Okay, so I’ve been messing around with my golf clubs again. This time, it’s the grips. I decided to try out some midsize Golf Pride grips, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the learning curve.
I started by taking off the old grips. Man, that was a pain! I used a hook blade and some solvent, and it still took forever. But I finally got them all off. Then came the new tape. I tried to be careful and put it on straight, but it’s trickier than it looks. Got some wrinkles, but I figured it would be okay once the grip was on.
Next, I got ready to put on the new grips. I poured some solvent inside, sloshed it around, then poured some on the tape, too. I pushed the grip onto the shaft. It took some real effort to get them all the way on! I made sure to align them correctly, well, as best as I could.
After I got them all on, I had to let them dry. I waited a good 24 hours before I even thought about swinging them. Patience is a virtue, they say. Once they were dry, I took them out to the range for a test run.
I noticed that these midsize grips felt different from my old standard ones. I heard that Tony Finau likes firmer midsize grips, so I wanted to see for myself. They do feel a bit firmer in my hands.
- Size: Midsize is definitely bigger than standard.
- Material: These Golf Pride grips are made of some kind of rubbery material.
- Durability: I guess I’ll see how long these last.
My Thoughts
I practiced my swing with these new grips, and I have to say, I’m not entirely sure how I feel about them yet. They are different, for sure. The larger size feels a bit strange, but I think I could get used to it. I heard that Golf Pride and Lamkin are good brands for grips. I went with Golf Pride this time, maybe I’ll try Lamkin next. I will need to keep practicing and see if they improve my game or not. Time will tell if these midsize grips were a good idea. It’s all part of the game, right? Trying new things, seeing what works, and what doesn’t.
