Golf Clubs Grips

The grips is a piece of soft material that the golfer holds at the opposite end of the shaft from the clubhead.

The grips is a piece of soft material that the golfer holds at the opposite end of the shaft from the clubhead. Early grips were made of leather but gradually shifted to rubber, which was easier to install and easier to keep  in good playing condition. A further advance beyond the simple rubber grip was the cord grip, which included thin strips of cord embedded in the rubber in an effort to prevent any slippage in the hands.

Cord grips as well as some of the simple rubber grips, however, did not feel quite as soft as leather. They could be harsh on the hands, creating blisters unless a golf glove was worn. Fortunately, the best of both worlds has recently been achieved with the advent of synthetic grips that feel as soft as leather.

The grip is of utmost importance, because a firm hold on the club is necessary to ensure that the club doesn't turn in the hands during the golf swing or at contact with the ball. Buying quality grips, cleaning them regularly, and replacing them when they can't be rejuvenated to a consistent, tacky feel generate confidence in holding the club.

Golf Grips and Shafts

In distinguishing among clubs, the focus to this point has been on the descriptive features and functions of the heads of the clubs. There are, however, two other important features of clubs; shafts and grips.