| Why the whole production over golf grips? This | | | | these are not glove-friendly. One example of this |
| inexpensive part of your golfing gear can be the | | | | is Golf Pride's Tour Velvet Cord material. |
| deciding factor in your game. I know, I know, the | | | | 3M Greptile Gripping Material: This superb material |
| latest golf cart accessories are much more inviting | | | | offers a high level of tackiness, friction and hold in |
| than a club grip. Perhaps the 'ordinariness' of this | | | | all kinds of weather. Part of the secret is that it |
| humble piece of equipment is the reason why so | | | | releases just as easily. If you long to achieve a |
| many players neglect to pay adequate attention | | | | consistent, golf super swing, 3M may offer |
| to it. Try to keep your eye on the fact that | | | | exactly what you need. Thousands of tiny 'fingers' |
| these are vital when it comes to control of the | | | | help you to hold your club with less effort. The |
| club. In fact, your golf grip choice will have a direct | | | | injection molded design is manufactured from a |
| bearing on the flight of the ball. | | | | material with a polyurethane base. Unique strips |
| Both size and texture play a major role. While | | | | are also available if you want to modify your |
| many players opt for a fairly bulky style, a more | | | | gloves for better performance in wet weather. |
| neutral size may be beneficial. At the other end of | | | | Thermoplastic Rubber: Why not join the 'in' crowd |
| the spectrum, too small a golf grip may result in | | | | with the Funky Golf collection made from |
| drawing or pulling of the ball. The larger styles | | | | thermoplastic rubber? The vibrant colors will |
| may be more comfortable if you have a joint | | | | brighten your day. These golf grips won't absorb |
| ailment. | | | | sweat and will retain their tackiness for long |
| Opt for a smaller design if you have a tendency | | | | periods. |
| to slice the ball. If you tend to hook the ball, a | | | | When it comes to putters, you can choose |
| larger option may get you into a more desired | | | | between a paddle grip and a pistol style. Take a |
| groove. | | | | look at the Lamkin Deep-Etched Paddle design |
| Some golf equipment companies make use of | | | | with its deep, horizontally etched pattern. |
| color coding to simplify the process of choosing | | | | Many companies provide products for people with |
| the right match for you. A wide variety of | | | | joint problems. The Lamkin Arthritic with its |
| materials are available, each with specific | | | | nubbed texture is another example of this effort |
| characteristics. Some of the most well-known | | | | to make the sport comfortable and accessible to |
| brands are Golf Pride, Winn golf grips, Lamkin golf | | | | people with arthritis. This particular line reduces |
| grips, Tacki-Mac, Avon, Karakal and the Tour | | | | hand pressure noticeably. |
| collection. | | | | A variety of tools are available to help you to |
| 6 Manufacturing Styles To Choose From | | | | remove old grips without damaging your club |
| Polymer: These soft-styled designs are now often | | | | shaft. One of these is the Rhino Rip tool which |
| manufactured from a substance called EPDM. The | | | | slides on top of the shaft and slice through the |
| finished product has excellent friction and remains | | | | outer material. It has been designed to be safe |
| in good condition for a long time. | | | | for use on graphite shafts as well. |
| Rubber: These are usually a mixture of rubber | | | | You need to consider the weight as well, as this |
| and cork. These slip-on styles are pressure | | | | has a significant effect on your swing's weight. |
| molded, sanded and finished with paint. They | | | | Don't make a change without taking this into |
| usually come with a rib that helps to guide hand | | | | consideration. The two major factors when |
| placement. Golf Pride's all-rubber design comes | | | | making a decision, has to do with the core of the |
| with a firm, black core that extends to the | | | | grip and the outer dimension of the shaft of the |
| surface in certain areas. This becomes your | | | | club. If your grips are worn out, you will probably |
| thumb-placement guide and adds extra stability. | | | | be holding your club with too much tension in your |
| This is an excellent golf club grip to try if you | | | | hands, arms and shoulders, affecting your |
| have arthritis. | | | | distance severely. |
| Leather: Although not suitable for wet weather, | | | | Remember that golf club grips oxidize and lose |
| cowhide or calfskin collections offer what is | | | | their grasp in time, so you need to keep an eye |
| known as good tackiness. This is one of the less | | | | on their condition. |
| affordable options on the market. | | | | The right golf grip can have a marked effect on |
| Corded: These are excellent for use when it is | | | | the quality of your game, and transform you |
| raining, due to its non-slip properties. Thread is | | | | from a mediocre golfer into a worthy opponent. |
| used to cord a mix of synthetic and natural | | | | Click here to discover how you can slice your |
| rubber golf grips. It is quite understandable that | | | | handicap by 7 to 12 strokes in just 2 weeks... |