Does Your Driver Grip Matter? Shocking Results Using Different Grips

[@danhedges7917]

One stupid rule in golf that has seriously affected my play..... having to count every stroke!

[@Jakey4000]

My pro tip is have ADHD, forget one of your blunder shots and then you're a winner, or have your team remind you of that and then you cri everiteim :(

[@steveholtum6259]

brilliant haha

[@ahbalone]

And the pencil forgets a few.

[@michaelshea1683]

Thanks to "The Left", I can now not identify one of my golf strokes per hole. I've been 18 under ever since!!!

[@thetowndrunk988]

I stopped counting years ago. I just write down the usual 116 before the first tee, fire up a cigar, and start sipping ole Johnnie

[@rickcudmore8156]

Two rule changes; stroke and distance for out of bounds. To speed the game up, just drop from where the ball went out, take a penalty stroke and hit. A ball landing in a divot on the fairway should be ground under repair with a free lift no closer to the hole. I replaced all my grips this year to Golf Pride CP2 oversize and have been very happy with the results.

[@michaelj170]

There is a course south of Minneapolis where there is so many water hazards so you get to use the lateral water hazard rules. If you hit a ball that far off line, on most courses , it would be out of bounds. Back to the tee box and hit another. At Willengers, you save a lot of time and speed up the game making it more fun.

[@juanmcain]

That rule has been changed, if you go OB you may take a drop in the fairway where it went out and take a two stroke penalty.

[@chumb01]

Juanmccain is sort of correct. The rule has not changed but they have a local rule (E-5) that would need to declared in play. IMHO, though, it is too complex. Ideally it would be played like a penalty area (e.g. determine entry point, 2 club lengths). Instead you determine entry point, determine closest fairway, then take two club lengths).

[@DeiSchwarzfalke]

@@chumb01 E-5 causes more problems than it solves. Here in N. Nevada we recommend that clubs not use it. It also affects handicapping for the round(lowering strokes received)

[@malgf4145]

That may speed up the game but a one stroke penalty is almost cheating. To get back to the same spot off the tee would be your third shot, making your shot from near where you O.B, shot landed, your fourth shot !

[@robd1811]

Just make all out of bounds lateral hazards lol I think that would be a positive rule change help grow the game etc

[@DeiSchwarzfalke]

Except then you could play the ball if found. I can imagine how happy property owners would be having golfers hit errant shot out of their backyards. OB is OB for a reason.

[@davidcavon637]

Divots in the Fairway... three rules apply: man made immovable obstruction, ground under repair and an embedded lie. Either way you should move the ball and not be penalized for a good tee shot, just take the closest relief no closer to the pin. I'll be changing my grips soon, interesting video for helping my choice. Think it's wrong not to have flat sided grips available for all clubs.

[@heavyglassglass]

Another person whining about divots. Play it as it lies

[@fredfrederickson]

heavyglassglass in high school almost every course we played at, including our home course, played preferred lies in the fairway.

[@waynegs27]

Question: Most golfers tend to hit their drives to the right. I know it is true for me since I hit a 48” driver shaft. While this certainly results in some longer drives, it’s not easy to get the club face closed. To make up for the extra driver length, I play the ball more forward in my stance so the club face has a longer time frame to close. This also means I have a taller ball position. All of these changes mean I have to be spot on with my swing to stay in the fairway and not searching the woods for my ball. I was wondering if I switched to the putter grip but set the flat side to the right if that wouldn’t help get the face closed sooner. What do you think?

[@waspbing6034]

Jumbo grips leads to needing a bigger golf bag. It's a tight fit with GP Jumbo grips in a standard carry bag.

[@Mattnog]

I play the Jumbo Xl Grips are they are a nightmare to put back in the bag on the course!

[@cole_bh0373]

Yes!

[@jeffcalhoun796]

I use the JumboMax small, which are still bigger than the other grips on the market, but still fits bag pretty well

[@FLYBOY123456789]

good video - thumbs up...i recently went to a jumbo grip on all my clubs and it does take some time to assimilate...however, after several rounds, can't imagine going back to a regular grip...too skinny/thin...feels more comfortable and secure with bigger grips. regarding rules - if my friend lands in a gravel area...i always allow a drop in the grass as to NOT damage his clubs hitting off the gravel.

[@Stormchaser3030]

I use a super stroke grip on my putter and I feeling love it! It fills me with confidence then the smaller grips

[@-ram-m2664]

Anyone else remember the "gripless" driver shafts.?.? The too-thin = everything right finding goes against most that I have heard about club fitting where the too-big for you grip will prevent hand rotation and exaggerate the slice. There are ton of grip manufacturers that are doing a less tapered grip for the 'swinging clubs" and have even seen "reverse tapered" grips from Enlow Golf at a trade show which surprisingly felt good and super intriguing, but not enough to commit to the entire set. i have tried re-gripping my putter a few times this way (flat side facing target). It was ok, albeit odd (though I liked the "2 Thumbs grip" more this way), for my left-hand low set-up. Mentally, helped with preventing wrist break and keeping putterhead on line.

[@danowen3731]

Matt, I can't believe how your video's have helped me. Thanks,

[@jd67543]

Stupid golf rule: Not being able to take 1 mulligan per hole. How am I going to get to scratch then?

[@markp7799]

One mulligan each for the front 9 and back 9,not transferable. That would be fair.

[@beedee9534]

Like Hogan said take up fishing

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

I found the Jumbomax with my arthritis and body, was very good. I tested a medium, just a bit too big. I have a new video dropping to day with testing. Have a variety coming to test tomorrow. Will take some time.

