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It's Time For A Golf Club Tune-Up

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Contributed by: Terry Talley on 2/14/2007

With all the recent snow and cold we have had, it is hard to think about golf, but now is a good time to get your clubs in shape for the upcoming golf season.

One of the most overlooked but most important parts of the golf club is the grip. Why is it important? The grip is the only part of the golf club that the golfer actually touches. A grip that is worn or slick is difficult to hold onto. This causes the golfer to try and grip the club tighter, which causes tension in the hands and forearms, and tension causes inconsistent shots and loss of distance. These two things are precisely what most golfers are trying to get more of. If you played more than 20 rounds last year, or haven't had your grips changed in several years, it is probably time for new grips.

Golfers often ask "What grip is right for me?" There is no right answer to that question except to say that the right grip is the one that feels the best to the golfer. What might feel very good to one golfer might feel terrible to another golfer. There are a multitude of grips to choose from, and grips are made in different materials, different textures, many colors (especially this year), and different sizes. Check different grips to determine which feels the best to you.

While you are getting new grips, you might as well get fitted for the right size grip. As a general rule, the proper sized grip is one where the two middle fingers of the golfer's upper hand (left hand for a right handed golfer) should just brush the palm when holding the club. If there is a gap, the grip is too large; if the fingers dig into the palm, the grip is too small. However, once again, the right sized grip is the one that feels the best to the individual golfer. Some might prefer a larger grip, some a smaller grip. The only way to know for sure is to try different size grips to see what feels best to you. The person installing your new grips should have different size grips for you to try to help you determine what size grip feels the best to you.

It is not that expensive to have your grips changed (the grips themselves run from as little as $1 to over $6 and the labor for each club generally runs $2 - $3) but the investment is well worthwhile for you and your golf game. Get your clubs regripped for the upcoming golf season.

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Terry Talley

Monument , CO

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