Best Grips for Arthritic hands?

Those of you with hand pain or arthritis in your hands, which grips do you like best? I've always used grips on the firmer side because I can't handle the feeling of the softer grips squishing/twisting on impact. But lately I've been dealing with chronic hand pain and need some new grips that hopefully have the softer attributes without that squishy sensation. Any suggestions? Thanks

I'm experiencing the same thing as you. I'm going to midsize grips which still have the firm feel. I just got Pure DTX midsize and am going to have them installed this week. We'll see how it goes. My biggest problem is in the left thumb and wrist, hopefully this helps. Good luck in your search. PM me later for an update if you wish.

I heard chamois are good

taki mac (sp?) has some good arthritic grips. If not those then try a corded grip maybe? I bought some cords and built them up to midsize. I'm struggling with shooting pains in my hands and wrists. I don't want to know the diagnosis so I'll say its just a bad shooting pain haha

My pain is at the base of my right thumb mostly. I'm right handed. I currently use Pure G2 wraps midsize and they aren't bad but I like corded grips. I have the DTX on my gap wedge. I may have to put one on a club I use more and see how it feels for a couple rounds.

You could also look at the new super stroke grips. Less taper would be good for your right hand. But you can achieve the same thing with an extra wrap of tape under the right hand.

You could also look at the new super stroke grips. Less taper would be good for your right hand. But you can achieve the same thing with an extra wrap of tape under the right hand.

Lamkin ACE 3GEN crossline midsized. Tack and very good vibration dampening without being too squishy.

I was abIe went from Winn Dri-Tac mid to CP2 wrap standard last year for my basal arthritis. Probably the mid CP2 would provide even better cushioning, but I didn't want the extra grip weight and they are fine. They might be too soft for your liking ....but it's the shafts that are more important IMO. I went to steelfiber in everything including wedges 3 years ago from steel to keep playing.

Check youtube for "fixing Mike's grip". That move to pull the thumb down into the socket totally fixed the left and right hand pain I was having. My left hand was so bad towards the end of 2012 I couldn't play. Now it's 100%.

If you have a big gap between your thumb and hand like I did (and the guy in the vid) that might be the source of your problem. I'd lean towards looking hard at your grip technique before expecting a piece of rubber to make any difference...

Lamkin makes a golf grip specific for those with Arthritis. It is called Lamkin Arthritic and is available [url="https://shop.lamkingrips.com/product-p/100661.htm"]here[/url]. Additionally, as others have said in the post, grips made with our ACE material do really well with vibration dampening and tack so you do not have to use as much grip pressure for a secure connection. We also recommend using an Oversize grip and possibly even build those up with a couple wraps of tape. We hope this helps!

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Check youtube for "fixing Mike's grip". That move to pull the thumb down into the socket totally fixed the left and right hand pain I was having. My left hand was so bad towards the end of 2012 I couldn't play. Now it's 100%.

If you have a big gap between your thumb and hand like I did (and the guy in the vid) that might be the source of your problem. I'd lean towards looking hard at your grip technique before expecting a piece of rubber to make any difference...
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Thanks for that video! I actually went to the range after watching it to fiddle with my grip. Not sure if you noticed in the video, but Perez jokes about switching to overlap grip briefly while Elk is showing him the adjustment. I remembered that while I was fiddling and decided to give it a whirl. Turns out the overlap along with the gap correction not only helps with the pain, it corrected a problem I was having with my swing. Double bonus.

I used to have really bad hand/finger pain, but I switched to GP CP2 grips with a couple of wraps underneath and it really has made the difference for me.

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Thanks for that video! I actually went to the range after watching it to fiddle with my grip. Not sure if you noticed in the video, but Perez jokes about switching to overlap grip briefly while Elk is showing him the adjustment. I remembered that while I was fiddling and decided to give it a whirl. Turns out the overlap along with the gap correction not only helps with the pain, it corrected a problem I was having with my swing. Double bonus.
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Yep, in 2012 I was using the overlap grip straight out of Hogan's book. Over time it caused a pain somewhere in the back of the hand, near where the thumb connects into the rest of the hand. If I knuckled my index finger up and pulled it forwards towards my thumb it would hurt badly in the middle of the back my hand. After a while this got really, really bad. At the top of the swing I had to either let the club flop around or endure a terrible pain. After a few weeks of that I shut it down ... right in the middle of summer.

Since letting that heal up a bit and finding that grip, I've been totally fine. My left hand is technically still injured, if I pull on my thumb or index finger I can still feel that pain a bit ... it's still there but dormant. With that grip I've hit up to 1000 balls a day and my hands are totally fine. (my SI joint is a different story ... )

Also swing wise that grip is pretty good, it's certainly the best grip technique I've ever tried ... and I've tried most of them. Lightest pressure and no movement.

I went to Winn Dri-Tac midsize the middle of last year and it totally eliminated the pain in my hands. Make sure you are using the right size grip also. That makes a big difference.
BTW I'm 68 so I have quite afew aches and pains.

