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WMX Hyper+ Midsize and Hyper+ Jumbo Grips

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Little update on the rotation force test: testing the setup seems to work. I need to add a start-stop point for consistency, but a couple more tweaks and I should be able to start collecting data and get some numbers on rotational force next week.
 
Heading to the sim in a bit. I’ve got these lined up to test against the WMX Hyper+, and I really want to dive into face control.

I wish I could have everything on the same shaft, but unfortunately, that’s not possible. The profiles are similar, though, so they should be close enough for a meaningful comparison.

For this test, I picked:
  • WMX Hyper+ Jumbo – Textured, tacky rubber outer layer with an internal stability core
  • Star 360 Plus – Smooth texture, tacky natural rubber, no internal stability
  • JumboMax Medium – Largest grip in the group, softer “stuffed” outer texture with an internal core
  • Winn Dri-Tac Oversize – Softer, stuffed outer texture with no internal stability
  • MCC +4 Jumbo – Dual outer texture with no internal stability

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I think this group gives a good mix of textures and feel, along with differences in size and the presence—or absence—of internal stability.

Bringing the spray bottle two, so might get some initial moisture thoughts too before a longer test next week.
 
I’ll start breaking down the driver data tonight, but having just gotten back, I needed to say something first.

I want to give WMX their props here. In preparing for this test, I did my homework and read up on WMX grips—both in the forums and in their marketing materials. One of the things they consistently claim is moisture control and the ability to mitigate water.

I just want to say: those claims do not disappoint.

I only had time to do a quick wet-grip test today. I basically soaked the grip as if it were in a rainstorm, gave it a quick wipe like you would during play, then took a first swing. After that, I kept hitting balls to see how long it took for the grip to feel dry again.

THREE SWINGS!!!!

The grip felt bone-dry after three swings.

If you don’t believe me, here are the four swings I took on TrackMan. The longest distance was the initial dry swing; the other three were the follow-up swings taken after wetting the grip. These grips shed water like a duck. I am very impressed and will be testing this more next week for sure.

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Teed off at 10am today at it was 42°. Grip on the driver was tacky and no slippage from the cold. Piped it right down the middle with a 5 yard draw. The grip on the 54 was phenomenal as well in the cold weather. It rained a lot yesterday and the course was very wet. I intentionally threw my 2 clubs on the ground to get the grips wet. Did not wipe em down to test the grips and they still were tacky and no slippage in my hands when I swung and made contact with the ball. These grips are the real deal.
My only negative gripe right now is the cost of the grips compared to others
 
Deebo76 said:
Teed off at 10am today at it was 42°. Grip on the driver was tacky and no slippage from the cold. Piped it right down the middle with a 5 yard draw. The grip on the 54 was phenomenal as well in the cold weather. It rained a lot yesterday and the course was very wet. I intentionally threw my 2 clubs on the ground to get the grips wet. Did not wipe em down to test the grips and they still were tacky and no slippage in my hands when I swung and made contact with the ball. These grips are the real deal.
My only negative gripe right now is the cost of the grips compared to others
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I saw something similar this morning, although my moisture came from a spray bottle, but yep, full driver swing wet grip, and it was like nothing at all was off.
 
GolfSquatch said:
I’ll start breaking down the driver data tonight, but having just gotten back, I needed to say something first.

I want to give WMX their props here. In preparing for this test, I did my homework and read up on WMX grips—both in the forums and in their marketing materials. One of the things they consistently claim is moisture control and the ability to mitigate water.

I just want to say: those claims do not disappoint.

I only had time to do a quick wet-grip test today. I basically soaked the grip as if it were in a rainstorm, gave it a quick wipe like you would during play, then took a first swing. After that, I kept hitting balls to see how long it took for the grip to feel dry again.

THREE SWINGS!!!!

The grip felt bone-dry after three swings.

