Best Golf Grips 2024: Breathe new life into your game and see if you gain some yards too
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The best golf club grips to keep your clubs secure in the hands, shot after shot, in 2024.
Using expensive golf clubs with poor quality or worn-out grips is like buying a Ferrari and then putting Lego tyres on it. So many golfers neglect their grips, but it’s a big mistake, as they are your only point of contact with the club. When your golf grips get worn out, you won’t have such a secure hold on the club, and will more than likely end up gripping tighter (often without even realising it) to compensate.
A brand new set of grips is one of the best feelings in golf, and can breathe new life into your clubs and your golf game. Fresh grips have even been shown to boost distance too!
But which golf grips should you go for? How often should you replace your golf grips? And how do you clean your golf grips? We’ve got the answers to these questions – and more – before our selection of the best golf grips available…
An easy way to start is considering if your grips are ready to be replaced yet. Golf Pride’s Craig Watson recommends that regular golfers (those who play at least once a week) replace their grips at the start of every season: “After that point, they start getting shinier and firmer due to the sweat and oils from your hands, and the weather conditions when you’re playing golf.”
Most pro shops and retailers will install your new grips for little to no extra charge, but if you want to change them yourself, here’s how to do it:
If you’re trying to find the right size for your hands, there’s a chance that, if too big a grip, your hands will struggle to square the clubface at impact. If the grips are too small, there’s a danger that the hands will be too active and initiate an early release.
As a general rule, the fingers on your left hand (for a right-handed golfer) should just be touching the pad below your left thumb when you make your grip. If there is a big overlap where the fingers meet, you probably need an extra layer of tape to stop the club twisting in the hands. If your fingers are nowhere near reaching your hand, the grips are too big for you.
We certainly recommend giving your golf grips more often as well. A clean once a month will help to prolong their usability and keep the costs of changing them before needed down.
However avoid using harsh cleaning products on your golf grips as the chemicals can break down the compounds in the grips. Hot water and a scrubbing brush should do the trick, with a small amount of soap if needed.
Once clean, pat your golf grips dry, rather than rubbing them. This will help maintain that tacky texture.
Best Golf Grips 2024:
A brushed cotton cord under the top hand helps to wick away moisture, while a softer rubber material in the lower hand offers extra feel and cushioning.
Also available in a Tour-inspired larger lower hand design that simulates the feel of four extra layers of tape to encourage lighter grip pressure and more power.
Pros
- Tacky top hand design helps you produce lighter grip strength
- Corded grips help with wet hands, from rain or sweat
- Align promotes consistent hand placement
Cons
- Golfers that like to fiddle with their hold or clubface alignment may not like the ridge
It offers excellent traction and some of the best durability you’ll find from any golf grip, which is great if you’d rather not replace your grips too often.
One thing I wasn't expecting from the Crossline was how firm it would be considering it is an all-rubber construction (although the REL grip is Lamkin's answer to a softer option). By no means is this comparable to a Golf Pride Z-Grip (see below), but this definitely doesn't have as much give as others in the style. Whether that suits you is, literally, in your hands.
Pros
- Lamkin grips always have long-life performance
- Simple colour scheme isn't distracted
- Comes in a corded version for more traction
Cons
- Firmer than other all-rubber grips
These grips feature the company’s “Genesis” rubber compound, which combines a softer feel with a tacky feedback that stays consistent in a range of temperatures.
A cord design in the upper section adds traction and grip; the smoother texture on the lower section improves feel.
The Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid is also available as a reminder ribbed grip called “calibrate”, helping to expand the options available in the line.
One of the newer options from Lamkin, largely to compete with the ever-popular MCC from Golf Pride, Lamkin have done themselves plenty of justice with this model, although my only gripe is the options for color are nowhere near up to the level of MCC.
Pros
- Thicker bottom in ST+2 allows for softer hand grip
- Corded top hand helps in wet weather
- 'Calibrate' alternative alignment aid
Cons
- No variety of color options
The Cross-Traction surface texture across the entirety of the club is built round enhanced feedback and feel, meaning you should know exactly what happened to your ball at impact.
We love the feel of this one in particular, comparable to the Golf Pride tour Velvet but, in our opinion, a slightly firmer but responsive feel.
Four different colors mean you can match them to your on-course style.
Pros
- Variety of colorr options
- The tread pattern is great for comfort and grip
- Firm but responsive feel
Cons
- Not the best in humid conditions
It’s the firmest grip Golf Pride offer, which helps maximise feedback at impact, something good players tend to prioritise.
A brushed cotton cord throughout the grip helps to wick away moisture, making it one of the best golf grips for all weather conditions.
As an aside, I've found this to be the easiest grip to install just due to how unyielding it is! Some grips can need re-aligning after installing but this just stays exactly where you need it to.
Pros
- Best-in-class traction
- Incredibly firm feel maximizes feedback
- Easiest grip to install
Cons
- Shreds golf gloves quickly with a tight grip
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About the author
Rob McGarr – Contributing Editor
Rob has been a writer and editor for over 15 years, covering all manner of subjects for leading magazines and websites.
He has previously been Features Editor of Today’s Golfer magazine and Digital Editor of todays-golfer.com, and held roles at FHM, Men’s Running, Golf World, and MAN Magazine.
You can follow him on YouTube where – depending on what day of the week it is – he’ll either be trying his best to get his handicap down to scratch or shoving his clubs in a cupboard, never to be seen again.
Rob is a member at Royal North Devon, England’s oldest golf course, where he plays off a three-handicap.
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