anybody ever change grip sizes?

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By brett s

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  1. brett s

    brett s
    Rockville Centre, NY

    well heres the thing, i have played very well this spring/summer getting ready for tournaments and the pat. in the ast two weeks my swing has gone somewhere, not sure where it is, trying to find it. i noticed though my fingers were digging into my palm and strangling the club. so im switching from standard to midsize grip size. has anyone does this? and what have you noticed occuring in the ball flight, if any at all? thanks everyone for your input.
  2. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Going from standard to midsize will really screw you up!!!!

    Go to your local club fitter and have you hands measured so you can get the proper grip for your clubs.

    Chances are an extra wrap of tape will do the trick...or just new grips will get your feel back.

  3. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    I was fitted for my girp. I'm not 100% on the method, but they feel right. I've never tried one of those jumbo "As seen on TV" grips/ KJ Choi grips, but they seem kind of funky for my liking.
  4. Josh35

    Josh35
    Denton, TX

    I just switched from standard to midsize. Every golf pro I talked to said that this would give me a fade/slice and it didn't. I'm a 6'4" guy with quite large hands. I am going to make this short. In my experience this was the best thing that I have ever done when it comes to golf equipment. The only thing the  larger grips has done to the ball flight is maybe given me a draw. Hope this helps and sorry this is random writing. 

  5. Someday-HIO

    Someday-HIO
    Albany, NY

    Military

    I just re gripped my clubs2 days ago and stayed with standerd. I felt that the midsize grip felt better in my hand so I wanted to switch. The pro up at my golf course suggested not to. He said if you get a larger grip and you do not have the right hand size for it, the grip will not allow you to release the club. I didnt not want to pay to find out if that was true or not. So I stayed with standard size grips. Have they helped you at all, or do you notice any difference. Because I may try them next year when I regrip. Sorry this doesnt really answer your question.

  6. owen p

    owen p
    marblehead, MA

    I have not done this myself but i know the affects (i think). Thinner grips will turn over in your hands more creating more of a draw. Thicker grips will not turn over as much and create more of a fade. But these are the affects if you normally hit the ball strait. Thicker grips take away hand action and thinner grips promote hands. Hope this helps!

  7. Quintin H

    Quintin H
    Morehead, KY

    My game comes and goes, but it is not the equipment. Midsize may be the thing for you, might not.

    I know a guy 60 something, went from standard to monster size grips, hits the ball pretty good.

  8. Tim B

    Tim B
    Cypress, TX

    I changed to mid-sized grips on my irons about 8 years ago. A little less 'handsy' and more consistent ball flight.
  9. Dave D

    Dave D
    Scituate, MA

    I'm thinking of doing the same thing, so I'm very interested in what people think about changing grip sizes.

  10. David L

    David L
    fort collins, CO

    I changed to the mid-sized grips on all of my irons last year and didn't like them too much. I gave those irons to my brother who decided to put different grips on them. I like the standard grips more. My hands aren't big though, so that could be part of it. Good luck and tell us how it works out for you.
  11. Cowger3

    Cowger3
    Lake tapps, WA

    I went to the midsize grips on all my clubs this year. It did take a little to get use to. I don't know if I changed the pressure or what but my hands would get tired. Now I have gotten use to them and love them. I use to hit a draw and still do now so I can't say anything about promoting a draw or fade with them. The reason why I changed was actually on accident. I got my 3-wood regripped and grab a midsize instead of standard. I liked the feel of it and decided to do them all at the start of the year. The wedges do take a little while to get use to.
  12. brett s

    brett s
    Rockville Centre, NY

    thanks for all the responses guys. i regripped my 8iron and driver yesterday and went to hit today. after loosening up i took out the club. every shot shape was exactly what i wanted to do. was easy to hit a slight draw or fade and really fely mt body controlling the swing. i then went to hit a club with the standard size, and i didnt even bother, it felt weird. so i regripped the rest of my clubs just now and going back to the range tomorrow. gonna make sure the wedges and other clubs have the same result. thanks again. and for those thinking about it, id say go for it.
  13. Someday-HIO

    Someday-HIO
    Albany, NY

    Military
    Thanks for the feedback. As I have already re gripped my clubs this year it must wait for next year to try the mid size. Oh well.
  14. Dave D

    Dave D
    Scituate, MA

    Bit the bullet and switched my driver and 3 wood to midsize grips. So far, it's been great. Prior to the switch, I was wildly inconsistent. Left with a huge hook, followed by a huge slice, hooks, slices, etc. The confusing part is that I did not do that with any other clubs in my bag.

    After switching to midsize on the driver and 3 wood, I'm now more consistent with both. Just played my first 9 with the new grips, and I was either in the fairway or within a foot of the fairway on every hole. The range was consistent as well.

    I'm 6'5" tall with large hands. Midsize is right for me. One thing to keep in mind. When you specify grip sizes, use specific sizes. Don't make the mistake I did and go by 2 or 3 extra wraps. If you do, your grip size will all depend on what tape the shop uses. For example, I have a set of DCI irons with standard grips and 2 extra wraps. Those grips are larger than my new MB irons with 3 extra wraps.

    Next year, I will probably put midsize on all the clubs.

  15. eagle3

    eagle3
    Fairfax, IA

    I  have golfed for over 40 years now and still use the same grip size,but that being said, I have changed to a different style of grips.

    I now use the New Decade grip by Golf Pride. I have found that this grip stays tacky longer, and the cording on it doesn't wear out a quickly as on other grips. Also I clean my grips after two rounds and that really helps. Being over 70 yrs. young and having some slight trouble with Arthur ( Arthritis) has not affected my grip all that much and these grips are just what the doctor ordered.

  16. Matt F

    Matt F

    I switched all of my grips to Midsize last year and couldn't be happier with them. I am 6 foot and I wear a small to cadet small/medium Titleist glove (though I like my glove tight). Since switching to the midsize I have been hitting the ball with more spin, slightly lower ball flight but more or less the same but maybe 5 yards further on average. I think it is more about what you like in terms of feel. I have used standard grips with multiple wraps and hatted the feel, but couldn't be happier with my midsized grips. Maybe try a midsized grip on a wedge or wood and see if you like first compared to the standard grip in respect to ball flight and such. 

  17. LEROY P

    LEROY P
    elmwood park, IL

    before you change grips, try to hit some clubs at a golf store simulator that has demo clubs with midsize grips. they may feel good at address but might change your shot pattern. most of the time if your finger nails dig into your palms they are too small. if only your right hand digs in , build up your right shaft area a few raps with tape. a good club repair man or qualified salesperson knows what to do.

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