By: Tony Lake, PGA Pro
Why re-grip your golf clubs?
Golf grips are your only connection to the golf club. Worn grips affect your shot-making ability. Golfers tend to grip a worn grip tighter for fear of it slipping out. This increases forearm stress and in turn, affects the rhythm of their swing. The result can be a loss of distance and control.
When should I change my grips?
Look at your grips. If they are worn out in a particular spot or are shiny, they should be replaced. New grips come in a variety of sizes, colors and textures to fit your game. They are an inexpensive way to give your clubs that "new club" feel.
Is it that time of year to evaluate your goals for the season and address any concerns with your equipment? This includes but is not limited to the condition of your equipment and specifically your grips. The grip of the club is a major factor in your entire game since it is the only interface between you and the golf ball through the golf club. Grips in bad condition, shiny surface, slick feeling, and or cracked can cause unwanted tension throughout your body that causes adverse affects on your golf swing and negative impact on your shot pattern. Grips in bad condition require increased grip pressure to maintain control but this increased grip pressure is counterproductive since it creates tension in not only your hands but your forearms, shoulders, and back. This tension limits the amount of rotation of the forearms throughout the golf swing which ultimately reduces club head speed which will correspond to a loss of distance. Who wants to sacrifice distance in this day and age? For these reasons listed, consider having your grips and equipment inspected to determine their condition and don’t delay in scheduling to have your clubs re-gripped early in the season. Consider the change an investment in the season ahead of enjoyable golf and shooting lower scores.
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