Putter grip

[Tiger]

In process of having my grips changed on my irons and wedges. Hadn't realised how worn they were until I had my 8 iron done to see if I liked the N-DURS and had chosen the right number of layers of tape. By the way I highly recommend the Lamkins and thanks JT for the recommendation.

Now I know there is a big difference in the amount of wear you generate swinging a wedge compared to a putter. That said I use my putter more regularly. The cord has pretty much worn away so should I change the grip?

How often do you change your putter grip? And anyone tried the Iomic on their putter and what do you think of them? Cheers

 

[HomerJSimpson]

My putter grip has to feel nice and tacky. As soon as they start to go hard or shiny I'll replace them. It's all about the club feeling comfy in my hand and feeling confident over the ball. I tend to go for the standard Winn putter grip

http://www.golfgrips-direct.com/acatalog...ack_Yellow.html

 

[MashieNiblick]

I'll replace when the grip loses it's "feel". Hard to define but I kind of know when it no longer feels right. Usually I find a grip will last a couple of seasons.

I currently prefer the Winn or Golf Pride V-Rad types but depending on the putter something a bit firmer like the Lamkin Crossline or Golf Pride Velvet putter grips also give a good feel. I haven't tried the Iomic.

 

[USER1999]

Since I'm not swinging my putter like a strimmer, I can't see what I'd gain from changing the grip.

 

[Robobum]

+1 vote for the V-Rad grip.

Been on my putter for over 2 years, all the graphics have rubbed off but it's still very grippy. The only down side on them is if you drop them then any sand and grit etc on the floor sticks to the putter grip and is quite hard to get off without a decent amount of effort.

Seeing as though you don't need to cling on to you putter as you swing it over 90mph (the odd helicopter excluded) then it doesn't matter if it's as slippy as a bar of soap.

As long as it feels comfortable for you then just send it home, tap it in, tip taparoo, just tap it in......

 

[thecraw]

Just bite the bullet and get a 2thumb putter grip fitted, it'll revolutionise your putting!

 

[brendy]

I agree with Craw, I went for a jumbo grip on saturday and have to say it felt very natural, no wristy action neither.
http://assets1.golfdiscount.com/products/40600/small/tiger-shark-ultra-tac-jumbo-putter-grip.jpg

 

[Tiger]

+1 vote for the V-Rad grip. Seeing as though you don't need to cling on to you putter as you swing it over 90mph (the odd helicopter excluded) then it doesn't matter if it's as slippy as a bar of soap.

As long as it feels comfortable for you then just send it home, tap it in, tip taparoo, just tap it in......

Just off to my happy place to practice my putting I think mine could last another six months but will definitely check out the V-Rad when I do.

Two thumb putter are you guys mad that would be like shaking hands with myself - totally weird!

 

[richart]

I'll replace when the grip loses it's "feel". Hard to define but I kind of know when it no longer feels right. Usually I find a grip will last a couple of seasons.

I currently prefer the Winn or Golf Pride V-Rad types but depending on the putter something a bit firmer like the Lamkin Crossline or Golf Pride Velvet putter grips also give a good feel. I haven't tried the Iomic.

This could be your specialised subject on Mastermind Mashie

 

[brendy]

Tiger, don't be so narrow minded, you are only into the game and say you want to get better...
It's things like this that personalise your clubs and make you feel comfortable. My new grip is a jumbo but not quite a 2 thumb, definitely feels great, don't grip as tightly now and my wrists are def a little more quiet.
Go on, have a go with a demo!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I've tried the 2 thumb grip in the pro shop and once you get over the initial shock of the size and the strange feeling as you first grip it, the concept is sound and it does stop a lot of additional movement. At least try one somewhere before you decide it definitely isn't for you

 

[Tiger]

Tiger, don't be so narrow minded, you are only into the game and say you want to get better...
It's things like this that personalise your clubs and make you feel comfortable. My new grip is a jumbo but not quite a 2 thumb, definitely feels great, don't grip as tightly now and my wrists are def a little more quiet.
Go on, have a go with a demo!

wondered who'd bite first you'll have me trying broom handle and belly putters next

It's all well and good if it keeps my wrist quiet but if it won't fit in my putter well it's next to useless!!!!

 

[USER1999]

Fat grips, belly putters, brooms, odd wok shaped mallets, heavy putters, very short putters (James?) etc.

Just learn how to putt. It isn't hard. Never met a bloke yet with a weird putter who is any good. I see one of these, and I'm giving you nothing.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I've seen guys putt great with all sort of weird and wonderful putter designs and even more exotic strokes that not even a v-easy would cure. It is purely about getting it in the hole as quickly as possible and putting it the one stroke that really can be unique and repeatable. Look at Trevino, Nicklaus, Torrance, Aioki etc and none of them were textbook

 

[JustOne]

very short putters (James?) etc.

OY! I cut mine down as I didn't see the point in having a club 35" long just to hit the ball 6-10 feet..... honest

 

[Tiger]

Lol. I'll be giving the larger grips a go, nothing ventured and all that. But that said when I focus I'm a pretty solid putter. It's focusing that's the difficult part. :grin;