If you don’t believe me, here are the four swings I took on TrackMan. The longest distance was the initial dry swing; the other three were the follow-up swings taken after wetting the grip. These grips shed water like a duck. I am very impressed and will be testing this more next week for sure.

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This should get a lot of attention. I know it’s been mentioned in the standard WMX threads. For how big these are, this should inspire a lot of confidence though with how well these grips hold up to what can be one of the most concerning things for people. Love to hear how quick they dry!

Next test, try getting them wet and wiping off each time and see how the dispersion circle changes (if at all) to simulate more playing in the rain.
 
Deebo76 said:
Teed off at 10am today at it was 42°. Grip on the driver was tacky and no slippage from the cold. Piped it right down the middle with a 5 yard draw. The grip on the 54 was phenomenal as well in the cold weather. It rained a lot yesterday and the course was very wet. I intentionally threw my 2 clubs on the ground to get the grips wet. Did not wipe em down to test the grips and they still were tacky and no slippage in my hands when I swung and made contact with the ball. These grips are the real deal.
My only negative gripe right now is the cost of the grips compared to others
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More moisture testing! Love it!

I get the cost thoughts. It’s why I don’t really have more of the right now. But the more I use them, the easier that cost is seeming to be
 
Muchmore said:
More moisture testing! Love it!

I get the cost thoughts. It’s why I don’t really have more of the right now. But the more I use them, the easier that cost is seeming to be
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Yes that’s my thought as well. Plus I have a feeling these grips will last longer than 1 season. I tend to regrip my clubs every March.
 
Muchmore said:
This should get a lot of attention. I know it’s been mentioned in the standard WMX threads. For how big these are, this should inspire a lot of confidence though with how well these grips hold up to what can be one of the most concerning things for people. Love to hear how quick they dry!

Next test, try getting them wet and wiping off each time and see how the dispersion circle changes (if at all) to simulate more playing in the rain.
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Will do. I also want to run a moisture test with the 7-iron before I switch the WMX back to my 54-degree as well.

I kid you not—I asked the guy hitting in the bay next to me to feel the grip just to confirm it, because I was so surprised at how quickly it felt completely bone-dry and tacky again.
 
Muchmore said:
More moisture testing! Love it!

I get the cost thoughts. It’s why I don’t really have more of the right now. But the more I use them, the easier that cost is seeming to be
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Deebo76 said:
Yes that’s my thought as well. Plus I have a feeling these grips will last longer than 1 season. I tend to regrip my clubs every March.
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I also think cost is a factor, but for someone who was already buying JumboMax—at least in their woods—the price jump isn’t as extreme, since they’re already on the higher end. Heck, even MCC+4 Jumbos are at least $13 a piece now when you can find them in stock, and you don't get any color options.
 
Deebo76 said:
Yes that’s my thought as well. Plus I have a feeling these grips will last longer than 1 season. I tend to regrip my clubs every March.
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Is that necessity because of wear? Or because you just always want them new? These DEFINITELY will not need to be replaced because of wear
 
Muchmore said:
Is that necessity because of wear? Or because you just always want them new? These DEFINITELY will not need to be replaced because of wear
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Due to wear as well as wanting to start the season with a fresh new set of grips.
 
Deebo76 said:
Due to wear as well as wanting to start the season with a fresh new set of grips.
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Remind me what you usually regrip to?
 
Muchmore said:
Is that necessity because of wear? Or because you just always want them new? These DEFINITELY will not need to be replaced because of wear
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It's hard to say long-term based on now, but I have what I would consider a significant amount of swing on the grips, and after wetting the driver down today, I honestly can't tell that I had hit it previously, so durability looks positive, but I don't see this coming off my driver, especially anytime so will check in on long term durability in a couple months as well
 
While I’m on this plane ride I figured I’d knock this out after I had a sim session yesterday. Had these grips for a few weeks now and they went thru 2 rounds and 4-5 practice sessions both in and outdoor.



