Golf Pride is adding a new member to its popular CP grip family. If you’re a CP family fan, that’s good news.
However, in an ironic twist of naming nomenclature, the newest member of the CP grip line is called, wait for it …
The CP.
You’d think the CP grip family would already have a grip called the CP. That would be an eminently reasonable assumption on your part. It would also be wrong.
The CP grip is new and different enough from its CP family siblings so let’s discuss that and what its purpose is in the CP family.
The new Golf Pride CP
Golf Pride CP grips are kind of a cult classic on the PGA Tour and among us regular people including certain sexagenarian golf writers. They’re soft with built-in Plus4 technology to encourage a lighter grip, especially under the low hand. The existing family members include the CP2 Pro, CP2 Wrap and the unusual-looking CPX.
Both the CP2 Pro and Wrap feature Golf Pride’s highest levels of softness and tackiness. The CPX offers both of those plus a distinctive ECO diamond-quilted pattern for extra comfort and feel.
The Plus4 technology in both simulates four additional wraps of tape under the low hand.
The new CP is another soft and tacky option with a handful of new features.
“For a lot of players, feeling good on the course is what matters more than birdies and bogeys,” says Golf Pride President Jamie Ledford. “With the CP, we’re showing golfers how a grip can give them a feeling of comfort and confidence and allow them to enjoy a full round with a constant feeling of connection to the club.”
What’s new in the new CP?
Specifically, Golf Pride says the CP grip features new localized tack and traction zones for dual feel comfort. That means Golf Pride is giving you maximum tack in the glove hand area and zero slip (or maximum traction) in the low hand.
Additionally, it features enhanced soft feel as well as a reduced taper in the lower end. The larger lower hand segment promotes lighter grip pressure which reduces tension throughout the swing.
So what makes it different?
In reality, not a lot. The new CP has a different look and feel with a reduced taper in the lower hand. When it comes to grips, that’s usually enough. They’re the one part of the golf club that sits at the intersection of biomechanics, feel, psychology and even identity. It’s the only part of the club that you hold so even tiny differences that seem trivial can matter. Grips influence feel and feel is personal.
The new Golf Pride CP grips in standard size will be available at retail and online starting Aug. 4. The company says midsize grips will follow soon after.
No word on price but since the rest of the lineup sells for $10.99 per grip, we presume the new CP will be the same.
Kevin C
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I’ve been playing the CP2 Pro since it came out and love it. Relatively soft and I think it feels like a +1/32″ grip with reduced taper. It also cleans up easy and wears well. I was initially excited about the CPX but I thought that grip was horrible. It was tackier but felt hard and harsh and smaller. Hopefully this new one is a good addition to the lineup.