StrokerAce Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Has anyone tried the new 'align' grips from GolfPride? I'm keenly interested but am not sure if they are either helpful or annoying... Curious to hear your thoughts. https://www.golfpride.com/grips/mcc-plus4-align/ Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I hate ribbed grips so not quite sure I'd even give this grip a chance. And obviously you'd never want to put one on a driver or any other club that you'd potentially adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I bought one and plan to try it on one of my clubs. If I like it then I'll ge a whole set. Already play the MCC so it won't be a huge change but if It helps me keep the face lined up correctly I'm game Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Old tech... new grip. They used to make grips a long time ago with this feature. I think I had something like this on the old GP Victory grips if I recall correctly. Can't say good or bad it's been so long. 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...
StrokerAce Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I hate ribbed grips so not quite sure I'd even give this grip a chance. And obviously you'd never want to put one on a driver or any other club that you'd potentially adjust Good point about the adjustable shafts! Not sure many people would think of that. Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpc2828 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I have been dying to try these and get for my irons, I have a bad grip issue where for some reason i always close the face, hoping these help, I did start taking my grip with my right hand first and it's helped my issue tremendously. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 These are not on my radar, as far as trying them. On wedges I like the idea of the round dots. ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Got to try them at the PGA show - Golf Pride was part of the Tour Edge media day event and they had some clubs with the Align grips for us to try. I kinda liked them for irons, but like you guys not sure they'd make sense on adjustable clubs. I love the Plus 4 grips anyway - and from the one sampling I'd give these a try. 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...
StrokerAce Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I think I'd be willing to try them on my non-adjustable clubs - excluding my wedges... I do like the idea of having that physical 'reminder' that you are all set and ready to fire away... Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanGolf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I had to regrip a new 5 wood I just acquired and decided to throw this grip on! I've hit about 10 balls with it but I can't get enough of the way it feels. I never played with reminder grips so while I've had some limited experience with them on random clubs, this is the first time I've gamed one. If I didn't have 12 brand new MCC+4s on my other sticks then I would be regripping my entire set...except my 60. Obvious reasons, right? These are much more natural feeling than old ribbed grips, again from my limited experience. Worth the $8 to go get and have installed on an extra club to try out! @BryanGolf Cobra F7+ w/Project X HZRDUS T1100 75g 6.5 Cobra F7 3 Wood w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80TXTaylorMade M2 5 Wood w/Graphite Design DI 8XTaylorMade UDI 3 Iron w/Project X HZRDUS Black 105g 6.5TaylorMade P770 4 Iron, P750 5-PW w/True Temper DGTI X100TaylorMade Milled Grind SB 54* w/DGTI S400​Titleist Vokey SM6 60* M Grind w/DGTI S400TaylorMade Spider Tour Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviolasr Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I have played "ribbed"/"reminder"/"Learner" grips since I was 13. I am 57 at this current time. Never played with anything else quite frankly. If it was good enough for Ben Hogan to lay a piece of wire in the rear section of the club in order to promote a consistent reliable grip of the club why would I think differently? In fact most junior clubs come with this type of grip installed. I can honestly say that the wedges are the exception to installing the ribbed grip. The round traditional grips allow for opening of the face for lob shots etc. so I would not recommend them for your wedges. In addition, I would also not recommend putting on an adjustable driver such as TaylorMade, Callaway, or Titleist driver, for example. However, where I draw a major distinction from other posts is...... what to do after a proper Driver fitting?? These clubs are multi-faceted in their design. Hundreds of settings and hundreds of shaft options. The mistake is that they give you a wrench!!! If you have been fit for your Driver, more often than not you aren't going to change it. PLUS, more often than not, you only need the wrench after the loft has been determined for draw bias or high low launch setting, neither has anything to do with a align grip. When you shift the loft then the grip rotates, which