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Been playing midsize with extra wrap for the last 1.5 years at suggestion of pro at range. Loved them at first but I really think it wears on my hands and I struggle to hang on to club at times especially longer clubs. Bit concerned about going back but I hope it will be confidence boost as well besides what I think might be better fit regardless of what fitting charts might say.

DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5  Tensei AV Blue 65g

3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff

5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana  Redboard w/band

Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts

Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue

Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees,  SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright

Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider

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I too struggled a bit with my longer irons with my midsize grips.  I've used standard grips all my life and recently been using midsize for about 6 month (Golf Pride MCC+4) I loved them for awhile and felt really nice in my hands, even though I have smaller hands, but I felt I had a harder time cocking my wrist at the top.  I didn't want to change back to standard size grips so I purchased Golf Pride MCC+4 in standard size with 2 extra wraps and they are really nice, better feel at the top and through the swing.

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Driver:   :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft

FW Wood:   :cobra-small:  F9 wood 14.5* 

Hybrids:  :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & :nike-small: Vapor Flex 4 hybrid  

Irons:  :srixon-small: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts                                            

Wedges:   :cleveland-small: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* 

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I personally went right into mid-sized grips from standard. Despite only standing 5'10" on a good day, I've always had larger hands-at least my fingers are fatter than normal any way. I fit into an XL glove usually, and I have an old, albeit severe injury to my left arm and wrist that tends to curtail the "normal" wrist action required for the lag and whip required for a powerful golf swing-or any other swing for that mater, i.e.: baseball/softball, tennis, etc. I also noticed that having mid-flex graphite shafts for me was a total positive since they are less stress on my left wrist. I've read a few threads in here about grip sizes and, well, results may vary...

 

My humble advice would be to both of you is two-fold: Go get fitted and only play what feels most comfortable to YOU! And or experiment with grips until you arrive at a comfortable setting. Hell, if it feels comfortable, you'll gain confidence, and with confidence, you'll gain consistency and ultimately controllable power.

In my       :ping-small: DLX Cart Bag:
Driver
:    :ping-small: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester)
3W:          :ping-small: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff
5W:          :ping-small: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff
7W:         :ping-small: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff

Irons:       :ping-small: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff
Wedges: :ping-small: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff
Putter:     :ping-small: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials")
Ball:       :Snell: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the :Snell: MTB RED)
Shoes:     :footjoy-small:  Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes

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I have smaller hands, but prefer Midsize grips.

Standard grips it feels like a squeeze the club to tight.

 :srixon-small:  ZX5 MKII LS 8.5

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 3 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 5 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid 

:srixon-small: ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff

:taylormade-small: MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b

:scotty-small:  7.5 Phantom 34”

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I have smaller hands, but prefer Midsize grips.

Standard grips it feels like a squeeze the club to tight.

Spot-on for me too brother for the smaller grips. I also need fatter/thicker steering wheels in my rigs. Darned arthritis...

In my       :ping-small: DLX Cart Bag:
Driver
:    :ping-small: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester)
3W:          :ping-small: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff
5W:          :ping-small: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff
7W:         :ping-small: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff

Irons:       :ping-small: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff
Wedges: :ping-small: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff
Putter:     :ping-small: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials")
Ball:       :Snell: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the :Snell: MTB RED)
Shoes:     :footjoy-small:  Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes

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I have smaller hands, but prefer Midsize grips.

Standard grips it feels like a squeeze the club to tight.

I actually feel like I squeeze the midsize too much sometime. I've been debating about going back to standard or not

 

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Regardless of hand size pick the grip that feels best in your hand and grip pressure can be consistent throughout the swing.  It seems like the traditional thought of larger grips reducing the amount of hand action is slowly going away.   If a standard grip feels more comfortable and you don't feel like you are loosing the club then go for it.  

