epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) Ive had some really bad experiences with grips (z-cord literally shredded by palm) and wanted to get peoples feedback on the grips they use and why? Edited October 13, 2021 by epicgolfshot Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I generally use whatever comes on the club. When it wears out I but what is on sale. The only gripe I didn’t like were black widow but every thing else has held up well. I have tried grips from hireko house brand to iomic. Typically I pick Lamkin cross line or golf pride tour velvet. epicgolfshot, tony@CIC and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) @cnosilWhat did you think of Iomic? Ive heard people say they dont wear out or lose tackyness - how is that even possible? Edited October 13, 2021 by epicgolfshot Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, epicgolfshot said: @cnosilWhat did you think of Iomic? Ive heard people say they dont wear out or lose tackyness - how is that even possible? I have the Iomics on my driver and hybrids and like them a lot. I got some samples which is why I put them on my clubs about 2 months ago so I have no long term experience. They probably hold up better because of the material they are made from. sirchunksalot and epicgolfshot 1 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlow206 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I don't like grips that are too rough on the hands. Right now, i am using Jumbomax Ultralite XS because it aligns with the philosophies of the One plane swing program i am working with sirchunksalot, B_R_A_D_Y and drehus 3 Quote Follow my golf journey to break into the 80s Tester for the Titleist TSi Driver Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft Updated 07/15/2022 Driver: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex Fairway Woods: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood Irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip Wedges: Glide 4.0 54 and 58 Putter: PLD Custom Kushin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 The ones that feel right in your hands. Im a golf pride snob and use nothing else. I change between ndmc/mcc and the new z grip with the occasional tour wrap mr.paintmaker and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, epicgolfshot said: @cnosilWhat did you think of Iomic? Ive heard people say they dont wear out or lose tackyness - how is that even possible? I've been using Iomic grips for maybe 10 years, I don't plan on changing. They DO wear, I can see worn spots on my 3-year old grips. But they remain tacky, even when worn. I've never had a better grip in the rain, when combined with rain gloves I never have a problem. Price-wise, they're in the $11 to $15 range, similar to many of the top-level grips, but as I say at 2 or even 3 years old, they're still "grippy". epicgolfshot, cnosil and sirchunksalot 2 1 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...
tony@CIC Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I use GP MCC+4 exclusively because I can use them in all kinds of weather without a glove. Also while somewhat soft they wear well through 150+ rounds a year Tyler86 and sirchunksalot 2 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...
Alf. S Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I change my grips pretty much every season and tend to try before I buy. SO I will get a couple of grips and re-grip my 6i and play with it for a month or 2 and decide if I stay or change. Couple of years ago I tried Winn DriTac normal and the Lite and really liked the normal grip, I've subsequently moved to the less taper version that was released this year, why? Pros They are soft feel and comfortable in my hands Give good grip on the club (most of the time) Aesthetically a wide choice of colours to match my head covers/bag Relatively good wearing Cons On the occasion that we get rain and the grips get wet they seem to be slippier than MC4+ or Lamkin Crossline. I use washing up liquid to clean the grips and I think this was getting trapped in the grips. I have now started to use a pair of rain gloves that have sorted the problem If I re-grip a club and the old grip is still in good condition, I try to save the grip. With the DriTac forget it, it pretty much rips apart. We have 3 golfers in the house so they can get my cast offs, if and when required tony@CIC, DechamBRO and sirchunksalot 3 Quote WIMB Driver Callaway Epic 10.5' Fujikura Stiff 3W Callaway Epic 15' Fujikura Stiff 3-AW Srixon Z565 Nippon Stiff 52', 56' Cleveland RTX 585 Wedges Putter Taylormade Rosa Daytona Bags 2017 Callaway Org14 Cart bag or 2018 Srixon Z start Carry bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 @dlow206thanks for the feedback. Are you a Grave Golf (single plane swing) student? Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 @Alf. S have you tried out IOmic grips? Alf. S 1 Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf. S Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, epicgolfshot said: @Alf. S have you tried out IOmic grips? On my to do list in the off season. Got one in the garage ready to go. This might prompt me to do it this week. One issue is price $4/grip difference from my UK supplier across a set that's enough to get a box of Pro V1s. sirchunksalot 1 Quote WIMB Driver Callaway Epic 10.5' Fujikura Stiff 3W Callaway Epic 15' Fujikura Stiff 3-AW Srixon Z565 Nippon Stiff 52', 56' Cleveland RTX 585 Wedges Putter Taylormade Rosa Daytona Bags 2017 Callaway Org14 Cart bag or 2018 Srixon Z start Carry bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlow206 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, epicgolfshot said: @dlow206thanks for the feedback. Are you a Grave Golf (single plane swing) student? No, i work with Kirk Junge who has a modified version of the single plane sirchunksalot, drehus and epicgolfshot 3 Quote Follow my golf journey to break into the 80s Tester for the Titleist TSi Driver Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft Updated 07/15/2022 Driver: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex Fairway Woods: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood Irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip Wedges: Glide 4.0 54 and 58 Putter: PLD Custom Kushin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 @Alf. S yeah I was thinking about that... IOmic definitely run a little higher but if they last 2-3 season or more then that extra spend would be worth to me. sirchunksalot 1 Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook DeLoft Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Brand new GP Tour Wraps are my favorite. Very sticky. Unfortunately, the stickiness doesn't long. sirchunksalot 1 Quote 14 of the following: Ping G430 Max 10.5 degree Callaway 2023 Big Bertha 3 wood set to 17 degrees Cobra F9 Speedback 7/8 wood set at 23.5 degrees Callaway Epic Max 11 wood Ping Eye 2 BeCu 2-SW Mizuno 923 JPX HM HL 6-GW Hogan sand wedge 56 degree bent to 53 Maltby M Series+ 54 degree Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 58 degree Ping Glide 3.0 60 degree Evnroll ER2 Ping Sigma 2 Anser Cheap Top Flite mallet putter from Dick's, currently holding down first place in the bag TaylorMade Mini Spider Bridgestone XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 @Hook DeLoft Thats what I mean, I recently met a random single that played iomic grips, they felt super tacky. He said they were 4yrs old and still felt the same as the day he had them installed! Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 @RickyBobby_PR so you buy in to the GP's - 'regrip every year mantra' I know that is true for their grips but feels a little bit like the phone industry having your handset 'wear out' annually Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 minute ago, epicgolfshot said: @RickyBobby_PR so you buy in to the GP's - 'regrip every year mantra' I know that is true for their grips but feels a little bit like the phone industry having your handset 'wear out' annually For replacement it really depends on the amount of use the grips gets and how well someone maintains them. I don’t tend to keep clubs long enough to replace the grips but if I practice and play a lot during a season and the club is in my bad the next year they usually get regripped because they have losses the tackiness. Cleaning them with something like gripes or mild soap and water will usually extend them a bit longer. tony@CIC and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicgolfshot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 @RickyBobby_PRthis is true Im definitely