How often should a player regrip clubs? Professional should every few rounds. And we've all seen the guy with the grab bag of clubs, all sporting grips so smooth they must have been in use for years. But for most players, every season is sufficient for regripping.
Even those amateurs who remember to regrip their clubs annually may not pay a lot of attention to what kinds of grips are available, though.
Most players just get what was on the club previously, while others may go with what the local pro shop or clubmaker recommends. There's no problem with doing either as some of the best grips and those used by the pros have been around for years.
But make sure not to miss out on some of the newer offerings in grips.
Lamkin's Dual Density Tour Series Helps Better Players
Earlier this year, Lamkin released a new grip called the Dual Density Torsion Control Tour Series. The original Dual Density grip is designed for most players, while this one is marketed at the better players. Each grip has Laser-Tac, a proprietary material, on the surface for a better grip and a pattern that helps wick away moisture when conditions are wet.
The Tour Series grips have a different outer layer that absorbs shock -- it's injected around the contours of the grip so it's located where golfers need it most. With the design, materials and technology, the grip promotes more even grip pressure.
"By allowing a golfer to apply consistent hand pressure throughout the swing, the Dual Density Torsion Control grips can provide longer, straighter shots," said Bob Lamkin, president and CEO for Lamkin.
The Dual Density Torsion Control Tour Series has a 0.580-inch round core and comes in both standard (52 grams) and 1/16-inch oversize (64 grams) versions. Suggested retail is $7.99.
For information, go to www.lamkingrips.com.
Winn Produces Grips For "Gripping and Ripping"
You've probably seen the commercials featuring the unlikely trio of Natalie Gulbis, Butch Harmon and John Daly. All three espouse the technology behind Winn Grips' high-performance options. They also apparently weighed in during the development of Winn's Extreme Integration 2007 Xi7 grip, designed for use with higher swing speeds.
Winn's Advanced Integration Technology positions its proprietary compound in the crucial parts of the grip zone for better shock absorption. The polymer grip is designed to feel more like a cord grip, and integrates different textures throughout the grip for better control.
For information, go to www.winngrips.com.
Don't Forget Your Putter With Golf Pride's New V-Rad Option
It's easy to forget about your putter, but it needs a solid grip that won't slide around in your hands as much as other clubs. Golf Pride debuted a new line of putter grips last month with three different design options. The Optik is red, black and white; the Silk is blue and silver; and the Shock is red, white and blue.
The V-RAD series is made from a proprietary advanced composite rubber material for durability and the surface texture helps you maintain a light grip with the proper control on the greens.
"V-RAD is the answer to golfers who value style and refuse to compromise performance and durability," said Jeff Fiorini, general manager for Eaton's Golf Grip Division. "It's easy to clean and we feel it will revolutionize the putter grip category."
With one-piece construction, it's just as easy to install as grips for your other clubs.
For information, go to www.golfpride.com and click on "V-RAD Putter Grips" on the left side.
