All metal putter grip?

[JackieMoon_LMS]

Have you ever heard of an all metal putter grip? Yeah, most haven’t but it’s an actual product. The first question I had when I saw it was, “who in the world would buy this thing,” and “that seems pointless.” 

I am a golf nut just like the rest of you and had a dozen questions. Long story short, I bought one to mess around with and absolutely love it. 

The grip is made by a company in my home state of Michigan called Feedback Putter Grips. Always love to support a local small business. 

Here is what they claim:

“A patent pending aircraft grade aluminum putting grip. This putter grip changes the way you think about putting. It provides 70% more feel and feedback so you can sink more putts! 

Replace your foam and rubber grip to gain a heightened sense of feel for better control and speed. Conventional grips absorb vital information about the green that could help improve your putting game. 

This perfectly engineered putter grip is for the person that is tired of trying every kind of grip with no change in their game.”

I was due for a new SuperStroke grip as mine was worn out so picked this up. Claiming better feel, feedback and control is a claim every grip manufacturer makes but this is different. No grip tape or solvent is needed as the grip is put on with metal screws that you tighten down with an allen wrench. That being said, if you want to try this on another putter you can easily swap it and not cut it off and throw it out like with other grips. Seeing that the majority of shafts are metal, the metal on metal contact with the grip to shaft is extremely unique and what gives the you the additional feel and feedback  

Did I find more feel? Honestly…yes. You know instantly how you struck the putt. Strike it well, it feels pure. Strike is towards the heel or toe then you get an audible and tangible feel through your hands. 

Better speed control? Mildly, yes. As golfers we want any advantage we can get when it comes to putting. 

Seeing it’s made of aluminum, it creates a counter balance effect which I personally like. Weighing in at 149 grams, it’s right at home with a heavier blade or mallet putter. 

The screws are set a little lower towards the top which gives you 3/4 inch to raise or lower the grip so you don’t have to trim the shaft to try mild length changes. 

Fellow Spy’s, give this thing a look. Who knows, it might just shave a stroke or two on the greens!

[cnosil]

definitely interesting.  Machine Putters made aluminum grips many years ago that were actually pistol shaped and not round.    The feedback grip is interesting and would be something I would like to try.   But you definitely want to be a player that wants a counterbalanced putter since they come in at 149gr and a larger round profile.   

 

[JackieMoon_LMS]

9 hours ago, cnosil said:

definitely interesting.  Machine Putters made aluminum grips many years ago that were actually pistol shaped and not round.    The feedback grip is interesting and would be something I would like to try.   But you definitely want to be a player that wants a counterbalanced putter since they come in at 149gr and a larger round profile.   

 

I have put it on anser 2, 2 ball, spider and a Scotty Newport 2. Each felt great.

[Headhammer]

Maybe well suited for Michigan, but southeast US summers would make that, as Rick Springfield would say, "Hard to Hold"!

[GolfSpy_APH]

Really really interesting! 

Never would have thought to ever have a metal putter grip or any grip for that matter. 

[Ball0]

What is the install process like?

[Bubba1985]

I live in Louisiana..u could cook an egg on that in August lol, but I do see where it could be beneficial 

[edkrisiak]

I would not want to use this putter grip when the temps are in the 30 to 40 degree temp range!!!

[A.S.]

Interesting. Definitely something I will look into and maybe try it out. 

[cnosil]

27 minutes ago, Ball0 said:

What is the install process like?

It's on their website.   Slide onto the the shaft and tighten the screws at the top and bottom.

 

https://www.feedbackgrips.com/pages/mounting-grip

[Kevin fox]

I think the concept of feel is something we are missing with the oversized grips these days. I use the thinnest grip I can find for feel. I think l will try this. 

[bvoorho]

3 minutes ago, Kevin fox said:

I think the concept of feel is something we are missing with the oversized grips these days. I use the thinnest grip I can find for feel. I think l will try this. 

I can’t agree more with this. My concern also living in Michigan is the colder temps making the grip uncomfortable to hold, but definitely would be interested in trying it if/when I re-grip my putter

[TJ Hall]

Interesting concept…have never seen/heard of it before.

[Quigleyd]

Don’t play on cold or hot days..

[Rob Person]

I will disagree with those saying don't play on Hot days. I think with it being mostly inside the bag, it will remain fairly comfortable to use. It's not exposed to direct sun for long. It may be warm, but not intolerable. 

