When True Temper debuted its new ICON grips in 2024, it seemed like only a matter of time before putter grips would follow Just a few months ago, the new ICON putter grips from True Temper were announced, and we immediately knew we had to get them in for testing.
The ICON putter grip lineup comes in three different shapes: the ICON Pistol, ICON Midsize Pistol and ICON Oval. All three are familiar shapes in the world of putter grips, giving most golfers an easy transition into the new ICON lineup.
As we often do here at THP, we decided to put a couple of these directly into the hands of our forum members to see what real golfers thought. Their task was simple. Each tester selected which of the three grips they preferred, installed it or had it installed, and provided feedback on the THP Forum for a period of one month. Once that testing period ended, we asked each of them to provide a short recap of their experience.
ICON Putter Grips: What Our Testers Said
ICON Pistol
The ICON Pistol #1 is the first putter grip I’ve had in play that increases the feel of the putt impact as well as increases awareness of the putter through the stroke. The perfect combo of texture and feel, this won’t be the only ICON I put in play
PhillyV – Forum member from Ohio
The Icon Pistol (#1) putter grip is one of the more unique textured putter grips I have gamed.
It gave me the firmness in the hands that I like but a certain softness during the putting stroke that I really enjoy and it thrives in high moisture environments.
Briton G – forum member from Ohio
ICON Midsize Pistol
The Icon #2 is the perfect blend of size, shape and texture I’ve seen in a putter grip. The contours of the grip, as well as the subtle textures throughout, make sure your hands are in the same repeatable spot every time.
The confidence from something as simple as hand placement has made a world of difference with a putter that I have struggled with in the past. The size and shape of the #2 strike that perfect balance of size, to quiet the wrists, while not feeling too large that you feel out of control.
Muchmore – Staff member from Montana
ICON Oval
ICON putter grips offer familiar shaping with exceptional texture and feel. They are firm with softer contouring that melts into your hands. I’m able to relax my grip pressure and maintain head awareness and control. The graphics are subtle and make installation easy. A solid choice to complement ICON swing grips.
Bosco – Forum member from Virginia
The ICON Oval (#3) putter grip takes a classic shape and puts a modern spin on it.
As I grab it, I immediately notice that there is a little extra volume in the lower hand that just feels right. There’s no urge to fiddle with the placement of my hands because the shape fits so naturally in my fingers.
Couple that with the outstanding texture, and I have a grip that feels secure in my hands without needing to apply much pressure at all.
Not to mention how incredibly grippy this stays even when faced with a little morning dew! In all situations, the ICON Oval allows my putting stroke to flow freely and confidently
Mayor McCheese – Forum member from Ohio
Final Thoughts on the ICON Putter Grips
That wraps up our testers’ official testing period with the ICON putter grips, and as always, the grips are theirs to keep. If you’re interested in reading more of their feedback and following their experiences throughout the testing period, you can find it all in our forum thread.
Have you tried an ICON putter grip? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts as well.