Sometimes it can seem like just another tasteless golf expense, but its importance can’t be understated. Knowing when to change your golf grips, for many golfers, is something that often alludes them.
So to give you a better idea, we spoke to Golf Pride’s Conor Dillon to find out.
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Why is the grip such an important part of the golf club?
“The grip is the only part of the club a golfer actually touches. Often overlooked but in fact it is extremely important. Replacing one’s grips at the beginning of every season allows the golfers to hold the grip with minimal grip pressure which allows them to swing the club properly with acceleration. One simply cannot do this with grips that are glazed, hard, and slick.”
What impact is having worn grips going to have?
“Several negative things can happen when golfers play with worn grips. Worn grips can cause slippage, which in turn causes off-center strikes and can lead to poor scoring. Obviously worn grips do not provide the proper amount of traction, so golfers squeeze the club tighter to maintain control.
“Worn grips become harder as a function of time and use and thus the grip’s responsiveness changes, as does the level of comfort. In a nutshell, new grips provide both confidence and performance. Think about it like tyres on a car. Would you drive a car with smooth tires with zero tread? No. The same can be said for golf clubs and grips.”
