Different types of putter grips?

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Hi All.
I just read with interest the Nike putter thread & it got me thinking about a question I have been intending to ask on here.

Since taking up the game (2.5 years ago) I have owned & tried several different types of putter with differing degrees of success & failure. (my putting isn't that great)
I have always resisted the temptation to change the grip from the standard one.
I have observed with interest players using a 2x thumb grip & also the large chunky type grips.
I wonder if there is any merit in these alternative putter grips?
Does the 2x thumb grip or chunky type grip suit a particular putting style, or is it just down to what feels right for the individual player?

Opinions please.
 
I put a SuperStroke mid slim on my Scotty for a few months to see what the fuss was about.

Wasn't impressed.

Felt like I was holding a cricket bat.

Went back to an Iomic grip (Better than the stock Cameron grip IMO) and haven't looked back.

I even brought a spare for when this one wears out. I love it that much :lol:
 
Gareth said:
I put a SuperStroke mid slim on my Scotty for a few months to see what the fuss was about.

Wasn't impressed.

Felt like I was holding a cricket bat.

Went back to an Iomic grip (Better than the stock Cameron grip IMO) and haven't looked back.

I even brought a spare for when this one wears out. I love it that much :lol:
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Is the Iomic not almost identical to the Pistelro grip on the SC? Used both in the past and found them very similar? Both felt thin to me...
 
I've got the slimmest of the super stroke grips on my putter. Purely as I like a thicker grip. Tried many normal and mid size grips but I just couldn't get the putter going with them. Since changing I'm happy with it and have no plans to change.
 
Wooky said:
Hi All.
I just read with interest the Nike putter thread & it got me thinking about a question I have been intending to ask on here.

Since taking up the game (2.5 years ago) I have owned & tried several different types of putter with differing degrees of success & failure. (my putting isn't that great)
I have always resisted the temptation to change the grip from the standard one.
I have observed with interest players using a 2x thumb grip & also the large chunky type grips.
I wonder if there is any merit in these alternative putter grips?
Does the 2x thumb grip or chunky type grip suit a particular putting style, or is it just down to what feels right for the individual player?

Opinions please.
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Oversized putter grips help players whose putting stroke is too wristy or yippy. If you don't have these problems, you are better off sticking to a standard sized grip.
 
tsped83 said:
Is the Iomic not almost identical to the Pistelro grip on the SC? Used both in the past and found them very similar? Both felt thin to me...
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Not even remotely close pal :D

The Pistolero has an exaggerated butt section, similar to an axe or pick handle, where the Iomic doesn't.

The Pistolero is also a little (... Fractionally) bigger than the Iomic.

The edges on the top of the grip on the Pistolero have a rounded finish where on the Iomic they are squared off and quite firm (... Which I prefer).

The Pistolero is also made of rubber. In my hands the Pistolero feels very firm and gaves little to no feed back on a putt. The rounded edges didn't feel right in my hands and always felt the club wasn't in the right position in my hands.

Iomic grips are made from formulated elastomer that is vacum moulded. The advantage of this over rubber is it's more UV resistant, so doesn't crack and lose colour and they are, pretty much, waterproof.

Elastomer grips also tend to last longer than a rubber grip, simply down to how they are made.

In the hands, well, to me anyway, the Iomic has a much better feel. What I mean is, yes the grip is firm, but is supple enough to not feel hard, like the Pistolero does. I often found with the Pistolero grip that because the grip had the 'axe-handle' bulge at the bottom of the grip, my hands didn't sit right on the grip, they seems to pronate slightly forward.

With the Iomic grip having a straight taper and becuase the paddle ridges are sqared off and firm, they just give a better, more solid feeling in my hands.

Completely personal I know, and yes, Iomic are double the price of other grips, but I honestly prefer them over the stock Scotty Pistolero, and other grips.
 
I use a super stroke on my putter its the very slim one. I putt left hand low and find that the grip is more comfortable as it is square alk the way down. putted like this for several years, my stroke is very smooth not yippy or wristy I just find this to be the most comfortable fit for me.
 
Gareth said:
Not even remotely close pal :D

The Pistolero has an exaggerated butt section, similar to an axe or pick handle, where the Iomic doesn't.

The Pistolero is also a little (... Fractionally) bigger than the Iomic.

The edges on the top of the grip on the Pistolero have a rounded finish where on the Iomic they are squared off and quite firm (... Which I prefer).

The Pistolero is also made of rubber. In my hands the Pistolero feels very firm and gaves little to no feed back on a putt. The rounded edges didn't feel right in my hands and always felt the club wasn't in the right position in my hands.

Iomic grips are made from formulated elastomer that is vacum moulded. The advantage of this over rubber is it's more UV resistant, so doesn't crack and lose colour and they are, pretty much, waterproof.

Elastomer grips also tend to last longer than a rubber grip, simply down to how they are made.

In the hands, well, to me anyway, the Iomic has a much better feel. What I mean is, yes the grip is firm, but is supple enough to not feel hard, like the Pistolero does. I often found with the Pistolero grip that because the grip had the 'axe-handle' bulge at the bottom of the grip, my hands didn't sit right on the grip, they seems to pronate slightly forward.

With the Iomic grip having a straight taper and becuase the paddle ridges are sqared off and firm, they just give a better, more solid feeling in my hands.

Completely personal I know, and yes, Iomic are double the price of other grips, but I honestly prefer them over the stock Scotty Pistolero, and other grips.
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That is a whole science lesson right there.
 
as mentioned in other posts the chunky grip is suited to players who have over active wrists, a point which was made by our club pro during a recent lesson, he suggested a change of grip would help my style. Followed his advice and had a WINN PRO 1.32 fitted. this does feel very different and a few rounds later is still a work in progress, but results are encouraging as I feel that my distance control has improved, and three putts to date have been reduced.
 
I've gone from a Midsize Lamkin on my old putter to a standard Scotty Corded grip.
I was not comfortable with it for a good few rounds. I now utterly love it, a change of grip pressure made the biggest difference to the feel for me.
 
I've always been a bit iffy when it comes to putting, never 100% confident of holing anything outside of 2 feet, and frequently pulling and pushing putts from all distances.

Late last year I had a SuperStroke grip fitted to my putter (Odyssey 2 ball) after a chat with a pro. It has made a startling difference, I'm putting (sic) it down to a reduction in 'wristiness'.

My distance putting is now much much better, and I'm holing ore putts from 15 feet than I've ever holed before.

I don't know if its partly between my ears or not, but it's definitely worked for me.
 
I suffered the putting yips a few years ago. Nearly gave the game up but struggled through by putting left hand down for a year or two.
then I moved to a belly putter and did ok for a couple of years but the bad publicity made me feel guilty and I knew the deadline of 2016 was looming.
last summer I discovered the two thumb grip:
http://www.twothumbgrip.com/
if you've ever had putting problems, stick to what you know but if you've had issues, do the research
the two thumb grip is so logical - feet, hands, hips, shoulders, al parallel to the target line.
it's changed my golfing life. No more knocking knees over a three footer. I love it!

 
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