Mjr. D Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Is it even possible to build up a standard .600 or .580 grip to jumbo? That's apparently 12 wraps of tape, no? Wouldn't that split the grip? I built up some .600 Iomic grips to midsize (6 wraps) and half of them split upon slipping them over the tape. I'm thinking it makes more sense to build up a midsize grip to jumbo, no... Please let me know what you think. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Stretching a grip makes the rubber thin and hard on the hands. Since all you seem to want is a thicker grip, why not just use a tennis wrap om the grip ? You could also buy some Jumbo grips, also once called arthritic grips, as they come thick and soft to the hand. Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think he wants Jspec quality grips, but have large hands (just like me, I use midsize grips) and all the JDm grips only come in small sizes. Ive been thinking the same, been wanting to try out some cool grips but they are all for the average Japanese person, so wont fit. So, I play tour velvets midsize. Its the curse of being a fan of JDM equpiment, iron lies are too flat, grips are too small, too much upright lie in the woods, Spagetti stock shafts, C9 Swingweights etc etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Iron lies are too flat, woods too upright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Iron lies are too flat, woods too upright? Yes, thats exactly right! Ive been in contact woth Tario about this a long time ago, since i thought it was weird. Thought the wood lies should be flat as well but ni, they are generally more upright. According to Tario thats because the general player in Japan is fighting a slice and dont hit it high enough with the driver and woods. Typical driver lie angle is around 60, sometimes up to 62, whereas in hte US/EU its arounds 58. Iron lies are 1-2 degrees flatter generally.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 In truth, the tennis wraps were applied to American made grips. Rubber strips were considered but the tennis wraps proved softer to the hand. It was a friend who made the choice as I am satisfied with my grips as is. Personally, I consider today's Japanese made clubs very much like the American clubs that used to be made in America. Some are good, some not so good. My only complaint with Japanese clubs is that the shafts tend to be a bit short for my swing regardless that I'm only 5'8". I grew old with the American standard and am reluctant to change that much. As far as lie is concerned, even with a club by club measure in a club pro's machine, they all come within the standard and it's just a matter of finding the right shaft characteristics and length for me. Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clevelaand Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Check out JumboMax grips (jumbomax.com). They come in large, xlarge, xxlarge, and xxxlarge. A client of mine has a set on his clubs and they are very thick. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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