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Oversized grips, anyone tried them?

Posted on 2/15/23 at 9:39 am
Posted by Cool Hand Luke
Member since Oct 2008
1805 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 9:39 am
I am going to be regripping my clubs soon. I see the oversized grips advertised in different golf magazines. I do have some knuckle pain after a round. How does it affect your swing on the different clubs?
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18063 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 9:45 am to
The thicker the grip, the less you use your hands in general. For me, larger grips make it harder to draw the ball but that isn't a bad thing.

I didn't go large but I did add a round of tape or two to my grips. I'll probably go thicker next time.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32588 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 11:13 am to
I use midsize. I love them. I dont have pain in my hands after around anymore. I have big hands so I didnt notice any change in ball flight.
Posted by Gings5
HTX
Member since Jul 2016
8024 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 11:18 am to
I plan on regripping with midsize as well. They have a size chart you should use based on your hand size.
Posted by Splackavellie
Bayou
Member since Oct 2017
9852 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 12:00 pm to
quote:

I use midsize


Same here. Made the switch about 6 months ago. My hands aren't considered huge by any means, but the midsize feels much more natural now that I've given it a try.
Posted by Drunken Crawfish
Member since Apr 2017
3824 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 12:14 pm to
quote:

I use midsize


Is that on all clubs or just your irons?

I can sometimes feel the club turning in my hands at impact and was thinking upping to a midsize may help with that.
Posted by Splackavellie
Bayou
Member since Oct 2017
9852 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 12:24 pm to
So I actually discovered the midsize when I bought a used Vokey and it had one on it. I used it for a few months and decided to make the switch. So because I had one already on that wedge, I also regripped my other wedges when I did my irons.

TLDR: I have it on all of my clubs now. Including my woods.
Posted by Cool Hand Luke
Member since Oct 2008
1805 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 12:33 pm to
Sounds like midsized is the way to go.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32588 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

Is that on all clubs or just your irons?


I have it on all of my clubs
Posted by DarkDrifter
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
2922 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 1:43 pm to
I went with the GP MCC Plus 4 on mine. in the midesize.. I've like them the best thus far.. I attempted a jumbo grip on driver and 3w and hated the feel..

I did just order new Irons with the MCC +4 in standard with 2 extra wraps to see how they feel mainly b/c sometimes I don't get a comfortable grip i like out of the midsize... I wear a M/L cadet glove for hand size reference.
Posted by Zzyzx
Member since Nov 2018
1887 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 3:10 pm to
Bigger grips do make you fade the ball.

I have really big hands and funnily enough when I got fit like a decade ago the guy was trying to talk me into those massive horse cock looking grips which just looked ridiculous and at the time was unheard of. They were the only grips that actually fit my hand properly though, and then Bryson came out obviously and made it a thing that is now pretty popular to play those massive grips on every club.

I may have those put on my clubs now just to see. Right now I still play “Jumbo” which is the largest you can get without going full horse cock. The jumbos are a little small for me still but they feel good. Oversized, midsize, or standard everything else just feels like I’m gripping a pencil
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
15950 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 4:24 pm to
I use midsize.

Arthritis blows.
Posted by LSwho84
Prairieville
Member since Nov 2015
163 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 4:26 pm to
Made the switch to mid size grips two seasons ago and haven’t looked back. It helped me to stop pulling/hooking so much and allowed me to weaken my grip some which has helped me become more consistent.
Posted by ViceGolfer
Covington
Member since Jan 2023
19 posts
Posted on 2/15/23 at 4:32 pm to
In my opinion grip fitting is the most neglected part of the fitting process but it's one of the most important as it's the only thing that your hands actually touch. Most gloves sizes sold in stores are XXL, XL, large and medium large but most people use a standard grip which is way to small. I wear a large glove and use oversized or jumbo grips and recommend that almost all my students go to a larger grip size. Tension is the biggest enemy in golf and when the grip is too small you naturally have to squeeze tighter to hold it producing tension in the hands and forearms. When you fill your hand so that your muscles relax, you have less tension. You never get the full athletic potential out of a muscle if it is tense. I personally believe, when in doubt, go bigger.
This post was edited on 2/15/23 at 4:35 pm
Posted by SumnerCoVolsac
Sumner co, TN
Member since Jan 2023
83 posts
Posted on 2/17/23 at 3:27 pm to
+1 0n midsize. I've always fought a big hook when my swing gets off a bit. I tried jumbo grips at the suggestion of someone but hated it almost immediately. Hits a lot of blocks with them. Looking back should have just done a club or two. Hope that helps.
Posted by OchoDedos
Republic of Texas
Member since Oct 2014
34177 posts
Posted on 2/17/23 at 4:28 pm to
Tour Velvet 360 Midsize. Your hands will thank you.
Posted by Cool Hand Luke
Member since Oct 2008
1805 posts
Posted on 2/17/23 at 10:41 pm to
I am going with an oversize on driver, 7i,and a wedge. We will see what happens. I will eventually regrip all the same once I figure out what works best.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
24664 posts
Posted on 2/18/23 at 2:20 pm to
I did oversized and drew everything.

I’d do your 7i and try it for a few rounds.
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