Ricky G Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Heard Daily talking the importance of being properly fitted for correct grip size. Basically most should have thickest grips available. Do most club fittings look into this? JAYER38 1 Quote Teacher, Small Buisness Owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 If you feel it is an important aspect of a fitting, check that the fitter does this and make sure it gets done. Fitting is a generic term that people apply to demo days, big box salesman handing you a club and asking what you thing, and/or specialty fitting locations. Based on that definition I would say most do not consider grips. Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue 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: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middler Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 (edited) I played with standard grips for over 40 years, only switched to medium grips a couple of years ago. I should've switched a LONG time ago, I will never go back to standard grips again. Every player should consciously evaluate grip size before the next time they replace grips to make sure they're optimal! Quote Here’s a simple way to get a general idea of what size grip you should be playing: Glove Size: Men’s Small / Women’s Small or Medium Recommended Grip Size: Undersize Glove Size: Men’s Medium or ML / Women’s Large Recommended Grip Size: Standard Glove Size: Men’s Large Recommended Grip Size: Midsize Glove Size: Men’s XL or 2XL Recommended Grip Size: Midsize or Jumbo https://www.golfpride.com/blog/what-size-golf-grip-do-i-need/ Edited August 24 by Middler Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize LAB DF3 w Accra Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 001 F (mesh), Payntr X 005 F, Ecco Biom C4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 5 hours ago, Ricky G said: Heard Daily talking the importance of being properly fitted for correct grip size. Basically most should have thickest grips available. Do most club fittings look into this? Actually, of the two fittings I've had, neither included grip size. I only changed from playing standard, for years, to midsize, when a Srixon fitter at a demo tent noticed my finger overlap and asked me about it. He had me switch and felt the fit looked much better. He suggested I at least try them and that's what I ordered on my current irons. It took a short spell to get used to them but I like them. One benefit is that I get less hand/finger fatigue. I'm sure Daly has his opinion but I think it comes down to personal preference - short of gross misfit with palm/finger size. I recall a period where jumbo grips were popular on drivers. If memory serves, I think my Dad started using them (now that's going back a spell, he would be 100 this past April... love and miss you Dad!!) Not sure if that is still a "thing" or not. It's said that using to small a grip adds tension which we know is not a good thing. In answer to your question, I suspect far too few fitters think to check grip size on their clients... but maybe not? jjgowdy89 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGi Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 At my last fitting, they at least asked about grip size, but it’s not like they had a bunch of shafts for me to swing in midsize grips. But they did ask! Quote Driver: 849D Fuji ‘24 Ventus Blue 5R 3-5Hy: Pinemeadow Command BK 6-PW: 699 v2 Mitsu MMT 80g Wedges: MAX milled 50° (bent to 48°), 54°, 58° Mitsu Kuro Kage black 2G S/R Putter: King Supernova 20 ArmLock AL2 grip Ball: Pro Soft Bag: C130 Wine is sunlight held together by water - Galileo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Grip size makes a huge difference. I just switched to the mcc +4. I like the fact that the grip is almost as thick at the bottom as the top. Makes is more comfortable for the lower hand Quote Driver Callaway: Ai Smoke triple diamond 3&5 wood : Callaway Mavrick Callaway 21 UW Irons: Callaway Rogue Pro 4-pw 52 56 60: Callaway Jaws Putter: Odyssey 2 ball tour filled and recently added Jailbird Mini Ball: Titleist Pro V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tony@CIC Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Louis_Posture said: Somewhere along the line we've discussed it on the forum. While there is a standard recommendation there are other factors that can come into play, one of which is arthritis in the hands. My former golf partner, who has that issue, and wears a L sized glove uses Jumbo grips. Same with my wife (arthritis in the hands as well), she wears a Small size glove but uses Mid-size grips. The standard recommendations are just as starting point. Oh and an unrelated pet peeve - why are all of the fittings with standard grips? I wear an XL glove, mid size grips with 3 layers of tape but have to hit demo clubs with standard size grips. cnosil 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...
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