Gripmaster Grips - Interview

[taylormadefan]

Get your questions in!

Harry and the folks at Gripmaster have kindly agreed to do an interview with us about all their products.

Please ask any and all questions you've ever had about Gripmaster products, their durability, care, and exactly why they're better than conventional grips.

We'll try as hard as we can to get as many questions in as possible.

[drewspin]

Great!

 

I love GripMaster they have the best customer service (Harry and James) among any companies.

 

I have a couple of questions. Will you be expanding your line to include the cord-prototype (non-putter) grips?

 

I love the exotics line, especially the sharkskin grip that was recently featured in the guess the exotics contest. Will that be available? (Please.) How about stingray? That would make for another very tactile putter grip.

 

Thanks for your sponsorship of GolfWRX and for your top notch product and customer service!

[curryj]

Excellent idea, GripMaster grips are the best!

 

Any plans for a long or belly putter grip?

[DavidR]

I really like the stitchback model. Are there any plans to make this model in a darker brown or mahogany like they do in the other lines? Or, is it possible to darken the sand color grip?

[RobotDoctor]

I guess I really do not have a question at the moment but would like to comment how exceptional Harry has been with me personally and to say thank you.

 

Harry answers questions I have and has recently gone way above and beyond in correcting a grip issue I had. The grip issue was not even Gripmaster's issue. Harry took care of me while encuring all the cost. He did not have to do that as I was willing to pay for the rework. That said, Harry has won me over as well as anyone I can talk to about golf grips. I will definately be putting Gripmaster grips on all my clubs in the near future,

 

Thanks Harry for great products and even better customer service!

[Hoover98]

Are there any plans on making the stitchback in a smaller/thinner size, maybe without the padding underneath?

 

 

I really like the stitchback model. Are there any plans to make this model in a darker brown or mahogany like they do in the other lines? Or, is it possible to darken the sand color grip?

 

I found that over time with use and repeated wipes with a wet towel (I did it as I left each green), it will start to darken.

[Boba]

Excellent idea, GripMaster grips are the best!

 

Any plans for a long or belly putter grip?

 

Ditto

[reebus]

Excellent idea, GripMaster grips are the best!

 

Any plans for a long or belly putter grip?

 

Ditto

 

They did a few of those previously and I was told there wasn't enough

of a market for them. I was sent one of the last split grips that they

had in stock. I just can't decide which putter to put it on right now.....

[RobotDoctor]

Ok, the one question I have for Harry is:

 

How can I get on a consumer test panel for Gripmaster? I will test Gripmaster grips and send a report back. Please ..... PLLLEEEAAAASSSSEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

:blink:

[reebus]

Ok, the one question I have for Harry is:

 

How can I get on a consumer test panel for Gripmaster? I will test Gripmaster grips and send a report back. Please ..... PLLLEEEAAAASSSSEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

:blink:

 

OOOOH, OOOOH me too! I just don't know how to beg "properly"

 

I promise to shamelessly plug your products all over the web. It's easy to "pimp"

a superior product!

[RobotDoctor]

Ok, the one question I have for Harry is:

 

How can I get on a consumer test panel for Gripmaster? I will test Gripmaster grips and send a report back. Please ..... PLLLEEEAAAASSSSEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

:blink:

 

OOOOH, OOOOH me too! I just don't know how to beg "properly"

 

I promise to shamelessly plug your products all over the web. It's easy to "pimp"

a superior product!

 

My mouth can be bought very easily. RD and reebus, new Gripmaster spokespeople. ;)

[reebus]

Ok, the one question I have for Harry is:

 

How can I get on a consumer test panel for Gripmaster? I will test Gripmaster grips and send a report back. Please ..... PLLLEEEAAAASSSSEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

;)

 

OOOOH, OOOOH me too! I just don't know how to beg "properly"

 

I promise to shamelessly plug your products all over the web. It's easy to "pimp"

a superior product!

 

My mouth can be bought very easily. RD and reebus, new Gripmaster spokespeople. :stop:

 

I'm up fer it! It's really rather easy. Wait until it's about 95 degrees, 85 - 90 percent humidity, hand

one of your clubs to an 'unititiated" playing partner, and say "feel this"! That usually gets them.

 

Another good time to sell them is when it's raining. But most of my buddies get out of the rain.....

 

But if we're going to be "spokespeople" we need something really exotic. Hmmm, maybe two-tones.... :blink:

[Boba]

Excellent idea, GripMaster grips are the best!

 

Any plans for a long or belly putter grip?

 

Ditto

 

They did a few of those previously and I was told there wasn't enough

of a market for them. I was sent one of the last split grips that they

had in stock. I just can't decide which putter to put it on right now.....

 

I'm not looking for a split grip, I want a 1 piece stich back made from white golf glove leather. :blink:

[reebus]

Excellent idea, GripMaster grips are the best!

 

Any plans for a long or belly putter grip?

 

Ditto

 

They did a few of those previously and I was told there wasn't enough

of a market for them. I was sent one of the last split grips that they

had in stock. I just can't decide which putter to put it on right now.....

 

I'm not looking for a split grip, I want a 1 piece stich back made from white golf glove leather. ;)

 

 

That would be "Trick"..... :blink:

[jlww3]

I would like to know if there is a really big difference in the feel of the shock resistant grip they offer and the standard pro taper? I've been using gripmaster grips for years but they were all purchased by my club builder for me and he has since past away. I need new grips and don't know which one to go with?

 

My other question would be are there ever going to be matching putter covers for the exotic line?

 

jlww3

[drewspin]

Does Grip Master USA do any manufacturing in the USA, or is it all done Down Under?

[taylormadefan]

Keep the questions coming!

[Boba]

Can I ask why is my new rattle snake grip is so awesome?