not in a place where Id need to replace my clubs before the grips wear out, but supposedly IOmic are in a different league when it comes to wear and from what Im told they can guarantee the feel (tackiness) of the grip for life! Quote If you love golf course photography check out IG @epicgolfshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaDawg Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, RickyBobby_PR said: For replacement it really depends on the amount of use the grips gets and how well someone maintains them. I don’t tend to keep clubs long enough to replace the grips but if I practice and play a lot during a season and the club is in my bad the next year they usually get regripped because they have losses the tackiness. Cleaning them with something like gripes or mild soap and water will usually extend them a bit longer. Quote Driver: TSI3 - 10*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Driver: Stealth Plus - 10.5*, Oban Kiyoshi Purple O4Flex-65 Grams Purred 3 Wood: SIM - 15*, Graphite Design Tour AD DJ5 Stiff Hybrid: TS3 - 19*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Irons: 5 - PW T150, with Nippon Zelos 7 Reg, 4 iron - U505 with Project X HZRDUS Black Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM 8 - 50*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts Wedge: Milled Grind 3 MG3 56* S200 shaft Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRJyzr Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 After reading about them many times over a couple years, I finally took the plunge and tried leather grips. I bought a couple Best Grips MIcroperfs and a couple GripMaster Roos and put them on a couple clubs. They are the Real Deal. They're tacky when moisture enters the equation, even if it's just the humidity in the air. My grip on the club is ultra secure. We get pretty humid up here in summer, with 10,000+ lakes around, I've had zero trouble with the leather in play. I've put them on every club in my bag now. I ultimately chose the Roo grip (kangaroo leather), but also installed Kidd grips on another set, and a couple Master Perforated grips on the odd club. All have been completely awesome. They have varying levels of tack to them, but once the humidity kicks in, or there's a bit of moisture present, they're on the job. I used to worry about taking a drink of liquid in the summer, from the condensation on the bottles, it's 0% on my mind, now. Leather grips are pricey, but they last a long time. Cost ratio definitely on the plus side. I count them as definitely worth a look. Side note: I use an air compressor to install my grips, so I can remove them if I decide it's time to sell a club, or even just quit using it. Just pop the grip off the club, move it to another. Dr Strangelove, tdroma98, BostonSal and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: TM Original One 11.5* set to 11*, Aldila NV75 X, 43.5" -or- SpeedZone, HZRDUS Black 75 6.5, 43.5" 3w: Cobra King LTD, RIP Beta 90, 42" -or- Stage 2 Tour, NV105 X, 42.5" 2h or 3h: TaylorMade Stage 2 Tour, Aldila NV105 S -or- RIP Alpha 105 S Irons: 3-PW Mizuno MP37, Recoil Proto 125 F4 (reshaft in progress, slowly); 1i & 3-PW Golden Ram TW276, NV105 S; 2-PW Golden Ram TW282, RIP Tour 115 R GW: Dynacraft Dual Milled CNC 52*, Steelfiber 125 S; Scratch 8620 DS 53*, Steelfiber 125 S SW: Ram TG-898 56*, DGX ss2x; Ram Tom Watson 55*, DGX ss2x; Wilson Staff PMP 58*, DGS; PM Grind 19 58*, stock shaft Putter: Snake Eyes Viper Tour Sv1, 34"; Ping Scottsdale TR Craz-E, 35"; Cleveland Huntington Beach 1, 35" Ball: Wilson Staff Duo Professional, Bridgestone Tour B-RXS, Callaway Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonSal Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) I play with Golf Pride Tour Wrap 2Gs or Wynn Excels. Because I don't wear a glove, that's the only style of grip that I like and find comfortable.. If I order a new club, I order it with one of those, and if I acquire a club another way, I re-grip it before I play it. NYJyzr gives me interesting thoughts with his comments about real leather, but the synthetic stuff has been working ok for me. But I'm not a DIY guy, unfortunately. I have it regripped in the pro shop. Edited October 13, 2021 by BostonSal sirchunksalot and epicgolfshot 2 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...