This is something I'd say would be a great personal testing item. It won't fix your putting errors, but it may just help you recognize then quicker to learn from them

[cnosil]

11 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

I will disagree with those saying don't play on Hot days. I think with it being mostly inside the bag, it will remain fairly comfortable to use. It's not exposed to direct sun for long. It may be warm, but not intolerable. 

Probably cooler than the iron heads that are sticking out of the bag in the direct sunlight.  

[JackieMoon_LMS]

5 hours ago, Ball0 said:

What is the install process like?

Rip of the old grip and tape. The metal one slides on and you tighten down the screws with an allen wrench. The screws just hold it in place on the shaft and does not go through it. Super easy!

[JackieMoon_LMS]

5 hours ago, Bubba1985 said:

I live in Louisiana..u could cook an egg on that in August lol, but I do see where it could be beneficial 

Good thing is the putter is in the bag and won’t heat it up haha. It is aluminum which keeps it nice and cool. 

[JackieMoon_LMS]

4 hours ago, Kevin fox said:

I think the concept of feel is something we are missing with the oversized grips these days. I use the thinnest grip I can find for feel. I think l will try this. 

Give it a shot! There are some pre owned demo ones on eBay for way less at the moment. I picked up an extra so I don’t have to swap it all the time if I want to try it on a new putter haha. 

[JackieMoon_LMS]

4 hours ago, bvoorho said:

I can’t agree more with this. My concern also living in Michigan is the colder temps making the grip uncomfortable to hold, but definitely would be interested in trying it if/when I re-grip my putter

Doesn’t bother me one bit and I play when it is above 40F and under 100F. Never been a problem. 

[KC Golf]

5 hours ago, edkrisiak said:

I would not want to use this putter grip when the temps are in the 30 to 40 degree temp range!!!

Really Cold day…  ski gloves. Really Hot day… oven mitts. The golf bag better have extra large storage pockets!

I have to admit it’s really creative. 

[golfgunguy99]

I know others have it would be ok in extreme temps, hot or cold but I still think in cold weather that the grip, even being aluminum would be cold and not real comfortable. I do love the logo on the butt and would love to have that for a ball marker.

[Bubba1985]

1 hour ago, JackieMoon_LMS said:

Good thing is the putter is in the bag and won’t heat it up haha. It is aluminum which keeps it nice and cool. 

U must not 5 putt in the southern heat like I do

[Rob Person]

Bonus is that cleaning the "grip" is super easy too!

[1hugo]

Interesting. Not sure what to think of this but may be worth a try.

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[TENBUCK]

Interesting concept, some might be able to have it work for them, but I don't think I'm one of them. I want feedback, but not to the extent that this grip will give and even if you hit it perfectly in the center, I'm sure you will still get some feedback.

[BreakfastBall15]

I can feel my hand burning in the middle of August looking at this. Interesting concept though

[Rob Person]

24 minutes ago, BreakfastBall15 said:

I can feel my hand burning in the middle of August looking at this. Interesting concept though

I'm betting that the sweaty palms and arms will be more of an issue on the aluminum than heat.

Now, after sitting in a vehicle for a few hours and then pulling out the putter for a practice session?  Then I see it being an issue. 

The other consideration will be the size of it. Pulling in and out of the bag, rubbing against other grips/clubs/surfaces and getting marred up.

[Wheelieb]

As interesting as it sounds, 90 bucks to give it a shot just to find out that it doesn't work for you seems like a terrible idea. Would I try it? Absolutely. Would I want to pay for it just to find out it isn't for me? Questionable. Maybe MGS Admins have this one in the works to test...Maybe. Or could be a next season thing? @GolfSpy_APH may be on that, but I would presume we wouldn't know until that Testers Wanted post came out...Hahaha

[GolfSpy_APH]

5 minutes ago, Wheelieb said:

As interesting as it sounds, 90 bucks to give it a shot just to find out that it doesn't work for you seems like a terrible idea. Would I try it? Absolutely. Would I want to pay for it just to find out it isn't for me? Questionable. Maybe MGS Admins have this one in the works to test...Maybe. Or could be a next season thing? @GolfSpy_APH may be on that, but I would presume we wouldn't know until that Testers Wanted post came out...Hahaha

If it was a thing it wouldn't be till next season. This season is basically completed for our schedule. 

I will confirm I have not reached out to them though.