Golf Grips

[shoutout33]

Sup people! My question(s) this thread, revolve around grips. Now, I know that grips are a very personal thing for each golfer, so I'm basing my questions more towards comparing grips. (USA vs. JP) This way, it helps to take out the "personal" fellings for a specific grip...well, that's the plan anyways. :p

The grips that have tried, mainstream wise, was Winn. The first time I went to my club fitter's shop, I was able to hit his personal KZG original wedge with a Winn grip on it. Now, I have no idea what grip from Winn was on the club, but I do know it was the best feeling I've tried so far since I started looking at clubs again.

Now, before you all say, "Well, just go for the Winn's if you like them that much.", I'm really trying to look at all my options, before I take the jump. I know one company can't 100% compare to another, but getting something close would be fine.

I'd really like to know what grips, whether J-Spec or domestic, are similar to the Winn's. I'd also like to know, what's probably the best bang for your buck in J-Spec grips themselves. Thanks tons and look foward to your replies.

[pabsquid]

Almost all Winn grips are a Proprietary blend of self skinning Polyurethane as far as I know. Typically they're sort of foamy on the inside and skinned on the outside which I think is decent for cold weather and non humid regular temps. For hot and humid weather i like my Golf Pride New Decades but am moving to Iomic M62's to fit my hand size better. After years of playing standard grips, I've found I can relax a bit more with a smaller grip size. Nowon grips to me (using TPE I believe) are too soft and "twisty" for my liking. I'd strongly recommend, once you have your sizing down, to just try a few different options like Iomic Cord, Sticky and compare those to your winns. I've yet to find a really good solution as well as

the weather here in China can be really humid and certainly scorching at the same time. If you're satisfied with the Winn's why change?

[shoutout33]

The reason why, is because when I tried that club, it was nearly two year ago! I'll be getting my clubs built this year, so I'm trying to narrow down the grips that I might try. My club fitter will literally have me try different grips on this 6 iron he'll start me off with, so I want to help him out by narrowing it to at least two to three grips. Once I decide on the grips, that'll be it, 'cause I won't have the money or time for another set to try.

I'm using the Winn's as a "guide" if you will of what I like. Mind you, he has lots of differernt no-name grips I could use and I though I was sold on some precisions, but they didn't feel right with a glove on. I'll probably buy 4 grips from different companies, based on the variables I'm looking for and from there, we'll work on settling for one of those.

So yes, I know that I like the Winn grip I tried, but I want to me sure that it's definitelythe one that I want too. Thanks for the reply as well.

[pabsquid]

Playing conditions and requirements for how much torque you can deal with would help. How hard do you swing and do you have any problems with friction, etc. or are you looking for comfort / shock absorption?

For straight comfort, TPE grips are pretty good, but wear fairly quickly. (iomics and nowons).

[gbs]

HI , hope this helps. i have tried so many grips. and initially i like the nowons but i agree they are too soft and twisty. i still have them in my UTs and waiting for them to tear (yes they tear easily) before i change cause they are so expensive. Iomics last a long time and i have them in my irons, For woods i have different sets. I use the Lamkin crossline. they feel golf pride tour velvet but IMO they are more tacky.

Hope that helps.

[Vineman23]

Hi,

I have always used Golf Pride tour velvet and have found that if you wash them each week after you finish your round (or before your next) they suit all sorts of conditions and suit a glove as well.

That said I have just ordered some Masda slick fits and if you can wait will post a review once they arrive.

I have found that winn grips are too soft for me except for a putter which I use as we speak and love.

I have hit demos with dififferent iomic grips and thought they were all very good as well.

Hope that helps a bit will post again once I get the Masda's

[bogeydog]

I found the Nowons very nice, but I can understand why some would think they were soft. Maybe that was why I liked them as they allowed my hands to relax. I have tried a few of the Iomics and never liked them after having the Nowons. I have some Masda slicks coming. I hope they will show this week.

[corky3]

I found the Nowons very nice, but I can understand why some would think they were soft. Maybe that was why I liked them as they allowed my hands to relax. I have tried a few of the Iomics and never liked them after having the Nowons. I have some Masda slicks coming. I hope they will show this week.

Be sure to post your findings? they have piqued my interest anyway.

Thanks

Cork

[pabsquid]

Yeah, I'm definitely interested to see what the Masda Slicks have to offer as well. The design leaves a bit to be desired but am really curious about the feel and the "traction".

[shoutout33]

Hi,

I have always used Golf Pride tour velvet and have found that if you wash them each week after you finish your round (or before your next) they suit all sorts of conditions and suit a glove as well.

That said I have just ordered some Masda slick fits and if you can wait will post a review once they arrive.

I have found that winn grips are too soft for me except for a putter which I use as we speak and love.

I have hit demos with dififferent iomic grips and thought they were all very good as well.

Hope that helps a bit will post again once I get the Masda's

Vineman,

Was wondering if you had a chance to try out those Masda golf grips yet.

[Vineman23]

Hi shoutout33,

I received confirmation today that the grips are on the way from TSG, ( I ordered a kamui at the same time so had to wait for it to be made!) should have them in a couple of days and will let you know asap what they are like,

vineman

Vineman,

Was wondering if you had a chance to try out those Masda golf grips yet.

[+TourSpecGolfer]

The Masada's look slick due to the minimal amount of design on it but when you pick them up you will notice your glove hand is practically stuck to it. Not in a sticky way but in a total traction kind of way.

