Golf grips can be a part of our equipment that is often overlooked. However, the humble golf grip is your connection to the rest of your club, and provides sensory feedback on every single shot you make.
It is no surprise then that club manufacturers look to partner with some of the industry’s leading makers of grips, including Golf Pride, SuperStroke, Lamkin, and more, to ensure the hard work of their design team isn’t let down by a grip that cheapens the overall package.
Many of the best golf drivers and irons on the market today already come fitted with the best golf grips in the game, all of which feature in this guide.
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But what happens when your grips start to wear out? And when will that be exactly?
Fear not, as we have got you covered in our ultimate golf grip guide.
Check out our full review of the best golf grips below, and scroll further down as we answer the most important questions.
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Price: £10.99
The Multi-Compound (MCC) has been one of Golf Pride’s staple grips for over a decade, favoured by top PGA Tour players like Rory McIlroy.
Still the most popular hybrid grip on the market, it combines cord and rubber, offering great traction and a range of colour options. Available in various sizes, including the Plus4, which adds width under the lower hand.
The MCC is a firm favourite in the GolfMagic office for its long lasting grip, durability and stylish design.
While the firmer feel might not suit everyone, it provides extra feedback that some appreciate. Overall, it’s one of our top grip choices for 2024.
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Price: £13.95
The Align version of the MCC is similar to the standard but includes a red alignment aid down the back, helping ensure your hands are positioned correctly on the grip.
The raised aid gives a tactile reminder for finger positioning, ensuring that every time you grip the club your fingers are in the correct place.
While we do love these grips, There are two slight issues that can arise when using them. If installed incorrectly you will consistently have your hands in the wrong place, so be sure to go to an experienced pro if you want to make the chance.
The reminder can also feel odd on shorter clubs when adjusting the clubface, like in bunker shots. Overall, it’s an excellent grip choice and popular among Tour pros this season.
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A superb grip with a soft feel and comfortable mix of textures. The design incorporates alignment, with a flatter top surface contrasting against the EXO diamond-quilted pattern on the side.
One minor drawback is that the light grey colour may discolour, especially with a dirty glove. Available at various outlets for just £10.99 the CPX offers excellent value for money, as well as premium performance in a beautiful design.
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Price: £6.99
The Tour Velvet, famously favored by Tiger Woods, sets the standard for golf grips with its simplicity and reliable feel.
Known for its comfortable texture and durable design, Golf Pride has refined this grip to last longer than earlier models. While it may get slightly shiny if not cleaned occasionally, it should hold up well for a couple of years, even with frequent play.
When it’s time to replace, regripping your entire set is budget-friendly, usually under £100. For those wanting extra features, Golf Pride also offers the Align and Plus4 versions with added tech for improved grip and control.
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Price: £9
The Golf Pride Tour Wrap has seen a decline in popularity as newer technologies have emerged, but it still appeals to those drawn to its unique wrap design and variety of colour options.
It offers a firmer feel and feels very tacky when new, though it can develop a shiny surface sooner than some other grips.
The firm rubber and single-material design can also make it a bit slippery in wet conditions. Still, we have a soft spot for the Tour Wrap—especially when they’re available for around £10 each!
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Price: £10.49
Although SuperStroke is best known for its putter grips, it has successfully expanded into full-swing grips, with early adopters like Jordan Spieth and Sergio Garcia both opting to use the S Tech grips throughout their sets.
Featuring a unique ‘Cross Traction’ design, these grips offer a feel and design that delivers a lovely tacky feel in hand.
Coming in at just a touch over £10 they also present an attractive option for golfers who like to regrip their clubs more frequently.
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Price: £9.78
We’re big fans of the Tx1 grip from SuperStroke, a half-cord option available in multiple colorus.
Our only minor complaint is that the bottom half is always white, regardless of the top colour (green, black, blue, or grey), which can show dirt easily, especially from the non-gloved hand.
But this is a small issue and speaks to the overall quality of the grip. We especially like the softer feel in the lower hand, a unique touch among half-cord grips, though this may come down to personal preference.
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Price: £11.95
The Sonar+ is a very impressive grip. It has a comfortable feel and an alignment-friendly design packed with advanced technology.
That added tech does make it a bit pricier than others, which might deter some from regripping their entire set.
Featuring Lamkin’s “push-pull technology” and “torsion control,” it provides great sensory feedback and keeps hands steady in most conditions. However, the compound can become slightly slippery when very wet—a minor consideration for those who often play in rain or humidity.
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Price: £15.99
We love a good cord grip, as does Tiger Woods—it’s a popular choice for a reason!
That said, playing a few seasons with them can be tough on the hands. While these grips aren’t as harsh as their reputation suggests, those seeking a softer, more cushioned feel might want to look elsewhere.