 

 

Thanks James!

[Boba]

With the many exotics you have. Is there any chance for Elephant skin? I know it is expensive and soft. Just curious if that is something that can be worked with.

 

Keep up the great work.

 

Scotty B

African elephants and Asian elephants are Endangered species, I doubt that you'll ever see elephant grips.

 

I have a question or two: What is the difference between grip leather & glove leather? Would there be stretching issues with glove leather? Would a grip made from white glove leather be too awesome to use? Can I get custom stiching colors? I'm thinking white leather & red stitching down the back.

 

[Asleep]

How is testing going with the new smaller/firmer Hard Edge putter grips?

 

Please tell us more about this grip in comparison to others.

[Geo]

Or...a grip made from baby seal. (cool)

 

 

Anyway, this chat actually happened yesterday so a touch late to get the questions in now. Transcript and audio should be up before too long.

[SewillZ]

asleep, early feed back is very positive. the grip is being tested by wrx members, on the lpga tour and on the senior tour.

 

regards,

sarg1948

 

How is testing going with the new smaller/firmer Hard Edge putter grips?

 

Please tell us more about this grip in comparison to others.

[SewillZ]

boba, very difficult to do a red thread on the white panel due to color bleed from the thread. we are trying some orange thread on the white panel. if it works, you may see red on white!

 

regards,

sarg1948

With the many exotics you have. Is there any chance for Elephant skin? I know it is expensive and soft. Just curious if that is something that can be worked with.

 

Keep up the great work.

 

Scotty B

African elephants and Asian elephants are Endangered species, I doubt that you'll ever see elephant grips.

 

I have a question or two: What is the difference between grip leather & glove leather? Would there be stretching issues with glove leather? Would a grip made from white glove leather be too awesome to use? Can I get custom stiching colors? I'm thinking white leather & red stitching down the back.

 

[Hoover98]

How is testing going with the new smaller/firmer Hard Edge putter grips?

 

Please tell us more about this grip in comparison to others.

 

I am very anxious to give this a try when they are available.

 

Sarg...any chance these will be available in a darker brown than the original stitchback?

[scottyallanb]

In Thailand they use Elephant leather from legal sources that are not an endangered or threatened species. Each skin is hand tanned using a special process with makes it very durable but very soft as well. Perfect leather for a grip!! Guys do a little research before the dumb comments on baby seals. Hey Marshall your setting a great example. Nice picture!!

 

Scotty B

[Geo]

In Thailand they use Elephant leather from legal sources that are not an endangered or threatened species. Each skin is hand tanned using a special process with makes it very durable but very soft as well. Perfect leather for a grip!! Guys do a little research before the dumb comments on baby seals. Hey Marshall your setting a great example. Nice picture!!

 

Scotty B

 

Lighten up there Francis. First of all, it's "Hey Marshall, you're setting a great example." Secondly, if you have issues with my moderation, feel free to drop me a PM...again. (cool)

 

Anyway, you're right, it's perfectly legal but not exactly humane. A large number of the elephants harvested die as a result of underfeeding and from the training regiment and associated punishments they have to endure to become a beast of burden (high mortality rate). Also a lot of 7+ year-olds are incorrigible (like humans), so are often put down because they won't do any work (again, like humans). But you probably knew all that.

 

Also, I'm pretty sure that Dick Cheney never clubbed a baby seal...maybe.

[scottyallanb]

Well there smart guy when you post at 2:34 in the morning after seeing another attack on a post I put up I wasnt really worried about how it looked. Dont Worry George you wont see me here much more. Your childish antics are not worth me getting pissed off any longer. Why send you a personal message? So you can continue to act like a BULLY? All I have ever tried to do on this site is be helpful and you have made me feel like a convict. Kinda like the ones you deal with daily. I appreciate everyone else on this site.

 

Scotty B

[stage1350]

Well there smart guy when you post at 2:34 in the morning after seeing another attack on a post I put up I wasnt really wooried about how it looked. Dont Worry George you wont see me here much more. Your childish antics are not worth me getting pissed off any longer. Why send you a personal message? So you can continue to act like a BULLY? All I have ever tried to do on this site is be helpful and you have made me feel like a convict. Kinda like the ones you deal with daily. I appreciate everyone else on this site.

 

Scotty B

 

If you are this emotional and can't stand having someone correcting your grammar, how do you deal with students on a daily basis?

 

Rather than cry about being placed in the hole by one of the bulls, would you care to elaborate on the elephant leather?

 

 

 

BACK TO TOPIC: I love the exotics collection, but long for the old days of multi color leather, intricate designs, piping, etc. I love the detail work on my Wizard 600 limited edition. That grip is my all time favorite. It has the LLRC underlisting that is a legal version of the Wilson Fat Paddle grips from the 8802. The underlisting is key to the feel of the grip. I would love to see more options there.

[SewillZ]

BACK TO TOPIC: I love the exotics collection, but long for the old days of multi color leather, intricate designs, piping, etc. I love the detail work on my Wizard 600 limited edition. That grip is my all time favorite. It has the LLRC underlisting that is a legal version of the Wilson Fat Paddle grips from the 8802. The underlisting is key to the feel of the grip. I would love to see more options there.

 

stay tuned to thegripmaster. next up will be yellow and white with more to come.

 

regards,

sarg1948

[drewspin]

Well there smart guy when you post at 2:34 in the morning after seeing another attack on a post I put up I wasnt really wooried about how it looked. Dont Worry George you wont see me here much more. Your childish antics are not worth me getting pissed off any longer. Why send you a personal message? So you can continue to act like a BULLY? All I have ever tried to do on this site is be helpful and you have made me feel like a convict. Kinda like the ones you deal with daily. I appreciate everyone else on this site.

 

Scotty B

 

(cool)