Driver - Ping G410 Plus 10.5 - Ping Tour 65 Stiff

4 Wood - Callaway Rogue - Project X Evenflow blue 6.0

Hybrids - Titleist 818 H2 -  3(c-1) and 4(c-4) - Tensei CK Blue 70 stiff

Irons - Callaway Apex  CF 16 5-AW - True Temper XP 95 Steel Stiff

Wedges - Ping Glide 54 SS, 58 TS

Putter - Edel e1 Torque balanced

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I too struggled a bit with my longer irons with my midsize grips. I've used standard grips all my life and recently been using midsize for about 6 month (Golf Pride MCC+4) I loved them for awhile and felt really nice in my hands, even though I have smaller hands, but I felt I had a harder time cocking my wrist at the top. I didn't want to change back to standard size grips so I purchased Golf Pride MCC+4 in standard size with 2 extra wraps and they are really nice, better feel at the top and through the swing.

I'm with you on the plus 1/32” or the two extra wraps. I'm sure I could do midsize if I wanted to, but this is a happy medium for me.

 

 

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:wilson_staff_small: FG Tour V6 5-6 w/C-Taper 130X

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Fitting charts are a good starting point, but you have to go with what is most comfortable for you. I don't have huge hands but have long fingers, midsize feels comfortable for me even though the fit chart says I should be using regular. I also have a lot of trouble finding gloves that fit so most times I don't wear one.

Driver: Cobra F8 Tour length

3W: Cobra King F7 3/4 Wood

5W: Cobra King F7 5/6 Wood

Hybrid 3/4: Cobra F7 20.5*

Irons: 5 to PW Taylormade P790

A Wedge: 48* Vokey SM6 F grind

S Wedge: 54* Vokey SM6 M grind

L Wedge: 58* Vokey SM6 M grind

Putter: Rife Two Bar Hybrid 35" P2 Aware Tour grip

Ball: Taylormade TP 5X

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Size of grip makes no difference. Play what is most comfortable.

 

 

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Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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Been playing midsize with extra wrap for the last 1.5 years at suggestion of pro at range. Loved them at first but I really think it wears on my hands and I struggle to hang on to club at times especially longer clubs. Bit concerned about going back but I hope it will be confidence boost as well besides what I think might be better fit regardless of what fitting charts might say.

Curious why the pro suggested you increase grip size. What were they trying to fix?

And no law is written saying you have to have the same grip thru out your bag. That's just the ocd in us lol. I have 3 sizes on my but all the same brand.

Mix and match to find a happy median.

Good luck in your hunt.

 

 

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:cobra-small: King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff

:755178188_TourEdge:  CBX 13.5 3 Wood

:1332069271_TommyArmour:  Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing)

:cleveland-small: CG16 Satin 52*

:cleveland-small: 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60*

Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter

 

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I had always used standard grips until a few years ago I tried oversize.  Night and day for me, I didn't realize how much tighter I held the club with standard size grips.  Flow of the swing felt better immediately.  Wish I hadn't been lazy all those years and experimented more.

Driver - Ping G410

Woods - Callaway Rogue 5 wood

Hybrid - Titleist TS2 21 degree

Irons - Taylormade P790 5-PW

Wedges - Taylormade MG3 50, 54, 58, SM9 60

Putter - Mizuno Black Carbon BC3

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I had my driver grip changed from a Jumbo down to a midsize and I think it might have been a huge mistake.  I have been hitting my driver really well recently. I was thinking dropping down to a smaller size would help me with releasing the club a bit more and gain a few more yards.  Well I released it alright, all over the course!  :blink:  I'll be changing back to my comfort zone asap albeit a bit shorter however with better control. 

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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I had my driver grip changed from a Jumbo down to a midsize and I think it might have been a huge mistake. I have been hitting my driver really well recently. I was thinking dropping down to a smaller size would help me with releasing the club a bit more and gain a few more yards. Well I released it alright, all over the course! :blink: I'll be changing back to my comfort zone asap albeit a bit shorter however with better control.

Yeah that change could throw off the swing weight of the club. I did the same by switching to a midsize from a standard. Had to buy a new weight for the driver head to bring the seeing weight back to where I needed it.

 

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Driver:  :ping-small: G400 (8*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff

Fairway:   :ping-small: G400 (14.5*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff

Irons: :ping-small: Crossover 3 iron (19*) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shaft

            :titelist-small: AP3 (4/5) and AP2 (6-PW) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts

Wedges: Scor 50*, 54*, and 58* with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts

Putter:  :cameron-small: Pro Platinum Newport 2 Midslant

Handicap: 3

Location: Illinois...until i can get my wife to move to a warmer climate

Right Handed: Although sometimes I wonder if left handed would suit me better :blink:

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