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Old 06-08-2005, 11:44 PM
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Jumbo Golf Grips

I currently play on a handicap of 4 at a country course in Victoria Australia. My questions are in relation to grip size. I have been using standard grip sizes for more than twenty years. I recently had a few hits with a friends clubs that were fitted with Jumbo size grips and was very impressed. This brief test gave the feeling of having much more control over the club head and ability to shape the shots (although it was with irons). Would changing my grips to Jumbo grips affect the swing weight of my clubs dramatically, particularly my driver (Taylor Made 580XD regular flex, Irons are King Cobras with senior graphite shafts)? Also if I changed to the larger grip size is this likely to increase the potential for a slice or hook and/or reduce or increase distance?
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Re: Jumbo Golf Grips

Hi subaru3417,

Shouldn't change the swing weight very much.

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Also if I changed to the larger grip size is this likely to increase the potential for a slice or hook and/or reduce or increase distance?
A larger grip will restrict the amount of wrist movement in the swing, so it 'generally' helps people who have an excessive right-to-left shape shot to straighten their ball flight. Of course it is more advisable to fix a fault such as this at its source rather than compensating for it.

PS: Larger grips are also generally a good idea for senior golfers who have arthritis as they limit the amount of wrist bend in the swing.

I would advise getting a jumbo grip fitted to one club to start with and see how it feels and how it affects your swing->ball flight. If you like it, have them all done if not, you have only lost one grip.

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Old 06-09-2005, 12:23 PM
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Re: Jumbo Golf Grips

I have had all my clubs regripped, thickened up with 4 layers of tape, because I was a constant hooker. This was 20 years ago and I swear by it. I have lost a bit of distance as the thicker grips slows your wrist action down but the accuracy is amazing.This was a permanent hooking cure for me and allowed me to continue with the same swing. We all have our natural tempo and mine was fast hands, you cant fight your natural rythym so modify the equipement to suit your swing.

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Thank you for the good advice... I think I'll get one or two done as you suggested and let you know how it goes.
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Re: Jumbo Golf Grips

I have just had to extra layers of tape added to my clubs (as i have shovels for hands). For me this seems to have add about 1 - 1 1/2 clubs to my distance.

I feel that the larger grips have

1) allowed me to grip the club more gently, less tension in hands and arms.
2) allows me to release the club alot more agreesively without the worry of turning the shot into a big hook.

i was verging on jumbo grips but went for extra tape instead. For me this has been the single best purchase I have ever made.
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