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Another wet round this week with the grips and still even after over a month of play, same performance with the grips being able to stay “grippy” despite the poor conditions. 
 
Let us testers know if there are any questions or pictures you’d like us to take of the grips

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Best Courses I have played
St Andrews Old Course
Oakmont
Muirfield Village
French Lick Indiana - Donald Ross Course
Copperhead Course @ Innisbrook
Old Whit Course - Greenbrier
Pine Needles (Pinehurst area)
The Legends (myrtle Beach) -Heathland
Tidewater (Myrtle Beach)
The Pit (Pinehurst area) - no longer open
 
 

1. Pinehurst No 2
2. Tobacco Road
3. King Kamehameha (Maui)
4. Pinehurst No. 4
5. Virginia Country Club
6. Pine Needles
7. Turtle Point Kiawah
8.  TPC Myrtle 
9. Orange County National
10. Legends Golf Resort - Heathland

Intro 
Hello everyone, my name is Mike and I've been a fellow Spy since "officially" in 2020, but like many of us on here had been a long time lurker on the forum 😆 ... for it wasn't until the Cobra Connect Challenge during that same summer of 2020, that I became more engaged and active within the form. I am incredibly appreciative of @GolfSpy BOS and the rest of the Mod Team for selecting me to be a part of this review, thank you. 
At 42yrs young, golf has always been a part of my life ... however there was a 10yr hiatus during my time while in Chicago for 7 years and for 3 years while in Atlanta, where I probably played maybe 7-10 rounds of golf total ... fast forward to 2017 and my move to Charleston, SC and my love for the game has been reignited and feel as though I can't get enough of it.  
Feel blessed to have a nice work/life balance that allows me to get at times 2 to 3 rounds of golf in a week, and along with that, the work/life aspect allows me to coach for a local h/s team in the area, too. Again, I consider myself to be really lucky at this point in my life. Prior to making the career change at 26yrs old and getting into finance, I was in the golf industry for many years all through h/s, through college, then post college and went through the PGM program and getting through the PAT ... but I got burned out and quit working in the golf industry and somewhat did quit the game as well. 
But my game, and more specifically my mental game, have been on a heater as of late with 11 of my past 14 rounds having been in the 80s. I'll also admit that I am a tinkerer and I also hate to admit 😒 that I do think that the constant tinkering/changing of my clubs over the past few seasons have delayed my progress in getting better. And I'm reeeally curious to see how these new Lamkin UTX grips will hopefully improve my game. 
I do feel this is probably the norm amongst us golfers, but at the moment, I do not have a full matching set up grips in bag. 😬 And the last time I did have a full set of matching grips were Winn Dri-Tac grips from back in 2018, which coincidentally enough was during a window in time where I was playing some really good golf and even got in a round of 79 with my old TM M1 irons.
However, my grips on my clubs now are all over the place. My irons have GP Align Z grips +2 wraps ... my gap wedge has a GP Align +2 wraps ... 55 & 59 wedges have different colored GP Align +2 wraps ... and my woods/hybrids all have some form of GP Velvet 360 and all with different wrap numbers. I will say, that OEMs have their own standard wraps that can vary significantly from OEM to OEM.
For example my Cobra 3W grip, while standard, def feels like it has 3 to 4 extra wraps underneath the grip compared to that of my Titleist hyrbids and my PING driver. So much so that I do manipulate my hands through the impact zone and follow-through with my 3W much differently than I do with my driver. All of that to say is that not only are my grips inconsistent from a style standpoint, but they're also inconsistent in the number of wraps underneath, too. 
With all that said, very excited to give the Lamkin UTX in blue a thorough review and will have them installed across the bag, driver to lob wedge. Plus, the heat and oppressive humidity of Charleston should give these grips a chance to prove how they hold up to sweaty hands. 
 
