{"id":1129,"date":"2020-12-13T15:29:52","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T15:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2024-09-03T16:42:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:42:16","slug":"should-you-use-an-oversize-putter-grip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-tips\/should-you-use-an-oversize-putter-grip\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Use An Oversize Putter Grip?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jumbo grips seem to be one of the more popular products in the golf world these days but are they just another gimmick? I\u2019ve been using them for a couple of years now and in this post, I\u2019m going to be talking about whether or not you should use an oversize putter grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long story short, I think you\u2019ll benefit from using an oversized putter grip. There are very few downsides to putting one on and it\u2019s been able to improve my consistency on the green. An oversized grip will help you relax your hands and make a smoother swing which will help with accuracy and distance control. I\u2019d never switch back to a normal size.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are still on the fence then I\u2019d recommend you go to your local golf shop and give one a try. I\u2019ve never talked to someone who didn\u2019t like their jumbo grip and if you\u2019re an average golfer who struggles on the green then why not try it? If you\u2019re draining putts left, right, and center then why are you reading this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits Of An Oversize Grip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like I was saying before, I think there are a lot of benefits to switching to an oversized grip. I struggled big-time with consistency<\/strong> with my standard grip and switching made me feel a lot more comfortable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think anything you can do to make yourself feel more comfortable the better (on the green and anywhere else on the course). I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve stood over the ball and something didn\u2019t feel right. Normally the shot doesn\u2019t go well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not going to magically<\/strong> fix<\/strong> your bad swing but I do think it\u2019ll make you feel more confident on the green. Since the grips are bigger, you\u2019ll be able to keep your hands closer together (instead of one hand lower) and that\u2019ll help level out your shoulders. This should help you strike the ball more consistently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your shoulders are more square, it\u2019ll let you swing more with your shoulders and less with your hands. A lot of people will have their hands behind the face at impact and that\u2019ll make the ball jump. Fixing this will make the ball roll smoother and you\u2019ll make more putts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s going to help you as it helped me but I do think more people than not prefer them. Having one will be especially useful if you do have shaky<\/strong> hands<\/strong>. That\u2019s why I\u2019d recommend you head on down to your golf shop and give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons Of An Oversize Grip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll start off by saying, the pros definitely outweigh the cons in my mind but one of the downsides to using a jumbo grip comes with a long putt. When you\u2019re first getting used to one you\u2019ll feel like you really have to smack the ball<\/strong> on the longer putts. I left a lot of putts short the first few times I used one but quickly got the hang of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putts within 10 feet were great<\/strong> but when you get into the 25 to 30-foot mark then it becomes a bit trickier<\/strong>. I think the reason is that you don\u2019t get as much feedback with these bigger grips because they take some of the feel away from the hands and wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s something new though and just like anything else, it\u2019ll take some time getting used to it. If I try to use a standard grip now it\u2019ll feel way off and I always seem to miss the putt long. Other than that, I can\u2019t think of or have heard any other downsides to switching to a bigger grip. Some guys are even using a thicker grip on all their clubs so clearly something is working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s The Best Way To Grip Them?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of ways you can hold an oversized grip and it\u2019ll all come down to trial and error. A lot of people don\u2019t use the same grip as they did before because something new feels more comfortable. You can hold it like you normally would, have a backward grip, or even place your thumbs together (like in the video).<\/p>\n\n\n

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