| Golf is all about hitting a ball with power and more | | | | the club head and result in an angled shot. Likewise if |
| importantly control. To achieve this you need to make | | | | the golf grip is too large then the grip could come loose |
| sure that your clubs are in good order and performing | | | | at the point of impact. If either case is true you’ll be |
| well. Golf clubs are comprised of many individual parts | | | | making poor shots until you get the correct grip for |
| from the actual club head which strikes the ball to the | | | | your hand size. |
| material that forms the shaft of the club down to the | | | | The most important part of choosing a grip once you |
| grips which we hold onto when swinging the club. | | | | know the size you need is how comfortable it is, this |
| We have all no doubt seen home video shows where | | | | can depend on many factors from the shape and |
| the amateur golfer swings wildly and their golf club flies | | | | raised areas to the cushioning or rigidity of the material |
| out of their hand. As funny as they are to watch, this | | | | being used. Golf grips can come in a wide range of |
| is a reality for many golfers who don’t have proper | | | | materials from wrapped leather to rubber and |
| grips or have fitted their golf grips incorrectly. Most | | | | urethane mixtures, as well as comfort they are able to |
| clubs will come with perfectly suitable golf grips | | | | help keep your hands attached to the club at all times, |
| attached, normally made of rubber or on some older | | | | with or without a glove. |
| clubs tape. Over time, and especially when golfing in | | | | A golf glove can help you maintain a good grip on your |
| the rain, golf grips can come loose or deteriorate. | | | | clubs too, although some players choose not to wear |
| As your golf grips become ineffective they will start to | | | | one many beginners could benefit from wearing a |
| affect your golf game and could affect your speed | | | | glove to achieve greater power and distances on their |
| and distance or misalign the club face causing the ball | | | | shots. |
| to go almost anywhere but where you want it to. Golf | | | | Making sure your clubs and equipment are in good |
| grips can be custom fitted to your hand size, which is | | | | condition can help lower your golf handicap and getting |
| important as not everyone will use the same size grips. | | | | golf equipment insurance is going to save you money |
| If a grip is too small then your club could rotate or | | | | should your clubs get lost, stolen or damaged. |
| move when you are swinging the club which will rotate | | | | |