::: FINAL REVIEW :::
Aesthetics - 10/10
For these grips, it's easily a 10 out of 10 for me. Upon arrival and straight out of the box, I was immediately in love with them. The handsome, dark navy blue color with the electric yellow colorway from the cords really gives off a classy, yet modern, appearance. I was given multiple compliments on these grips from my fellow Sunday golfing buddies (even had a random single join our group at our last outing and said he'll be buying these grips) and from the local Muni I go to for range practice ... even my 10yr old daughter thought they looked really good! And I would highly encourage Lamkin to introduce an additional color or two to their existing UTX color line of grey, green and blue. 
I'll add that I did get to see the green UTX grips, via a Saturday round with Matt, and I'll attest that they look hella sharp and nice as well. Was slightly worried in that the green versions would appear to loud for me, and IMO, they do not. But for me, I'm happy to have gone with the blue grips. 
 
The Fit and Feel – 20/20  
These grips were a very strong performer in this area ... and IMO, I really do feel these grips fall right in between the firmness & coarseness of the GP Z-Grip Aligns and the softness & tackiness of the Winn Dri-Tacs. I understand that this is such a subjective area and what feels soft/firm will be entirely different from one person to the next ... but if you are someone that feels Golf Pride's MCC/Z grips are a bit too harsh/firm or if Winn's Dri-Tacs are too soft/mushy, I'd highly encourage you to give these Lamkins a try. 
Another area where I felt these grips were a winner was in the gloveless touch/approach shot area of my game with the wedges. Several times over the past 18 months or so have I given it strong consideration in switching the GP Z-Aligns to the Dri-Tacs for my SW & LW. And for me, I couldn't be happier to have a seamless transition in the consistency dept throughout my set in having the UTXs on my wedges. And I do have a further comment down below in the next category of my review in regards to my bunker game. 
 
 
On The Course - 18/20
Feel as though I may be a hit too harsh in knocking two points off in this area, for there was a few moments/times over the course of 4 to 5 holes during my first round of playing with these grips that I was regretting in participating in this review. Albeit, the conditions that day were less than ideal ... Matt and I played on a rain soaked Saturday morning that lasted for about 8 holes ... but the grips were oddly slippery for my non-gloved lower hand. Not too sure if there was an initial break-in period involved, or if the compounds of the rubber within the grips needed to be activated by the elements of nature and the weather, but my goodness did my lower hand slip a few times during my back swings. With that being said, by hole 8 or so, I really did notice the grips slowly becoming tackier as my round went on ... and once the sun was hot, they performed really well. 
I know this next comment likely isn't earth shattering and I'm likely stating the obvious, but having the same grips throughout the set is a MUST.
My most recent round this past Sunday with these grips produced an 86 from me, which I'm very happy about, for it was a grinding 86, too. The biggest difference for me (along with having the same grips throughout my set) was moving up from standard grips to midsize grips. Midsize grips have been recommended to me many times over from fitters and it was something I simply never cared for nor listened to ... but for my driver and wedges out of the bunker specifically, the difference in using midsize was significant.
For my driver, with these midsize grips, I noticed that if I really gave it a go and attempted to get after the ball with a confident, fast swing, my resulting ball flight wasn't an over powering draw or a snap hook into the trees or the next fairway ... but rather a straight to slight draw with my ball flight. And with my wedges out of the bunker, it's night a day different. I had two sandy par saves this past Sunday and really do want attribute it to having a more relaxed grip with my wedges from within the bunker. 
 
 
The Good, The Bad & The In-Between - 18/20
The good: for me, these grips are definitive winners. They really do give me the right amount of feel ... and feedback! As @Digiburdie stated himself, the feedback and feel from these grips are very noticeable. Not too sure if it was something I was paying attention to as a reviewer, but I want to say they dampened the toe-y hits quite significantly compared to that of the GP Z-Aligns ... and still gave you a soft/positive feedback when the ball was flushed off the center of the face. 
The bad: sorry Lamkin, but these grips just did not hold my ShotScope tags well. I had two tags that came off, which I was able to find deep within my golf bag, and another that broke off. Unfortunately, the tags don't sit flush against the butt of the grips for it has a rounded edge. Not too much of a deal breaker, but it is a slight annoyance for me. 
 The In-Between: all in all, these Lamkins are a well rounded set of grips. I'll add that I'm not too concerned about the longevity of the grips and feel rather confident I can get many rounds and range use from them. I do have a 3 times re-grip to trigger my swing and haven't noticed any wear/tear on the area of the grip where my thumb would be for my lower hand. Time will tell, but I'm confident these grips will last. 
 
