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Which golf grip (excluding putter) is your favorite?  

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I love Winn Dri-Tac LT … I feel like I use a lighter grip pressure.

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Ok, so here's my little secret.  When my grips started smoothing out and showing cord fibers, I came up with an idea that has worked out great.  I simply take tennis overgrips that you'd use on a racket and wrap them on over the existing worn grips.  It gives each club a fresh and clean look that stays tacky and pliable for about two years of fairly constant use.  Think of it as a retread for a golf grip.   When they get old, I'll either remove a layer, or roll new ones on over the original grip or overgrips to build the handle to about midsize.  I cannot believe how gummy and soft they are, and how this helps with with accuracy and confidence.  I've also quit wearing a glove as a result.  These can be purchased online for about $1 each if you buy in bulk.  I'm  sold on these, and see no reason to replace the original grip, when only a small percentage of it has become unusable.  

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On 10/13/2021 at 9:09 PM, Golfnut0226 said:

Golf Pride CP2 Pro, just a good solid feel in the hands. There isn't a cord grip made that I like.

My gamer as well.  Excellent blend between soft & firm.  Soft, without feeling as though they might twist under load.  Love 'em.

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On 10/14/2021 at 5:04 PM, NC Golfer said:

Are they similar to Tour velvet? My favorites are Lamkin gray 360's or Sonar+.  Bought a new iron set with Tour velvets. They are average. 

Yes very similar and for the money go with Karmax. They are a players grip at a hackers price range.

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It tis the season to regrip, put a new Iomic iX SA 2.0 Grip on my AW to try it out and I'm afraid I didn't like it. I found it a bit hard and not as sticky as I thought it would be going back to the Winn Dri Tac. 

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The GolfPride Microsuede is my choice. I used to play the Tour Wrap 2G, but they can get a bit slick when it's damp. The Microsuede is basically a scuffed up 2G...same soft feel, but better traction when it's damp. 

Not as good as a corded grip in the rain, but with rain gloves, it's fine.

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Went from Winn to Superstroke Cross Comfort, and wanted something that would last longer and perform to where the club wouldn't slip..FOUND IT! Lamkin Sonar+. Excellent feel, solid grip...just feels great. Put them on all my clubs in September and very happy with them. Too soon so see how they wear, but the materials appear to show I should get two season from these grips.

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The Gripmaster kangaroo leather grips.  Expensive but IMHO well worth it.  Installed them on all clubs, barring putter, early 2017, and still tacky.  They tend to wear in not out.  Here in central east coast of Florida, need the tack in the summer months, and I play well over 100 rounds a year.  Can be installed with tape or air compressor, I've done both.  Next to MIZUNO irons, the best investment I've made golf wise.  Will answer any questions anyone might have.

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It’s gotta be Pure Wraps for me, but they won’t wear out.  A little warm soapy water and a good bristle brush and you have new sticky grips.

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I can't remember if I ever posted on this, but my favorite is pure leather wrap. Very expensive, but I had that on my college clubs. Always tacky, especially for a guy at the time that didn't wear gloves, and I have sweaty hands. When I got rid of those clubs, I pretty much anything that was full cord. I tried old Lamkin, but they felt like they melted in my hands years ago. Now, I'm not sure, but still miss my leather, but also unwilling to pay for them.

When my wife asked if I wanted to leave Maine and move to where she grew up, I couldn't say no to Pinehurst, NC. I honestly don't spend much money on golf equipment, but I'm constantly reading reviews in case I ever get ready to buy

I swing left handed and have been the State of Maine Left Hander's champion since 1997, the last year they held the tournament. I'm currently a 7.1 handicap. Trying to get lower, but my gut gets in the way.

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I like playing without a golf glove so the best grips for me are Winn grips. Next season I will be putting Winn Dri-tac 2.0 on my clubs. They allow me to grip the club without a golf glove in most any weather. I like the feel of them and they are not hard as they have a little give to them. 

Golfnut

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I'll usually go for stock grips when buying clubs.

If I have to replace them, whatever is on sale, but usually score a deal on GP MCC.

I stay away from Winn on irons/woods, my hands are rough and the grips barely make it through their 1st season. For putters they are alright.

Only heard good things about Iomic, but never tried them myself.

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This year I went to the Jumbo Max golf grips, STR8 Tech Tour Series. I use the medium size and I love them. They have helped me stay more stable with my hands when making contact.

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New irons and wedges are coming with Pure DTX in green. I'm excited with them. The feel of them is just nice for me and I've been thinking of going for them in a big way and this is the time. Likely when I get new woods at the end of 2022 and set the bag for the next 5 years, I'll be in Pure's again, but for now it's Tour Velvets on those.

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I want to like Tour velvets that came with my new irons. But, some are tacky and some feel slick and they are brand new. I have 7 Sonar Plus grips ready to go for this spring. I like the tack on these and slightly larger profile just feels great. Our DSG finally has re-stocked them after not carrying them for a year.

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On 10/13/2021 at 5:01 PM, Clay5477 said:

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.

I saw the Jumbomax for the first time on some clubs I purchase.  They are like the handle on a baseball bat!  Not for me, though. What really sucks is they are hard to take off.

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I'm a Gripmaster leather guy.  I prefer to play without a glove and these are tacky in all kinds of play.  I move my grips from set to set if my equipment changes.

