How you hold a golf club affects your swing mechanics and the angle of the clubface at impact. Ideally, your golf gloves should reduce tension and increase traction to help you control the clubface for more accuracy and power. Some golf grips we love also have moisture-wicking qualities to keep your hands from slipping. With so many options, here are a few to consider the next time you pick up your clubs.
The best grip for durability: Golf Pride Tour Velvet ALIGN
Consistency is simplified with the ridge design on the Tour Velvet ALIGN grips. Use the ridge as a guide to tighten or loosen your grip for greater control of the clubface. All casual players can safely grip the club without guessing if your hands are in the right place.
Flaws, but not deal breakers
ALIGN only comes in standard and medium sizes. This can hinder players with larger hands or those with arthritis.
specification
- Size: Standard, medium
- Colors: Black/Red
The perfect grip to reduce tension: Golf Pride MCC Plus 4
A larger underhand design encourages lighter grip pressure on the MCC Plus 4, increasing power and control. Hybrid materials provide stability through swing. The material is soft enough to ease into the hands without losing control of the clubface through impact.
Flaws, but not deal breakers
Excessive tension from your upper hand can fatigue the pull of the MCC Plus 4. However, reducing the grip pressure will keep the material intact for a longer period.
specification
- Size: Standard, medium, small, large
- Colors: Blue, gray
Grip with the softest feel: Golf Pride CP2 Wrap
The soft CP2 grip provides a satisfying feel with plenty of hand coverage to control the club face. A larger underhand profile encourages less grip pressure for added comfort and power in your swing.
Flaws, but not deal breakers
CP2 wrap handles are available in a standard black color with a blue tip. It would be nice to see more color options, but this has no impact on your performance and is therefore not a real deal breaker.
specification
- Size: Small size, standard size, medium size, jumbo size
- Colors: Black/Blue
The best grip for any weather: Lamkin UTX
Lamkin UTX is my control of choice because it thrives in all weather conditions. Full-cord fabric wicks away moisture from trapping in heat and rain, providing more traction than others in any environment. Regardless of the cord material, the grips remain sticky and feel nice even with longer practice sessions.
Flaws, but not deal breakers
The UTX grips are not made in a large size, which is not ideal for players with large hands. However, the medium size may be wide enough for you, and it’s worth trying before looking at other gloves.
specification
- Size: Standard, medium
- Colors: Green, blue, gray
The best grip for golfers on a budget: Wedge Guys GLP Velvet
Budget-conscious golfers will appreciate the Wedge Guys GLP Velvet Gloves. The grip material feels soft, increasing clubface control during the swing. Stylish players will also welcome the choice of five vibrant colors, more than you find from popular grip brands.
Flaws, but not deal breakers
GLP velvet grips only come in standard and medium sizes. The medium size is heavier than the others, but provides exceptional control.
specification
- Size: Standard, medium
- Colors: Black, blue, gray, red, white
The best grip for arthritis: Win the Dri-Tac
The larger design incorporates shock absorbing technology to soften the impact of every shot. Warm conditions are ideal for Winn Dri-Tac gloves as the comfortable design keeps the material dry and traction high.
Flaws, but not deal breakers
Wear comes more quickly on the soft Winn gloves than the harder models, but, in my experience, they still lasted about a year and a half. Their versatile performance and suitability for arthritis sufferers is worth the trade-off.
specification
- Size: Standard, Medium, Oversized
- Colors: Black/Blue, Dark Grey, Navy, Red
The best grips for the stylish golfer: RIP Pin-Up Hunting
Golf grips are no longer boring with RIPIT bringing style to a typically mundane club component. Pin-Up hunting catches stand out with a green background and artistic silhouettes line the surface. They are more than good looks, offering a soft touch and all-weather performance.
Flaws, but not deal breakers
Standard plus is the only choice that may not appeal to players with larger hands. RIPIT suggests adding two wraps to the handle to push it to a medium size grip.
specification
- Size: Standard Plus
- Colors: White, Augusta, Desert, Black/White, Plum
competition
- of Winn Dri-Tac LT Swing Grip it feels comfortable, but the Dri-Tac material wears down quickly, causing the grip to lose its stickiness.
- SuperStroke Cross Comfort Grips they remove moisture from the surface and reduce pressure, but they are difficult to install, often leaving creases.
- of Standard Golf Pride CPX Grip they have a plush feel, but their durability lets them down. The tire wears quickly, causing loss of traction and face control.
- Golf Pride Z-Grip it’s durable and works well, but it’s hard on the hands and we preferred the softer feel on the CP2 wrap.
CONCLUSION
Proper golf grip on your golf clubs significantly affects the control, power, accuracy and distance of your golf face. The golf grips we love encourage less tension, more traction and a nice feel. Which golf gloves do you like? Tell us in the comments.
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