Play It or Trade It - 19/20
For me, these grips are winners. And will most certainly stay in my bag ... that simple and enough said. A 1-point deduction in my slight frustration and annoyance in the grips not holding my ShotScope tags securely. 
 
Conclusion: 
My biggest take away from this review, outside of the grips being strong performers for me and just overall fantastic, was having my entire bag fitted with the same grips throughout and the appropriate size grip. Again, I know I'm likely stating the obvious, but I know for a fact that I've been doing my game a disservice by not having my clubs with midsize grips and the same set throughout. A huge thank you to both Lamkin for making these grips available for review and to the MGS mods for selecting me to participate in this review. 
Outside of that, I really am impressed with how these grips performed in the heat and at times oppressively humid conditions of Charleston. I have no doubt these grips would be strong performers in any set of conditions and climate. 
 
FINAL SCORE - 95

Hi everyone. Just posted my final review. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Really happy to have been a part of this review. Final review is up!
 

Great reviews by the testers of these Lamkin UTX grips. 
Thank you for all of your thoughts, comments, and data shared.

LeftyMatt89’s Lamkin UTX Grips Official MGS Forum Review -  8/21/23
Lamkin UTX Midsize Grips
Intro
What’s up MGS. I am very excited to test out the Lamkin UTX grips. First a little about me, I am married with an almost four year old (picture from this year coaching tee ball), one on the way, and a pomeranian. I live in Summerville, SC which is about 20 minutes away from Charleston. I play golf primarily at a semi-private country club where I walk 90% of my rounds. I grew up playing baseball and did not start golfing until after my college baseball career was over in 2014. Golf became my passion after baseball because golf is a game that is very challenging but can also be quite fulfilling when hard work pays off. With my baseball background, the strength in my game is the ability to hit the ball far. High swing speed (120+ on a GC Quad) is demanding on a grip to ensure I do not have any slipping affecting shots. I would classify myself as a golf nerd because I like to know the latest and greatest of what is going on in the equipment world and try new things. I am always tinkering and looking for the perfect set up where my scores will magically drop (because it is always the arrow, not the Indian 🙂)

 
The UTX grips will be put to the ultimate test with the hot and humid summer conditions in Charleston. To give an idea of how hot it is, I tend to go through at least 3-4 gloves if I walk in the summer and 2 gloves if I am riding. I currently play MCC Midsize grips and think the full cord UTX will be a great alternative to provide a secure grip throughout the swing. Lamkin has generously given us a full set, so to do a comparison, I will utilize a few backup wedges to share the similarities and differences. Throughout this test, I have a bucket list Pinehurst trip scheduled and hope to get some shots of the grips on course at Pinehurst No 2. 
Being a tinkerer, I have tried a lot of grips in the past and in order for the UTX to stay in the bag it will need to provide a tangible upgrade over the MCC grip in relation to grip stability, performance in wet/humid conditions for driver full swing shots and short game shots with no gloves. Again, full cord UTX has a distinct design feature over the partial cord I currently play, so I am hopeful full cord can be a missing ingredient and provide a boost to my golf game. Beyond the excitement for the grip features, I am excited for the green colorway of the grip. Thank you very much Lamkin and MGS for the opportunity to test.

 
 
 
First Impressions - 10/10
Unboxing: Straight out the box the first impression is how awesome aesthetically the grips look. I am impressed by both the color choice and the amount of cord present in the grips. The grips give off a Master’s vibe and I believe they will get a lot of comments throughout the test. The main standout from the Lamkin UTX grip from my previous grip (MCC Midsize) is the cord on the bottom hand portion. The standard is the technology of the ACE material under the cord. The grips feel soft yet grippy which is a great initial feel. 


