Grip size?

[mont86]

Can the grips on your clubs be to small or to large for the size of your hands
And what would the consequences be for that error?

[ezra76]

Can the grips on your clubs be to small or to large for the size of your hands
And what would the consequences be for that error?

I have an oversize that came on my 5wood and one on the 50* wedge I just got (and played with) today. I kind of like the feel of the oversize myself. I wouldn't think that a grip could really affect your swing that much. My dad has cracked, dryrotted grips that are 30yrs. old on his irons. He still shoots in the low 80's. I was going to change them for him but I don't want to give him an advantage.

[GregInOz]

Grips that are the wrong size can be uncomfortable and lead to fatigue in your hands. Some contend that the size of the grip can influence your wrist action leading to hooks and slices, but I don't buy that. As long as the grip size feels right in your hands it will be fine.

[Augster]

The smaller the grip size, the easier it is to turn the club over, whether you want to or not. Putting on a fatter grip retards that slightly.

I just switched this off-season to all mid-size GP Player's Softie's. I LOVE the thicker feel. It's all personal preference, but the thicker grip will slow your wrist roll. I haven't hit a snapper with any club in 8 rounds. I used to hit 2 or 3 a round.

[mont86]

I have larger hands and two years ago a friend said larger grips would
suit me better so I put JUMBO grips on. I thought I like them until this winter
when I was using a new club with small grip. I seem to like it better, but I was under the inpression larger hands need larger grips and smaller hands need smaller grips. I think I will try the smaller grips it couldn't hurt.

[NC Retiree]

Grip size matters. If you are just starting out playing golf, I would agree with some of the posts that grip size is probably no big deal. A beginner wil likely have trouble making good contact with the ball no matter what the grip size. However, once you get the idea and settle down into trying to learn the game and play well, you will find that grips and grip size can affect not only your feel, confidence, grip pressure, etc., but also, grip size can affect your golf shots and accuracy. It's a learning curve, but if worn, slick grips can cost you strikes, so can playing with the wrong size. When choosing grips, there is no substitute for what "feels" good. But, just make sure the size issue is not going to put pressure on your swing or shots. Good Luck.

[xamilo]

MAte, most of this threads you posted on grips are at least 4-5 years old, just in case you hadn't noticed yet.....

[mont86]

I was surprised to see this one...

[rjdunne]

Yes it matters. Ideally, fingers wrapped around grip 'just' touch the rest of the hand.
Too small - you'll be digging your finger nails into the hand -- ouch.
RJ