WMX Hyper+ Midsize and Hyper+ Jumbo Grips

[Dan.The.King]

I think it just helps me feel it better in the swing. I know for a lot of people it helps with the hooks

I can hook sometimes, but my main miss is a slice. I think part of my problem is my trail hand can feel disconnected during the swing and results in an open face.

 

[GolfSquatch]

Hmmm. For those of you coming from non-tapered grips, what are the benefits you are seeing and how are you planning on testing it moving forward?

For me right now its club face control and club face consistency at impact. I am getting more data to show this but from a numbers standpoint I am seeing les spread in club face angle at impact so far as well as more consistency in the contact. This is translating to more consistent left to right dispersion as well.

That thicker bottom hand is really helping me get the face back to closed at impact so far.

 

[swook]

This week I’ll be doing a more specific in depth comparison between the MCC+4 and Tour Velvets. Up to now it’s been mainly what are my thoughts on the grip on its own, while the upcoming reviews will have comparison in mind.

 

[Dan.The.King]

For me right now its club face control and club face consistency at impact. I am getting more data to show this but from a numbers standpoint I am seeing les spread in club face angle at impact so far as well as more consistency in the contact. This is translating to more consistent left to right dispersion as well.

That thicker bottom hand is really helping me get the face back to closed at impact so far.

I decided to go with a midsize MCC+4 on the new driver shaft to see how that helps. It's days might be numbered already based off the feedback so far.

 

[outlawx]

For me right now its club face control and club face consistency at impact. I am getting more data to show this but from a numbers standpoint I am seeing les spread in club face angle at impact so far as well as more consistency in the contact. This is translating to more consistent left to right dispersion as well.

That thicker bottom hand is really helping me get the face back to closed at impact so far.

It’s definitely less taper than the +4 (thicker bottom hand) I’m unsure of how it compare to the str8 tech from jumbomax but I was always a little afraid of it. It seems like such a huge change

 

[ClaytonP]

I pulled the jumbo low taper off my 5w and installed on my Callaway Apex Pro pitching wedge. The pictures tell a story, I think - that the grip isn’t going to completely change your game but likely provide more shot options with scoring irons. First picture is the jumbo warmed up, and the second midsize warmed up. Pretty similar results (I think a good thing) when warmed up but I also have that thicc lower area for B&Rs and pitches/partial shots. Full disclosure: I hit maybe 5-6 shots “off camera” to get used to the jumbo before the ones I’m showing you. Thankfully no shanks this round!
Pink is jumbo and blue is midsize.

 

[outlawx]

I haven't noticed a ton on slower swings. Since that's all I've been able to swing so far, I can't speak on faster swings yet. But I'll be getting to the sim here soon to test a the midsize WMX against a standard WMX in driver!

It’s a midsize+ right? Or is it the standard taper?

 

[Muchmore]

It’s a midsize+ right? Or is it the standard taper?

Midsize +

 

[outlawx]

I pulled the jumbo low taper off my 5w and installed on my Callaway Apex Pro pitching wedge. The pictures tell a story, I think - that the grip isn’t going to completely change your game but likely provide more shot options with scoring irons. First picture is the jumbo warmed up, and the second midsize warmed up. Pretty similar results (I think a good thing) when warmed up but I also have that thicc lower area for B&Rs and pitches/partial shots. Full disclosure: I hit maybe 5-6 shots “off camera” to get used to the jumbo before the ones I’m showing you. Thankfully no shanks this round!
Pink is jumbo and blue is midsize.
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Ahh playing the actually goat pasture

 

[ClaytonP]

Ahh playing the actually goat pasture

Before anyone asks, no they don’t fall over if you hit them

Also, one of my favorite courses I’ve had the pleasure to play IRL.

 

[joshparker]

Its clean feedback too that is the part I am having trouble describing to some extent its not that shake your hands it hurts feed back its of that shot was on the heel or that felt toey clean feed back.

Makes sense. Good/bad shot, you feel it.

 

[GolfSquatch]

Updated the Grip Size comparison chart: Remember, all of these are being used together when I play my mixed rounds to feel the different feels:

The WMX Hyper + grips are considerably less tapered as they are over 85% as big at the bottom as they are at the top, compared to the 70% of normal tapered grips, 75% of Jumbomax normal tapers, or the 80% of most other Plus style grips

 

[Mayor McCheese]

Updated the Grip Size comparison chart: Remember, all of these are being used together when I play my mixed rounds to feel the different feels:

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The WMX Hyper + grips are considerably less tapered as they are over 85% as big at the bottom as they are at the top, compared to the 70% of normal tapered grips, 75% of Jumbomax normal tapers, or the 80% of most other Plus style grips

Huh so this would feel thicker in the lower hand than an MCC+4, if I’m reading right?