Installation: The Lamkin UTX grips were very easy to install. I was able to install with no issues with an extra two wraps under each grip. The grips look great with the uniformity of a 360 look. This makes it easy if you want to install logo up or logo down. I like that for a Driver, the grips allow easy ability to change an adapter setting without messing up the look as it is the same throughout the grip. I wanted to include below a few pictures and video of the installation to show how easy it was. Additionally, see some comparison pictures from MCC and Lamkin Full Cord grips.

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Initial Hits: The conditions for my first swings with the grips were awesome to show the performance. I play 95% of my rounds in Summerville, SC where the summers are extremely humid and hot. Grips are extremely important to the stability and confidence I have in making a full swing. The round was extremely humid and the course was soaked from rain the previous night. Lamkin boasts the UTX grip as “THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST AND ONLY CORDED GRIP WITH A TACK FEEL.” This checked out because the grips definitely feel unique and almost initially felt slippery to the touch, however I did not have a hand slip during the round. I swing a driver around 120 mph and did not notice any slippage despite the wet conditions out. I did top a few drives which is definitely not my miss so I am chalking this up to user error and not the grips fault. Maybe I needed to get used to the feel but tops are not a usual miss.Do not let the initial slippery feel in a shop or once installed deter you as the grip is just as grippy as any other grip I have tried on the market (MCC, Z Grip, Lamkin Full Cord). I do all my 80 yards and in touch shots with no glove and the grips performed very well throughout the initial round with no gloves. I missed a ton of greens in the round and I chip without gloves. I had 6 up and downs and I believe the UTX grips are the reason. They provide exception feedback and feel on touch shots and chipping. You can definitely feel the difference in having cord throughout in the Lamkin UTX grip compared to a hybrid grip like the MCC. The extra grip of the full cord is noticeable in the conditions I play in. 
Final Review
Aesthetics - 10/10
The Lamkin UTX Grips are conversation pieces for sure. I was asked so many times throughout all my rounds with the grips what kind of grips they were and then a compliment for how awesome they looked. The green/yellow combination definitely has a Master’s feel and I really personally enjoyed the look of them. I installed the grips with extra wraps under each grip and made the grip have slightly less taper in the bottom hand. The grip looks natural and throughout the installation process, it was very easy to align and ensure each grip looks uniform to one another. I could see Lamkin doing something similar in the future to MCC teams and making different combinations of cord and grip to be able to match to a specific color theme. I got compliments throughout my Pinehurst trip and most wanted to know where to get them and what brand they were. Lamkin did an outstanding job with this colorway and the grip from a pure looks perspective is awesome.

 
The Fit and Feel – 20/20  
Over the course of the test I played 15 rounds. My handicap remained the same throughout the test due primarily to playing 13/15 rounds away from my home course. My home course is very open and it is well known our handicaps do not travel well because our course has no penalty for errant drives. I swing fast and sometimes it goes straight, however sometimes I can have huge misses. I am very impressed with multiple rounds in the 80s at tough courses in Pinehurst and Pine Needles area. I attribute this to a solid short game throughout the test. My short game is all feel and I do not use gloves, so my feel is primarily dependent on the grip. I adjusted from my MCC grip to the Lamkin UTX grip very quickly and was able to generate a lot of quality short game pitches, chips and feel shots. The feel of the grips is very unique to a full cord grip. I have tried Z grips in the past and they can be harsh. The Lamkin UTX has full cord but also has a softer tacky feel to it. I played 9 rounds in 5 days and I did not have any blisters or rough skin from the grips. The biggest testament to the fit and feel of the grips is when I played in pouring rain, the material remained tacky and grippy despite being soaked. I was very impressed the feel remained the same. I did not notice any difference in performance decline or feel difference throughout the test.  