messes with the position of the rib. If you haven't been fit properly from a reputable professional I would highly suggest doing so. I have played R7 TP on though the line of adjustable drivers from Taylormade ( Yes I know R7 wasn't adjustable) But R9, R11 M1 2016 and the current M1 2017 are. If you buy an adjustable driver, it comes with a round grip. Once you dial it in, (either on your own or via a proper fitting), rip the round grip off, and place an align/ribbed grip on it. Once I find the setting with a round grip I immediately replace the stock grip. NOTE: 1/3 of all tour pros use RIBBED grips. I thought I was alone in this. When folks ask to hold my clubs they immediately realize the difference. most are PERPLEXED. Bernhard Langer cocks his V55 Ribbed Golf Pride grips ( no longer made) to one side to prevent hooks ( check out the you tube video). I slightly rotate my V55 Ribs from center to the right of center to promote draw. So in essence you can be creative with your grip placement to help correct against your negative tendencies. I SAW THESE BAD BOYS ( Align MCC) AND GOT THE FIRST BOX DELIVERED to Golf Galaxy today. Really a great, great, great idea. I can't think of any negative, other than ribbed grips were hard to find for so many years and they eliminated the V55. NOW........ they are part of a mainstream marketing campaign. Who would have thunk it. I'm glad Golf Pride recognized and expanded on a market for grips that help you GRIP it correctly every time. I have 10 Align MCC grips and I love the fact that they are multi compound. In the past I have tried the multi compound round grips but hated the fact that there was no ribbed option. I tried the round ones, loved the feel but ripped them off after a couple of rounds. Try the Align, you will either hate them or be converted. if you don't want to spend $10,00-$11 per grip the tour velvet has always come in a ribbed option If you slice the ball or hook the ball they will help you at a minimum get the feel of the proper grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 what to do after a proper Driver fitting?? These clubs are multi-faceted in their design. Hundreds of settings and hundreds of shaft options. The mistake is that they give you a wrench!!! If you have been fit for your Driver, more often than not you aren't going to change it. PLUS, more often than not, you only need the wrench after the loft has been determined for draw bias or high low launch setting, neither has anything to do with a align grip. When I got fit I asked for the wrench and they wouldn't give it to me. Seriously. They said that if something is wrong, come back and they'll watch me hit some balls and make the adjustment there. You don't need a wrench though... Find the right "star" bit and put it on a bit driver and you're all set... Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I have played "ribbed"/"reminder"/"Learner" grips since I was 13. I am 57 at this current time. Never played with anything else quite frankly. If it was good enough for Ben Hogan to lay a piece of wire in the rear section of the club in order to promote a consistent reliable grip of the club why would I think differently? [snip] Great post. I've been wondering about these grips and this is some good info. Sent from my BLN-L24 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Also if you have to open or close the face (slice hook) to get out of trouble a rib will hinder this. Edit to add: better make sure grip is on straight through all of em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 It won't matter on the Callaway driver, all the adjustments are in the adapter, you don't turn the shaft, that's one thing I like about the Callaway adapter. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 When I got fit I asked for the wrench and they wouldn't give it to me. Seriously. They said that if something is wrong, come back and they'll watch me hit some balls and make the adjustment there. You don't need a wrench though... Find the right "star" bit and put it on a bit driver and you're all set... Did they reduce the cost for you, since the cost of the wrench is built in to the cost of the driver from the manufacturer. Anyway, the size for most of them is Torx 25, or T25z. Some of the older cobra stuff uses T20. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Did they reduce the cost for you, since the cost of the wrench is built in to the cost of the driver from the manufacturer. Anyway, the size for most of them is Torx 25, or T25z. Some of the older cobra stuff uses T20.I don't think so...I was really surprised that they wouldn't let me have the wrench... I didn't push it too hard. Sent from my Moto G (4) using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 These grips have definitely been on my ponder list, next time I re grip my irons I think a set of these is going on them. XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Have a set coming -- will keep y'all posted... 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...