Core Performance Categories:

Feel/Texture - Surface feel, material quality, comfort

  • The knurling/ribbing on the grip feels fantastic to the touch where it’s not rough on your hands at all but also feels firm and grippy enough where you don’t feel you are gripping a marshmallow
∙ Tackiness/Traction - Grip security, hand adhesion

  • Tacky tacky tacky is the way to describe it. I had preached how grippy it is but I felt an analogy could be to a football glove tackiness lol. One downside I did mention as well was that with how tacky it is, it can pick up grass clippings on the course but nothing a nice towel rub didn’t fix
∙ Firmness - How hard/soft the compound is, density

  • This is where it felt really unique compared to my current MCC+4 that I have across my clubs. MCC has more of a firm feeling both to the touch as well as during the swing. It worked for me as it wasn’t TOO firm like a cord grip or a Tour Velvet. The MXS grip shined here bc it felt soft and squishy to the touch, BUT maintained firmness throughout the swing which I really enjoyed.
∙ Feedback - Connection to clubhead, shot feel transmission

  • Across both my 8 iron and 60 degree, despite it being a thicker grip compared to what I play, I felt like I always knew where the club head was at all times which is impressive. This was the case for both full shots as well as a variety of pitch and chip shots with my 60. The lack of taper feels incredible and I have not tried any grip like it. MCC+8 is the comparison here in terms of thickness and taper less feel
∙ Torsion Resistance - Stability, how much it twists during the swing

  • Someone else mentioned this as well but I felt in control at all times with this grip and experienced no twisting sensation or that I ever felt disconnected. Everything was always a one piece feeling and I really appreciated that.


Practical Performance:

∙ Weather Performance - Wet conditions, humidity, temperature extremes

  • This is a big deal for me. I have hyperhydrosis and my hands sweat. I NEED a grip that can withstand sweat. I tried the Tour Velvets but didn’t like the firmness of them. I also tried a Tour Wrap 2G which I loved the tackiness of BUT when I started sweating or it got moist, the grip got slippery and I constantly had to wipe down. The happy medium up to this point was the MCC but I’d have to say the MXS grip has the same level of wetness performance while also having the tackiness of the Tour Wrap that I liked. I didn’t need to wipe it down despite the sweat. Awesome stuff.
∙ Durability - Wear patterns, longevity over rounds/time

  • Probably would have to use it more over the course of a season but no concerns at all right now.


Technical Specs:

∙ Aesthetics - Visual appeal, color options, alignment aids

  • The dual color is really cool and although I really don’t care what color or design my grips are, these are awesome and very unique
∙ Value - Price point vs. performance delivered

  • This is where I feel personally detached, at least for now. I am a value guy. I hunt for sales and bargains and I love getting a good deal. The MXS grips are a tad more expensive and that’s for good reason! But when I can find 13 MCCs for $80 like someone posted recently with the Golf Pride Steph Curry grip sale or can locally get a good bundle deal, it naturally leads me to lean that way vs $25 a grip that WellMXS sells for. Now if I notice that the durability is great and lasts longer than my MCCs then I’d for sure consider doing a full set of these. But if I had to start over and consider price as well, I’d probably do my wedges with the MXS but lean towards the MCCs for everything else.
 
swook said:
While I’m on this plane ride I figured I’d knock this out after I had a sim session yesterday. Had these grips for a few weeks now and they went thru 2 rounds and 4-5 practice sessions both in and outdoor.



