GolfSpy Barbajo Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Know a guy who swears by these things, so I bought one on a lark just to see what the fuss is about.... First impression is holy crap that's a big grip! Gonna stick on a demo club and see what happens. Anyone Game these? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JudgeSmails and StrokerAce 2 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 no, but interested to hear your thoughts.....think it might be tough to turn the club over....I dunno ole gray 1 Quote Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I know there are alot of guys on tour who play grips that are either built up with tape or are midsized to start. I think it helps them to keep from strangling the club when its a pressure shot. I dunno about something that sized though. Guess its still better than what Bryson has lol downlowkey and GolfSpy Barbajo 2 Quote Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I've never considered a large or jumbo type grip on my irons. I like the red-white-blue colors though. The one in the photo appears to be close to the size of my SS putter grip. My hands are not large... more a mid-size perhaps or even average. I'm curious what club you select for a trial and how it works for you. Perhaps you can try a driver also? Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I would be curious to how it feels as far as swinging it and if you can feel the position of the head with it on. Would be interested on static swing weight versus a regular grip Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 I know there are alot of guys on tour who play grips that are either built up with tape or are midsized to start. I think it helps them to keep from strangling the club when its a pressure shot. I dunno about something that sized though. Guess its still better than what Bryson has lol I think these are exactly what DeChambeau is playing. Undershooter 1 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 no, but interested to hear your thoughts.....think it might be tough to turn the club over....I dunno Yea I recently took a jumbo (not big as the one in your pic) off one of my drivers. I couldn't square the face up however I was playing a weak shaft too. I'm thinking it was more shaft than grip because when I bumped up the stiffness, the pushes went away . Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Have a spare 6-iron lying around -- gonna to put it on that and see what happens. Here's a link to their website. Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Have a spare 6-iron lying around -- gonna to put it on that and see what happens. Here's a link to their website. Looking forward to your take on this big boy... I do like the color scheme so if it works as good as it looks, you'll be cooking with Crisco! fozcycle 1 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I know a few people that got to try these out and they absolutely hated them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Good luck trying to get those to fit into a Sunday bag haha wbealsd 1 Quote In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I can understand the better accuracy but not more clubhead speed. Put your club in the palm like he says and take it to the top of your backswing and stop. Then while still at the top of your backswing, reposition the club into your fingers of your lead hand. You will notice that you have more leverage angle when the club is in the fingers, and that leads to more clubhead speed. I went to large grips many years ago. I gained accuracy but lost distance. I settled on midsize for feel. PlaidJacket, wbealsd and fozcycle 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I think KennyB is correct. You might gain accuracy but lose distance. For me, my hands are very small so I even struggle with midsize grips. I have a midsize on my Powerbilt driver and have to set the face open at address. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy wbealsd 1 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I tried a jumbo grip for a time a few years ago due to arthritis in my fingers. I didn't like it at all. Didn't help the arthritis much and I lost distance. Sent from my VS986 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfriday101 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I used the large Jumbomax grips for about a year. The company makes grips in four sizes, albeit, the small Jumbomax grip is larger than a jumbo Golfpride grip. I still have them on a couple of practice clubs. I have been thinking about going back to the Jumbomax grips on all clubs. I did not lose any distance with the grips. I was able to hold the club with little tension in my arms, which allows for a fluid, smooth swing. I also did not suddenly start hitting the ball with a giant fade. I was certainly more accurate with the Jumbomax grips than a standard size grip. I changed to the jumbo Golfpride grip because I could get it locally and it is a bit more tacky. But, my finger joints sometimes hurt after a round, so I am thinking of going back to the Jumbomax grips. GolfSpy Barbajo and McGolf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I think these are exactly what DeChambeau is playing. They are the same company but he has the XL model. I figured yours weren't XL I couldn't tell by the pics. Plus I think he has like 15 wraps of tape under it or something crazy like that. GolfSpy Barbajo 1 Quote Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Btw there is almost no way that having the thicker grip will increase swing speed. Accuracy is a maybe but no chance for swing speed. This was actually a common rule in baseball. You didn't want to build up your grips too much because the greater diameter would limit swing speed. This is part of the reason you started seeing pros with such thin handled bats. Quote Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 They are the same company but he has the XL model. I figured yours weren't XL I couldn't tell by the pics. Plus I think he has like 15 wraps of tape under it or something crazy like that. Cobra had his irons on display at the PGA Show - sweet leapin' Moses those were some big grips!! Just installed this one on a spare 6-iron. Hope to try it out this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Undershooter 1 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Cobra had his irons on display at the PGA Show - sweet leapin' Moses those were some big grips!! Just installed this one on a spare 6-iron. Hope to try it out this weekend. IMG_2729.JPG IMG_2731.JPG IMG_2730.JPG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Damn dude you went with the XL?! You're a wild man. Edit: what kind of shaft you got in that 6i? Looks like some kind of Rogue. GolfSpy Barbajo 1 Quote Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Damn dude you went with the XL?! You're a wild man. Edit: what kind of shaft you got in that 6i? Looks like some kind of Rogue. Hey, go big or go home!!! Shaft is an Aldila RIP Tour - came on an Adams XTD Forged 6-iron I bought at a local Golfsmith when it was closing down. Undershooter 1 Quote What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 John please tell me those aren't slippers you're wearing made to resemble golf shoes. and by the way... try that grip on a driver. Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou mcconaughey Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 What's the weight on the grips? I wonder if they are heavy you might loose the feel of the club head Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGolf Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 The new design that Barbajo put on is far superior to the original model. The initial idea behind the grips was the sized allowed the grip to lower and allow for great hand action/ movement. whatever your belief. The grip is heavier than a regular grip for sure. However the weight of the club moves to the hands and you can track the club that way. They have a sm grip that Jumbo users will certainly like. The XL hmmmmm I dunno Quote Driver - 44.5" 5.0 flex 10.5 deg Graphite Design XC 6S GP MCC4+ 1 deg closed Irons - 5-pw, GW stnd length 5.0 flex same grip 1 deg flat. Type low medium offset cavity back, no diggers Wedges - 56 and 60 tour grind wedge spinner and mcc4+ grip 2 flat 10 and 8 in bounce Putter - Makefield VS LH Ball - truvis Carried in a Sun Mountain C-130 USA bag - BE PROUD. HC - LH but 85 is a good number, playing in Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Hog Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I know a few people that got to try these out and they absolutely hated them I was one of them. Had them on my driver, 7 iron and PW. Loved it on the wedge but hated it on the other clubs. Never could consistently square up the face with the driver. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfriday101 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I came across this review which may be helpful to anyone considering these grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bo2beaux Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I have been using them for a few years on all my clubs and they are great. I do have bigger hands so I don't have to grip as hard. I just had to replace my 1st gen grip on my driver because I wore it out. I don't know about distance or accuracy as I'm a weekend warrior and struggle with both on a regular basis. (I'm 61) If you are in doubt, just try one to start with. I would suggest small and go from there as far as the sizes go, unless you have really big hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktmsa Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 If you have found that using a fat grip on your putter works for you to keep your hands quiet, try a jumbomax on your SW/LW or whatever club rarely has a full swing. I use one on my 58* wedge and it has cured my chipping yips and made me deadly from 75yrds in. Quote Club Fitter/Builder (Wishon) 719MW 11* Red R Shaft - 919THI 11* Black S 65 shaft EQ1-NX 3, 927HS 5, 7 woods Red R-Flex 797HS 4 & 5 Red R Shaft 585's, EQ1-NX, 550 combo, 575's, 565's various shafts 20+ wedges! Wishon Cavity Black CB4 putter Willy, Bridgy, Srixy Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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