| Why the whole production over golf grips? This | | | | material. |
| inexpensive part of your golfing gear can be the | | | | 3M Greptile Gripping Material: This superb material |
| deciding factor in your game. I know, I know, the latest | | | | offers a high level of tackiness, friction and hold in all |
| golf cart accessories are much more inviting than a | | | | kinds of weather. Part of the secret is that it releases |
| club grip. Perhaps the 'ordinariness' of this humble piece | | | | just as easily. If you long to achieve a consistent, golf |
| of equipment is the reason why so many players | | | | super swing, 3M may offer exactly what you need. |
| neglect to pay adequate attention to it. Try to keep | | | | Thousands of tiny 'fingers' help you to hold your club |
| your eye on the fact that these are vital when it | | | | with less effort. The injection molded design is |
| comes to control of the club. In fact, your golf grip | | | | manufactured from a material with a polyurethane |
| choice will have a direct bearing on the flight of the ball. | | | | base. Unique strips are also available if you want to |
| Both size and texture play a major role. While many | | | | modify your gloves for better performance in wet |
| players opt for a fairly bulky style, a more neutral size | | | | weather. |
| may be beneficial. At the other end of the spectrum, | | | | Thermoplastic Rubber: Why not join the 'in' crowd with |
| too small a golf grip may result in drawing or pulling of | | | | the Funky Golf collection made from thermoplastic |
| the ball. The larger styles may be more comfortable if | | | | rubber? The vibrant colors will brighten your day. |
| you have a joint ailment. | | | | These golf grips won't absorb sweat and will retain |
| Opt for a smaller design if you have a tendency to | | | | their tackiness for long periods. |
| slice the ball. If you tend to hook the ball, a larger option | | | | When it comes to putters, you can choose between a |
| may get you into a more desired groove. | | | | paddle grip and a pistol style. Take a look at the |
| Some golf equipment companies make use of color | | | | Lamkin Deep-Etched Paddle design with its deep, |
| coding to simplify the process of choosing the right | | | | horizontally etched pattern. |
| match for you. A wide variety of materials are | | | | Many companies provide products for people with joint |
| available, each with specific characteristics. Some of | | | | problems. The Lamkin Arthritic with its nubbed texture |
| the most well-known brands are Golf Pride, Winn golf | | | | is another example of this effort to make the sport |
| grips, Lamkin golf grips, Tacki-Mac, Avon, Karakal and | | | | comfortable and accessible to people with arthritis. |
| the Tour collection. | | | | This particular line reduces hand pressure noticeably. |
| 6 Manufacturing Styles To Choose From | | | | A variety of tools are available to help you to remove |
| Polymer: These soft-styled designs are now often | | | | old grips without damaging your club shaft. One of |
| manufactured from a substance called EPDM. The | | | | these is the Rhino Rip tool which slides on top of the |
| finished product has excellent friction and remains in | | | | shaft and slice through the outer material. It has been |
| good condition for a long time. | | | | designed to be safe for use on graphite shafts as well. |
| Rubber: These are usually a mixture of rubber and | | | | You need to consider the weight as well, as this has a |
| cork. These slip-on styles are pressure molded, sanded | | | | significant effect on your swing's weight. Don't make a |
| and finished with paint. They usually come with a rib | | | | change without taking this into consideration. The two |
| that helps to guide hand placement. Golf Pride's | | | | major factors when making a decision, has to do with |
| all-rubber design comes with a firm, black core that | | | | the core of the grip and the outer dimension of the |
| extends to the surface in certain areas. This becomes | | | | shaft of the club. If your grips are worn out, you will |
| your thumb-placement guide and adds extra stability. | | | | probably be holding your club with too much tension in |
| This is an excellent golf club grip to try if you have | | | | your hands, arms and shoulders, affecting your |
| arthritis. | | | | distance severely. |
| Leather: Although not suitable for wet weather, | | | | Remember that golf club grips oxidize and lose their |
| cowhide or calfskin collections offer what is known as | | | | grasp in time, so you need to keep an eye on their |
| good tackiness. This is one of the less affordable | | | | condition. |
| options on the market. | | | | The right golf grip can have a marked effect on the |
| Corded: These are excellent for use when it is raining, | | | | quality of your game, and transform you from a |
| due to its non-slip properties. Thread is used to cord a | | | | mediocre golfer into a worthy opponent. |
| mix of synthetic and natural rubber golf grips. It is quite | | | | Click here to discover how you can slice your |
| understandable that these are not glove-friendly. One | | | | handicap by 7 to 12 strokes in just 2 weeks... |
| example of this is Golf Pride's Tour Velvet Cord | | | | |