On the Course – 20/20
The green colorway Lamkin UTX definitely got noticed on the course. It was a constant conversation piece in all my rounds and driving range throughout the test. If I was right handed I am sure a lot of people would have asked to swing them a few times to see how they felt in a swing. So, to sum up the on course performance and why this grip gets a 20/20 is during my round on Pinehurst No. 2, there was massive amounts of rain, my gloves all got wet and I had to continue to play in rain with no gloves on. I was able to securely grip the club and once the rain lightened up I played the last 12 holes at +7. I attribute it fully to the grips being able to give me confidence to still put solid swings on the ball and trust I would not slip. Everyone in my group was battling the slippage and I believe my score would’ve been much worse if I had not had the Lamkin grips. The grips surprisingly fully dried before the end of the round despite the grips being fully exposed to the elements. This alone puts the grips as a top performer to allow me to salvage a decent round at a historic course.

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The Good, The Bad and The In-between – 16/20
I am very impressed by the grips overall.  I took away two points due to the initial “slippery” feel this grip may appear to have for consumers in a golf shop. I think once you actually get them on a club and swing with them and get to trusting the grip, there will be no doubts the grips are as grippy and tacky as anything comparable in the market. Additionally, I took away an additional two points for durability as I am not sure if these will last a full year as the driver has a little fraying. All other clubs look pretty good, only the driver has a little bit of wear as shown in the picture below. The other “worn” picture is my 54 and it still looks very new. Nothing bad from a performance perspective just not sure how long they will hold up. 

Play it or Trade it? – 20/20
If you could not tell from my raving review and how well the grips performed in Pinehurst in horrible conditions, I am definitely Playing it. There are minor concerns with long term durability of potentially a driver grip or wedge grip but overall the grips performed above initial expectations and give me the confidence I am looking for in a grip to play long term. I am impressed with Lamkin and I will continue to play the Lamkin UTX grips in the foreseeable future. These grips faced the worst of a Charleston summer and southern rainstorm and still performed throughout.
 


Conclusion
First of all, thank you to Lamkin and MyGolfSpy for this opportunity. I am thoroughly impressed with the Lamkin UTX grips. The grips are not only the best grips I have seen aesthetically, they perform and live up to the claims Lamkin makes. The grips are truly the only tacky full cord grip on the market. The grips will provide great feel with the tackiness and give the stability and grippy feel of the cord throughout the entire grip. I like that it is a full cord and not a hybrid. I am 100% going to game these grips and buy them whenever they do wear out. I hope Lamkin is able to dive into more colors as I bet it will expand their customer base. Overall, the grip withstood torrential rain with no gloves on Pinehurst No. 2 which will forever be a memory I will have at a bucket list course. I think anyone looking for stability of a corded grip should give Lamkin UTX a try. 
 
Final Score: 96/100
 

In my final review of the Lamkin UTx grips, I shared some Trackman data with my own comparison of the Lamkin UTx vs Golf Pride MCC. Now, taking into consideration this is one small sampling, and as a 12 handicap, I didn't expect a huge difference since the grips were the same size and similar texture category but interestingly enough, there was something different.  I've seen other comparisons around the web of the size of grips (undersize, standard, jumbo, jumbomax) that prove grips matter. I know many will disagree but in this case and in my past experiences, this backs up my original opinion
Golf grips are the most important piece of equipment a player has since the grip is the only part of the club that a player actually touches and comes into contact with.
 

Pinehurst has been adventurous for sure. My Dad and I played No 4 first, then No 1. The 2nd day we did the Cradle and then No 2. On No 2 we got caught in a pretty bad lightning/rain storm. It was a definite test of the grips as all my gloves were wet from being on the outside of my bag and I played the last 16 holes with no glove and wet grips. Surprisingly on drives and longer iron/hybrid shots, my hands did not slip. The grips for being soaked at one point ended up drying relatively quickly and by around hole 12 I would say the grips were fully dry. 
 
Here’s a few pics of the grips on course No 2 and 4 as well as a quick video of a 305 yard drive on 18 on Course 1 and a video of how wet it was out on course No 2
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IMG_8646.mov    
 

Hi everyone. Just posted my final review. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Hi everyone. Just posted my final review. Let me know if you have any questions. 

