Making a grip midsize question

[hoselshot82]

I have tried the golf price multicompound grips for the past few seasons but just don’t like the feel. I think the last grip I really enjoyed the the golf pride tour velvet cord grips. I realize that for some reason they don’t make a midsize grip in that model anymore, which I still finish ridiculous :)

 

My question is, if I took a standard gp cord grip and added 5-6 wraps of tape would that roughly equate to a midsize? What adding that much tape add “too much” weight to the butt end of the club? I realize they make the z cord in a midsize but that’s not really what I’m after.

 

Thanks in advance for the wrx expertise

[monkeyboy]

You can add layers of tape to get close to a midsize grip diameter.

I don't think a standard grip with multiple layers will fell exactly the same as a midsized grip with no layers as you'll be stretching the standard grip a good amount - but it is all about what feels good to you.

 

See chart

https://www.golfworks.com/images/art/GripSizing2.pdf

 

I use blue painters tape instead of multiple layers of grip tape (grip tape goes on last)

[Maximilian]

The midsize grips are quite a bit heavier than the standards, so I'm not sure the added build up tape to a standard grip will amount to a much heavier grip in the end compared to a midsize. I'm really not sure. I've built up grips with six layers without any trouble. Putter grips are different because they become more round in shape with that many layers, but since swing grips are obviously round anyways I think it just comes down to a slightly different feel.

 

Never compared them side by side, but you might have a look at the Crossline Full-Cord, they are available in midsize.

[Stuart_G]

See chart

https://www.golfwork...GripSizing2.pdf

 

I use blue painters tape instead of multiple layers of grip tape (grip tape goes on last)

 

Double sided tape is also a lot thicker. That chart/table references number of wraps to get the desired results with 0.010" build up tape (or masking tape is similar). If one uses double sided grip tape as the build up tape, the number of wraps needs to be reduced by 1/3rd (e.g +4 wraps instead of +6).

 

The midsize grips are quite a bit heavier than the standards, so I'm not sure the added build up tape to a standard grip will amount to a much heavier grip in the end compared to a midsize.

 

It will be fairly close.

 

Never compared them side by side, but you might have a look at the Crossline Full-Cord, they are available in midsize.

 

I agree that might be a good alternative. I might even suggest trying the UTX cord grips as well.

[MattM97]

If you prefer Golf Pride try the Z-Grip Cord that comes in midsize, I have one on my hybrid and quite like it. Others would be the Crossline Full Cord like mentioned above but I think the Lamkin UTx is closer to the GP Tour Velvet Cord.

 

But you have options to try vs going with a ton of tape on each club.

[A.G. Pennypacker]

I have tried the golf price multicompound grips for the past few seasons but just don’t like the feel. I think the last grip I really enjoyed the the golf pride tour velvet cord grips. I realize that for some reason they don’t make a midsize grip in that model anymore, which I still finish ridiculous :)

 

My question is, if I took a standard gp cord grip and added 5-6 wraps of tape would that roughly equate to a midsize? What adding that much tape add “too much” weight to the butt end of the club? I realize they make the z cord in a midsize but that’s not really what I’m after.

 

Thanks in advance for the wrx expertise

If you prefer Golf Pride try the Z-Grip Cord that comes in midsize, I have one on my hybrid and quite like it.

 

Nice.