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How to Eliminate Sore Hands With Your Golf Grip

December 21, 2011 | Tips | Be the first to comment on this article.

 


Having a comfortable golf grip should always be a top priority when you are considering new grips for your clubs. While it is perhaps equally important to find grips that allow you to feel the impact of your shots, what good is receiving feedback on your shots and having maximum control throughout your swing if your hands are so sore and blistered that you can't grip the club?

Here's how you should basically be gripping your clubs:

1. Hold your club with your left hand. If you are left-handed, reverse all of these tips.
2. Try to hold your club with your fingers instead of in your palms.
3. Shift your hand so that your left thumb is pointed straight down the grip. Continue to hold the club.
4. Put your right hand on top of your left hand and hold the grip. Your left thumb should roughly be in the palm of your right hand.
5. The thumb and first finger of your right hand should be together in a sort of "V." This "V" should be pointed at your right shoulder.
6. Your right thumb should not be aligned with your left thumb. Instead, it should be slightly pointed towards your right shoulder.

This is one of the basic ways to grip a golf club and is only a rough guideline. You should work with a swing coach or experiment to find the grip that produces the best results for you. In addition to holding your grip with the proper technique, you need to be sure that your grips are made out of the material that suits you best and have the correct level of firmness. Finding the proper way to grip a club and having proper grips will prevent you from having sore hands, which can negatively impact your game.

Sore hands can prevent you from finishing a round, and they can also cause you to hit more errant shots and increase your score. Because they're the only part of your body that have direct influence over your club, it is very important to take care of your hands. If you are experiencing hand pain, try switching to a less-firm grip. Softer grips can dull vibrations that are known to cause sore hands. If you're using a cord grip, you probably want to switch away from them immediately. If you suffer from arthritis, using a soft rubber grip, and possibly a larger grip, can help ease the pain so that you can finish more rounds. If you think something in your swing is causing you pain, sometimes a swing doctor can identify problems that cause golfers to unnecessarily strain themselves. And as always, if you have what you think are serious or repeated injuries, consult a medical professional.
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KBS Shafts and PURE Team Up!

December 15, 2011 | News | Be the first to comment on this article.

KBS Shafts

Hello PURE grippers, I hope this Holiday season finds you well and maybe enjoying the sun in a warm locale, or at least sneaking in some cold-weather golf in between snow storms. We are busy at PURE grips HQ putting the finishing touches on some new colors for our rubber assortment, and preparing for the start of 2012.   2011 was a banner year for us, but we are even more excited for 2012.   One of the major reasons we are excited for next year is the continuing development of partnerships with other golf companies with a similar vision and pursuit of excellence in  manufacturing golf equipment.   One of these partners we are very proud to associate with is KBS shafts.

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The Full Cord Golf Grip: What is it and Why Does it Hurt?

December 14, 2011 | Tips | Be the first to comment on this article.

 

I'm sure you have seen or heard about them at some point. You might have even read a quote about them in one of the golfing magazines. A club manufacturer will come out and say that they have revolutionized the game of golf with full cord grips. A PGA professional will swear that their life and their play will never be the same because they switched to full cord grips. I've got one thing to say to you: Don't believe the hype.

Cord grips are usually made by weaving strands of cord throughout the basic material of the grip. Quite often, cord is wrapped and embedded in rubber for extra grip and traction. Full cord grips are usually grips that are composed completely of woven and wrapped cord.

While full cord grips are commonly known as "all-weather grips" and are lauded for their ability to wick moisture away from the surface of the grip and a golfer's hands, full cord grips can be detrimental to your game for many reasons. On a purely physical level, full cord grips can cause significant damage to your hands. Full cord grips are so rigid and abrasive that they will tear up your hands, even on the hand that you wear your glove! And even though full cord grips are referred to as "all-weather grips," you still have to take the normal precautions to care for them on the course when it is rainy. You will still have to wipe them down with a towel after every shot, and you will still have to use a golf bag cover or an umbrella to try to keep them as dry as possible. If you are still considering full cord grips because of their supposed ability to keep moisture away, I have to ask you: What's the point? Why bother?   The only reason cord grips exist is the lack of quality materials used in making non-cord grips!