LeftyMatt89’s Lamkin UTX Grips Official MGS Forum Review -  8/21/23
Lamkin UTX Midsize Grips
Intro
What’s up MGS. I am very excited to test out the Lamkin UTX grips. First a little about me, I am married with an almost four year old (picture from this year coaching tee ball), one on the way, and a pomeranian. I live in Summerville, SC which is about 20 minutes away from Charleston. I play golf primarily at a semi-private country club where I walk 90% of my rounds. I grew up playing baseball and did not start golfing until after my college baseball career was over in 2014. Golf became my passion after baseball because golf is a game that is very challenging but can also be quite fulfilling when hard work pays off. With my baseball background, the strength in my game is the ability to hit the ball far. High swing speed (120+ on a GC Quad) is demanding on a grip to ensure I do not have any slipping affecting shots. I would classify myself as a golf nerd because I like to know the latest and greatest of what is going on in the equipment world and try new things. I am always tinkering and looking for the perfect set up where my scores will magically drop (because it is always the arrow, not the Indian 🙂)

 
The UTX grips will be put to the ultimate test with the hot and humid summer conditions in Charleston. To give an idea of how hot it is, I tend to go through at least 3-4 gloves if I walk in the summer and 2 gloves if I am riding. I currently play MCC Midsize grips and think the full cord UTX will be a great alternative to provide a secure grip throughout the swing. Lamkin has generously given us a full set, so to do a comparison, I will utilize a few backup wedges to share the similarities and differences. Throughout this test, I have a bucket list Pinehurst trip scheduled and hope to get some shots of the grips on course at Pinehurst No 2. 
Being a tinkerer, I have tried a lot of grips in the past and in order for the UTX to stay in the bag it will need to provide a tangible upgrade over the MCC grip in relation to grip stability, performance in wet/humid conditions for driver full swing shots and short game shots with no gloves. Again, full cord UTX has a distinct design feature over the partial cord I currently play, so I am hopeful full cord can be a missing ingredient and provide a boost to my golf game. Beyond the excitement for the grip features, I am excited for the green colorway of the grip. Thank you very much Lamkin and MGS for the opportunity to test.

 
 
 
First Impressions - 10/10
Unboxing: Straight out the box the first impression is how awesome aesthetically the grips look. I am impressed by both the color choice and the amount of cord present in the grips. The grips give off a Master’s vibe and I believe they will get a lot of comments throughout the test. The main standout from the Lamkin UTX grip from my previous grip (MCC Midsize) is the cord on the bottom hand portion. The standard is the technology of the ACE material under the cord. The grips feel soft yet grippy which is a great initial feel. 


Installation: The Lamkin UTX grips were very easy to install. I was able to install with no issues with an extra two wraps under each grip. The grips look great with the uniformity of a 360 look. This makes it easy if you want to install logo up or logo down. I like that for a Driver, the grips allow easy ability to change an adapter setting without messing up the look as it is the same throughout the grip. I wanted to include below a few pictures and video of the installation to show how easy it was. Additionally, see some comparison pictures from MCC and Lamkin Full Cord grips.

