Sizing and finding the proper fitting golf grip is one of the most important things you can do with your equipment. Whether you are buying a new club or refurbishing your old ones, knowing what grip size you need is essential.

 

Having the proper grip size on your clubs will ensure that your golf game is consistent. You'll hit fewer clankers, and your shot pattern will be more consistent. Measuring what size your grips need to be is fairly easy. If you check your golf glove and you wear a size Medium, you probably want to stick with standard-sized club grips. However, if you wear a Large or an X-Large glove, you will probably need to consider a midsize or oversized golf grip. Correct golf grip size does depend on personal preference, feel and swing mechanics as well, and it is not always so simple to figure out which size grip will be right for you. A golf pro or club fitter might be able to give you better advice as to what size grips you should be using.   PURE grips tapeless installation will help too.  The ability to swap grips quickly and use them immediately makes it much easier to experiment and find the proper size and feel.

 

In the past, there weren't many options for people who needed either oversized grips or undersized grips. Most people needed to adjust standard grips with tape. Adding tape to your grip can adjust the diameter of the grip by fractions of inches. Fractions of inches can equal yards of distance and straighter shots, so be sure that your grips always fit you perfectly!

 

Another way to get an oversized grip is to do a little bit of math. It all boils down to what the diameters of your shaft and your grip are. Club shafts usually have a diameter of .560, .580, .600 or .620, with .600 recently becoming the preferred size for most club makers. Grips usually have a corresponding size. So, for instance, you'll usually have a size .580 grip on a .580 diameter shaft. How do we make a grip oversize then? What if we put a size .600 grip on a .580 diameter shaft? The new grip is actually going to make a 1/64th of an inch diameter difference, with the finished grip measuring slightly smaller than standard. While this might not seem like a lot on paper, the way it feels in your hands will be readily apparent.

 

An oversize grip will help people with larger hands control their swing better. A grip that is too small will cause over rotation of the hands, resulting in additional draws and hooks. Oversize grips are also better for players who suffer from arthritis.   One thing is for certain, we all have unique hands and golf swings, so it is important to get golf grips that fit you.