Here’s a question for you: have you played at least 30 rounds of golf this season? If you answered yes, it’s time for new grips on your clubs.
After about 30 rounds of golf, your grip material breaks down from a whole myriad of things: your grip pressure, oils from your hands, the sun, wind, rain, dirt and more.
There’s an old rule of thumb when it comes to replacing your grips; if they look worn or shiny, it’s time for a new one. However, that’s not always the case as many modern grips are meant to look one way for their entire life. That said, it’s very important to remember the grip is actually the only part of the golf club you are constantly touching, so you want it to be in tip-top shape. If your grip is worn, slippery, hard, slick or a combination of these things, you’re doing yourself, your swing and your score a disservice. With an old grip, you won’t be able to properly hold the club, which in turn will cause more off-centre hits, leading to more bad shots and higher scores.
The flipside of the coin with a new grip is you’ll be able to grip the club lighter (read: more correctly), have less tension in your hands (arms and shoulders), swing smoother and release the club properly. All of these benefits obviously add up to one thing: better scores. There’s even been studies showing that 66 per cent of golfers who have new grips save three-to-four shots per round.
With a multitude of grip choices, Golf Town is your go-to spot for not only buying new grips but also installing the grips. With months to go before the 2022 golf season is over, now is a great choice to head to Golf Town for your re-gripping needs and speak to a trusted technician about the right grip size, grip characteristics and some options that will fit your game.
A couple grip choices:
Golf Pride CPx
The softest rubber compound grip Golf Pride has ever produced in the company’s long history. Also features proprietary EXO Diamond-Quilted pattern, which helps with the grip’s texture and feel.
Golf Pride CP2 Wrap
Known for its soft and tacky feel, the CP2 wrap is just as big on technology as it is on feel. Featuring Control Core technology, an inner core stabilizer is engineered to reduce torque.
SuperStroke S-Tech Midsize
A rubber compound midsize grip designed to give the golfer the right amount of softness and tackiness in his or her hands. The non-slip S-Tech ensures the grip will deliver in all weather conditions.
SuperStroke S-Tech Cord Standard
Like all S-Tech grips, there’s just the perfect amount of softness and tackiness in the golfer’s hands. However, this grip features cord which allows golfers to swing faster.
Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Align
A larger lower hand design simulates the feel of four extra layers of tape for lighter grip pressure. The ALIGN Technology assists in hand alignment to square the clubface at impact and improve consistency.