While the grip might be an easy piece of equipment to overlook, its importance can’t be overstated. As the only point of contact with your hands, it’s required to deliver both fit and feel to help you make the best swing possible. A grip that’s ill sized for your hands can cause problems beyond discomfort; during contact a grip that’s too small can lead to excess rolling of the hands through impact, while a grip that’s too large might inhibit the hands from setting and then releasing properly. While a stable clubface is the product of good swing mechanics, having a secure grip on the club at all times is a vital component of a well-struck shot.

Worn grips can create similar problems. If your grips have become shiny it’s tough to maintain a solid interface with the hands. At speed this can

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