Star Sidewinder Grips?

[AZGolfNut2]

Looks like no Black Friday % discount this year. Did anyone jump on the bundle deal?

Edited November 25, 2023 by AZGolfNut2

[Ger21]

Holding out hope for Cyber Monday.

Looking for orange grips, which cost $2 more than the others. Should have bought during the Halloween sale.

[bg3putts]

Very good grips and last a long time.

[Kenny Lee Puckett]

I'm late to the party on these Star Sidewinder.

 

My goodness they feel good. Waggled a "preowned" iron yesterday at the shop with a set of them on. They were Standard size, felt a little "+4ish". VERY tacky. My GP TV Velvet 360 don't impress me this much. I'm almost compelled to regrip set with them.

[AZstu324]

Also late to this party but IMO Star are the best full rubber grips around! Their factory is right here in Chandler and I've been there. Talked to one of the owners and he told me a really cool story. The reason Star isn't as popular here in the US is simply because they last too long. Retail stores don't like to carry them because once a star grip goes on, that 2-3 years before the customer is back for a re grip. They like Golf Pride, and other brands because they bring customers back every 4-6 mo. Their big market is in Asia. Because of the insane costs of component pieces there, they love not having to go back every few months for regrips and Stars last FOREVER! Also, a club tech position is considered an "artisan" profession so just the installation costs alone are through the roof. 

 

And yes, most of the Star formula was stolen and then Pure started up right down the street in Mesa. I say "Most" because whatever part of the formula that keeps the grips from smelling like strong rubber, Pure did not get. That was also confirmed by the owner. 

[hammergolf]

3 hours ago, AZstu324 said:

Also late to this party but IMO Star are the best full rubber grips around! Their factory is right here in Chandler and I've been there. Talked to one of the owners and he told me a really cool story. The reason Star isn't as popular here in the US is simply because they last too long. Retail stores don't like to carry them because once a star grip goes on, that 2-3 years before the customer is back for a re grip. They like Golf Pride, and other brands because they bring customers back every 4-6 mo. Their big market is in Asia. Because of the insane costs of component pieces there, they love not having to go back every few months for regrips and Stars last FOREVER! Also, a club tech position is considered an "artisan" profession so just the installation costs alone are through the roof. 

 

And yes, most of the Star formula was stolen and then Pure started up right down the street in Mesa. I say "Most" because whatever part of the formula that keeps the grips from smelling like strong rubber, Pure did not get. That was also confirmed by the owner. 

I just put two on some wedges. Interested to see how they do.

[Golfinfloridaafter40]

On 11/2/2023 at 1:02 PM, Paintman said:

Some inside baseball about Star. I recently inquired if they plan to make something like a Pure DTX grip. Star emailed me back and said they are working on an aggressive textured grip for next year !

I like that grip in Chicago area humidity & rain. Plus sweating too much.

I talked to them at the PGS show about the same thing.  They have a model out now that is overly rough feeling, not near as good as the PURE version. I was really hoping for a Pure Combo grip version from them, but they said it was more difficult to make than I probably realized and they were not committed to it yet

[RSLP]

great grip , however players who grip closer to the end of the club may get a sensation that the grip cap moves.

[rbpwrx]

7 minutes ago, Golfinfloridaafter40 said:

They have a model out now that is overly rough feeling, not near as good as the PURE version. 

Which model of theirs is rough? I really like the Classic Wrap these days.

[Golfinfloridaafter40]

3 minutes ago, rbpwrx said:

Which model of theirs is rough? I really like the Classic Wrap these days.

I just looked through the catalog he emailed me and it is not listed yet.  It was for sure on display at the PGA show, but not something I would buy. 

[Bogey Fett]

Could someone weigh a midsize sidewinder for me? Preferably black but any color except white should be close enough.

The website has midsize listed at 15-20g heavier than standard and that just seems way off. Thanks!

[Badknee]

Here you go.

[AZGolfNut2]

Looks like Fred Couples is using Star Sidewinder grips! https://www.instagram.com/p/C5CLr4xvLQX?img_index=3

 

 

 

Edited March 28 by AZGolfNut2

[AZGolfNut2]

Star Sidewinders are in play at The Masters this week! And they ended up in the hands of THE MASTER! 😲

 

 

[rbpwrx]

1 hour ago, AZGolfNut2 said:

Star Sidewinders are in play at The Masters this week! And they ended up in the hands of THE MASTER! 😲

 

 

 

Love this! They are only 20 years behind us!

[Ger21]

I think I might go gloveless this weekend!