Grips

[GolfTourettes]

In the market for some new grips. Has anyone got any feedback on let's say 'more value' grips? Such as Lamkin, Iomic, Innovation?

Is a grip a grip? Or is it a case of Golf Pride or it's not good.

Cheers

[virge666]

UST Tour 360 grips.
Pure grips.
Stargrips Sidewinders.

All three are better than golf pride and last a lot longer.

[3oneday]

I use Pure grips on my irons, I think they're very good.

[PeteyD]

Sidewinders are my favourite, but I mainly have Pure grips which are very good as well.

[Courty]

Interesting... I'm keen to try Pure when my multi-compounds need replacement. How are they in the wet?

[benno_r]

Interesting... I'm keen to try Pure when my multi-compounds need replacement. How are they in the wet?

Not a huge fan of the Wrap or Pro, but I have changed everything to the DTX model, and so far very happy. Replaced Multi-Compounds.

Used them in light rain, but not a downpour, and they worked a treat.

[Daves]

Pure Wraps are my favorite grip. I find them excellent in the wet, as long as you keep them tacky by keeping them clean. I give them a regular wipe down with a wet rag. A quick hand rub also works if they are wet.

[Waggle]

I love wraps but have only ever gamed the GP's. Might have to look elsewhere next time I regrip.

[Waggle]

A quick hand rub also works if they are wet.

That's what she said.

[GolfTourettes]

Ok so PURE seems to be getting a great wrap! Are they something I can get delivered and install myself? Or if I order the grips do most pro shops have the air compressor required?

As I haven't seen PURE grips readily available in any shop.

How did you all get yours?

[benno_r]

I get them through this guy on eBay:

http://stores.ebay.com/Center-Cut-Custom-Golf/Pure-Grips-/_i.html?_fsub=4747350016&_sop=16&rt=nc

Will also send mixed colours if you message him first to check quantities.

[pauly]

I've been using UTx this year, best grip i've ever used bar none - pure grips are made out of epdm rubber which is a very similar compound to Lamkin's Crossline models, they last for ages but lack the feel or tack that I desire.
UTx i've been using are awesome, but honestly - they don't last as long as some other models (similar life span to the NDMC's i guess), i've been rotating the higher swing speed clubs when they get a bit of a wear patch.
So soft and sticky, but they're also cords (i hate cords usually, too harsh for me ~ )

if you want to buy pure grips though, i may have a rather enormous stash

[benno_r]

if you want to buy pure grips though, i may have a rather enormous stash

Any DTX Midsize in there?

[pauly]

nah just pros and pro wraps, but all the colours and midsize too

[Captain Nemo]

http://www.puregrips.com/
Just get them here and get the gun to do it yourself....

[GolfTourettes]

http://www.puregrips.com/
Just get them here and get the gun to do it yourself....

Does the gun already come with the air compressor as well?

[Captain Nemo]

You prob have to negotiate that....

[pauly]

yer i've got the guns too haha :D

they're pretty good actually

air compressors are surprisingly cheap if you goto supercheap or bunnings or something

[GolfTourettes]

yer i've got the guns too haha :D

they're pretty good actually

air compressors are surprisingly cheap if you goto supercheap or bunnings or something

What colours you got? What prices we talking?

[pauly]

i've got the older model ones, like these http://thesandtrap.com/imgs/accessories/puregrip_lineup.jpg
and i have all of the ones in the picture in large volumes

i have a small selection of the newer models including dtx and the full coloured ones, but nothing of any volume

[Coldtopper]

Sounds like you may need some practice first GT! Get a compressor and let us know the results. Or just pay for someone to do it for you

[GolfTourettes]

Sounds like you may need some practice first GT! Get a compressor and let us know the results. Or just pay for someone to do it for you

Well I was planning on ordering some grips then taking them to the local pro and getting him to install them. Coz the colours they always have there are so bland!

[pauly]

most pro shops can order whatever you'd like in whatever colour you'd like (trust me i sell them to them), they will charge you a profit on the grips
imo if you're sourcing them yourself, just put them on yourself - it's not hard, you could do it with a stanley knife, double sided tape, masking tape and some dishwashing liquid mixed with water (using your knees as a vise clamp)
if you've got a good mate who's the pro then by all means get him to do it, but they have to earn a living too

[Dotty]

Professional brand are very mediocre. I'm not sure about Innovation.
Lamkin and Ionic cost the same as the equivalent Golf Pride. (I think I paid $8 grip retail unfitted for GP Tour Velvets midsize.)

Thornleigh Range have $7 and $10 buckets of grips that they will fit for free.
If you don't like bland, $10 for UST Mamiya in red (which I have on everything) or white Black Widow grips.

[GolfTourettes]

Professional brand are very mediocre. I'm not sure about Innovation.
Lamkin and Ionic cost the same as the equivalent Golf Pride. (I think I paid $8 grip retail unfitted for GP Tour Velvets midsize.)

Thornleigh Range have $7 and $10 buckets of grips that they will fit for free.
If you don't like bland, $10 for UST Mamiya in red (which I have on everything) or white Black Widow grips.

