Over 80% of players on the PGA Tour use Golf Pride grips, and it’s easy to see why. Despite a number of quality companies within the golf grip industry, Golf Pride are the industry leaders, with 65% of recreational players opting for their products. One of the reasons that Golf Pride has been so successful is the number of grips it has to offer to meet the both the feel and performance needs of any golfer.
We all know the importance of a good, reliable grip – after all, it’s the only part of the golf club we come in contact with. There are different types, too, like softer rubber grips for extra softness or comfort and cord grips for a firmer feel with enhanced feedback. What follows is a look at our picks for the best golf grips in the company’s current lineup.
Golf Pride offer two main unique technologies with the grips they produce. Align Technology raises the edge on the underside of the grip to help players have more consistent hand placement, thus helping stabilize the clubface at impact. Their Plus 4 Technology features a thicker lower section of the grip to help players grip the club lighter in an effort to create more power and clubhead speed. In each section below, we’ll let you know if Align and/or Plus 4 is available for the particular grip being highlighted.
If you’re unsure what grip suits your game, check out our comprehensive deep dive into how to choose the right golf grips for your game. We have also spoken exclusively with Golf Pride about whether or not you should have the same grips on all of your clubs. Equally, if you're also after a new grip on your putter, then why not also check out our guide on the best putter grips currently available.
Best Golf Pride Grips
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The List
Sizes: 4 (Undersize, Standard, Midsize, Jumbo)
Align Option: No
Plus4 Option: No
Feel: Soft
+ Tackier than one might expect
+ Excellent size options
- Not the best in wet
We’ll start with the CPX offering, which features on our Editors Choice Awards. The CPX grip might be the comfiest on the market, with the club feeling really tacky in your hands. It comes in four different sizes for flexibility, with CPX standing for Comfort Performance Extreme – it’s a product to match the flashy name.
The CPX’s unique use of material provides great grip partnered with an EXO diamond-quilted pattern. It looks good, feels good and helps maximize our contact area with the club which helps us have greater control of the club and our shot.
Read our full Golf Pride CPX Golf Grip Review
Sizes: 2 (Standard; Midsize)
Align Option: Yes
Plus4 Option: Yes
Feel: Medium
+ Good combination of material and color choice
+ Grip in all conditions
- Putting them on all your clubs can cost a fair bit
The multi-compound is another classic offering from Golf Pride and a regular grip used on tour by the likes of Rory McIlory. The grip allows for colour combinations for added personalization, while providing excellent grip and consistency in all weather – wet or dry.
The Brushed Cotton Technology in the top half of the grip helps for better traction with the glove hand, while the rubber in the lower half adds more feel and forgiveness. It’s a versatile, reliable grip and earns the glowing reputation as a result.
Read our full Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Align Grip Review
Sizes: 5 (Junior, Undersize, Standard, Midsize, Jumbo)
Align Option: Yes
Plus4 Option: Yes
Feel: Soft
+ Classic looks
+ Brilliant traction on the club
- No color choice
The classic. The all-rubber grip is the most popular in the game and arguably the most classic grip on the market. The look is matched with a superb feeling of connection between hands and golf club, with the rubber-blend compound and non-slip surface making it as playable as it is comfortable.
The Tour Velvet can come with Align Technology, with the ridge on the underside helping players position their hands correctly. This allows users to have consistent hands placement for more consistent golf shots.
Sizes: 2 (Standard; Midsize)
Align Option: No
Plus4 Option: No
Feel: Firm
+ Promotes enhanced feel
+ Great option for players with sweaty hands
- Not the best for comfort
One of Golf Pride’s fastest growing products in the ZGrip, especially on Tour through the likes of Collin Morikawa and Will Zalatoris.
This grip is the firmest cord grip in the range, with two layers of texturing offering both feedback and control over your shots. The deep z-shape design winds around the grip and helps you feel in control of the club at address and through contact, while the heavy cord that runs throughout the grip helps enhance the grip of the club is wet or sweaty conditions.
Sizes: 4 (Undersize; Standard; Midsize; Jumbo)
Align Option: No
Plus4 Option: No
Feel: Soft
+ High performance technology
+ Comfortable grip
- Takes a bit of time to get used to
On the thicker side of things, we have the CP2, which is ideal for mid-range or higher handicappers who are looking to add more consistency to their game. Offering excellent comfort and control, it comes with what Golf Pride call a 2.5" Control Core Stabilizer, that reduces torque during your swing, helping you to swing smoothly through the ball. Combine this grip with a set of the most forgiving golf irons or a forgiving driver, and you'll be able to drastically improve your consistency over the ball.
The larger lower hand is designed to promote a lighter grip pressure to help strike through the ball with greater velocity and gain distance.
Sizes: 2 (Standard; Midsize)
Align Option: No
Plus4 Option: No
Feel: Firm
+ Delivers exceptional feedback
+ Performs well in wet conditions
- Firmer texture can be hard on the hands
Like the classic Tour Velvet grips, the grip features a tight-weave cotton twill fiber which feels delightfully grippy in your hands. This grip is on the firmer side of things, coming in only two sizes, but with the maximum surface texture through its texture pattern and cord, players will feel extra traction and stability in every swing.
The firm feel helps provide excellent feedback and helps combat wet or sweaty hands on address so if you're the type of person who suffers from sweaty hands this is an excellent golf grip that will help you hit consistent golf shots.
