the effect of bigger grips

[viscount17]

I'm having to fit bigger grips to my irons due to a tendon problem in my hands. (Going up to Ping Midsize (Yellows) from a standard Tour Velvet)

What difference will it make to the shot and what changes/ adjustments can I expect to have to make?

 

[haplesshacker]

If I remember correctly. Larger grips cause less hand action. Or is it the other way around? Oh, I don't know. It was one way or the other!?

 

[rob2]

I think bigger grips will slow the release of the hands so you may find things drifting right.

Experts - please correct me if I am wrong

Rob2

 

[RGDave]

I think the replies are correct.

I've tried the odd club with thick grips and can't get the face square quite as easily.

I once played with a set of ladies clubs and found the thin grips excellent for me.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Are you sure it was just the grips???

A thicker grip will stop the hands releasing. My advice would be to talk to a pro and get his opinion on how thick to go etc.

 

[USER1999]

Yep, you will lose it right.

I was amazed at the difference when I went to Titleist. Lamkin crossline, with one layer of tape, fine, 2 layers, fine, 3 layers perfect, 4 layers, everything carved off to the right. One layer of tape, and any control had gone completely. Went back to 3 layers, and perfect again.

 

[viscount17]

I pick them up tonight, so I guess it's straight down the range.

Homer, this isn't one for the pro. sorting it out may be but getting them is a medical necessity. I've got nodules on the tendons which stick; sometimes the fingers don't close as easily, sometimes one will stick closed for a few moments. it makes it harder to grip down onto smaller grips and to grip evenly.