Mob Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 So I just made the jump to Iomics. I have been playing Golf Pride New Decade Multicompound grips for the past two seasons and have been fairly happy with them. I wanted something to match my Nippon Modus 3 shafts, and have been curious about all the love that Iomics get. Had them done yesterday and I am really impressed so far. Unfortunately, I can only swing them lightly in the house, due to doctor's orders, but they feel great. The tacky feel is just what I have been looking for. I don't know how long that tackiness lasts, but it feels great to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Nice looking set up!! For me, Iomics rule. I played the Golf Pride New Decade Multi compound grips for a couple of years and was surprised how fast they would wear out. Not the Iomics. They wear like iron. Best part is if they seem to be getting a bit slick all you do is wipe them down with a warm rag and the tackiness is back, they feel like new again. I don't wear a glove, ever. Have tried several others over the last couple of years but am officially done looking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Moved to Iomics about 8 months back and I play in very humid conditions. No issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreBeerBetterGolf Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have Iomics on my OnOffs and Nowon on everything else. I personally prefer the Nowon but they wear out so quickly which sucks. The Iomic is a real nice blend between feel and durability imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankThong Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I've been using Iomics for as long as I can remember. They are amazing when new but do lose the tackiness, I find, after a year or so of play, which is just as well since that's about time to change clubs anyway haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankThong Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 And may I add that after playing the considerably more expensive Gripmaster over the past months, I've decided that the Iomic 1.8 Sticky cannot be beat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mob Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Nice looking set up!! For me, Iomics rule. I played the Golf Pride New Decade Multi compound grips for a couple of years and was surprised how fast they would wear out. Not the Iomics. They wear like iron. Best part is if they seem to be getting a bit slick all you do is wipe them down with a warm rag and the tackiness is back, they feel like new again. I don't wear a glove, ever. Have tried several others over the last couple of years but am officially done looking now. That is one of my goals, to stop wearing a golf glove. I tried with the New Decades, but it didn't work out so well. These feel less abrasive, and potentially to be free from the need for a golf glove, would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I didn't get along with the Iomics. Couldn't get consistent sizes. Moved on to Elite from the GripMaster OS wraps which were king by a country mile until they stopped making them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charge Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I play w/o a glove and Iomics 2.3 are by far the best... All you need after a few rounds is to wipe it down with alcohol and the tackiness is restored. Lasts 2-3 times longer than any thing from GP or Lamkin... Caveat is so many counterfeits being sold so I just order directly from the source: http://shop.iomicusa.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I love the Nowon No. 1's but they need replacing every few weeks if you hit 'em a lot. Are the Iomic Stickies as tacky? I've tried one or two of them (not the stickies I don't think) and those weren't nearly as tacky as the Nowons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mob Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I love the Nowon No. 1's but they need replacing every few weeks if you hit 'em a lot. Are the Iomic Stickies as tacky? I've tried one or two of them (not the stickies I don't think) and those weren't nearly as tacky as the Nowons. I can't comment on the Nowon, but I find the Iomic stickies to be very tacky. Coming from Golf Pride New Decades and Tour Velvet's, these are significantly more tacky. If they can stay that way for the whole season I will be thrilled. I only get to play about 25 rounds a year, so that should be realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreBeerBetterGolf Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I love the Nowon No. 1's but they need replacing every few weeks if you hit 'em a lot. Are the Iomic Stickies as tacky? I've tried one or two of them (not the stickies I don't think) and those weren't nearly as tacky as the Nowons. The Iomic stickiy 2.3s on my OnOffs feel firmer, smoother, less grippy/traction, and don't feel as tacky as the No1 to me. I don't think anything feels like a No1 but again that comes with a cost of low durability. Some people that have used them say they feel too spongy/squirmy for their liking too. I usually wear a chunk out where my right thumb rubs on the grip. If the Nowon was half the price it actually is I would probably always play them going forward because they're, for me, the best grips I have ever used. But I don't think I want to spend $250 a year on replacing grips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 The Iomic stickiy 2.3s on my OnOffs feel firmer, smoother, less grippy/traction, and don't feel as tacky as the No1 to me. I don't think anything feels like a No1 but again that comes with a cost of low durability. Some people that have used them say they feel too spongy/squirmy for their liking too. I usually wear a chunk out where my right thumb rubs on the grip. If the Nowon was half the price it actually is I would probably always play them going forward because they're, for me, the best grips I have ever used. But I don't think I want to spend $250 a year on replacing grips! Yeah, that's what I figured. The Nowons are SUPER tacky, guys at my range that clean your clubs after you use them always comment on how great they feel. But you're right; hell, I prolly spend $500 a year replacing those things! The right thumb area wears in no time. Ahhhh, but that feel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mob Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I tend to like slightly firmer grips rather than spongy, and if I paid that kind of money for a grip and it wore out in 2-3 months, I wouldn't buy them again. Seems that makes the Iomics a better match for me based on what everyone has been saying about the Nowon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriestB Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I've tried every grip on the planet, and for me the Iomic works the best when durability, comfort, cost, and feel are all in the equation. I really do like the No1's and to be honest they didn't really wear out SUPER fast, but I just like a grip to be a little stiffer and not "spongy" as MBBG said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 ive been trying out a few differnt ones recently. the iomic x-evolutions are the iomics of my choice. for a long time. the perfect pro cords get the nod on most clubs the golf pride dual durometer are excellent as well. they go on a lot. lamkin REL 3gen as well are very nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I also like the Iomic x-evolutions and 3gen Lamkin. Tried Iomic sticky 2.3 in past and didn't quite like em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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