But for elite players who need reliable grip in all conditions, cord grips are a solid option. Apart from the cord itself, these grips don’t have much additional tech, so we didn’t test each brand’s version, though most manufacturers offer a standard full cord model.
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Price: £5.95
We were genuinely impressed by the G-Rip A-Tac, which offers a design reminiscent of a leading soft grip but comes in several colour options.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the price, making it the most affordable option in our test. Despite the low cost, the performance is excellent, making these a solid choice for budget-conscious golfers.
The only drawback might be the lesser brand recognition compared to more established names, which can raise concerns about long-term quality. However, we have no complaints about the G-Rip itself!
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Price: £16.80
Available in a wide range of colours and offering super soft feel, these grips really impressed us during testing.
The slightly rectangular shaping is unique but definitely stands up against traditional circular designs and personally we could get used to using these every week.
While overall, these grips really impressed us, due to their softness they are slightly les durable than other grips on this list. The light colours also get dirty quicker than classic black grips, so if you’re someone who plays a lot, that could also be an issue.
Coming in at £16.80 these grips are also some of the most expensive, which is wort bearing in mind, if you tend to re-grip your clubs regularly.
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Much of this will be down to personal preference, however, industry leaders Golf Pride suggest that the majority of golfers will fit into one of two sizes, standard and midsize.
This will cover more than 75% of all of those playing the sport.
Outside of these, golfers who wear a small glove may want to check out undersized or junior grips, and those wearing a men’s XL or 2XL glove might want to consider a jumbo grip.
This will be a largely personal choice based on a myriad of factor.
As a rough rule of thumb, golfers that play once a week or so would likely benefit from refreshing their grips at the start or end of each season – ensuring their clubs feel like new for the months ahead.
However, many factors, including; grip pressure, perspiration, how often they’re cleaned, the climate, and even the makeup of the grips themselves can affect this.
The honest answer is that you will likely know when your grips need changing, most likely because they’ve begun to go shiny and slippy in your hands!
Yes, absolutely.
The easiest way is with grip solvent (or white spirit), and double-sided masking tape.
Whilst all PGA Professionals will be able to change these for you, changing grips at home is simple to do.
But if you don’t fancy it, definitely let a PGA pro do it for you so it’s done perfectly.
Most golf club grips range from around £5 to £15 each, dependent on make, model and quantity purchased.
Be cautious of grips online that are cheaper than this, as these are one of the most counterfeited pieces of golf equipment – with a tell-tale sign often being the pricepoint!
Not hugely, although where possible we’d recommend trying to have consistency throughout the set.
The most important thing is to ensure that the grips are at least the same size.
This will ensure that no additional amendments are needed to your swing to accommodate the different grip sizes!
This is an extremely subjective topic, however, as a general rule, the thinner the grip, the easier to rotate the face – and thus easier to encourage a draw.
A thicker grip will limit the usage of the hands and fingers in the shot and can keep the face squarer – ideal for those who may struggle with a hook, but not as beneficial for those fearing a slice!
One benefit of thicker grips though, can be the strain it removes from the forearms and elbows, often being used by those who suffer from arthritis or tennis/golfers elbow.
If this is something that you’ve suffered with, try out a thicker grip to see if this alleviates some of the pain.
As you can see from our latest test above, GolfMagic tested 11 of the leading grips on the market to try and give you a broad range of options.
It is worth noting that many of the manufacturers will offer grips which are relatively similar (for example a standard full-corded grip), and so we’ve tried to find grips here that have some points of difference.
Here’s how we test golf products at GolfMagic.
Our Freelance Tester James Somerside, a very capable 3-handicap golfer, was on hand to test the products in our latest test.
We gripped up a full set of clubs with the different models (and subsequently removed all 11!), and took the clubs to a grass driving range for a full work out.
We also soaked the grips and our hands to see how they performed in the wet.
One of the main things that many look for with a grip is the longevity, and whilst we obviously weren’t able to test this within the initial review, we’ve added commentary to certain models based on past experience.
We fitted all of the grips ourselves, with grip solvent and double-sided tape, and didn’t have any issue in doing so – even without full access to a workbench and vice.
Lastly, golf grips can vary greatly in price, particularly when buying in bulk for a full set.
We added a general ‘over or under £10’ for a single grip though, to give you a rough estimate on price.
Here’s how we recommend you go about gripping the golf club.
If you’re a golf beginner, or just want some quick-fire tips on how to grip the golf club, check out this video below.
Which golf grips do you currently use? Do you change your own grips? Share your thoughts and comments over on the GolfMagic social media channels or head over to our GolfMagic YouTube Channel.
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