Why does DeChambeau use big grips?

When Bryson DeChambeau began using JumboMax grips as a junior golfer, he was drawn to the fact that the grip, which is larger than a standard grip, provided more surface area for his hands to hold the club.
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What size grips does Bryson DeChambeau use?

Ever since he came on TOUR, DeChambeau used JumboMax grips on his clubs that measured about 125 grams per grip.
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Do any pros use jumbo grips?

PGA Tour player K.J. Choi's success with an oversize SuperStroke putting grip has caused other players to try it. While most pros aren't using oversize grips on their other clubs, they can help amateurs reduce grip pressure during the full swing.
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Who should use oversize golf grips?

If you're a golfer with larger hands, hand arthritis, or a player who tends to grip the club too tight, Midsize or Jumbo golf grips could provide a huge boost to your golf game. As a general rule, if you wear a golf glove size of Large / Cadet Large or bigger, a Midsize or Jumbo grip is the proper fit for you.
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Are oversized grips better?

When a golfer with larger hands uses an oversized golf grip, they will notice improved wrist action, decreased grip pressure, relief of pain, and potentially some better ball trajectory as well. Certainly, these are all benefits that any golfer could get used to.
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Bryson DeChambeau on Grip Size



Do any pro golfers use 10 finger grip?

Scott Piercy is one of a handful of players on the PGA Tour with a 10-finger grip. In fact, since Bob Estes went to something else a few years back, Piercy is the only guy that I know of who still uses it. Most players either use an interlock grip or the overlap grip.
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What size JumboMax grip does Bryson use?

Bryson's Massive Thick "JumboMax" Grips, The 5.5 Degree Cobra Driver And The Rest Of His Winning Equipment.
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Do any pros use Winn grips?

Lamkin grips are the only other brand used by more than 10 players but none of the top 100 currently use Winn grips.
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Does a thicker golf grip help?

Because the grip is larger, the golfer will get a better feel for the club by using a larger grip. According to GolfGripGuide.com, larger grips will also better absorb the shock of impact or a mis-hit, which means less stress for golfers with weak hands or grips.
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What is an oversize golf grip?

Oversize (or "Jumbo") Golf Grips promotes lighter grip pressure and can help relieve hand and wrist strain from overgripping. Lighter grip pressure increases control and swing consistency for target-focused accuracy.
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Do I need oversized golf grips?

Golfers with hands larger than 9 inches are going to need an oversized golf grip. A larger grip is very common on putters and are known to help golfers that struggle with arthritis as well. The oversize grip does not require as much strength to hang onto the golf club.
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Are jumbo grips legal?

The question we hear the most often, “Are JumboMax Grips legal?” Absolutely! The USGA has ruled that our oversized grips conform to USGA rules for golf equipment and are 100% legal in all tournaments, long drive, and sanctioned events.
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Do larger golf grips help with arthritis?

Oversize golf grips reduce pain and are recommended for players who have arthritis or experience hand strain because the bigger the grip, the less pressure your hands need to apply.
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Do jumbo grips change swing weight?

So if a grip is used that weighs more could throw off the intended flex unless they don't adjust for grip weight. For example, let's say we want to use a jumbo-sized rubber grip that weighs 78g. Well for every 5 grams of grip weight more than standard, it will reduce the swingweight by 1 point.
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What grips does DeChambeau use on his irons?

All of his irons are seven iron length (37.5 inches to be exact) to ensure he swings the same with every club and they're fitted with extremely thick JumboMax grips, the largest grips commercially available.
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What is the most popular grip on PGA Tour?

Golf Pride Tour Velvet

The most popular grip on the PGA Tour also happens to be the most classic design in the industry. The Tour Velvet combines a rubber-blend compound with a computer-designed, non-slip surface pattern that maximizes playability and comfort.
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What golf grip does Bryson DeChambeau use?

JMX UltraLite swing grips help Bryson DeChambeau get longer and straighter. They will help YOU, too. JMX UltraLite swing grips are 20-25% lighter than skinny grips. Because they're LIGHTER and BIGGER, they help golfers increase their speed, improve their consistency, and feel radically comfortable over the ball.
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What grip does Tiger Woods use?

Many leading professional golfers, such as Tiger Woods use the interlocking grip. Place your hands on the golf club and intertwine your pinky finger on the trailing hand with the index finger on the lead hand. This is a good grip for people with smaller hands.
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What size grips do most pros use?

Grip Sizes

The most popular size is the standard grip, for players whose hand measures 7 inches to 8 3/4 inches from the wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger.
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What grips does Rory McIlroy use?

McIlroy's grips are Golf Pride's Tour Velvet with two wraps of tape under the left hand and three wraps under where McIlroy places his right hand.
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Are oversized grips good for irons?

Oversized Golf Grips Ease Tension, Add Power

It can shorten your backswing and prevent you from releasing the club (rolling over the arms and hands) through impact. Reducing tension with oversized golf grips can boost your power and consistency in one fell swoop.
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