Core Performance Categories:

Feel/Texture - Surface feel, material quality, comfort

  • The knurling/ribbing on the grip feels fantastic to the touch where it’s not rough on your hands at all but also feels firm and grippy enough where you don’t feel you are gripping a marshmallow
∙ Tackiness/Traction - Grip security, hand adhesion

  • Tacky tacky tacky is the way to describe it. I had preached how grippy it is but I felt an analogy could be to a football glove tackiness lol. One downside I did mention as well was that with how tacky it is, it can pick up grass clippings on the course but nothing a nice towel rub didn’t fix
∙ Firmness - How hard/soft the compound is, density

  • This is where it felt really unique compared to my current MCC+4 that I have across my clubs. MCC has more of a firm feeling both to the touch as well as during the swing. It worked for me as it wasn’t TOO firm like a cord grip or a Tour Velvet. The MXS grip shined here bc it felt soft and squishy to the touch, BUT maintained firmness throughout the swing which I really enjoyed.
∙ Feedback - Connection to clubhead, shot feel transmission

  • Across both my 8 iron and 60 degree, despite it being a thicker grip compared to what I play, I felt like I always knew where the club head was at all times which is impressive. This was the case for both full shots as well as a variety of pitch and chip shots with my 60. The lack of taper feels incredible and I have not tried any grip like it. MCC+8 is the comparison here in terms of thickness and taper less feel
∙ Torsion Resistance - Stability, how much it twists during the swing

  • Someone else mentioned this as well but I felt in control at all times with this grip and experienced no twisting sensation or that I ever felt disconnected. Everything was always a one piece feeling and I really appreciated that.


Practical Performance:

∙ Weather Performance - Wet conditions, humidity, temperature extremes

  • This is a big deal for me. I have hyperhydrosis and my hands sweat. I NEED a grip that can withstand sweat. I tried the Tour Velvets but didn’t like the firmness of them. I also tried a Tour Wrap 2G which I loved the tackiness of BUT when I started sweating or it got moist, the grip got slippery and I constantly had to wipe down. The happy medium up to this point was the MCC but I’d have to say the MXS grip has the same level of wetness performance while also having the tackiness of the Tour Wrap that I liked. I didn’t need to wipe it down despite the sweat. Awesome stuff.
∙ Durability - Wear patterns, longevity over rounds/time

  • Probably would have to use it more over the course of a season but no concerns at all right now.


Technical Specs:

∙ Aesthetics - Visual appeal, color options, alignment aids

  • The dual color is really cool and although I really don’t care what color or design my grips are, these are awesome and very unique
∙ Value - Price point vs. performance delivered

  • This is where I feel personally detached, at least for now. I am a value guy. I hunt for sales and bargains and I love getting a good deal. The MXS grips are a tad more expensive and that’s for good reason! But when I can find 13 MCCs for $80 like someone posted recently with the Golf Pride Steph Curry grip sale or can locally get a good bundle deal, it naturally leads me to lean that way vs $25 a grip that WellMXS sells for. Now if I notice that the durability is great and lasts longer than my MCCs then I’d for sure consider doing a full set of these. But if I had to start over and consider price as well, I’d probably do my wedges with the MXS but lean towards the MCCs for everything else.
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So specifically to your last point since price has come up again.

Are you someone that constantly regrips? Or do you replace clubs before you’d worry about regripping?
 
Muchmore said:
So specifically to your last point since price has come up again.

Are you someone that constantly regrips? Or do you replace clubs before you’d worry about regripping?
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With the amount I play I’d say I regrip once per year
 
swook said:
I’d say 2-3 year cycles would be the norm for me
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I’d think even with the price, it could be easier to justify these then if you’re seeing what you want to out of them. The durability alone is going to shock a lot of people. I know that’s close to impossible to test in a four week period though

I do get it though. I’m the person who pays for things monthly instead of annually because putting down more money up front is harder for me
 
Muchmore said:
I’d think even with the price, it could be easier to justify these then if you’re seeing what you want to out of them. The durability alone is going to shock a lot of people. I know that’s close to impossible to test in a four week period though

I do get it though. I’m the person who pays for things monthly instead of annually because putting down more money up front is harder for me
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Yep and that’s why I mentioned if I do see the durability be noticeably better than a MCC (which from what I’m seeing it very well could be with how quality the grip is) the price would be 100% justified! I have a preconceived notion on how long a grip should last and I feel these grips can well exceed that
 
