Grip Size and Thickness

[azzetla]

If my fingers are digging into my palm when I grip my clubs, does that mean my grips are too narrow?

I currently Use Midsize Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips with 3 wraps of tape inside.

What is the right size of grip. My local proshop has a measuring device, but they can not definatively give me an exact answer.

Is it more of a personal thing or both?

Most clubs off the shelves are standard size, and I assume consumers dont normally change the grips....

[benny]

For me grip size is a personal "feel" thing. I have huge hands, I use a xxl glove, most would recommend a mid-size to jumbo grip for "proper" fitting. I didn't like the "feel" or really the lack of feel in my hands with larger grips, so I use standard size grips with two wraps of tape bringing them to +1/16th. These give me good feel of the club in my fingers. Before going to big check your grip to see if the club has worked in to close to the palm. Try and get the grip more into the fingers. As Hogan has suggested in "five fundementals" check for caluses on your left hand. They should be developing at the base of the last three fingers on your left hand(righty). Golf digest had an article where you could check you glove to see if you are incorrectly gripping the club. Check for abnormal wear on the palm, it could give you some clue as to where the grip sits in your hand. In an ideal setup you should have a little space (not much) between your fingertips and your palm. The proper grip size for your hands will allow your hands to remain passive in the swing. Too narrow and they become overactive- hooks and shots that move left. Too wide and it becomes more difficult to have a natural release- slices and fades. Good luck and I hope this helps...

G