IMG_8530.mov
Initial Hits: The conditions for my first swings with the grips were awesome to show the performance. I play 95% of my rounds in Summerville, SC where the summers are extremely humid and hot. Grips are extremely important to the stability and confidence I have in making a full swing. The round was extremely humid and the course was soaked from rain the previous night. Lamkin boasts the UTX grip as “THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST AND ONLY CORDED GRIP WITH A TACK FEEL.” This checked out because the grips definitely feel unique and almost initially felt slippery to the touch, however I did not have a hand slip during the round. I swing a driver around 120 mph and did not notice any slippage despite the wet conditions out. I did top a few drives which is definitely not my miss so I am chalking this up to user error and not the grips fault. Maybe I needed to get used to the feel but tops are not a usual miss.Do not let the initial slippery feel in a shop or once installed deter you as the grip is just as grippy as any other grip I have tried on the market (MCC, Z Grip, Lamkin Full Cord). I do all my 80 yards and in touch shots with no glove and the grips performed very well throughout the initial round with no gloves. I missed a ton of greens in the round and I chip without gloves. I had 6 up and downs and I believe the UTX grips are the reason. They provide exception feedback and feel on touch shots and chipping. You can definitely feel the difference in having cord throughout in the Lamkin UTX grip compared to a hybrid grip like the MCC. The extra grip of the full cord is noticeable in the conditions I play in. 
Final Review
Aesthetics - 10/10
The Lamkin UTX Grips are conversation pieces for sure. I was asked so many times throughout all my rounds with the grips what kind of grips they were and then a compliment for how awesome they looked. The green/yellow combination definitely has a Master’s feel and I really personally enjoyed the look of them. I installed the grips with extra wraps under each grip and made the grip have slightly less taper in the bottom hand. The grip looks natural and throughout the installation process, it was very easy to align and ensure each grip looks uniform to one another. I could see Lamkin doing something similar in the future to MCC teams and making different combinations of cord and grip to be able to match to a specific color theme. I got compliments throughout my Pinehurst trip and most wanted to know where to get them and what brand they were. Lamkin did an outstanding job with this colorway and the grip from a pure looks perspective is awesome.

 
The Fit and Feel – 20/20  
Over the course of the test I played 15 rounds. My handicap remained the same throughout the test due primarily to playing 13/15 rounds away from my home course. My home course is very open and it is well known our handicaps do not travel well because our course has no penalty for errant drives. I swing fast and sometimes it goes straight, however sometimes I can have huge misses. I am very impressed with multiple rounds in the 80s at tough courses in Pinehurst and Pine Needles area. I attribute this to a solid short game throughout the test. My short game is all feel and I do not use gloves, so my feel is primarily dependent on the grip. I adjusted from my MCC grip to the Lamkin UTX grip very quickly and was able to generate a lot of quality short game pitches, chips and feel shots. The feel of the grips is very unique to a full cord grip. I have tried Z grips in the past and they can be harsh. The Lamkin UTX has full cord but also has a softer tacky feel to it. I played 9 rounds in 5 days and I did not have any blisters or rough skin from the grips. The biggest testament to the fit and feel of the grips is when I played in pouring rain, the material remained tacky and grippy despite being soaked. I was very impressed the feel remained the same. I did not notice any difference in performance decline or feel difference throughout the test.  

On the Course – 20/20
The green colorway Lamkin UTX definitely got noticed on the course. It was a constant conversation piece in all my rounds and driving range throughout the test. If I was right handed I am sure a lot of people would have asked to swing them a few times to see how they felt in a swing. So, to sum up the on course performance and why this grip gets a 20/20 is during my round on Pinehurst No. 2, there was massive amounts of rain, my gloves all got wet and I had to continue to play in rain with no gloves on. I was able to securely grip the club and once the rain lightened up I played the last 12 holes at +7. I attribute it fully to the grips being able to give me confidence to still put solid swings on the ball and trust I would not slip. Everyone in my group was battling the slippage and I believe my score would’ve been much worse if I had not had the Lamkin grips. The grips surprisingly fully dried before the end of the round despite the grips being fully exposed to the elements. This alone puts the grips as a top performer to allow me to salvage a decent round at a historic course.

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The Good, The Bad and The In-between – 16/20
I am very impressed by the grips overall.  I took away two points due to the initial “slippery” feel this grip may appear to have for consumers in a golf shop. I think once you actually get them on a club and swing with them and get to trusting the grip, there will be no doubts the grips are as grippy and tacky as anything comparable in the market. Additionally, I took away an additional two points for durability as I am not sure if these will last a full year as the driver has a little fraying. All other clubs look pretty good, only the driver has a little bit of wear as shown in the picture below. The other “worn” picture is my 54 and it still looks very new. Nothing bad from a performance perspective just not sure how long they will hold up. 