brianmontgomery2000 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Pure -- take your pick on model. Last for YEARS...and I play 2 - 3 times per week for 9-10 months a year. MIgregb, epicgolfshot, fozcycle and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one0wonder Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I personally buy only grips made in the good old USA. In the past I was a distributor for Pure Grips, Star Grips both of which are in Arizona and also sold Tacki Mac which are made in the Houston area. Pure warrants theirs for 2 years and Star for 3 years. I converted all the guys I play golf with to either Pure or Star and all love them. The only problem with both is they just didn't want to wear out. When I buy new clubs, I have them ship the clubs sans grips or just put them in the box but don't install them. I then sell them on EBay. Just food for thought. I really believe we need to buy more USA made products. epicgolfshot, brianmontgomery2000, fozcycle and 1 other 3 1 Quote WITB: Driver - Callaway BB Alpha 9* Kuro Kage 50g. Reg. Shaft - 45" 3 Wood - Callaway X-Hot 3 Deep Pro 14.5* Project X 5.5 5 Wood - Callaway XR 19* Project X 5.5 3 - 5 Tour Edge Exotics EX9 Hybrids 18*, 22*, & 25* w/ AeroTech i80 SteelFiber Reg. Shaft 6 - PW - Callaway Apex w/ AeroTech i80 SteelFiber Reg. Shaft - Standard length & lofts GW, SW & LW - Hogan TK - 49*, 54* & 58* - KBS fst - Wedge flex Putter - Ping - Mid Ketsch Heavy - 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthoma11 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I won a set of Lamkin Sonor Mid grips and found I really like them Prior to them the fitter had said that I should have jumbo based on my hand side but I found them too large. So part of my like is due to them being a better size than my last grips. I had Sonor installed again when I bought new irons this year and will stick with them for the next set too. They stay really tacky even after a few seasons. They get about 50-60 rounds a year (including 4 months indoor golf during our inifinite winter here in Saskatchewan). epicgolfshot 1 Quote Titleist TSR2 Driver, Taylaor Made M5-3w, M6-3H,4H, Sim2 5-PW, Vokey SM9 50,54, 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellken Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Zcords tore up my hands, too. I switched to Lamkin Crossline Cords, which, are a little easier on the hands. And, I may be in the process of switching to the non-cord version of the Crossline - inexpensive, plus, they seem to work for me. epicgolfshot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturday Morning Sherpa Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Just my opinion - I recommend Golf Pride Tour Velvet Super Tack. Long lasting and easy to restore with a wipe. epicgolfshot 1 Quote a. Iron specs (flex, length/lie). Callaway Apex Smoke 4-AW 1" long 3* upright Regular graphite shafts b. Driver specs (loft/flex). Titleist TiS1 Senior Flex c. Dexterity (right or left-handed). Right handed d. Where You Live Jefferson, GA e. Your handicap or average 18 hole score. 18.6 index f. Putter - Too many to list! But all are fitted with FlatCat grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay5477 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I've been regripping my own clubs and regripping for friends for over 30 years. For a "normal" grip, my go-to is the Golf Pride Multi-Compound Cord +4. Midsize for me. I think the MCC +4 is the best grip available. Except for... What I actually use personally is the JumboMax JMX UltraLite, Small. Over the decades I've gone from one wrap of buildup tape, to two, to three, to a midsize grip, to what is traditionally known as a "jumbo", (1/8" over), to the JumboMax XS, and now to the small. I've tried the medium, but that's over the line for me. Although I will admit that the small is now starting to feel a little "smallish." Seriously, if you've never tried a JumboMax grip, give it a try. It will soften your forearms and wrists, and relax your whole swing. epicgolfshot and drehus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteco Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 28 minutes ago, one0wonder said: I personally buy only grips made in the good old USA. In the past I was a distributor for Pure Grips, Star Grips both of which are in Arizona and also sold Tacki Mac which are made in the Houston area. Pure warrants theirs for 2 years and Star for 3 years. I converted all the guys I play golf with to either Pure or Star and all love them. The only problem with both is they just didn't want to wear out. When I buy new clubs, I have them ship the clubs sans grips or just put them in the box but don't install them. I then sell them on EBay. Just food for thought. I really believe we need to buy more USA made products. Just to add to the two Pure users here. Everything they said plus I can install, adjust and remove them easily myself with air pressure. I have some Pure grips that are 5 years old and no wear as far as I can tell. I use the Pure Jumbo wraps and they work great with my arthritic hands. Only issue some may have with the Jumbos is they are a bit heavy, but that's not a big deal me. fozcycle, MisterT and epicgolfshot 2 1 Quote Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTVMAN Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Just put the Lamkin Sinkfit Sonar+ on my irons. Fantastic feel. Going to put them on my woods. epicgolfshot 1 Quote Certified Club Fitter. Ping G425 Max Driver 10.5° w/Fujikura Ventus TR Ping G425 Max 5-7-9 Fairway Woods w/Ping Alta CB Ping G425 Irons 5-U w/Ping Alta CB (Power-Spec Lofts) Ping 4.0 Eye2 Glide Wedges 54°-58° w/Recoil SmacWrap Ping Redwood ZB Putter w/PP58 PING Pioneer Cart Bag Lamkin Sonar+ Wrap Mid-Size Grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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