{"id":200,"date":"2011-01-13T17:04:22","date_gmt":"2011-01-13T17:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jaystuller.com\/?p=200"},"modified":"2011-02-15T03:54:27","modified_gmt":"2011-02-15T03:54:27","slug":"golf-grip-grip-it-before-you-re-rip-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/jaystuller\/golf\/equipment\/200\/golf-grip-grip-it-before-you-re-rip-it","title":{"rendered":"Re-Grip It Before You Re-Rip It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Golf Pride's new VDR grip is new for 2011<\/p><\/div>\n

In many of the colder parts of the country, this is the time of year when golfers start thinking about pulling the clubs out of the closet and hitting the range to dust off the winter\u2019s rust.\u00a0 Golf Digest<\/em> just published its \u201cHot List\u201d and the equipment industry is launching a new product cycle at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in late January, all of which tempts players to consider buying new gear.\u00a0 But for a lot of folks the economy still sucks, forcing us to stick with what\u2019s already in the bag.<\/p>\n

At the very least, though, it\u2019s time to spend a Ben Franklin on a new set of grips.<\/p>\n

Heat, cold, atmospheric ozone and the sweat, dirt and oil from your hands naturally degrade the materials of any grip, from old leather to the most modern rubber compounds.\u00a0 And the traction of a slightly tacky fresh grip is more important than one might think.\u00a0 It allows one to hold the club more lightly instead of a death-clench, a basic in good swing mechanics.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s recommended that one re-grip clubs either annually or every 40 rounds, stretching it out for two seasons or more is common.\u00a0 Some players need it done more often.\u00a0 But the grip will slowly lose some of its feel before becomes hard and slick, which is inevitable.\u00a0 With my clubs the degradation seems to happen almost overnight, when all grips in the set suddenly just doesn\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n

Of course, the life of a grip can be prolonged by routinely cleaning it with mild dishwashing soap and either a soft abrasive pad or a simple washcloth.\u00a0 It should then be thoroughly rinsed in warm water and carefully towel dried. Only certified anal-retentive personality types take such care of grips.<\/p>\n

In any event, depending on the brand and model chosen, and whether you do it yourself or have it done at a retail store or pro shop, a full set can cost between $75 and $130.\u00a0 Be sure all 14 clubs get the treatment, and in particular the putter, the most used and most important one in the bag.\u00a0 And take advantage of the fact that grips now come in several diameters to best fit the size of your hand, preferences in feel, from undersized to regular, mid-sized and even jumbo.\u00a0 Such different can have a decided influence on the flight of your shots.<\/p>\n

There are several excellent brands.\u00a0 On one set of clubs I have slightly oversized Winn grips, and on another regulation size Lamkin.\u00a0 Both are rubber, which I prefer to grips with cord.<\/p>\n

For this year\u2019s changeover, I\u2019m leaning toward one of Golf Pride\u2019s newest products for 2011, the VDR.\u00a0 Number one in grips on the PGA Tour, Golf Pride offers about 30 different models.\u00a0 The VDR features \u201ctriple-texture technology, in that there are three different depths of surface texture, which induces a silky feel.\u00a0 Made of a shock-reducing rubber, these grips are also easier on the hands and especially the wrists, during those exceptionally rare times when a ball is miss-hit.\u00a0 Indeed.<\/p>\n

Golf Pride\u2019s territorial rep is coming to my course in early February:\u00a0 More on grips in an update after his visit.<\/p>\n

This is Part II<\/a> of this article. \u00a0Read the next portion on GearEffectGolf.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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