaveP043 said:

People have different preferences on grips, from softer to firmer, small to large, I won't tell you what to do that way.  However, if the grip is worn and feels slippery, by all means change it to something new.  Just starting out, I'd suggest something at the lower end of the price range.  You may find that you develop a strong preference as you play more, and it would be a shame to tear off an expensive grip simply because its not the size you want.  Also, most grips can now be installed with air, rather than with double-sided grip tape.  With that kind of set-up, you can also remove the grip, add (or subtract) layers of tape to change the diameter, and re-install the same grip.

My personal preference has bee for Iomic grips, and I'm also very happy with a Pure DTX grip I had installed on my driver.

Thanks for the input, much appreciated. 

32 minutes ago, saevel25 said:

Its more about comfort than anything. There really isn't any data proving that the thickness of the grip changes what you do with the club at impact. 

If it's a worn out grip that can effect how much grip pressure you use. Besides that, find a grip you like. 

thanks! appreciate the advice.

good stuff guys! glad i joined this forum, nice to know there are people out there to ask for help. Good day! 

[rehmwa]

One other thing once you find grips that you really like.

 

Clean them once in a while.  Makes a big difference - returns them to tacky.  (Water and a brush does it, some people go crazy and even use a little dish soap too).

[billchao]

6 hours ago, DaveP043 said:

And that is one reason I've stayed with Iomic grips, they work really well in both wet and dry situations.  The Pure DTX hasn't had a major wet-weather trial yet, but in the few times I've had it in the wet its been good too.

I haven't tried my DTX in the rain yet, myself. I like full cord grips and PURE claims their DTX is better. Time will tell, I guess. It's hard for me not to go back to PURE simply because they are so easy to put on.

I did not like PURE Pros when wet. I'm always afraid the clubs are going to fly out of my hands.

[DaveP043]

9 minutes ago, billchao said:

I haven't tried my DTX in the rain yet, myself. I like full cord grips and PURE claims their DTX is better. Time will tell, I guess. It's hard for me not to go back to PURE simply because they are so easy to put on.

I'll be in Ireland for 2 weeks in June.  I'm hoping for good weather, but I'm sure we'll have at least a bit of rain while we're there.  That's probably going to be the big test.  And I've read that you can use the same air-gun technique for almost any grip out there, good news if you've invested in a compressor.

[billchao]

52 minutes ago, DaveP043 said:

And I've read that you can use the same air-gun technique for almost any grip out there, good news if you've invested in a compressor.

Can you? I've heard (as it is with the golf world) conflicting opinions on the matter.

I like my PURE DTX enough, they just don't quite have that tear up your skin feel that I like, but they definitely feel good and get the job done. Plus, they are cheap on Amazon.

[Dave2512]

For me it has to be no glove friendly. IME less about texture than the pattern and shape of the perforations. I used Chamois for a bit and they tore my hands up. I used NDMC's now and despite the coarse texture very easy on the hands.

[dmnoland]

I think that with a soft grip like Winn you squeeze the club too hard. Firm is better and I would error on the side of larger than smaller. Smaller grips cause hooks for me. I play Ping NTS wrap grips white color code which is one size larger than I was fit for.

With the right grip you sometimes won't even need to wear a glove.