THERE'S ONLY ONE GOOD GOLF GRIP
By Dan Martin, PGA
The Fault: Many people believe that there's only one way to grip a golf club, and that the process of gripping the club is unnatural. While it's definitely true that your golf grip will influence your long-term success, there are several styles that are effective in gripping the club–the overlap, the interlock and the baseball grips.
The Fix: Try this natural grip exercise. Simply get yourself into an athletic position and allow your arms to hang in front of you with zero tension. Notice how your palms face inward. Your golf grip is based off this position. From there, move your hands closer to one another so they hold the club naturally. The natural position works with any grip style, be it interlocking, overlapping or baseball. The key, no matter what particular style you use, is for the grip to rest mostly in the fingers with a comfortable grip pressure. Stick with what comes naturally first, then make adjustments if needed.
| Grips are officially cool. Once a category that didn't get the credit it deserved, now it seems more golfers are finally paying attention to how important new grips are to their golf games. Again, this year has a slew of new offerings, including a variety of new styles, colors, shapes and materials to choose from.
(Prices for grips vary. See your local golf shop for pricing information.) |
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Black Widow
Hybrid Key Feature: The upper portion of the grip features a pebble-like pattern for extra traction, whereas the lower portion of the grip has a wrap-style texture for added feel. |
Boccieri
Secret Grip Key Feature: Jack Nicklaus endorses them! That should be enough, right? The secret behind the Secret Grip is that they're counterbalanced, which raises the balance point of the club for better feel through the swing. |
Champ
C4 Grip Key Feature: Champ's new in grips for 2013, and the C4 shows they mean business. The added Kevlar and unique textures and guideline patterns lend a tacky and comfortable feel. It's also easy to replicate the ideal grip using the patterns as a guide for precise finger positioning. |
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Champ
C6 Grip Key Feature: The C6 comes in non-, full- or half-cord models, each with the two-tone rubber design for excellent performance in wet conditions. Like the C4, it has Kevlar for greater control. |
Champ
C8 Grip Key Feature: The C8 grip is made of a proprietary TPO and Kevlar material for greater torque and a unique, tacky feel. This grip comes in three different variations: Power for added control with longer clubs; Control for feel and control in middle irons; and Feel for the utmost in feel with short irons and wedges. |
Feeltec
Feeltec Key Feature: The new Feeltec grip has a multilayer, seemless design that promises a comfortable feel, added durability and weather resistance. |
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Golf Pride
NDMC Whiteout Key Feature: The über-popular New Decade Multi-Compound Cord is back in white with new colors. The upper region is corded and rugged, and the lower half is softer for more feel. We love the Augusta white-green combo. |
Golf Pride
Niion Key Feature: The Niion grips use a 3D hexagonal design in key gripping areas for a newer feel and look than, frankly, any Golf Pride grip we've ever seen. |
Golf Pride
Z-Grip Patriot Key Feature: A deep "Z"-shaped, textured pattern that winds vertically down the grip with strategically placed black pebbled bands. The result is a grip that, although isn't a corded grip, has the feel and performance of one. |
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Iomic
Art Grip Series Key Feature: Using a proprietary elastomer compound called IOMAX that has a unique feel all its own, not only is the Art Grip Series incredibly durable and tacky, but its marbled look is incredibly stylish. If we could describe the feel, we would. You have to try it to know what we mean. |
Lamkin
R.E.L. 3GEN Key Feature: The R.E.L. 3GEN is back in 11 colors, each with the grip's distinct surface texture that provides extra comfort and reduces the amount of grip pressure needed to maintain control throughout the swing. This means the hands can move faster and, you guessed it, longer shots. |
Lamkin
Crossline ACE 3GEN Key Feature: A proprietary Advanced Cohesive Elastomer material that delivers exceptional tackiness with a soft feel. The added tackiness means golfers don't need to grip the club as firm, helping to increase hand speed and hit longer shots. There's also a Perma-Wrap ACE 3GEN. |
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Pure
DTX Key Feature: Designed in collaboration with Hank Haney, the DTX delivers the feel of a corded grip with Pure's seamless molding and rubber technology. Better players will appreciate the firm feel and responsive texture. |
Sharpro
3CAT Grip Key Feature: The Sharpro 3CAT grip provides the security of a velvet cord and the soft tacky feel of a wrap, all in one. Also, the anti-torsion bars add stability for even better performance on full swing shots. |
Superstroke
Fatso 5.0 Key Feature: Weighing in around 90 grams (that's light for its size), the Fatso 5.0 has a new CrossTraction PU material for added feel and tackiness, yet retains the non-tapered design that has made it popular on the PGA Tour. |
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Tacki-Mac
Itomic it2 Key Feature: The negative ions in the it2 grip help calm nerves and the tacky, velvety surface makes this grip a top pick for golfers who want a soft, comfortable hold. Also available in midsized (shown), this grip is durable and a great wet-weather alternative. |
UST Mamiya
Tour PC 360 Key Feature: Using a proprietary blend of natural and synthetic rubber compounds, this grip has a soft feel and enhanced durability. It's also solid in wet weather. |
UST Mamiya
Soft Touch Key Feature: Do you need a soft grip that's tacky and comfortable? Oh, and that looks cool, too? The Soft Touch uses polyurethane materials for a grip that doesn't require a firm hold to retain correct positioning in the hands. |
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Winn
Dri-Tec Key Feature: Designed for incredible tackiness in all conditions, the popular Dri-Tac uses a WinnDry polymer for awesome feel and performance. There's no need for a "death grip" here; a light grip is all you'll need. Trust us. |
Winn
DuraTech Key Feature: An all-new look and feel from Winn, the hybrid DuraTech grip fuses an Elastom ETX rubber compound with the WinnDry XT polymer, resulting in the most unique Winn grip to date. (It's our favorite Winn grip, by the way.) |
Winn
Excel Key Feature: The classic look and feel Winn is known for. The Excel grip has Winn's classic Excel polymer for cushioned support and vibration dampening. |
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Winn
Jumbo Pistal Lite Key Feature: he Jumbo Pistol is a true oversized grip, designed to help stabilize the hands and help promote a more fluid putting stroke. The flared gun "pistol" handle shape makes it a cinch to grip comfortably. It's also lightweight, so not to alter the feel of the putterhead. You must be logged in to post a comment. |
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