3M also makes gloves, tape and grips which some recommend for arthritis and grip issues. I've heard physicians recommend these.

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The gold standard for arthritic grips is the Avon Chamois. Patented ACS technology that other companies can't touch - and there's nothing out there that dampens vibration more.

I use JumboMax grips. They are huge, take a little time to get used to but have helped me...I have no cartilage in the last knuckle of my pinky. Now other fingers are hurting, so I'm thinking of trying the 10 finger grip to further alleviate soreness in hands and especially knuckles.

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Check youtube for "fixing Mike's grip". That move to pull the thumb down into the socket totally fixed the left and right hand pain I was having. My left hand was so bad towards the end of 2012 I couldn't play. Now it's 100%.

If you have a big gap between your thumb and hand like I did (and the guy in the vid) that might be the source of your problem. I'd lean towards looking hard at your grip technique before expecting a piece of rubber to make any difference...
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I've been having thumb pain for a couple years so in searching I stumbled on this. Didn't hurt during the round but afterwards thumb joint very sensitive to certain everyday maneuvers. Chalked it up to arthritis. Anyway I tried this grip with thumb pressed up against the hand -- it totally works (for me). Much less pain after the round. Hitting the ball more solid too. Thanks for posting, Jim.

I love the JumboMax grips for this very reason.

Check youtube for "fixing Mike's grip". That move to pull the thumb down into the socket totally fixed the left and right hand pain I was having. My left hand was so bad towards the end of 2012 I couldn't play. Now it's 100%.

 

If you have a big gap between your thumb and hand like I did (and the guy in the vid) that might be the source of your problem. I'd lean towards looking hard at your grip technique before expecting a piece of rubber to make any difference...

 

Thanks for that video! I actually went to the range after watching it to fiddle with my grip. Not sure if you noticed in the video, but Perez jokes about switching to overlap grip briefly while Elk is showing him the adjustment. I remembered that while I was fiddling and decided to give it a whirl. Turns out the overlap along with the gap correction not only helps with the pain, it corrected a problem I was having with my swing. Double bonus.

I know this is a very old thread, but I'm having similar wrist pain. I've been trying to find the "fixing mike's grip" video on youtube, but I can't. Is there any chance you still remember it?

Check youtube for "fixing Mike's grip". That move to pull the thumb down into the socket totally fixed the left and right hand pain I was having. My left hand was so bad towards the end of 2012 I couldn't play. Now it's 100%.

 

If you have a big gap between your thumb and hand like I did (and the guy in the vid) that might be the source of your problem. I'd lean towards looking hard at your grip technique before expecting a piece of rubber to make any difference...

 

Thanks for that video! I actually went to the range after watching it to fiddle with my grip. Not sure if you noticed in the video, but Perez jokes about switching to overlap grip briefly while Elk is showing him the adjustment. I remembered that while I was fiddling and decided to give it a whirl. Turns out the overlap along with the gap correction not only helps with the pain, it corrected a problem I was having with my swing. Double bonus.

 

I know this is a very old thread, but I'm having similar wrist pain. I've been trying to find the "fixing mike's grip" video on youtube, but I can't. Is there any chance you still remember it?

Not sure about the video but if you're having some pain you might want to try the Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize. I've switched a couple sets out for people with arthritis in their hands and they have helped.

I've just started testing out the new Lamkin Comfort plus grips - and I've got to say these have the best vibration dampening and shock absorption of any grip I've ever tried.

https://www.lamkingrips.com/shop/products/comfort-plus-golf-grips.html

I've just started testing out the new Lamkin Comfort plus grips - and I've got to say these have the best vibration dampening and shock absorption of any grip I've ever tried.

 

https://www.lamkingr...golf-grips.html

Compared to the GP CP2?

Avon Chamois FTW.....

I've just started testing out the new Lamkin Comfort plus grips - and I've got to say these have the best vibration dampening and shock absorption of any grip I've ever tried.

 

https://www.lamkingr...golf-grips.html

 

Compared to the GP CP2?

IMO, Yes. Don't get me wrong, CP2's are still a decent choice but I thought those Lamkins were better.

CP2 mid & graphite iron shafts are the ticket

Psoriatic Arthritis suffer

I will try the new Lamkin sonar upcoming as well

CP2 mid & graphite iron shafts are the ticket

 

Psoriatic Arthritis suffer

 

I will try the new Lamkin sonar upcoming as well

100% agreement. CP2 Mids are great. Animal, very interested to see your thoughts on the Sonar, and the Comfort Plus from Lamkin.

The Lamkin Comfort plus (mids) are great grips for shock absorption. Even a little better than the CP2's (IMO). The Sonar's are OK, but not quite up to the level of the comfort plus or cp2's.

The Jumbo MAx Jr grip would fit the bill, a larger grip to help with pressure and not squishy