 

[GolfSquatch]

Huh so this would feel thicker in the lower hand than an MCC+4, if I’m reading right?

Yes, and I can confirm it does. I think someone earlier in the thread called it an MCC +6, and I think that is a pretty good description.

 

[Deebo76]

Yes, and I can confirm it does. I think someone earlier in the thread called it an MCC +6, and I think that is a pretty good description.

I would agree with that statement

 

[Mayor McCheese]

Yes, and I can confirm it does. I think someone earlier in the thread called it an MCC +6, and I think that is a pretty good description.

Very interesting! Can anyone who normally plays a +4 comment on how the transition to these has gone for you? I’m not sure I would want less taper than what I have now with the +4s

 

[GolfSquatch]

Very interesting! Can anyone who normally plays a +4 comment on how the transition to these has gone for you? I’m not sure I would want less taper than what I have now with the +4s

I actually played them all last year. I would say it's an easier transition than moving from regular to plus 4 in the first place. It took me about 10 wedge swings to get used to it.

The lower hand does make the overall grip feel bigger, but that is a plus for me. To be transparent, I would probably have tried the midsize Hyper + on my wedges first, as I tend to play those with a smaller grip. But I have been hitting it so well with the Jumbos, I am glad I jumped into the larger wedge grip, too.

I tend to play small or medium jumbo max in the driver, so the WMX Hyper + Jumbo is a bit smaller but feels more stable. I will be hitting some MCC + driver to WMX + comparison this weekend as well and will report back.

 

[ClaytonP]

Yes, and I can confirm it does. I think someone earlier in the thread called it an MCC +6, and I think that is a pretty good description.

I think in one of my first posts I called it a "big boy" and a +5 because the lower part is thicker than the MCC+4s are. It is quite the jumbo of jumbos!

 

[GolfSquatch]

I think in one of my first posts I called it a "big boy" and a +5 because the lower part is thicker than the MCC+4s are. It is quite the jumbo of jumbos!

I knew someone said it I am being a bit lazy and did not want to go back and find it. I had not done the math on my previous chart, though the differences stand out way more as percentages to me

 

[JOHN89]

Reading through these comments has me thinking about feel beyond just the hand-to-grip interaction. My experience with the WMX Hyper + lines up closely with what others have described: it’s soft but not squishy, the texture is secure without being overly aggressive, and the outer surface is tacky and durable.

I did want to add another dimension to the feel discussion that became more noticeable when I moved the grip to my 7-iron and took some full iron swings. What stood out immediately was how well the grip transmits strike feedback at impact.

For reference, I was hitting an iron warm-up sequence yesterday (5-iron, 7-iron, 9-iron) using three different grips in my current setup:

Jumbomax Small, which has a stable inner core but a very soft outer layer
WMX Hyper + Jumbo, which has a firm core with a tacky, controlled outer layer
Lamkin Sonar+, a soft, rubbery grip without a stiff core

All three are jumbo-sized, low-taper grips, but their impact feel was very different.

With the WMX Hyper +, I felt like I could clearly sense both the club head position and the ball-to-face contact better than with the others.

The Lamkin, with its squishier surface, seemed to absorb the sensation at impact, making the strike feel more like a dull “mush” than true ball contact.

The Jumbomax transmitted more vibration up the shaft with its stiffer core, but its softer outer layer muted the impact sensation to the hand, reducing that crisp feedback I look for.

The WMX Hyper + was the best at transmitting ball feel without becoming uncomfortable, it delivered clean, distinct strike feel without crossing into harsh territory or causing uncomfortable hand sting on mishits.

TL;DR: The WMX Hyper + doesn’t just feel great in the hands—it also provides excellent impact feedback, giving you a clearer sense of ball contact while still protecting against harsh sting on mishits.

Thanks for this excellent and informative review, its really useful.

 

[GolfSquatch]

Thanks for this excellent and informative review, its really useful.

No problem if there is something about them that is peeking your interest let me know and I will try to test it out and I know the other guys testing are happy to chime in too

 

[outlawx]

Don’t worry I’m prepared for that test too
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I play a lot of morning rounds so how grips play wet is important to me

How did this test go?