oaks Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Played with a guy last week who had just put them on and he loved them. I just felt his driver with it but they felt awesome. They are definitely on my radar for my next set of grips. M3 460 9.5* - ACCRA TZ6 M5 X2 Hot Pro - 15* Aldila Tour Green X TaylorMade Jetspeed 19* w Matrix HM9 Mizuno MP-63 4-P Project X 6.0 Cleveland RTX4 - 50, 54, 60 Toulon Portland w P2 React Grip 2019 Players 4 - Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808nation Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Had a chance to look at it at Golf Galaxy and the rib is not as pronounced as I thought it would be, maybe it has to be installed first to feel anything. Definitely interested to hear all of your experiences. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app WITB: Driver: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft FW Wood: F9 wood 14.5* Hybrids: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & Vapor Flex 4 hybrid Irons: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts Wedges: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron M2 Newport Ball: Black & Pro V1 Bag: 2018 MyGolfSpy stand Bag & 2021 Greenside Golf stand bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelTJ Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I have them on every club in my bag except putter. My first club was a cut off four wood with a Green Victory Ribbed grip. Have never played round grips. Hate them!! Played tour velvet ribbed since they came out. The Align plus 4 are awesome!! Very noticeable rib and just feel great. Highly recommend Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm going to grab a couple a regrip my hybrids as a test XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Found these while looking on golf galaxy... looks like I can build my own "align" grips using any grip I want for a lot less money... anyone tried these before? https://www.golfworks.com/the-golfworks-grip-rib-pack/p/GW0017/ Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 align.jpg Found these while looking on golf galaxy... looks like I can build my own "align" grips using any grip I want for a lot less money... anyone tried these before? https://www.golfworks.com/the-golfworks-grip-rib-pack/p/GW0017/ Man that looks like a lot of work to save a few bucks. You've got to get the alignments just right and then hope they don't shift both during the installation and during use. I use ping ID-8 grips on my Bridgestone irons because of the rib, and it's a firm grip which i like. I can find the grip for $6/each in most stores and online. Here are a couple more grips that are ribbed with a 'reminder' Golf Pride Tour Velvet Golf Pride MultiCompound Grips (Rib only comes in Red/Black) Lamkin Crossline - Cord and Regular Lamkin R.E.L. Ace Grips Lamkin Z5 Lamkin Z5 Tour Taper Lamkin UTX Cord Iomix Sticky 1.8 Ping ID-8 Ping 703 You should be able to find something Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackster Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Have them on all my clubs. Don't really notice the rib if I grip it right. Have no issue with opening up my wedges. Not an issue with adjustable clubs once you have them adjusted where you want them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Tittleist TS2 Rocketballz 3+ Callaway Apex 3 Hybrid Taylormade p790 4-pw vokey 56&60 cameron Newport 1.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Man that looks like a lot of work to save a few bucks. You've got to get the alignments just right and then hope they don't shift both during the installation and during use. I use ping ID-8 grips on my Bridgestone irons because of the rib, and it's a firm grip which i like. I can find the grip for $6/each in most stores and online. Here are a couple more grips that are ribbed with a 'reminder' Golf Pride Tour Velvet Golf Pride MultiCompound Grips (Rib only comes in Red/Black) Lamkin Crossline - Cord and Regular Lamkin R.E.L. Ace Grips Lamkin Z5 Lamkin Z5 Tour Taper Lamkin UTX Cord Iomix Sticky 1.8 Ping ID-8 Ping 703 You should be able to find something Thanks! I might check those out. Apparently the 'ribs' come with an alignment aid so that you get them centered on the shaft just right. Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman21 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I've used both the tour wrap ribbed and velvet ribbed in the past. I tried the align grips on a friend clubs last week. Here's what i noticed: The older ribbed style are much more pronounced. If you are older, like me, or have any hand swelling - feel problems, you may not feel the align rib at all. It is very subtle. My friend said he could not feel it in his fingers at all, so it was of no benefit to him at a pretty big surcharge. You definitely need to try the grip installed before you go to the expense of purchase. All the other comments here are valid. Installation may be an issue, for as in the original ribbed version, you or your installer may not get them all aligned at the same face angle. And of course on an adjustable club (if you tinker) you would not want to install any align or ribbed grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueller Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I've recently had all my irons re-shafted and decided to replace all my grips with the Plus 4 Align in midsize. I previously had the original Plus 4's and loved them. The new Align grips are just as advertised and help with getting the grip more consistent with each shot. It may be placebo but in my mind I feel like I have more control over the club face now I have a reference point to where a square club face is relative to my hands. As with the original Plus 4's the new grips tend to feel a bit squishy when first installed, especially if you haven't tried them before. I did also find the new Align grip on the driver had a tendency to move out of a straight line but nothing that made the grip feel abnormal, more of a visual observation. In any case Ill be buying these again next time I re-grip. <p><strong>Driver: </strong><em>Ping G400 Max 9*</em><em>, VTS silver S </em><strong>Fairway 5: </strong><em>Cobra F7, VTS silver S</em><strong>Hybrid 4: </strong><em>Ping G400, VTS silver S</em><strong>Irons 5-PW: </strong><em>Srixon Z765, Steelfiber i110cw</em><strong>Wedges:</strong> <em>Grindworks 50F/56F/60F 86 Series</em><strong>Putter: </strong><em>Evnroll ER2 CS</em><strong>Bag/ Buggy:</strong><em> Bagboy Hybrid Chiller/ Caddy Tek EZ Fold</em><strong>Ball: </strong><em>Q Star Tour</em> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 hmmmmm....wonder if these are an option for my new Cobra clubs? XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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