Golf grips with a firm grip and greater shot feedback

Are you changing your golf grips too rarely and missing out on great potential? Many golfers underestimate the impact that new golf club grips have on their golf game. Of course, in order to improve your handicap, it is important to select golf clubs according to both the nature of the golf course and your personal playing style. So the golf bag should always be equipped according to your own playing needs. A good way for golfers to improve their handicap is clearly to work on their own technique. And that in turn means getting out on the course and practising. However, practising leaves its mark on the golf grip, so it should be replaced regularly. After all, you can only achieve optimum ball control with the necessary grip and softness.

How often should you change golf grips?

With the right golf clubs in your bag, you can certainly achieve a better score and have more fun on the golf course. But it is at least as important that golf grips for men and women are changed at regular intervals. This is because golf grips wear out over time and lose their reliable grip. If you are wondering when the time has come to change them, you should check whether there is noticeable abrasion on the tape, whether the grips become hard or even brittle or whether they slip out of your hand more easily when you swing. The rule of thumb is: once a year or every 40 rounds.

That's why golf grips need to be changed regularly:

  • Signs of wear due to frequent play
  • Environmental influences such as sun (UV rays) and rain
  • Hand and sun cream
  • Dirt such as grass, soil or sand

Handles for women
Handles for men

Changing your own golf grips made easy

Handles are very easy to fit yourself with the right accessories and the right technique. We explain the individual steps and provide you with valuable tips:

Safety

Please wear safety glasses during the entire process!

Step 1: Clamping the golf club

Then clamp the golf club in the vice using the rubber clamp in the middle of the shaft. Excessive clamping should be avoided, especially with graphite shafts!

Step 2: Remove the old grip and the old grip tape

The easiest way to remove the old grip is with a cutter knife with a hooked blade or a so-called "carpet knife". Guide the tip of the blade under the material at the bottom edge of the handle and then carefully pull the knife upwards towards the butt end of the handle. Make sure that the blade does not touch the shaft too much so that the golf shaft is not scratched. Once the grip has been removed, you can loosen the old tape underneath.

Step 3: Aligning the golf club, attaching the grip tape and fitting the new grip

Align the club or club head so that the leading edge is pointing vertically upwards. Apply the adhesive tape to the shaft so that approx. 1 cm protrudes at the end. Place the tape around the shaft and press the protruding piece together, then press it into the center so that the shaft is closed. For easy mounting of the handle, moisten the inside of the handle with the mounting fluid. Then spread the excess over the adhesive tape. A drip tray underneath keeps the workplace clean. Using a tissue paper over the small opening at the end of the handle, you can now easily pull the handle onto the shaft. Hold the handle as far as possible at the thicker end, otherwise the handle will be stretched too much. The control lines at both ends of the grip can be used to align it with the leading edge of the club head.

What you also need:
  • Vice
  • Cutter knife with hooked blade
  • Drip tray for the assembly fluid
  • Permanent marker
  • Towel or kitchen roll
  • Safety goggles

How do golf club grips last longer?

To prolong the life of your golf grips, it is advisable to clean them regularly, either with lukewarm soapy water, a mild dishwashing detergent, a soft brush or a washcloth. In any case, the racket handle should be rinsed with warm water after cleaning and dried in the air or with a towel. Grips should also be protected from direct sunlight.

Which golf grips are the best?

Finding the right golf club grip is a very individual matter. First of all, the golf grip size should suit you. It is advisable to test the four different golf grip sizes - undersize, standard, midsize and oversize - yourself or seek advice from the Golf House store. Tip: A golf grip that is too small on the golf club usually causes the golf ball to slice.

When buying golf grips, you should consider whether you play on courses that are in a wet or damp environment or whether you often have wet hands when playing golf. In this case, you should opt for a golf grip with CORD fabric. This is because such a golf grip offers additional support and at the same time prevents the club from slipping out of your hand. By the way: Most golf grips for men and women are made of rubber or synthetic rubber materials.

In addition to the grip size and the grip material, grip strength also plays an important role. Soft grips are suitable for players with slower swing speeds or low grip strength. Harder grips, on the other hand, are often preferred by tour players and PGA professionals. This is because this type of golf grip provides the player with a light and stable grip.

What grip sizes are there?

Golf grips are the only connection between the player and the golf club, so they play a special role in controlling the club head. The right golf grips ensure a good grip and thus reduce errors in the golf swing. Conversely, a worn or even incorrect grip can have a negative effect on the golf swing. For example, if your grip is too thin, you will hold the golf club too tightly. This can lead to a jagged movement in the golf swing, which means you will not hit the golf ball cleanly. The result is that golf balls are very often skewed to the left if you are right-handed. A golf grip that is too thick, on the other hand, restricts the freedom of movement of the wrists. The result is often an open club face when hitting the ball, so that the golf balls are regularly skewed to the right. The golf grip can therefore also be the cause of regular deviations to the right or left in the trajectory. Below you will find the different grip sizes and a way to determine the correct size yourself.

Undersize, standard, midsize, oversize - the hand length decides


There are a total of four different grip sizes: Undersize, Standard, Midsize and Oversize, often also called Jumbo. The grip size does not depend on your height, but on the length of your hands. If you measure your hand, you can find out your optimum grip size. To do this, measure from the wrist to the tip of your longest finger, which is usually the middle finger. The result will be even more accurate if you also measure your longest finger from the tip to the end of the finger. By looking at the size charts, you can determine your optimum grip size. Alternatively, a visit to a specialist store or a fitting expert can help. Golf grips are the ideal size if your fingers touch the palm of your hand when holding the golf club without digging in. You also have the option of adjusting the grip size even more precisely using the cover strip. With up to three additional layers for attaching the grip, almost any size can be produced - for the perfect grip.

Driver, irons, putter - the different club types and their golf grips


With drivers and irons, you should make sure that you use the same grip size. As there is hardly any difference in the golf swing with these types of club, it is important that the grip strength and the feel during the swing feel the same. Putter grips, on the other hand, differ from the other club types, as the forces exerted here are significantly lower than with full strokes and the movement of the hands and wrists may be deliberately restricted. This is why thicker grips are very popular with putters, as they lead to a more compact putting motion.

How do you grip a golf club correctly?


It is not always easy to find out what you need to do to play better golf. Many things have an influence on this: Wind and weather, the shape of the course, the material of the golf equipment, i.e. golf clubs and golf balls, but also your own golf technique. And this also includes the correct grip on the golf club.

The following applies: the grip of the golf club lies between the fingers and the ball of the hand. The right hand not only grips the club, but also the thumb of the left hand. So much for the position of the golf club on the grip. There are three different types of grip that are most comfortable for players:

The baseball grip


The baseball grip, also known as the ten-finger grip, is suitable for players who do not put as much force behind the golf ball when swinging the golf club, such as children. The right hand is placed directly on top of the left hand, but without the fingers being joined or interlaced. This type of grip is also referred to as a ten-finger grip because all ten fingers encompass the golf grip.

The interlock/interlocking grip


Golfers who have smaller hands and can therefore grip the golf grip with less strength opt for the interlock grip. Here, the little finger of the right hand is hooked between the index and middle fingers of the left hand.

The overlapping grip


The most commonly used grip among golfers is the overlapping grip. In this grip, the little finger of the right hand is placed on the middle between the index and middle fingers of the left hand.

Do you have any questions about golf grips or our selection? We will be happy to help you and look forward to hearing from you!