About Golf Grips Friday, September 19, 2025

Golf grips are the only point of contact between the golfer and the club, and are an important part that significantly affects the feel and consistency of the shot. Many manufacturers produce grips in a variety of materials, designs, and thicknesses.

Here are some of the most popular golf grip manufacturers:

1. Golf Pride

• Overview: Golf Pride is the market leader in grips, most widely used by tour professionals worldwide. They are also used as original equipment grips by many golf club manufacturers.

• Features: They offer a wide range of products made primarily from high-quality natural rubber. They offer a soft feel and excellent durability.

• Representative Models:

• Tour Velvet: This is the most standard model, beloved by a wide range of golfers.

• MCC (Multi-Compound): This hybrid grip features a corded upper section and a rubber lower section. It is resistant to rain and sweat and provides a firm grip.

2. IOMIC

• Overview: A Japanese grip manufacturer known for its colorful grips made with a proprietary synthetic resin called "elastomer."

• Features: The distinctive grooves (patterns) on the grip surface provide a high level of grip that prevents slipping even in rain or sweat. A wide variety of colors is also available.

• Representative Models:

• Sticky: This model is synonymous with IOMIC and is characterized by its grip-like feel.

• X-GRIP: This model is known for being used by professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama. It offers a firm feel and excellent grip.

3. Lamkin

• Overview: A long-established American grip manufacturer known for its advanced technology and innovative material development.

• Features: The grips feature distinctive materials and patterns, and many of their products combine comfort and durability.

• Representative Models:

• SONAR: Made with the newly developed "Genesis material," it is highly adhesive and resistant to twisting.

• Deep Etched: A classic design, especially popular for putter grips.

4. elitegrips

• Overview: A Japanese golf grip manufacturer, especially known for its lightweight products and wide range of colors.

• Features: Made with a proprietary elastomer resin, they offer a firm grip despite their light weight. They are also known for their "1 SPEED" training aid.

• Representative Models:

• TD50C: A favorite among tour professionals, these grips offer a firm feel and excellent grip.

• Y360°S: A model with a 360° pattern that can be worn regardless of the club's orientation.

Other Major Manufacturers

• SuperStroke: A manufacturer with an overwhelming market share in putter grips. Their thick grips help limit wrist movement and promote a more stable stroke.

• Winn: These grips feature an extremely soft feel. They offer excellent shock absorption, making them popular with golfers who want to avoid straining their hands.

Each of these manufacturers has its own unique technology and concept, allowing golfers to choose the grip that best suits their preferences and playing style. It is recommended that you replace your grips regularly to maximize the performance of your clubs.