The real way to choose the right golf grip, according to a fitter

When one passes proper fitwe know that finding the right head and shaft combination plays a crucial role in lowering your golf scores. There is another key part of the club that is often overlooked, which, funnily enough, is the only part we touch on: the syllable.

In True Spec Golfwe see this all the time. A player enters and uses different gloves throughout his set, often made of different materials and even different sizes. Some of them are practically falling apart and should have been removed many seasons ago.

Now, I’m not saying that having different sizes for different parts of the bag is wrong, as it can have benefits if handled logically. This is one part of your club that can make a huge difference in how you swing the club and, in turn, affect your ball flight and tendencies.

We’ve all heard that if you’re a player fighting a piece, you can get a bigger check, and voila, your piece is gone. I’m here to tell you that this is something that can help alleviate some of your mistakes, but this is unfortunately false. We as fitters have learned that, like all things in golf, it is completely about the player and any changes can produce different results.

Choosing the right golf grip and size can be challenging and, unfortunately, can also be time-consuming, as most your editing studios and retailers will only have testers on site. It helps to get a feel for them, but more than likely, they won’t have a fitness club for you to swing and hit the course.

I’ve learned that this is something that is completely personal and sometimes comes with a lot of trial and error. Of course, a great assembler may have conversations with you to determine what the best options might be, as there are a few key things we look for when recommending the right size and build. But it depends on the player, as you are the only one holding the club and only you know what feels and works best.

Choosing the right size

When you try to find out which glove size is best for youwe look for certain things that might lead us to recommend something different. I personally like to see how the club rests in your leading hand in a full grip (that’s your left hand for righties and your right hand for lefties).

The main thing I will look for is the distance between your fingers and your palm, and if I see that your fingers are digging into the palm, then a larger grip may be the best option. When this happens, it usually means that the club wants to move at some point in the swing, which will cause the player to grip the club harder than recommended.

The same goes for the opposite: if there is too much space between the palm and the fingers, then we won’t have as much control over the golf club as we want, and you may need something smaller. In general, I like to see the middle and ring fingers resting gently on the palm of the hand.

But the thing to remember is that nothing in golf is absolute and everything is relative. This is where I feel the best way to find what works for you is through a process of elimination and testing different options in the course. You may also be a golfer who needs something in between sizes, which is where adding extra layers of tape can come into play.

Just know that any time you start adding a bunch of tape layers, you’ll start to change how naturally that grip feels versus a standard single layer of tape.

Choosing the right texture

Capture quality is where it gets really personal. There are a number of options when it comes to grip composition and the different sensations they will produce.

You have wire grips – Golf Pride Z-Grip, Crossline Cord, etc. – which generally make the grip stronger and heavier, but they also perform better in your wetter conditions than say a softer, stickier grip. They may not be as comfortable as these softer options, but they hold up well if you’re caught in the middle of a downpour.

The other side of the pad (no pun intended) are your softer gloves – Winn Dri-Tac, Golf Pride CPX, etc. – which will provide maximum comfort when you grip the club, but may not be ideal if you play somewhere very humid or where it rains a lot.

Softer grips may not last as long as your harder grips and may need to be replaced more often.

I also like to recommend grips like these if you have any recurring hand pain (eg arthritis) as they allow you to have lighter grip pressure for greater comfort.

There are some very popular options in between – Golf Pride Tour Velvet, Super Stroke REVL Player, etc. – that offer a pleasant feel and perform well in all weather conditions. I think this is why some of the gloves in this category are always the most popular, as they are also easy to maintain and generally last longer.

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There are so many options out there and it can be hard to tell which one is best for you. While tester gloves give you a hands-on feel, you may not know the real answer until you take them to the course. This is when I would recommend trying several options all at once.

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It’s easy, take your most used clubs (driver, 7-iron and a wedge) and try a few different grips and/or sizes to do a real side-by-side comparison in real time. After going through a few rounds with them, you’ll be able to determine which one you prefer and make a more informed decision before spending your money on a whole set of grips.

If all else fails and this isn’t a rabbit hole you want to go down, fear not have these conversations with your fitteras I can almost guarantee they’ve already dropped it once or twice – I know I have.

Before I leave you, my last recommendation is that clean your gloves and know when to replace them regularly. If you are able to see your reflection in the shine your gloves produce, chances are they will need cleaning and replacement in the very near future. Just like if you’re trying to drive on a wet fairway with tires that are low on the tread, you’re putting yourself at risk for higher scores if you use a death grip to hold the golf club.

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