Play it or Trade it? – 20/20
If you could not tell from my raving review and how well the grips performed in Pinehurst in horrible conditions, I am definitely Playing it. There are minor concerns with long term durability of potentially a driver grip or wedge grip but overall the grips performed above initial expectations and give me the confidence I am looking for in a grip to play long term. I am impressed with Lamkin and I will continue to play the Lamkin UTX grips in the foreseeable future. These grips faced the worst of a Charleston summer and southern rainstorm and still performed throughout.
 


Conclusion
First of all, thank you to Lamkin and MyGolfSpy for this opportunity. I am thoroughly impressed with the Lamkin UTX grips. The grips are not only the best grips I have seen aesthetically, they perform and live up to the claims Lamkin makes. The grips are truly the only tacky full cord grip on the market. The grips will provide great feel with the tackiness and give the stability and grippy feel of the cord throughout the entire grip. I like that it is a full cord and not a hybrid. I am 100% going to game these grips and buy them whenever they do wear out. I hope Lamkin is able to dive into more colors as I bet it will expand their customer base. Overall, the grip withstood torrential rain with no gloves on Pinehurst No. 2 which will forever be a memory I will have at a bucket list course. I think anyone looking for stability of a corded grip should give Lamkin UTX a try. 
 
Final Score: 96/100
 

Hi everyone. Just posted my final review. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Hi everyone. Just posted my final review. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Completely agree. I was at first worried that I was going to ruin my round on No 2 but the grips stood the test and they definitely were wet wet at points in the round so I am impressed to say the least. 

Completely agree. I was at first worried that I was going to ruin my round on No 2 but the grips stood the test and they definitely were wet wet at points in the round so I am impressed to say the least. 

Those grips do look good on your clubs.  Awesome trip except for the storm.  But the rain definite gave you a good indication of how well the grips work.

@LeftyMatt89 that's great to hear they held up in that!  After seeing the PGA guys last week I can't quite imagine the humidity you must also have been playing in.  Throw in some actual rain and I'm impressed you were able to play without a glove on.  Sounds like the UTX is a good fit! 

Pinehurst has been adventurous for sure. My Dad and I played No 4 first, then No 1. The 2nd day we did the Cradle and then No 2. On No 2 we got caught in a pretty bad lightning/rain storm. It was a definite test of the grips as all my gloves were wet from being on the outside of my bag and I played the last 16 holes with no glove and wet grips. Surprisingly on drives and longer iron/hybrid shots, my hands did not slip. The grips for being soaked at one point ended up drying relatively quickly and by around hole 12 I would say the grips were fully dry. 
 
Here’s a few pics of the grips on course No 2 and 4 as well as a quick video of a 305 yard drive on 18 on Course 1 and a video of how wet it was out on course No 2
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Pinehurst has been adventurous for sure. My Dad and I played No 4 first, then No 1. The 2nd day we did the Cradle and then No 2. On No 2 we got caught in a pretty bad lightning/rain storm. It was a definite test of the grips as all my gloves were wet from being on the outside of my bag and I played the last 16 holes with no glove and wet grips. Surprisingly on drives and longer iron/hybrid shots, my hands did not slip. The grips for being soaked at one point ended up drying relatively quickly and by around hole 12 I would say the grips were fully dry. 
 
Here’s a few pics of the grips on course No 2 and 4 as well as a quick video of a 305 yard drive on 18 on Course 1 and a video of how wet it was out on course No 2
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IMG_8656.mov  
IMG_8646.mov    
 

Pinehurst has been adventurous for sure. My Dad and I played No 4 first, then No 1. The 2nd day we did the Cradle and then No 2. On No 2 we got caught in a pretty bad lightning/rain storm. It was a definite test of the grips as all my gloves were wet from being on the outside of my bag and I played the last 16 holes with no glove and wet grips. Surprisingly on drives and longer iron/hybrid shots, my hands did not slip. The grips for being soaked at one point ended up drying relatively quickly and by around hole 12 I would say the grips were fully dry. 
 
Here’s a few pics of the grips on course No 2 and 4 as well as a quick video of a 305 yard drive on 18 on Course 1 and a video of how wet it was out on course No 2
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IMG_8656.mov  
IMG_8646.mov