How tight am I

[shorty1]

Last night I was about to order a set of golf pride multi compound grips, when I had a thought Do you go through many more gloves than when using standard grips? It sounds really tight but there you go maybe I am. The thing is they are so much more expensive than normal grips, + if you use twice or three times more gloves then are they really worth it to someone who only plays once a week? So I thought I would ask all you golf experts out there, so any help please.

Also not sure if your allowed to tell me this on a forum but I was ordering from golfsmith even though I live in the UK [ they cost around $12-$13 here $7 ish at golfsmith] so does anyone know anywhere I can get them even cheaper in the US.

Cheers lads
Mark

[TourSpoon]

If that makes you tight, then I am super tight. I have been playing tour wraps gloveless for the last 13 years. A wet towel corner wipe and dry and they are ready to roll.

[Vanstonica]

Hi Mark,

I actually had a similar concern when I regripped to the Golf Pride MCC grips (half cord, half standard rubber).

I've played with them for a little over a month, and haven't noticed any significant wear and tear on my golf gloves.

That being said, the past couple of times that I've played, the temperature has been in the 50's, so perspiration wasn't really a concern. When the temperature (and humidity) skyrockets in the summer, the grips may indeed eat into a wet glove.....I don't know how big of a concern that is for you in the UK, though

[Crafty]

Ive played the Golf Pride MCCs for 2-3 years and have never had problems with golves tearing. Great grips though, they have really helped my distance control and feel.

[klaymon]

I've gone through two left hand gloves since October using two different sets of clubs (I get a hole on the heel of my hand in the area nearest the pinky finger). This can't be right. Then again, maybe it's just another outward sign of my relentless dedication to learn the sport.

[Big_M]

"How tight are you"

Super tight... buy whatever grip you like the best!

and what are standard grips? Some OEM's use lamkin crossline (very rough) others use golfpride tour velvet (softer, but still firm) others use God knows what.

Also, many shops around me have free or reduced grip or labor prices around this time, just hunt for a deal on whatever you like best.

Another thing to think about besides grips effect on glove... how quick grip wears out. Some last 60 rounds, others will take 120, just depends. But again, I'm pretty cheap, but when it comes to my grips, I get what I like.

[albatroz]

Try Ebay . May come accross a good bargain . Also there are other good grips from different manufacturers .

[fusioncal]

Last night I was about to order a set of golf pride multi compound grips, when I had a thought Do you go through many more gloves than when using standard grips? It sounds really tight but there you go maybe I am. The thing is they are so much more expensive than normal grips, + if you use twice or three times more gloves then are they really worth it to someone who only plays once a week? So I thought I would ask all you golf experts out there, so any help please.

It's not about the gloves or how many times you play, but more to the tackiness or use of the grips. If you feel the standard Tour Velvet is good enough for you, then go get them because they're cheaper and less harsher to your gloves. But if Multi Compound provides you the tackiness on wet condition/sweaty hands just like it does for me, the frequency of play and changing gloves should not be an issue.

In my case, I change to new gloves like every 10 rounds or so.