How Do You Size A Golf Grip?
A grip that seems too small, too soft or too firm can affect a golfer’s technique, shot pattern and scoring. Too small a grip will cause a golfer to squeeze the club too hard and close the face; too large a grip will cause a golfer to open the face. The golf grip industry has tailored their products to fit the needs of different golfers, including size, texture, material and shape. Add-on grips, designed to be glued over existing grips, also are offered. The right golf grip serves as a significant part of the club selection process and should be taken as seriously as other club part choices. Place your hand flat on the grip size chart that can be found on the back of a box of grips at your local golf retailer to learn your hand size. Match the size of your hand to the appropriate grip indicated by the grip size chart. Grips normally come in one of five sizes: x-small, small, medium, large and x-large. Measure the size of the grips on your clubs. Accomplish this by gripping your clubs a