5 golf grips built for better feel and control

Summer in golf isn't over yet, and there are still plenty of weeks left in the season. If your clubs have been putting in some serious work, there’s a good chance your grips have too. That makes right now a great time to refresh one, a few or even your entire set with some fresh new golf grips. It’s one of the easiest and most affordable ways to give your clubs a little mid-season tune-up. And, a new grip (or set of grips) can make a noticeable difference in comfort, traction and confidence.

Whether you’re looking for something tackier, softer, firmer or simply replacing grips that have seen better days, we found five great grip options you can

5 great grips you should try

Golf Pride CP Grip

The Golf Pride CP grip blends a soft, comfortable feel with performance-focused traction. Its dual-texture design adds tackiness in the upper hand and extra grip in the lower hand, while Plus4 Technology reduces taper to encourage lighter grip pressure and a more relaxed swing.

“1 thing we (and by we I really mean me) really like: The larger lower-hand profile gives you the feel of four extra wraps of tape without actually having to build up the grip, which is something I’ve done personally to my wrap-style grips for years. This is so much better!” the author notes.

The all-new CP is designed to make your hands feel good and your game feel even better.

JumboMax JMX UltraLite Tapered Black Swing Grip

Several staffers here at GOLF.com are already aboard the jumbo grip train and many have already sung their praises. One of the most popular ones is the JumboMax JMX UltraLite, which delivers the stability and control of an oversized grip without adding a ton of weight to the club. Its firm, high-tack polyurethane surface promotes secure contact in a variety of conditions, while the tapered oversized shape is designed to encourage lighter, more even grip pressure.

“The way the hands feel using these grips is sublime. Coincidentally, the more relaxed they feel the faster they move,” the author adds.

The JMX UltraLite Tapered Black Swing Grip was chosen by GOLF.com as one of their “8 best performing, best feeling golf club grips grips”. The JMX UltraLite grips are a breakthrough in grip technology offering the stability and control of their patented JumboMax grips at around half the weight. Not possible until recent manufacturing innovations, the JMX UltraLite grips are for the player who wants all the stability and control of our oversized grip technology, while retaining the feeling of more weight in the club head. Promotes light, even grip pressure. Maintains the feeling of a heavier club head. Shape: Oversized tapered profile keeps club face square longer. Color: Black with red, white & blue pinstripes. Firmness: Maximum. Texture: Multi-textured, High-tack, All-weather Polyurethane surface. Vibration Dampening: Moderate. Diameter: Standard .600 inch core. Length: 11⅛”. Weight: (+ or – 2g) X-Small 36g, Small 40g, Medium 45g, Large 48g, X-Large 50g.

Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Cord Grip (Exclusive)

The Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord takes the familiar feel and shape of the classic Tour Velvet and adds brushed cotton cord for extra traction and control. Its firm rubber construction delivers plenty of feedback, while the cord helps wick away moisture for a more secure hold in hot, humid or wet conditions. (This colorway with the gray rubber and blue cord is a PGA TOUR Superstore exclusive.)

“The full-cord design adds noticeably more traction without straying too far from the traditional Tour Velvet feel,” the author notes.

The best of all worlds with a full-cord facelift. Tour Velvet Cord is a modern-day corded grip that brings our brushed cord technology to the classic state-of-the-art rubber of Tour Velvet. Give your hands added traction and confidence, no matter what conditions you find yourself in. All-Weather Control: Our exclusive brushed cotton cord is fused in the rubber grip to wick away moisture to maintain traction in all-weather conditions. Maximum Surface Texture: Consistent texture pattern and cord increases the traction of this grip for more stability in every swing. Firm Feel: One of our firmest grips provides maximum feedback at impact to help promote more consistent swings.

Winn Dri-Tac 2.0 Swing Grip

The Winn Dri-Tac 2.0 builds on one of the brand’s most popular grip designs with improved feel and durability. Its medium-firm polymer construction offers plenty of cushioning and shock absorption, while the moderate texture provides a comfortable, secure hold without feeling overly aggressive.

“Winn has been a leader in the non-rubber grip category for decades. The Dri-Tac 2.0 is the company’s best-feeling grip yet,” the author emphasizes.

The new Dri-Tac 2.0 represents the best of what Winn polymer technology has to offer.

The Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Align Max

The Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Align Max packs several of the brand’s most popular technologies into one grip. Brushed cotton cord in the upper hand provides traction and moisture control, while performance rubber in the lower hand adds feel. Plus4 technology reduces taper to encourage lighter grip pressure, and the pronounced ALIGN MAX ridge helps promote more consistent hand placement and clubface awareness.

“This is essentially Golf Pride’s “kitchen sink” grip, packing several of the brand’s best technologies into one handle!” the author notes.

The #1 hybrid grip with a larger lower hand and maxed out raised ridge technology. MCC Plus4 Align Max is designed for both hands and built for all conditions. With brushed cotton cord in the upper hand and performance rubber in the lower hand, it’s a hybrid grip that gives you top to bottom confidence. No matter the shot. Added ALIGN MAX technology pushes our Raised Ridge Technology to the maximum-allowed height for a longer, firmer and higher ridge. Which means more consistent hand placement, more grip flexibility and more confidence – thanks to a more square clubface at address and at the moment of impact. Combined with our Plus4 technology that simulates four extra wraps of tape in the lower hand, for less tension and more power.

Dual-Traction: Brushed Cotton Cord in the upper hand fuses moisture-wicking cotton fibers – ideal for golfers with sweaty hands – with high-performance rubber in the lower hand for feel and responsiveness in any condition. Maximum Surface Texture: Pebbled texture and plus sign patterns throughout the grip ensures a stronger connection to your club, no matter the conditions. Maximum Raised Ridge: Maxed out for those looking for more out of ALIGN technology. Our newest raised ridge is higher, firmer and longer – for more consistent hand placement, a more square clubface from address to impact and the ability to choke up or down on the grip for improved shot making. Larger lower hand: A larger outer diameter in the lower hand simulates the feel of building up the grip with four extra wraps of tape. Less taper throughout the grip encourages lighter grip pressure, less hand tension and more power throughout the swing.