What's Your Favorite Grip and Grip Size?

[colin007]

PURE DTX in midsize.  nothing lasts longer.

[Hacker James]

the new hybrid I purchased from Bobby Jones Golf came with a Winn Dri-tec.  I really like the feel of it and would like to regrip all my irons with them, a little pricey, but as mentioned earlier, maybe buy a grip kit and DIY.

[Mr. Desmond]

1. Gripmaster Perforated Leather Wrap with a thick piece of Gorilla Tape and then a few squirts of solvent around the grip mouth and end of shaft - blow it on (I don't like to wear gloves and leather keeps tack wet, dry, or in-between). Still, this leather does not like much buildup.

2. BestGrips makes a nice stitched perf leather grip - use them on irons

3. Lamkin UTx - (cord, 2 wraps, Lamkin 3GenAce Performance Grip)

4 minutes ago, Hacker James said:

the new hybrid I purchased from Bobby Jones Golf came with a Winn Dri-tec.  I really like the feel of it and would like to regrip all my irons with them, a little pricey, but as mentioned earlier, maybe buy a grip kit and DIY.

I used the Winn Dri-Tac for a couple of years  - then the humidity and heat came this summer at the range and nothing would work except leather - but nice grip - real comfy as one gets older.

I'd like to see a review of the BJ Black Hybrid - I used that club for 2 years and liked it. I may go back to it.

[Hacker James]

22 minutes ago, Mr. Desmond said:

1. Gripmaster Perforated Leather Wrap with a thick piece of Gorilla Tape and then a few squirts of solvent around the grip mouth and end of shaft - blow it on (I don't like to wear gloves and leather keeps tack wet, dry, or in-between). Still, this leather does not like much buildup.

2. BestGrips makes a nice stitched perf leather grip - use them on irons

3. Lamkin UTx - (cord, 2 wraps, Lamkin 3GenAce Performance Grip)

I used the Winn Dri-Tac for a couple of years  - then the humidity and heat came this summer at the range and nothing would work except leather - but nice grip - real comfy as one gets older.

I'd like to see a review of the BJ Black Hybrid - I used that club for 2 years and liked it. I may go back to it.

I believe there is already a review of the earlier model on this forum, or simply go to the Bobby Jones Website for a demo video. Price is a little up there at around $200 after tax and shipping.

[Kalnoky]

Winn Dri-Tac on all irons and wedges

[Mr. Desmond]

1 hour ago, Hacker James said:

I believe there is already a review of the earlier model on this forum, or simply go to the Bobby Jones Website for a demo video. Price is a little up there at around $200 after tax and shipping.

Oh, I've owned every model since the original BJ Hybrids. I have the current model, too.

Back to grips, I've tried a bunch, including the GP +4 (not bad, rough on hands), UTx wrap (sandpaper wrap) - not enough sandpaper wrap, Lamkin i-line - nice grip, 3GenAce - great grips (need a glove), even the Justin Rose less taper grip (must be cleaned and feels new); Pure Pro - too slick in the heat, need a glove, and several others - if you want some Winn Anniversary Dri Tacs on the cheap, let me know. They are sitting in their box.

[Hacker James]

6 hours ago, Mr. Desmond said:

Oh, I've owned every model since the original BJ Hybrids. I have the current model, too.

Back to grips, I've tried a bunch, including the GP +4 (not bad, rough on hands), UTx wrap (sandpaper wrap) - not enough sandpaper wrap, Lamkin i-line - nice grip, 3GenAce - great grips (need a glove), even the Justin Rose less taper grip (must be cleaned and feels new); Pure Pro - too slick in the heat, need a glove, and several others - if you want some Winn Anniversary Dri Tacs on the cheap, let me know. They are sitting in their box.

Keep me in mind please, I might consider that should I pull the trigger on some new Wishon Irons. How many do you have? What would you consider a fair price?  Thank You.

[Triggers]

22 hours ago, newtogolf said:

I'm similar, I am right in between both standard and mid-size but prefer standard.  Beyond the hand print test, the text I prefer is how much my fingertips dig into the palm of my hand when I'm gripping the club.  I use that as a check when I address the ball to make sure my grip isn't too tight.  

