How to Choose New Golf Club Grips

Ignoring the importance of golf grips is a golfer's most common mistakes. The grip is the only thing connecting the club to the golfer. Playing a round with grips that are so worn that their ribbing is gone, is like trying to hit a baseball with a bat coated with motor oil. There are an abundance of different sizes and configurations of grips, choose the best for you and your game.

Instructions

1. Begin by deciding on the best grip size. There are five sizes, large, medium, small, junior and ladies. Go to a large golf retailer that sells grips and find one that feels comfortable in your hands.

2. Have one club gripped in that size and make sure it feels comfortable. Some players who grip with primarily their fingers prefer a slightly smaller club, regardless of hand size.

3. Examine the various materials used in grips. The possibilities are endless but you can reduce the possibilities by splitting them into three categories. There is soft, made of thermoplastic, hard, made of rubber or wet weather/sweaty hands, made of cord. Choose one class.

4. Choose the style of grip surface pattern you want. These run the gamut from plain to patterns and labels that assist you in the positioning of your hands.

5. Decide if you're going to have the grips put on by a professional or do it yourself. Grip changing sounds easy, but they are easily misaligned.

Tips & Warnings

• Companies like golf grip direct have sizing guides to help you decide on proper size.

• Make sure that the grip pattern conforms with USGA standards. The rules of golf prohibit "grip molding," but a slight ridge and some markings are acceptable.