Gloves

[backwoodsman]

Am l allowed to draw a line across my golf glove to remind me of the line which the club should sit in my hand?

I have a tendency to let my grip "wander" - in that in, say, a month's time I'll be holding the club differently to what l do today but l will still be convinced that it's not moved and my grip is still correct. Drawing the line on the glove would prevent this - but is it within the rules?

Ta

 

[Blue in Munich]

I don't believe so. Discussed here with a response from the USGA;

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/721657-rules-question/

And here's a direct link to the Rules of Golf;

https://www.randa.org/Rules-of-Golf/Appendices/Appendix-IV-DEVICES-AND-OTHER-EQUIPMENT/2-Gloves

I would say that the line is no more than a visual aid, so is fine, as per the other forum's conversation. Tom Watson mentions it in his book "The Timeless Swing".

 

[rulefan]

is it within the rules?

I don't believe so.

Your links suggest it is.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Misread the OP, thought he'd said is it illegal, which it clearly isn't.

 

[backwoodsman]

Thanks both. It's what l thought but prefer to have confirmation of a second opinion.

 

[user2010]

Misread the OP, thought he'd said is it illegal, which it clearly isn't.

And they wonder how Golf myths start!!!

 

[mikejohnchapman]

Am l allowed to draw a line across my golf glove to remind me of the line which the club should sit in my hand?

I have a tendency to let my grip "wander" - in that in, say, a month's time I'll be holding the club differently to what l do today but l will still be convinced that it's not moved and my grip is still correct. Drawing the line on the glove would prevent this - but is it within the rules?

Ta

I was interested to read about the new Tour Velvet Align Grips which incorporates a raised ridge which I didn't think was allowed. Presumably must be legal for them to sell them!

http://www.adoregolfgrips.com/golf-pride-tour-velvet-align-grips-black-red-white/

 

[pogle]

I was interested to read about the new Tour Velvet Align Grips which incorporates a raised ridge which I didn't think was allowed. Presumably must be legal for them to sell them!

http://www.adoregolfgrips.com/golf-pride-tour-velvet-align-grips-black-red-white/

A bold assumption to make. There are chippers for purchase that don't conform, drivers available and distance measuring devices that don't conform. Lynx made a driver with a heated head cover that I believe the R&A ruled was not to be used (the headcover, not the driver).

 

[atticusfinch]

Presumably must be legal for them to sell them!

The retailer's dream consumer.

 

[jim8flog]

They are club grips and not gloves.

Grips are allowed to have a single raised ridge/rib.

i)For clubs other than putters the grip must be circular in cross-section, except that a continuous, straight, slightly raised rib may be incorporated along the full length of the grip, and a slightly indented spiral is permitted on a wrapped grip or a replica of one.

There was time when being able to buy a club grip without this ridge was very difficult. I hate them because they make the club face closed for me the grip is fitted squarely aligned.

 

[DonW468]

I think that Zero Friction Men's Compression-Fit Synthetic Golf Glove is one of the best gloves for golf. Everyone should try it.

 

[Crazyface]

I think that Zero Friction Men's Compression-Fit Synthetic Golf Glove is one of the best gloves for golf. Everyone should try it.

Got a link for them?

 

[Colin L]

I think that Zero Friction Men's Compression-Fit Synthetic Golf Glove is one of the best gloves for golf. Everyone should try it.

Not really a rules matter. But I can't resist. If the glove has zero friction, doesn't the club just slip effortlessly from your grasp?

 

[Crazyface]

Not really a rules matter. But I can't resist. If the glove has zero friction, doesn't the club just slip effortlessly from your grasp?

oOO YEAH, really must learn to read properly.

 

[clubchamp98]

Not really a rules matter. But I can't resist. If the glove has zero friction, doesn't the club just slip effortlessly from your grasp?

I thought friction is caused by movement between two surfaces rubbing together.
So zero friction means no movement between glove and grip I would think.!!!

 

[Colin L]

I thought friction is caused by movement between two surfaces rubbing together.
So zero friction means no movement between glove and grip I would think.!!!

Not in my understanding of it but I'm not a physicist. Friction is created by rubbing two things together, but it means the resulting resistance. More friction means greater resistance and the stronger the grip; less friction means less resistance and a weaker grip. Zero friction would mean zero resistance which would mean no grip at all. But I don't think there is anything on our planet which has zero friction.

But all of that's way too heavy for Don's joke about the gloves!

 

[Kellfire]

Zero friction would mean two objects slide over each other without resistance. That would be a very bad thing!

 

[clubchamp98]

Not in my understanding of it but I'm not a physicist. Friction is created by rubbing two things together, but it means the resulting resistance. More friction means greater resistance and the stronger the grip; less friction means less resistance and a weaker grip. Zero friction would mean zero resistance which would mean no grip at all. But I don't think there is anything on our planet which has zero friction.

But all of that's way too heavy for Don's joke about the gloves!

So should be called Mega friction , dosnt sound the same,

I am sure someone can explain .

 

[clubchamp98]

Zero friction would mean two objects slide over each other without resistance. That would be a very bad thing!

Not in an engine.

Friction is caused by forces between two surfaces moving!
So if this glove stops any movement then there is no friction surely as there is no movement to cause any.
I am scratching my head now.

 

[rulefan]

For two surfaces to move 'against' each without friction there must be a lubricating medium between them. That means they are not actually rubbing against each other.
I don't know what two surfaces the product title refers to but I can't see how being frictionless helps if it is referring to club and glove.
But if it is referring to glove and hand, then preventing blisters may be the objective.