Reesedw Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I'm intrigued, by the idea of using a ribbed grip. I saw a video about using a piece of string down the back of the grip taped in place and the grip installed over it giving a rib.. Has anyone done this?? do you like them? Thoughts??? Thanks Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I've used ribbed grips in the past. They were okay, but I didn't see any tremendous benefit personally. The primary issue with ribbed grips is you have to be much more exact with alignment. Not something I'd recommend if you're a stickler about that (like I am). Never tried the string method, but the alignment issue remains and is likely made worse trying to get the string in position. If you really wanted to experiment with it, I'd suggest using the air compressor method of installation - place the string under some masking tape and blow the grip on after. Allows you to easily remove the grip if you don't like the placement of the string. cnosil 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonSal Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Because I don't wear a glove, I'm only comfortable with perforated, simulated soft leather, wrap style grips. My first brand new set had rubber grips, and, mostly because everybody else did, I did use a glove back then. Quote Louisville Golf Persimmon___2, 4, 5, 7-woods; Epon AF-906___driving iron; Titleist T100 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-irons; Titleist T100S___48°; Edison 2.0___53º; Titleist SM-9 (T)___58º; Tad Moore Otto Hackbarth___putter; Titleist Pro V1x___ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 15 hours ago, TR1PTIK said: I've used ribbed grips in the past. They were okay, but I didn't see any tremendous benefit personally. The primary issue with ribbed grips is you have to be much more exact with alignment. Not something I'd recommend if you're a stickler about that (like I am). Never tried the string method, but the alignment issue remains and is likely made worse trying to get the string in position. If you really wanted to experiment with it, I'd suggest using the air compressor method of installation - place the string under some masking tape and blow the grip on after. Allows you to easily remove the grip if you don't like the placement of the string. Thanks Just something that I was thinking about.. Your thoughts were kinda what i was thinking but wanted validation and you gave me that.. Thanks tony@CIC and TR1PTIK 2 Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGolf Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Golfworks has a product that can be placed on the shaft making a more pronounced rib. Easy to use and makes a go rib. cnosil and MattF 2 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...
tony@CIC Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 10:21 AM, Reesedw said: Thanks Just something that I was thinking about.. Your thoughts were kinda what i was thinking but wanted validation and you gave me that.. Thanks I used the GP Align on a couple of clubs - I didn't really see the benefit after a season, especially considering the increased cost - or complexity if you're doing them yourself. However, I'm very fussy about the alignment mark on my grips when I install them - especially since I use a strong grip. That alignment mark to the V in my hand is one of the last things I check before I start my backswing. i MattF 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I used to use Golf Pride Tour Wrap grips with the reminder rib. Its worth noting that you can get grips with the rib far cheaper than paying for the "Align" grips. For instance, the GP Tour Velvet ribbed grip is $5.99, the GP Tour Velvet Align grip is $9.99. I can't see how the Align grip is worth $4 more than the basic ribbed grip. TR1PTIK and cnosil 2 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.