Golf Grips We Love

How you hold a golf club affects your swing mechanics and clubface angle at impact. Ideally, your golf grips should reduce tension and increase traction to help you control the clubface for more accuracy and power.  Some golf grips we love also feature moisture-wicking qualities to keep your hands from slipping. With so many options, here are a few to consider the next time you regrip your clubs.

The best grip for consistency: Golf Pride Tour Velvet ALIGN

Consistency is simplified with the ridge design on the Tour Velvet ALIGN grips. Use the ridge as a guide to strengthen or weaken your grip for greater clubface control. All casual golfers can confidently grip the club without guessing if your hands are in the right place.

Flaws but not deal breakers

The ALIGN only comes in standard and midsize. This might deter golfers with larger hands or arthritis.

Specs

• Size: Standard, Midsize
• Colors: Black/Red

The perfect grip to reduce tension: Golf Pride MCC Plus 4

A larger lower-hand design encourages lighter grip pressure on the MCC Plus 4, boosting power and control. Hybrid materials provide stability through the swing. The material is just soft enough to be easy on the hands without losing control of the clubface through impact.

Flaws but not deal breakers

Excessive tension from your top hand can wear out the traction of the MCC Plus 4. However, reducing your grip pressure will keep the material intact for a longer period.

Specs

• Size: Standard, Midsize, Undersize, Jumbo
• Colors: Blue, Gray

The grip with the softest feel: Golf Pride CP2 Wrap

The soft CP2 wrap grip provides a satisfying feel with plenty of hand coverage to control the clubface. A larger lower hand profile encourages less grip pressure for extra comfort and power on your downswing. 

Flaws but not deal breakers

CP2 Wrap grips are available in a standard black with a blue top. It would be nice to see more color options but this has no impact on your performance and, therefore, is not a true deal breaker.

Specs

• Size: Undersize, Standard, Midsize, Jumbo
• Colors: Black/Blue

The best grip for all weather: Lamkin UTX

Lamkin UTX is my grip of choice because it thrives in all weather conditions. Full-cord fabric wicks moisture from the grip in the heat and rain, providing more traction than others in any environment. Despite the cord material, the grips remain tacky and feel pleasant even with longer practice sessions.

Flaws but not deal breakers

UTX grips are not made in jumbo size which is not ideal for players with big hands. The midsize might be wide enough for you, though, and it is worth trying before looking at other grips.

Specs

• Size: Standard, Midsize
• Colors: Green, Blue, Gray

The best grip for golfers on a budget: Wedge Guys GLP Velvet

Budget-conscious golfers will appreciate the Wedge Guys GLP Velvet grips. The tacky material feels soft, increasing clubface control during the swing. Stylish golfers will also welcome the choice of five vibrant colors, more than you find from established grip brands. 

Flaws but not deal breakers

GLP velvet grips only come in standard and midsize. The midsize is heavier than others but it provides outstanding control.

Specs

• Size: Standard, Midsize
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gray, Red, White

The best grip for arthritis: Winn Dri-Tac

The larger design incorporates shock-absorbing technology to soften the impact of every shot. Warm conditions are ideal for the Winn Dri-Tac grips as the comfortable design keeps the material dry and the traction high.

Flaws but not deal breakers
Wear and tear comes faster on the soft Winn grips than firmer designs but, in my experience, they still lasted about a year and a half. Their all-around performance and suitability for arthritis sufferers are worth the trade-off.

Specs

• Size: Standard, Midsize, Oversize
• Colors: Black/Blue, Dark Gray, Navy, Red

Best grips for a stylish golfer: RIPIT Pin-Up Hunting

Golf grips are boring no more with RIPIT who are bringing style to a typically mundane club component. Pin-Up Hunting grips stand out with a green background and artistic silhouettes line the surface. They are more than good lookers, offering a soft touch and all-weather performance.

Flaws but not deal breakers
“Standard plus” is the only choice which might not appeal to golfers with larger hands. RIPIT suggests adding two wraps to the grip to push it up to a mid-size grip.

Specs

• Size: Standard Plus
• Colors: White, Augusta, Desert, Black/White, Plum

The Competition

• The Winn Dri-Tac LT Swing Grip feels comfortable but the Dri-Tac material wears quickly, causing the grip to lose its tackiness.
• SuperStroke Cross Comfort Grips wick moisture away from the surface and reduce pressure but they are difficult to install, often leaving creases.
• The Golf Pride CPX Standard Grips have a plush feel but their durability lets them down. Rubber quickly wears away, causing a loss of traction and clubface control.
• Golf Pride Z-Grip is durable and performs well but it’s hard on the hands and we preferred the softer feel on the CP2 Wrap.

Conclusion

The right golf grip on your golf clubs significantly impacts your clubface control, power, accuracy and distance. The golf grips we love encourage less tension, more traction and a pleasant feel. What golf grips do you like? Let us know in the comments.