📌 Does the Size of Your Grip Matter?
Most golfers focus on clubs, shafts, and golf balls—but what about grip thickness?
You’ll hear claims like:
✔ Thicker grips help control the club and stop hooks.
✔ Thin grips give more feel and help shape shots.
✔ The wrong grip size can ruin your swing.
🚨 But does grip thickness actually affect your swing, or is it just another golf myth?
Let’s break it down:
✔ How different grip sizes affect your swing
✔ Who should use thick vs. thin grips
✔ How to tell if your grips are helping or hurting your game
⛳ How Grip Thickness Affects Your Swing
Golf grips generally come in four sizes:
Grip Type | Who Uses It? | Effect on Swing |
Undersized | Small hands, juniors, some women | Encourages more wrist action |
Standard | Most golfers | Balanced control & feel |
Midsize | Larger hands, golfers with arthritis | Reduces wrist movement, more stable |
Jumbo/Oversized | Very large hands, seniors, some tour players | Limits wrist action, helps control hooks |
🚨 Reality Check: Grip size affects how much your hands and wrists work during the swing.
🏌️♂️ Do Thicker Grips Actually Help Control Hooks & Slices?
✅ Yes—Thicker grips reduce wrist action, which can help golfers who hook the ball.
✅ Yes—Thin grips promote more hand action, which can help slicers close the clubface.
❌ No—If your grip is too thick, you might struggle with releasing the club properly.
🚨 Translation: Grip size CAN influence your ball flight, but it won’t fix a bad swing.
🔥 When You Should Use Thicker Grips
✅ You struggle with overactive hands and hooks.
✅ You have large hands or arthritis (more comfort, less tension).
✅ You prefer a more stable, controlled feel over maximum shot shaping.
🚨 Reality Check: If your hands feel cramped on a standard grip, you might need midsize or jumbo grips.
❌ When You Should Stick with Standard or Thinner Grips
🚫 You like to shape shots and use your hands for control.
🚫 You don’t struggle with excessive hooks.
🚫 Your current grips feel comfortable and work for your game.
✅ Reality Check: If you switch to thicker grips and lose distance or feel, they’re probably too thick.
💡 The Biggest Myths About Golf Grip Thickness
💡 Myth #1: “Thicker Grips Fix a Hook Automatically”
🚨 FALSE – A thicker grip can reduce hand action, but it won’t fix swing path issues.
✅ Truth: If you hook the ball due to an inside-out swing, a thicker grip won’t fix the real problem.
💡 Myth #2: “Thin Grips Are Better for Feel”
🚨 PARTLY TRUE – Thinner grips promote more wrist action, which can help with shot shaping and finesse shots.
✅ Truth: If you struggle with control, a thicker grip might actually improve your feel.
💡 Myth #3: “The Wrong Grip Size Will Ruin Your Swing”
🚨 FALSE – While grip size does affect your feel and control, it won’t completely destroy your swing.
✅ Truth: Most golfers can adjust to slightly different grips without major issues.
🔬 How to Choose the Right Grip Thickness
A simple way to check if your grip size is right:
1️⃣ Hold the club as you normally would.
2️⃣ Look at the gap between your fingers and palm.
✔ If your fingers barely touch your palm, your grip is the right size.
✔ If your fingers dig into your palm, the grip is too thin.
✔ If there’s a noticeable gap, the grip is too thick.
🚀 Pro Tip: If you’re unsure, try adding grip tape to thicken your grips slightly before buying a new set.
📢 Final Verdict: Does Grip Thickness Matter?
✅ YES—if you struggle with hand action, control, or comfort.
❌ NO—if your current grips feel natural and you hit the ball well.
💡 Before changing grips, ask yourself: Do I need more stability, or do I prefer maximum feel?
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