Albatrass Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Was asked by Golf Pride to install, test and provide feedback for the new innovative Concept Helix grips. The first thing I noticed was the weight. They are slightly heavier than traditional grips. Other than that they feel pretty much the same. The installation procedure is what sets these grips apart from any other. There is no need for tape or accelerate to install the grip. A plastic tool is used to install the grip. The tool is placed into the open end of the grip which is placed onto the shaft. You then slide the grip down the shaft until the butt end of the shaft makes contact with the butt end of the grip. Then take the tool which has a socket that fits into the butt end of the shaft and twist the open end of the grip a couple of turns then twist the butt end of the grip. Do this a couple of times and it will stop twisting. Then turn the tool until you hear a couple of clicks. It is installed. If it does not go on correctly you can remove the grip and start over. I had no problem putting them on. I do see a couple of potential problems. 1. If you have arthritis in you hands you may not be able twist it completely. 2. If you are hard of hearing you may not hear it click. Aside from that it makes putting on grip easy. You do not have to deal with tape and using an accelerate. When you replace the Concept Helix grips it will be much quicker since you use the tool to remove the grip. Have hit my clubs and the Concept Helix grips feel and perform just as well as conventional grips. I would imagine Golf Pride will improve on any problems that the grip may present. If you go to the Golf Pride website you can see a video on the installation process. aerospace_ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerospace_ray Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Do the instructions list butt diameter sizes the grip supports? I.e, .580, .600, etc.2nd What about rules while in play? If it comes loose in middle of round are you able to fix the grip? Is this permissible in tournament under USGA rules?I do like the concept and the grips look nice. Probably will improve over time. Sent from my SM-N960U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Albatrass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRW Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 They look like a solution in search of a problem. Albatrass, Sean D. and BIG STU 3 Quote Ogio Woode 8 Hybrid Stand Bag PXG 0811 X Gen4 @ 6* - Fujikura Motore X F3 7X PXG 0211 @ 13.5* - Fujikura Motore X F1 8X PXG 0311 XP Gen3 3i-PW - PX LZ 6.5 PXG 0311 Forged 54/60 - PX LZ 6.5 Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Watched a video of someone installing these and looked like it took 3 times the effort and time to install versus tape & solvent or air. Seems to be aimed at the hobbiest who doesn't want to pay their local Dick's/PGA Superstore, but doesn't what to invest in basic install equipment. Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrass Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 13 hours ago, aerospace_ray said: Do the instructions list butt diameter sizes the grip supports? I.e, .580, .600, etc. 2nd What about rules while in play? If it comes loose in middle of round are you able to fix the grip? Is this permissible in tournament under USGA rules? I do like the concept and the grips look nice. Probably will improve over time. Sent from my SM-N960U using MyGolfSpy mobile app My understanding of the rules indicates yes to both questions. aerospace_ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrass Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Headhammer said: Watched a video of someone installing these and looked like it took 3 times the effort and time to install versus tape & solvent or air. Seems to be aimed at the hobbiest who doesn't want to pay their local Dick's/PGA Superstore, but doesn't what to invest in basic install equipment. The first one I did took about 5 to 6 minutes after that they were less than 5. In addition, when you need to replace them you do not have to remove any old tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrass Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 The first one took about 5 to 6 minutes after that they were less than 5. In addition, when you need to replace you do not have to remove old tape. aerospace_ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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