I came out from the kitchen to do some air swings in the back yard and it was decently tacky with wet hands and no glove. But perhaps not quite to the level of an mcc? Definitely better than a jumbomax

 

[GolfSquatch]

How did this test go?


I came out from the kitchen to do some air swings in the back yard and it was decently tacky with wet hands and no glove. But perhaps not quite to the level of an mcc? Definitely better than a jumbomax

Going to try some on Sunday, I have two hours of sim time booked:
I want to do 7Iron wet before I switch it back to my 54 to finish up

Tonight I am working on the grip rotation testing and measuring, hoping to post a couple of numbers before the server outage

 

[ClaytonP]

Little update for today. I played 18 on the SIM today (don't worry, the wet outdoor stuff will happen next week.). Royal Adare from the back tees. I put one grip on a 4w and still have the other on my 56* (love it, it's staying there!). On the front 9, I hit only 4w off the tee for par 4 and 5s. All shots 100y and under were with the 56*, no matter what. I'm OK to play all kinds of shots with the 56* and wanted to give it maximum shots possible.

+2 on the front - very good for me as I'm a mediocre player these days. The 4w behaved pretty good and I was very happy with the results from the Jumbo Hyper +. I don't move my hands around on that club. Full swings only and it felt great. With the unique material used on their grips, I don't feel the need, at all, to use a glove and there's absolutely no problems with my hands feeling sore or raw from them. The 56* was really, really good as it has been so far. Full shots, partial 30-60 yard shots, chips, pitches, and even a couple sloppy floppy shots all felt great. I'm so used to gripping down on a smaller grip (midsize MCC+4) that I looked down to see what was going on before I realized that it's just that this grip isn't tapered so much. It's a real benefit to me with the 56* and I suspect with a 60*.

So that's my update today - good on the 4w and fantastic on the sand wedge for everything from a full shot to the open face out to in high launching shots.

The one thing I would REALLY like to do is compare the jumbo low taper to the midsize low taper with a few extra layers of tape underneath. I'm just so curious how that would play for me since I'm quite used to something between midsize and jumbo. I'd also prefer that the grip be a bit firmer - more like the midsize tapered Hypers that I installed on my Mizunos with 5x buildup tape. As I've said before, if you are an air installer - the new tip design is perfect for that while the current tapered hyper midsize is more delicate.

BTW - don't ask about the back nine. I took a 10 on one hole that had a severely sloped green that I kept rolling back on over and over as a hint...

 

[GolfSquatch]

Little update for today. I played 18 on the SIM today (don't worry, the wet outdoor stuff will happen next week.). Royal Adare from the back tees. I put one grip on a 4w and still have the other on my 56* (love it, it's staying there!). On the front 9, I hit only 4w off the tee for par 4 and 5s. All shots 100y and under were with the 56*, no matter what. I'm OK to play all kinds of shots with the 56* and wanted to give it maximum shots possible.

+2 on the front - very good for me as I'm a mediocre player these days. The 4w behaved pretty good and I was very happy with the results from the Jumbo Hyper +. I don't move my hands around on that club. Full swings only and it felt great. With the unique material used on their grips, I don't feel the need, at all, to use a glove and there's absolutely no problems with my hands feeling sore or raw from them. The 56* was really, really good as it has been so far. Full shots, partial 30-60 yard shots, chips, pitches, and even a couple sloppy floppy shots all felt great. I'm so used to gripping down on a smaller grip (midsize MCC+4) that I looked down to see what was going on before I realized that it's just that this grip isn't tapered so much. It's a real benefit to me with the 56* and I suspect with a 60*.

So that's my update today - good on the 4w and fantastic on the sand wedge for everything from a full shot to the open face out to in high launching shots.

The one thing I would REALLY like to do is compare the jumbo low taper to the midsize low taper with a few extra layers of tape underneath. I'm just so curious how that would play for me since I'm quite used to something between midsize and jumbo. I'd also prefer that the grip be a bit firmer - more like the midsize tapered Hypers that I installed on my Mizunos with 5x buildup tape. As I've said before, if you are an air installer - the new tip design is perfect for that while the current tapered hyper midsize is more delicate.

BTW - don't ask about the back nine. I took a 10 on one hole that had a severely sloped green that I kept rolling back on over and over as a hint...

What back nine, nothing happened

Also, I agree these are one of the easiest grips to go on with air that I have installed