I also look forward to the New low torque Iomics coming out in April, got to hold those at the golf show and really think Iomic has stepped it up, I can see those becoming our top seller very soon.

[bogeydog]

Masda's should be to me on Monday. Will let you know. The new Iomic's do look pretty though.

[shoutout33]

Are these Iomic low torques the new 2.6 models?

For straight comfort, TPE grips are pretty good, but wear fairly quickly. (iomics and nowons).

TPE grips???

Edited February 27, 2010 by shoutout33

[pabsquid]

Are the low torque iomics just going to basically be a higher durometer version or did they do something interesting?

[+TourSpecGolfer]

I'm talking about the Iomic X-Fusion Diarrow and Rombo Grips.

It's a cord grip available in both 2.3 and 1.8 sizes, basically softer with less torque so it feels better yet doesn't twist nearly as much as the previous model or even the No1's. I am personally gonna give the cords a try on my new Irons.

[Vineman23]

Hi Shoutout,

I have had the Masda's fitted and are in play, they are good grips, firm and do not twist. After a good clean they do not slip although I would not say they are "tacky" as the iomic's are. We are having a few humid days at the moment and I did not have any slipping problems.

Although the grips are good I will be fitting the rest of my bag with iomics when the new gord versions come into the pro shop.

Hope that helps, if my opinion changes I will let you know,

Vineman

[shoutout33]

Hi Shoutout,

I have had the Masda's fitted and are in play, they are good grips, firm and do not twist. After a good clean they do not slip although I would not say they are "tacky" as the iomic's are. We are having a few humid days at the moment and I did not have any slipping problems.

Although the grips are good I will be fitting the rest of my bag with iomics when the new gord versions come into the pro shop.

Hope that helps, if my opinion changes I will let you know,

Vineman

Thanks Vineman,

That's what I've been hearing concerning the Masda's. I don't think I want a firm grip, actually I know I don't want a firm grip. For the record though, I'm leaning towards Best Grip (was US Grip Master) and this new smooth grip they have now and the Nowon's, probably the 50's. I may wait for the new Iomics, but it depends on when my clubfitter gets healded up from his surgery. If they'll be out before the end of March, I might buy one to try it out...we'll see. :) Thanks again for the reply.

[golf4fun]

Thanks Vineman,

That's what I've been hearing concerning the Masda's. I don't think I want a firm grip, actually I know I don't want a firm grip. For the record though, I'm leaning towards Best Grip (was US Grip Master) and this new smooth grip they have now and the Nowon's, probably the 50's. I may wait for the new Iomics, but it depends on when my clubfitter gets healded up from his surgery. If they'll be out before the end of March, I might buy one to try it out...we'll see. :) Thanks again for the reply.

Just got a couple of the new Best Grips to try, I'll put them on a couple clubs next week. Been

playing gripmasters for years, but can't stand gripmaster Australia so I'm going to try these.

[shoutout33]

Just got a couple of the new Best Grips to try, I'll put them on a couple clubs next week. Been

playing gripmasters for years, but can't stand gripmaster Australia so I'm going to try these.

Thanks golf4fun, I look forward to your review.

[japstar]

I personally play lamkin crossline full cords, due to the extremely hot weather during the summer in California (my hands also sweat so that doesn't help at all). Even so, I would have to say that I am thoroughly impressed by the iomic grips. One of my buddies has had the sticky grips on his irons for about two full seasons and they show little to no signs of wear. Both of us play at least two 18 hole rounds a week (we are high school golfers) and hit the range for at least 5 hours during the week. The durability of these grips is crazy, not to mention they feel pretty good. Overall, I would say that the stickys are the closest thing to a winn in the iomic line and they last FOREVER.

[daamartin]

Are these Iomic low torques the new 2.6 models?

TPE grips???

TPE stands for ThermoPlasticElastomer, basically a rubber that you can melt and injection mold, rather than mix and cure like a traditional rubber. They are typically more expensive than traditional natural rubber too, but you don't need to add carbon black, and so can more readily pigment in colours etc.

Hope this helps

D

[shoutout33]

I personally play lamkin crossline full cords, due to the extremely hot weather during the summer in California (my hands also sweat so that doesn't help at all). Even so, I would have to say that I am thoroughly impressed by the iomic grips. One of my buddies has had the sticky grips on his irons for about two full seasons and they show little to no signs of wear. Both of us play at least two 18 hole rounds a week (we are high school golfers) and hit the range for at least 5 hours during the week. The durability of these grips is crazy, not to mention they feel pretty good. Overall, I would say that the stickys are the closest thing to a winn in the iomic line and they last FOREVER.

Thanks japstar! It really means a lot. Right now, I'm doing well to GET my clubs, let alone attach some pricey luxurious grips to them as well. :p Going to try an Iomic wannabe in the Itomics and I also got a Lamkin 3GEN grip as well. So far, I'm leaning towards the Lamkin, but you never know. Whenever I can afford them, I do plan to get some Iomics though. Thanks again.

[Spoon]

got myself a set of Golf Pride 2g wraps in white. they are absolutely sick and easy to clean. they feel very tacky and soft just the way i like em. you dont need seem to need a glove for these. try them

[idrive]

Taking everything into consideration.

Feel - I never wear a glove

Durability

Looks

Iomic sticky's are my new favorite