Clearly, a better alternative is a supple, naturally tacky, moisture-resistant grip that is made out of 100% rubber. Our grips are molded in a way that gives the outer surface of the grips a skin that will prevent moisture from permeating the grips, making them easy to wipe dry in any weather.   PURE Grips are exceptionally durable, are exceedingly comfortable and also ensure that your hands do what they are supposed to throughout your swing. You will have much fewer shanks, slices and hooks, and at the end of the day, your hands will be in perfect condition. If you're looking for not only comfort but top levels of performance as well, PURE Grips are the way to go.
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Feel it. Which golf grips help you feel the club head on impact?

December 08, 2011 | Tips | Be the first to comment on this article.

 

While many people may not realize it, being able to feel how your club head is striking the ball can be quite important when trying to put up a great golf score. Being able to feel how your club impacts the ball not only provides complete control over your swing, but it also gives you immediate feedback as to whether or not you have hit a good or a bad shot.

Generally speaking, there are soft grips, medium grips and firm grips. If maximum control and instantaneous feedback are what you're looking for when you are golfing, consider swapping grips and buying the firmest grip you can find. The basic rule of thumb is, the more firm your grip, the more you will feel how you are striking the ball. On the other hand, this advantage can come at a significant loss of comfort. Softer grips are definitely more comfortable and are better for people who have arthritis or are susceptible to hand injuries. Finding which grip is right for you is a matter of personal preference and is a constantly moving seesaw between control and comfort.

When I first started golfing, my main goal was comfort. I wanted to last a whole round of golf without tearing up my hands or without having excessive pain. As I got better at the game and became more concerned about my score, however, the soft grips I was using before became detrimental. I was not improving as fast as I expected to. I later discovered that I was squeezing my grips too tightly. They were so soft that I wasn't getting the feedback I wanted or needed, which caused me to grip the club improperly.

My goals in the game had changed, and so too did my grip preferences. I needed to be able to feel if I was hitting the sweet spot on my club head, or if I was opening or closing the face of my club upon impact. My soft grips weren't cutting it anymore, and I switched to firmer grips. I felt and saw an immediate difference. My scores dropped, and I played much better  golf.

Remember that the grip is an extremely  important part of your golf club, because it is the only location that your body and your equipment meet. Using the proper grip for your style of play and your personal preferences can cause you to swing the club more consistently and help you post more consistent scores.
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The Soft Grip vs. the Too Soft Grip

November 10, 2011 | Tips | Be the first to comment on this article.

 

Firmness
The firmness of your grip determines two primary factors: level of comfort and swing feedback. These two factors work against each other, so the more comfortable your grip is, the less you will be able to feel your shot when you strike it. Obviously, if your grip is more firm, it is less comfortable, but you will have maximum control over your swing and will receive maximum feedback.

You will always want a grip that feels comfortable in your hands when you swing it. Grips that aren't comfortable can cause calluses, blisters or torn skin on your hands, and might cause you to change your swing mechanics as you progress through a round of golf. However, you don't want a grip that is too comfortable. If your grip is too soft, you will not be getting feedback and maintaining control of the club face.

Unfortunately, one of the only ways to test if a grip is too soft or not is to try it out in a shop, on a range or on the course. If you feel like you don't feel the ball enough when you strike it, you might want to consider trying the next-firmer grip available. If that grip feels comfortable, go with it! It is important to have comfort, yes, but almost any golf professional will tell you that it is more important to be able to feel how you are striking the ball and to maintain maximum control throughout the swing. Try a wide variety of grips to find out what levels of firmness you like best. You might be surprised with what you discover!

Moving up a level of firmness might make you a better golfer. The right grip, including its firmness, its composition and its size, allows you to swing the club consistently and hit better shots. Golfers who play without proper grips often hit worse shots. If you are hitting a bunch of slices or hooks without much explanation as to what is going wrong, consider the possibility that your club grips just might not be right for you. The wrong size grip can contribute to improper release of your hands when striking the ball, causing errant shots. Wrongly sized grips can also cause a loss of velocity in your swing, which results in loss of power and shorter shots. Always make sure your grips are not only the right size for you and your style of play, but that they are also the proper firmness as well.
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