Yea, that is one thing I struggle with ( grip pressure ) which was on of the reason I decided to move to mid size.

I think I will go with standard + an extra wrap of tape for my next set. 

[DaveP043]

14 minutes ago, Triggers said:

Yea, that is one thing I struggle with ( grip pressure ) which was on of the reason I decided to move to mid size.

I think I will go with standard + an extra wrap of tape for my next set. 

Another option is to use a grip with a smaller core diameter (made with thicker material to be standard size when mounted on a smaller diameter shaft).  Putting a 58 core grip on a .600 shaft will give you 0.02 in oversize, about the same as two additional wraps of tape.  Of course, not all grips are available in a variety of core diameters, so sometimes tape is the only answer.  

[Triggers]

4 hours ago, DaveP043 said:

Another option is to use a grip with a smaller core diameter (made with thicker material to be standard size when mounted on a smaller diameter shaft).  Putting a 58 core grip on a .600 shaft will give you 0.02 in oversize, about the same as two additional wraps of tape.  Of course, not all grips are available in a variety of core diameters, so sometimes tape is the only answer.  

Hmm, never really thought about the different core sizes. Nice tip though theoretically wouldn't that make the grip a bigger pain in the ass to put on? I've had mixed experiences when putting grips on... sometimes it easy, sometimes not so much. Though I haven't tried the air compressor method yet ( but now have the ability to )

[DaveP043]

Just now, Triggers said:

Hmm, never really thought about the different core sizes. Nice tip though theoretically wouldn't that make the grip a bigger pain in the ass to put on? I've had mixed experiences when putting grips on... sometimes it easy, sometimes not so much. Though I haven't tried the air compressor method yet ( but now have the ability to )

I used to do it all the time when I was using GP Tour Wrap grips, and never had a big problem.  My practice was always to use plenty of solvent, make sure the inside of the grip was well coated, and then drizzle it out through the hole in the butt end to thoroughly coat the grip tape too.  Now with the Iomic grips, they're only available in one size, so its a non-issue.  And after two years, the grips are still just fine 

[IndianaDundee]

On 10/27/2016 at 3:07 PM, Triggers said:

Hmm, never really thought about the different core sizes. Nice tip though theoretically wouldn't that make the grip a bigger pain in the ass to put on? I've had mixed experiences when putting grips on... sometimes it easy, sometimes not so much. Though I haven't tried the air compressor method yet ( but now have the ability to )

Air is definitely the way to go.  I regripped mine with 6 different tape layers, took them to the range and then decided what worked best.  Back to the bench to blow them off rewrap them to the ideal fit and with only the cost of tape and time, dialed my perfect grip in less than a days work.

[Natural Patrick]

On 10/20/2016 at 11:38 AM, DaveP043 said:

I use the Iomic X-Evolution grips, standard core size, with one extra wrap of tape.  The Iomic grips may be the most expensive out there, but they stay "tacky" basically forever.  Mine are now two years old on my irons, and still feel great.  In the rain, with proper rain gloves, I NEVER feel my grip slip.  Second choice, the Pure DTX grip I had installed last September in Phoenix.  So far, its holding up really well, and still have good feel and grip, even on wet days.  

Wow, this is kind of scary. I have Iomic grips on all of my irons and DTX grips on my Driver, 3 and 5 wood. I love them both.

[Brianb]

I have been using using the GP Tour Velvet grips for a couple of years. I use standard size, I just like the feel of these grips. I just ordered a new set online from Paradise Golf Supply ,So I should be re-gripping next week!

[Brian W]

Pure Midsize

I used to use the lampkin crossline midsize but after I got some Edel wedges with the Pure grips, they quickly became my favorite 

[billchao]

I like PURE DTX in standard size. I also like a full cord grip, but the PUREs are cheap and easy on install.

[Joey G]

Just re-gripped with Winn DriTac Midsized Wrap, the dark grey with blue end. Almost went jumbo but was afraid they be too bulky. Glad that I was able to feel them first.

After trying several at the PGA Super Store, I decided that I really prefer wraps to the multi-compound grips. 

After two rounds, I like them a lot.

Edited December 21, 2016 by Joey G