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Moving from regular to mid size grips?

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Little thing I've done in the past is vary the layers of tape underneath till you figure out one that feels the best with thickness. I've found 3 layers of tape (yes a pain to remove when you need new grips) works best for me under regular grip.
 
I've been using midsize grips for the last year or so. I really like them and they feel more comfortable in hand.
 
Midsize grips were gamer changers for me. More speed from a looser grip and better feel. Seems easier to control irons too.
 
I play standard irons, but midsize up at the top of my bag. I don't have large hands, but I enjoy the comfort... I honestly couldn't tell you if it has had any effect on my game though
 
Went from standard to midsize +3 wraps and I am liking it. I probably still grip too hard at impact but at least my fingers aren't digging into my palm and causing finger soreness. No noticeable ball flight difference for me, I guess my senses aren't keen enough.
 
I went from std. to jumbo a long time ago. love them -- But I have large hands as in palm a basketball.
 
I play slightly larger than midsize (I use 9 layers of tape on standard .60 grips). Started bigger grips 4 years ago and my ball striking improved instantly. I will never go back to "standard" size.
 
I switched to midsize about a year ago and have been really happy with the change
 
It's interesting, this is something I have spent more time on than I ever should have. I got obsessed with using midsized grips while trying new clubs during an ebay phase and was constantly getting them changed. Then at some point I decided it was actually impeding my release and I went to standard with 2 wraps. I liked that better.

Then after the Cleveland Shootout event, I dropped down to standard on everything, and things worked fine, so I've been leaving it alone.

I think the right balance for me is standard with 2 wraps on woods and standard on irons. A little extra heft on the big clubs helps with control. I guess that's next on the experimental list.
 
Misike said:
I’m sold on giving mid size grips a shot this year.
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I think you'd enjoy them if you've have larger hands or close the face to quickly.
 
I prefer a midsized by feel, but play standard with 3 wraps right now. I haven't been able to justify buying midsized ones when I have some good standard sized still. I don't have a full set anymore so probably will get some next time I regrip.
 
Went to mid sized last year. While I don’t like the utx at all, I love the size. Will not be going back.
 
Either midsize or standard +4 wraps.

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I once switched from REG to MID and found out for me personally I liked the MIDS on the irons but not so much on the drivers
 
ChristopherKee said:
I play slightly larger than midsize (I use 9 layers of tape on standard .60 grips). Started bigger grips 4 years ago and my ball striking improved instantly. I will never go back to "standard" size.
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Quick question: I'm glad you found something that works but why 9 wraps under a standard? Why not just build up a midsize?
 
To answer the question, though, I have tried a lot of combinations and right now I like my setup of MCC Plus 4 standard with 1.5 extra wraps.
Midsize grips will dampen a lot of shock on mishits, but the downside is that it makes it harder to turn your hands.
 
ChristopherKee said:
I play slightly larger than midsize (I use 9 layers of tape on standard .60 grips). Started bigger grips 4 years ago and my ball striking improved instantly. I will never go back to "standard" size.
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I can’t imagine getting those on, heck 4 layers of tape can be hard enough to get on


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yoonlee13 said:
Quick question: I'm glad you found something that works but why 9 wraps under a standard? Why not just build up a midsize?
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I find when building up grips from standard I have more control of the grips overall taper. It also keeps the feel on the firmer side.

When I do 9 layers it’s only 4 layers full, next is 3” down from top, next 3.5”, next 4” till I reach 9 layers.

I only tape to 9.5” down from top since with so much tape it’s hard to get the grip on. I like the grip a bit shorter anyway, keeps it consistent in feel vs when you stretch it.


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I go in between the 2 sizes. Both GP and Lamkin fitting have me in standard very close to crossing into midsize. If I have a .600 shaft, I will try to get .580 grips and add one layer of masking tape under the double sided tape. That gets me halfway from standard to midsize and make the process a little easier than adding 3 layers of masking tape to get there.
 
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