Stopped by the PGA Superstore pre-owned section - why so many thick grips?

[nevets88]

I would say 25% of the drivers, fairway woods and hybrids have mid to oversized grips on them. I wonder why is that? Some of these grips I swear are for people who are 10 feet tall, they are really oversize, almost a children's tennis racquet. I wonder why.

[Buckeyebowman]

I know what you mean. I suppose that these are "arthritic" grips. But, I don't have arthritis, and I hate the fat grips! You can always have them taken off, and replaced with standard grips.

[colin007]

I often pick up the "on the rack" clubs at the local Golf Galaxy and wonder "why do these have children's groups on them?"

[MarvChamp]

I have small hands, and now use standard grips. But I used mid to 1 oversize for a long time. I was told that the larger grips often caused or contributed to a slight push bal flight. I was fighting a hook and I think they helped. Plus they feel comfortable to older hands might prevent a stranglehold grip pressure, I guess. Anyway, a pro friend said, no, you need standard grips and we will work on the hook. I've used standard since. _Marv 

[Typhoon92]

I don't think grip size and height are related.  I've noticed the same thing too...seems like I see it more on the lower tiered clubs.

Guy came in our place last night with some knockoffs and the grips were the size of my leg..  He had no idea either....

Edited September 22, 2017 by Typhoon92

[David in FL]

A lot of people these days seem to be drifting towards larger grips.  I have a couple of buddies, very good players, who swear by them.

Why?  I don't know.  But they kick my butt so I can't really argue with them... 

[WUTiger]

I'll have to take a closer look at the clubs on the shelf at the golf shops. I hadn't noticed anything but standard grips on the men's clubs.

Now for replacement grips, I see a lot of midsize and jumbo in the bins.

[nevets88]

Maybe thick grip on putter trend seeping into full swing clubs? Heck if I know. Do thick grips make it harder to install via air compressor?

[Hacker James]

The answer lies in Roswell, NM.  Some players today, are truly out of this world.

[sirsteveo55]

I use midsize grips because I think they are more comfortable. I think with standard size grips there is to much air/space between my hands and the grip which can cause inconsistencies for me (feeling the club move through impact). With the midsize I hold the club better (not tighter) and I don't feel the club moving as much with my fairway woods. I am only 5' 8 so I don't think it has to do with hand size.