For the heck of it, I bought a few grips just to see how they compare: Winn Dri-Tac 2.0, Pure Pro (midsize), Iomic Sticky 2.3, Iomic x-Grip.  

None of these beat out the Grip Masters, but my thoughts:

Winn Dri-Tac 2.0 - I like the feel of these.  I am tempted to put some on a backup set, but they have a poor reputation for durability and wet weather play.

Iomic x-Grip - I like these better than the Sticky 2.3 (which feel slimy to me).  But they dont come in mid-size.  

Iomic Sticky 2.3 - They feel a bit slimy to me.  Of the Iomic line, I prefer the x-Grip.

Pure Pro (mid-size) - Not bad.  I like them more than Iomic Sticky 2.3 (they feel less slimy / likely to move during the swing).  But less than x-Grip.

 

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On 1/7/2022 at 4:28 PM, Dr Strangelove said:

I saw the Jumbomax for the first time on some clubs I purchase.  They are like the handle on a baseball bat!  Not for me, though. What really sucks is they are hard to take off.

Absolutely true. Air compressor and lots of swearing. Not as bad as SuperStroke putter grips, though. 😉

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4 hours ago, Riverboat said:
3 hours ago, jlukes said:

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11 minutes ago, Middler said:

+2. MGS most wanted has given credit to many non-major OEMs, Evnroll and Snell got a lot of love here and still do. Tommy Armour has also gotten a lot of notice here too. Scotty Cameron definitely has not. And MGS seriously wounded Callaway ball quality a couple years ago, and they took notice (eventually). There are countless examples of MGS not giving preference to the big guys. Compared to Golf Digest and all the ad supported sources, MGS is still head and shoulders above the rest. I read MGS along with other sources, sometimes I’m in agreement but not always.

And MGS is absolutely entitled to make a buck for the unique services they provide. Where else can you get the same bang for your buck in the golf equipment reporting world? Let’s not let the perfect be the enemy of the good…

Did you accidentally somehow quote and post this on the grips thread instead of the Rick Shiels Beef thread?

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11 minutes ago, Kansas King said:

Did you accidentally somehow quote and post this on the grips thread instead of the Rick Shiels Beef thread?

I guess so, no idea how since I quoted from the other thread. Thanks, I edited above since delete wasn’t an option?

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I am here to support all those posts about PURE Grips. I have used them exclusively now for 10 years without any regret. I have tried all thier products and sold many to my friends. I haven't had the first problem with them nor any failures. The installation is the greatest improvement I noted in the since doing my own grips in the late 70's. It also makes things easier with my students and those seeking to find the greatest grip around. 

FYI: Since changing to the DTX grips 2 years ago I have found that it is easier to keep contact with the club in all kinds of weather and I haven't worn out many gloves at all. Time & sweat are the greatest detriment.

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5 hours ago, DAGolfer said:

I am here to support all those posts about PURE Grips. I have used them exclusively now for 10 years without any regret. I have tried all thier products and sold many to my friends. I haven't had the first problem with them nor any failures. The installation is the greatest improvement I noted in the since doing my own grips in the late 70's. It also makes things easier with my students and those seeking to find the greatest grip around. 

FYI: Since changing to the DTX grips 2 years ago I have found that it is easier to keep contact with the club in all kinds of weather and I haven't worn out many gloves at all. Time & sweat are the greatest detriment.

I agree, I've been using the DTX for probably 4 or 5 years now and I will keep using them and hope they never stop making them.

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37 minutes ago, WalterS said:

I agree, I've been using the DTX for probably 4 or 5 years now and I will keep using them and hope they never stop making them.

I understand that. Years ago I used the Lampkin V Trak that were fantastic grips. I even got some friends to use them. If I would’ve known they were being discontinued I would’ve bought a box of them. 

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My hands perspire enough that using any form of plastic grip will cause slippage during the Summer, even when using rain gloves.

So, rubber grips are my preference and I've discovered the Tacki-Mac Tour Select grips.  They cost me $4.83 ea., delivered, and seem to last at least a year.

FYI - I did have a pretty good "contact" experience with JumboMax grips, but eventually decided that my hands/wrists weren't working the way I wanted them to in the swing.

After retiring from the PGA of America, I did some demo days and club fitting for TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, Cobra, Srixon and Mizuno.

 

 

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I play roughly 140-150 rounds of golf a year (one of the upsides of living in Key West) and do not wear a glove.  I've had Golf Pride CP2 Pro midsized grips on my irons for over five years and love them.  They still have a soft tacky feel in various environments, are holding up well, and require only an occasional soap and water to keep them clean.  I can't say enough about their longevity.  

Lately I've switched out Golf Pride MC+4 grips on my woods because part of the grip tends to get slippery in our environments after regular use for me.  They have been replaced with the Golf Pride Tour Velvet +4 midsize grips.  Overall, I like the grip.  It has the larger lower hand, a very soft feel and are a few dollars less expensive than the CP2's.

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I second the Golf Pride CP 2 mid size.  Tried Winn dri-tac, they were great for 1 season, then began to smooth out.  CP 2 still nice and tacky after 3 years.  Easy to clean.

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I am a big golf pride Mcc fan. I am going to give the tour wrap a go shortly too but love the Mcc and think it offers me best combo of comfort and performance. 

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