Royal Midsize Pistol Putter Grip

[tjhanch]

Has anyone used one of these putter grips before?  Saw them on golfworks.com and curious on the size/feel of them.  Under $5 seems pretty cheap. 

[achappy]

I have and just like their regular grips (I love the Royal LinkTech) Cord it's a sleeper.  I would say it's on the slightly larger side of midsize.  Great feel however as it's a softer compound for me the sharper edges and flat back made it easy to keep hands square.   The only negative is that it's a heavy grip being all rubber but if you are using it on a heavy head then it's good.  I tried it on a head which was only 345g and it made it too light.  But if I had a 360+g head it would be my grip of choice.

Edited December 13, 2021 by achappy

[tjhanch]

21 minutes ago, achappy said:

I have and just like their regular grips (I love the Royal LinkTech) Cord it's a sleeper.  I would say it's on the slightly larger side of midsize.  Great feel however as it's a softer compound for me the sharper edges and flat back made it easy to keep hands square.   The only negative is that it's a heavy grip being all rubber but if you are using it on a heavy head then it's good.  I tried it on a head which was only 345g and it made it too light.  But if I had a 360+g head it would be my grip of choice.

 

Thanks.  My putter length is on the longer side anyways, so a heavier grip would help me bring down the swing weight anyways.  I think I'll order a couple and give em a try.  I currently use a Superstroke GT Tour or a ping PP58 midsize grip.  Any clue as to how that compares size wise?

[achappy]

4 minutes ago, tjhanch said:

 

Thanks.  My putter length is on the longer side anyways, so a heavier grip would help me bring down the swing weight anyways.  I think I'll order a couple and give em a try.  I currently use a Superstroke GT Tour or a ping PP58 midsize grip.  Any clue as to how that compares size wise?

 

Please take this with a grain of salt as due to COVID I haven't really been in a golf store in a long time. I used to routinely go into Golf Galaxy just to try out different putters but the one near my job closed and the other required a special trip.  So my memory may be a little off since I didn't really compare even on same day.

 

From what I remember, I would say it's slightly larger than the PP58 and in between a Supertstroke 1.0 and a 2.0.  If this helps (measured the last one I have):

• Height at the butt of the grip before the end cap is about 1.25"
• Height at middle is about 1"
• width of flat part in middle of grip is about 7/8"

[tjhanch]

6 minutes ago, achappy said:

 

Please take this with a grain of salt as due to COVID I haven't really been in a golf store in a long time. I used to routinely go into Golf Galaxy just to try out different putters but the one near my job closed and the other required a special trip.  So my memory may be a little off since I didn't really compare even on same day.

 

From what I remember, I would say it's slightly larger than the PP58 and in between a Supertstroke 1.0 and a 2.0.  If this helps (measured the last one I have):

• Height at the butt of the grip before the end cap is about 1.25"
• Height at middle is about 1"
• width of flat part in middle of grip is about 7/8"

That’s a great help. Thanks achappy. 

[trying2scratch]

Really solid option. I have it on a 35.5" putter with 355g head and feels great.  Does feel a bit plastic/synthetic rubber feel at first but that wears away with use. 

 

Size wise it is smaller/ narrower than the gt 1.0. Prob closer to the GT tour but the shape has more depth front to back if that makes sense?  Less of ridge and more round on the back half as well. Similar to the Pp58 mid but with slightly sharper edges on the front side.  Actually feels like the old Iomic mid size with the sharp edges but in a larger size.  Fills the hands, great feedback without being too large or oversize. Plus it's super cheap and plain black.  Bonus! I can try to post a cpl pics tmrw in the day light if you would like?

Edited December 15, 2021 by trying2scratch

[tjhanch]

2 hours ago, trying2scratch said:

Really solid option. I have it on a 35.5" putter with 355g head and feels great.  Does feel a bit plastic/synthetic rubber feel at first but that wears away with use. 

 

Size wise it is smaller/ narrower than the gt 1.0. Prob closer to the GT tour but the shape has more depth front to back if that makes sense?  Less of ridge and more round on the back half as well. Similar to the Pp58 mid but with slightly sharper edges on the front side.  Actually feels like the old Iomic mid size with the sharp edges but in a larger size.  Fills the hands, great feedback without being too large or oversize. Plus it's super cheap and plain black.  Bonus! I can try to post a cpl pics tmrw in the day light if you would like?

 

Thanks trying2scratch.  Good description.  It being plain black was a big selling point for me too.  Not a fan of all the flashy designs.  And yeah, pics would be helpful.  

[trying2scratch]

[trying2scratch]

Sorry for the delay, hope these help. One note, the lower portion of the ping grip is built up.  Cheers!

[tjhanch]

On 12/17/2021 at 7:53 PM, trying2scratch said:

Sorry for the delay, hope these help. One note, the lower portion of the ping grip is built up.  Cheers!

Thanks.  I received the couple I ordered and really like these grips.  Really fit in my hands well.  Surprised these don't get more love.  

[NicholasP]

Try the Link Tech cord on you're other sticks, they're fantastic

[achappy]

32 minutes ago, NicholasP said:

Try the Link Tech cord on you're other sticks, they're fantastic

 

Have to agree.  The Link Tech Cord and regular Link Tech have become my grips of choice.  Fantastic grips and very durable.  I also love that they have reduced taper which is something not advertised (I didn't learn it until I read the reviews/questions).

[Alex62]

Can someone please describe the level of tackiness with this Royal putter grip… And how well does it retain the tackiness with age?  Thanks