Sizes: 4 (Undersize; Standard; Midsize; Jumbo)
Align Option: No
Plus4 Option: No
Feel: Soft
+ Excellent tacky grip and super soft
+ Classic leather style
- Not suited to wet weather
The Wrap G2 is as sticky a grip as you’ll find on the market and is a favourite amongst higher handicappers and newcomers to the game because of its soft but tacky feel.
The grip is constructed with proprietary high-tack rubber and it’ll feel like the club is sticking to your hands. The supple feel will help give players confidence as they stand over the ball, while I personally found the grips wonderful to use while playing chip shots in and around the green.
Sizes: Flat, Pistol, Round
Feel: Soft
+ Soft and easy to hold
+ Really does quieten the bottom hand
- Some will prefer a firm, skinny grip
This grip is designed with a slimmer upper half and wider lower section to help anchor the top hand for stability, as well as reduce tension in the lower hand for smooth acceleration through the stroke. Our first impressions of this grip were the comfort and quality. Clearly much thought has gone into not only the specific shape of the grips, but the weight and texture too.
It felt tacky and calmed our hands during the stroke, which is particularly important from short range. One last point we must add is that, due to the reduced tension in the hands and elbows, our stroke was more consistent.
Sizes: 2 (Midsize; Oversize)
Feel: Medium
+ Delivers excellent alignment options
+ Good feel and grip
- Limited color options
Thicker putter grips have become very popular in the last ten years, with the SNSR Contour Pro Grip delivering excellent alignment options with good feel and grip.
The tacky feel provides nice feel and feedback, with the grip boasting a flat front paddle for easy thumb placement to achieve correct face alignment. The pistol grip is better for players with a straighter putting arc, with the model designed to help lock hands into a repeatable motion for optimized feel and strike.
How we test golf grips
We test golf gear with an ethos built upon several key ideals. To start, the products get thorough extensive testing from good club golfers because we believe that's more useful than the opinions of PGA pros or robots.
Our review process consists of us using each grip over several rounds and in different conditions to ascertain how each product performs in wet, dry, hot or cold conditions. By using the products in this manner we are able to provide reliable advice and feedback to you on how they perform. In terms of grips, that means using them for practice, range sessions and proper rounds to gauge performance, durability, feel and so on.
Most importantly, Golf Monthly's reviews our made by golfers, for golfers. We know what people want in their reviews and test our products in all types of conditions to come to the fairest conclusion possible. For more reviews like this one, check out our guide for the best grips for drivers or the best golf accessories guide.
How to choose a golf grip
Golf grips come in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes. Modern grips boast a ton of technology that can help improve your grip and feel on the club, allowing you to make a better connection with the golf ball. So how do you know which golf club grip is right for you? There a number of key things to keep in mind when selecting what grip is right for you, se we've summarised them below to help make you the important decision.
Size
Certain grips suit different sized hands. If you have big hands like Bryson DeChambeau, then chances are a you'd suit a bigger, thicker grip. If your hands are on the smaller side of things, a smaller, thinner grip could be the one for you. Getting a grip that fits the size of your hands is a crucial first step in the process.
Feel
Ulitmately, what we're looking for when we grip the golf club and stand over our shot is feel - can we get a positive feel between hands and club so we can begin the swinging process? Do you like the feel of corded grips or perhaps you want a softer feeling model, a more velvet kind of touch on your hands? Or, do you want the best of both of those worlds? Getting your hands on some grips to see how they feel is the best way of deciphering which model to go for and which will be the best model for your hands. Feel is probably the most important aspect of the process - if you don't like how the club feels in your hand then how can you be expected to hit it well?
Moisture management
Linking with the above point, be aware of how different some grips are and how they deal with sweat and wet weather. This is because some models, like the Golf Pride MCC for example, cope with water very well because they've been designed to, whereas some other models haven't. If you're in the UK or Ireland, for example, you'll likely have to take into account how the grips perform in the rain. If you're based in the USA, say, Texas, you may have to worry less about playing in the rain but more on how the grip performs in hot, sweaty conditions. Your environment and the context around that should play into your decision of which grips to rock with.
Color
Make it your own! Be yourself! If your a sports fan, show your colours! The Ohio State fan - get the red and white multicompound grips! The LA Lakers fan, find some purple and yellow grips and get swinging! If you have a personal attachment to your club through the grips, chances are you can perform better with it. Trick your mind into an extra level of comfort by choosing your favourite colours for your grips.
Budget
Budget always factors into these golf decisions. Personally, considering grips can last years of wear and tear, I believe it's worth paying a little extra for good grips that will last you in the long run. However, there are good, cheaper options out there for the more casual player.
While it is wise to think about replacing your golf club grips as they start to get worn out, you should also think about replacing your clubs too as they get older. For that reason, take a look at our guides on the best golf irons, the best golf drivers and the best golf putters.
FAQs
Can you use Golf Pride grips on your driver?
Yes you can. Many of the grips listed here are not just for use on your irons. They can also be fitted to your hybrids or drivers too. It's worth making sure thought that each grip will fit correctly on your driver before buying it.
Should I fit my own golf grip?
Yes, there is nothing wrong with fitting your own golf grips as this can save you a lot of money. But getting golf clubs gripped professionally is more advisable. That way, you can ensure that your clubs are properly gripped by a club, or shop professional, who can ensure they are securely fastened to your clubs. Ultimately, this process can cost a little more but can ensure the longevity of your golf clubs.
Do PGA Tour Pros use Golf Pride Grips?
Yes, Golf Pride Grips are some of the most commonly used grips on the professional tours. Interestingly, professionals like Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka and Billy Horschel have used these grips in the past.
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