Having the correctly sized grip on your clubs can be a simple, if somewhat subjective fit.

Why does Grip Size Matter?

The grip is the building block of any type of golf swing. With a proper grip (technique) you can improve your swing, direction and distance. The fitting of a grip follows what type of player you are, or are willing to become.

Fitting for grip size is straight forward. If you have small hands, a small grip is recommended. Larger hands..yep..bigger grips. But sometimes it is useful to have grips of a specific size to correct or modify a particular swing flaw. They can also help if you have hand issues like arthritis or CTS, larger grips are easier to hold onto, and many arthritic grips help cushion the vibrations associated with ball striking.

Smaller grips tend to make it easier for the hands to become more active during the swing. The smaller size will allow the golfer to close the clubface quicker, which causes a left ball flight. Conversely a larger grip will slow down the hand action, and this results in the clubface remaining open at impact and the ball will fly to the right.

A change in grip size can help reduce ball flight tendencies. On a few occasions golfers have been able to dramatically improve their shot patterns by just making the correct grip size change.

All grips are not equal

Once size has been determined, you need to get a grip that feels good in your hands. There are many choices from many manufacturers. Each claims the latest and greatest…some are true, most are marketing gimmicks.

Grips can be tacky, firm, colorful, and weather resistant. Grips can be oversized, undersized and midsize. They can have ribs or reminders…graphics to help align the hands, cord and a combination of extras. They also can range in price from $2.00 to $10.00 per grip prior to instillation.

The three biggest grip manufactures are Winn, Lamkin and Golf Pride, and I recommend them all. Each grip has different feel, and that is something personal. So find a grip you like and try them out!

This is a cool link to Lamkin, and it shows you what grip it recommends after you input data.

The Effects of Grip Weight and Size

• Grip weight is a MEDIUM factor in Feel
• Grip weight is a MEDIUM factor in Distance
• Grip size is a MAJOR factor in Feel
• Grip size is a MINOR factor in Accuracy

It also should be noted that changing the weight of a grip will either decrease or increase the total weight of a club and can change the swingweight of a club. This can have an impact on clubhead speed and distance.

Almost done….just a few more processes and you’ll have a killer set of  ”custom” clubs. Click this link to fit for loft angle.