If you don't want to spend the money or have the potential hassle of completely re-gripping your clubs, you can use tape to adjust the diameter of your grip. Using tape to change the diameter of your grip works especially well because wrapping layers of tape around your grips makes very small adjustments. In fact, each layer of tape you wrap around your grip will change the diameter of your grip by 1/64th of an inch. While that might not sound drastic, believe me, you'll notice the difference with a layer or two.
If you feel that your grip is a bit too small for you, here is an easy way to check. If you grip your club like you are going to swing it, your ring and middle fingers should be lightly touching against the base of your palm near your thumb. If your fingers are digging into your palm, then your grip is a bit too small.
You want to make sure that you use the right type of tape when taping up your grips. Most golf stores sell products officially called grip tape. Grip tape is usually two-sided tape that will not only change the diameter of your grip, but it will also replicate the surface of the grip. When applying tape to your grips, simply wrap the grip tape around the top of the shaft and work your way down. Cover the entire surface of the grip with one layer of tape at a time; check to see if it feels right in your hands and repeat the process as needed. Although this tape can be effective, it wears out quickly and often absorbs water in bad weather. So, of course, we recommend putting on new grips that are properly sized for you.
Having a properly sized grip will ensure that you don't hit as many hooksor slices. A properly sized grip will make sure your swing mechanics stay consistent, and that you are not moving your hands too much or overcompensating while swingingthe club.
You want to make sure that you use the right type of tape when taping up your grips. Most golf stores sell products officially called grip tape. Grip tape is usually two-sided tape that will not only change the diameter of your grip, but it will also replicate the surface of the grip. When applying tape to your grips, simply wrap the grip tape around the top of the shaft and work your way down. Cover the entire surface of the grip with one layer of tape at a time; check to see if it feels right in your hands and repeat the process as needed. Although this tape can be effective, it wears out quickly and often absorbs water in bad weather. So, of course, we recommend putting on new grips that are properly sized for you.
Having a properly sized grip will ensure that you don't hit as many hooksor slices. A properly sized grip will make sure your swing mechanics stay consistent, and that you are not moving your hands too much or overcompensating while swingingthe club.
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