What Size Golf Grip Do You Need?

Many places will determine what size golf grip you need just by taking a couple of measurements on your hand.  This can get you close to what you need, but it will also depend on how you hold the club. 

The reason that you might not end up with the right grip size is because of the way that you stand when you address the ball.  The angle between your arms and the golf club shaft have an effect on how the club will sit in the palm of your hand. 

The larger the angle the larger your golf grip size may need to be.  The smaller the angle the smaller your golf grip size may need to be.  Measurements don't take into account how you hold your club.

You can go to your local golf shop and they will usually have different sized grips on some cutoff shafts that you can try.  Try each one out as if standing at address. 

This can be somewhat difficult to do because you don't have a real club in your hand, but do your best to stand exactly the same way you would at address.  Whenever I  fit someone I use a real club because I believe it gives more accurate results.

Once you're in position, you can let go with your non-gloved hand.  Now, with your gloved hand, look to see how your fingertips are positioned relative to your palm.  They should be either just barely touching, or no more than 1/8th inch away.

If they are digging into your palm then you need a larger grip.  If they are more than 1/8th away, then you need a smaller grip

As far as what material and style of grip to get, it is all about personal feel.  Get something that just feels comfortable in your hands.

The last step in my Basic Fitting Process is Length Fitting.

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