Driver Head Control Report:

Hit Five Different grips chosen to represent some of the features I feel/see in the WMX Hyper + to test what helps:
  • WMX Hyper+ Jumbo – Textured, tacky rubber outer layer with an internal stability core
  • Star 360 Plus – Smooth texture, tacky natural rubber, no internal stability
  • JumboMax Medium – Largest grip in the group, softer “stuffed” outer texture with an internal core
  • Winn Dri-Tac Oversize – Softer, stuffed outer texture with no internal stability
  • MCC +4 Jumbo – Dual outer texture with no internal stability
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In the looks department, I don’t see how any grip is going to beat these. The 360 texture, the two-tone color, and the overall swagger make these a damn fine-looking grip. And I love that the big boys are finally getting some color—just look at how boring most other oversized grip options are. The WMX Hyper Plus is, hands down, the best-looking grips I have on hand right now.

Performance-wise, this test was focused on one thing: getting the clubface back to square.

I set the clubface square at address (using an alignment stick to ensure consistency) and then swung. Not only did the WMX Hyper Plus produce a great average face angle at impact, but it also allowed me to generate the most clubhead speed.

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Once again, the WMX Hyper + does not disappoint. They feel good, they look good, and they perform well. I plan to do this test at least once more to increase the data set size and see if any additional patterns emerge before the test window finishes.
 
I was at the golf store today to see if any of the new clubs had found their way to the demo floor, plus I need a jumbo super stroke for the grip rotation tests, as all the ones I have are tape installed on my irons. I remembered something they had in the glove section and wanted to show you all my hand for scale in case it helps give you some perspective as to where I am coming from in terms of hand size and why I like the WMX Hyper Jumbo, especially for that larger, more stable bottom hand feel:

Just to note, I don't think only those with hands as big as mine need this grip, but if you are an XL glove or bigger, I do think you will really love this, especially if you feel like you have to over-grip that bottom hand to keep control.

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My first wet grip test:

As promised, I did my first wet grip test today. It's pretty darn soggy here. You may have seen video of that 2 story house floating down the river a few weeks ago. That was real, unfortunately. I live on high ground but everything is pretty wet - we had almost an inch of rain over the last 6 hours.



So, I decided what better time to give my Jumbo Hyper + low taper grip a few swings in the wet! I have a regular golf glove, Red Rooster rain gloves, and my hands. When it rains, it's easy for everything to just get soaked - clubs, bag, gloves - everything. Sometimes It's so difficult to get the gloves on and off that I just swing with no glove at all. For some reason I thought that would be a great way to get started.

I put the grip end under some water that was draining off my garage roof and let it cover the whole thing. Grip still felt tacky so I took maybe a 3/4 swing. Felt pretty good, except the club flew out of my hands and helicoptered maybe 40 yard into my backyard. I'm still not sure how it didn't hit anything but that has to be one of the funniest (and maybe not so smart?) things I've done in quite a while.

Not one to give up easily, I took the club inside and cleaned it up then did the same test with rain gloves, winter golf gloves, and a regular glove. As expected, the golf glove was a little slimy feeling when wet. No helicoptering, however. I may have been a little gun shy after that first incident but after a few swings things felt OK. The winter gloves are a little bit thick and combined with the jumbo hyper +, it was slightly big for my hands preference. With the special material and thinner construction the rain gloves combined with the soft tacky outer grip material were pretty darn good, maybe better than full cord grips with the same rain gloves on. With this combo, I took the club into my garage and hit a number of shots on the sim without incident.

I was skeptical about them being grippy in the wet, moreso after the first test. While I don't think playing them without a golf glove of some sort is a viable option, I do think that in combination with true rain gloves there should not be any problems playing them in the rain. I will do more wet weather testing - hopefully 9 or a full 18 holes as soon as it's possible.
 
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