Thanks. I've always wanted to checkout Thornleigh all the more reason too.

[Dotty]

Thanks. I've always wanted to checkout Thornleigh all the more reason too.
They used to be on the specials table, as you walk out to the mats, but I noticed that they have been demoted to down beside the door, as you walk back in.

[Ferrins]

Never owned any club for more than 10 rounds so wouldn't know.

[davepuppies]

I have always used golf pride tour wrap cords, with the cord roughed up with a steak knife.

Everyone thinks it's weird, but it gives incredible grip/ traction, especially in the wet or when I am sweating like a racehorse (all the time)

[Courty]

Not a huge fan of the Wrap or Pro, but I have changed everything to the DTX model, and so far very happy. Replaced Multi-Compounds.

Used them in light rain, but not a downpour, and they worked a treat.

Thanks Benno. It was the DTX that I was looking at.

I'll keep them in mind.

[Outcast]

Interesting... I'm keen to try Pure when my multi-compounds need replacement. How are they in the wet?

They're pretty damn good Courty... I've used Pure Pros up here in Cairns during the wet season & was impressed with just how tacky they were. Will be putting Pures on my current clubs when the OEM grips are worn.

[Courty]

They're pretty damn good Courty... I've used Pure Pros up here in Cairns during the wet season & was impressed with just how tacky they were. Will be putting Pures on my current clubs when the OEM grips are worn.

Thanks mate. That's good to know, although I think I'll stick to the DTX when it's time to re-grip. I just like the peace of mind having the extra traction.

[PeteyD]

I use the pros, never had an issue with slipping. I would like to try the wraps.

[Mika_the_golfer]

Anyone got any feedback on black widow grips?

[mrbluu]

Anyone got any feedback on black widow grips?

My mate has some and they are ok for the price. The cheaper grips seem to wear out quicker.

[s12raider]

Anyone comment on pure pro vs detox? Just wanting to know thoughts on differences. I use grip master as sweat a lot and gloves are not my friend...

[yoyo]

I swung some of the new nike's the other day and they come standard with white golf pride grips, not sure what model. They look shiny and like theyd be slippery, but they were quite tacky, i quite liked them. Im sure one of u guys would know what they are.

[Waggle]

Tour wrap? I like wraps the best, never have they been an issue in the wet.

[pauly]

those are gp 2g wraps, they start off great, so tacky - and you can extend their life with proper maintenance, though honestly i cbf to be that stringent with my grip cleaning :(

[Daves]

those are gp 2g wraps, they start off great, so tacky - and you can extend their life with proper maintenance, though honestly i cbf to be that stringent with my grip cleaning :(

I gather you work in the industry pauly. You didn't work in Capalaba at one stage? and stand on the wrong side of the ball? (or the right side as Sir Bob says).

[pauly]

i do, but that's not me, i hack at it from the correct side

[Pieman]

http://www.puregrips.com/
Just get them here and get the gun to do it yourself....

How much do they charge to ship to Aus?

[blurry]

I've been using UTx this year, best grip i've ever used bar none - pure grips are made out of epdm rubber which is a very similar compound to Lamkin's Crossline models, they last for ages but lack the feel or tack that I desire.UTx i've been using are awesome, but honestly - they don't last as long as some other models (similar life span to the NDMC's i guess), i've been rotating the higher swing speed clubs when they get a bit of a wear patch.So soft and sticky, but they're also cords (i hate cords usually, too harsh for me ~ )if you want to buy pure grips though, i may have a rather enormous stash I'd like to buy some pure pros from you if you are willing to sell Only need 7 in blue if you could Cheers blurry

[Daves]

http://www.puregrips.com/
Just get them here and get the gun to do it yourself....


How much do they charge to ship to Aus?

I don't think they ship to Australia anymore. Not since they appointed an Australian Distributor. We used to have a Ozgolf deal direct with Pure in the US, but that unfortunately lapsed once the Aussie Distributor was in place.

Rockbottom sell a few packs of 13 grips plus gun, otherwise eBay is your friend.

[Courty]

I don't think they ship to Australia anymore. Not since they appointed an Australian Distributor. We used to have a Ozgolf deal direct with Pure in the US, but that unfortunately lapsed once the Aussie Distributor was in place.

Rockbottom sell a few packs of 13 grips plus gun, otherwise eBay is your friend.

Who is the distributor?

[Daves]

Who is the distributor?

Golf National;

http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/22564-PURE-Grips-Golf-National

[Courty]

Golf National;

http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/22564-PURE-Grips-Golf-National

Sweet, thanks Daves.

[Haystacks]

I have always used golf pride tour wrap cords, with the cord roughed up with a steak knife.

Everyone thinks it's weird, but it gives incredible grip/ traction, especially in the wet or when I am sweating like a racehorse (all the time)

Easily mistaken for a racehorse...built for speed!

[davepuppies]

Easily mistaken for a racehorse...built for speed!

Or eating out of a trough........ Either way....

[Haystacks]

Or eating out of a trough........ Either way....

:)