[@ROBOPTI]

Just saw your video. EXCELLENT work. Ive been in the golf and business for a LONG !!! time ... Your results happen for 99% of the people Ive worked with (Except putter grip ;) ) ... I do a lot of things with CobraTour and LITERALLY had a grip one on one with Bryson himself last time he was here at the Zurich. I've been using JumboMax XL ever since .. I'd love to chat with you about what you found and I'll tell you what he has to say ;) .... GREAT video. Larger grips on irons also have a unique result pattern.

[@arijoseph2282]

put mid size grips on my woods and wedges. makes a huge difference in, like you said, being able to relax my hands and forearms. Will have to give those xls a try. Thanks Matt!

[@doug2993]

I had midsize too, every club is a putter grip now, lol. Tour pride classic putter grip, $8.50 each at Dick's

[@user-tx4hz3vd5d]

@@doug2993 It is against the rules of golf to use a grip with a flat side other than the putter. Look it up.

[@doug2993]

@@user-tx4hz3vd5d yeah, I know. I don’t play in tournaments. Can I just play better when I hit the little white ball and be happy? Is that a crime?

[@chuckgauthier2374]

You need a grip removal tool! What about grip size/weight affect on swingweight?

[@chrispearce9224]

I was literally getting ready to post this. I like my grip removal tool. I tried 3 grips for my driver and didn't hurt them when swapping them around.

[@rapidcat6113]

Grip size and weight has no REAL impact on swingweight. Yes, you will get a different reading on the swingweight scale with a heavier or lighter grip but you are only 'tricking' the swingweight scale. The swingweight scale was developed with a standard 50 grams as the grip weight and to give a measurable value to how heavy the clubhead feels in the club set-up. Whilst a heavier or lighter grip effects the static weight of a club it doesn't effect head feel because you hinge the club from your hands.

[@Sluggo01]

I put a putter grip flat side, on my voyeur 56 - 08 ..for chipping and it helped keep it straight..works.

[@dougkindred8000]

I bought WINN DRY TECH grips for my woods (1W, 3W, 5W, 7W). They are thicker than the original grips that came with the M4 Woods. I have increased my club head speed by 3mph. I have a Flightscope mevo + to track my shots. I'm very surprised that I have a increase in club head speed and accuracy...

[@marcf.4787]

I put jumbo grips on all my clubs 2 years ago and I really like it. I don't have large hands but it made sense to keep from gripping the club to tight

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Can you get them outa the bag 🤔

[@chrisstevens2593]

Would installing the putter grip slightly counter clockwise help in squaring up the club ? Also did the club face feel more stable at impact with the jumbo max or putter grip?

[@nvshooty3854]

It did for me, I accidently put a putter grip on my Topflite driver (only been golfing for a month or so, and have no concept on the rules) and it's a bit offset. I'm hitting that about 5x more consistently than my other driver (Talyormade M4) and it's funny, but pisses me off that my $40 driver is more consistent than my $350 driver 😂😂😂

[@mikepevine3389]

Getting plus 4 midsized grips put on my clubs as we speak :) super excited. Can't wait to play indoor leauge Thursday with my clubs e tended and new grips

[@jerrysilverstein4055]

I just started to experiment with oversized grips. I have medium large hands so I order two ultra max light grip, put one on my older m2 driver and the other on my 5 wood, always experiment on clubs you not using so you not missing up your good set. Most of my hits were fairly straight and only few went the right, and I hit the 5 wood alot better than than using a standard grip.

[@dennisdobin8640]

There a saying,smart people talk about ideas,average people talk about events and dullards talk about people,shorty got some good ideas.

[@Rbeardsley10]

I’ve used the golf pride tour wrap (Jumbo) for years and have considered trying the Jumbo Max, I also use a single plain method which put the grip more in my palm than fingers so the the larger grip works. My miss is a hook, so possibly a larger grip will help with consistency.

[@doug2993]

Single plane swinger here too, yes, it will help a lot! Try the cheaper golf pride classic putter grip from Dick's for $8.50 first. My bro has the super stroke on his driver and it's too squooshy for me.

[@2Eaglez]

Agree on the grip rule. Would love to try putter grips on some other clubs. I always regrip my new clubs to Golf Pride CP2 wrap midsize. I found I hit the ball straighter most of the time with this grip.

[@johnsadler6441]

I would go jumbo because it looks like nothing went left. I love seeing a draw but then I get the bad miss left. I want to see straight or fade which is what a lot of top pros prefer. Good video 👍

[@jeaniewolfe6693]

Another great video! One little tip though... buy yourself an air compressor (one with a tank) and get a nozzle gun fitting for it (Looks like a larger version of a needle fitting used for inflating footballs, basketballs etc). Cut a piece of pvc pipe (make sure it's a fairly snug fit over the golf grip), make it about 3/4 of the length of the grip, slide the pvc pipe over the grip when its on the club, stick the nozzle of the air compressor fitting into the end of the grip and let her rip. You will never have to cut and waste a grip ever again. I put a layer of tape on the shaft, blow a grip on and head straight out for a game, no waiting for solvent to dry. Best way by far, and doesn't give you that headache you can get after using solvent for long periods of time. P.s... You'll want the compressor to be able to deliver atleast 90Psi. Keep up the great videos, yet to see a bad one from you mate! Cheers from Western Australia. 👍

[@steventicknor8059]

I have been moving all my grips up to a midsize super strike grip and it feels a lot more comfortable. I have a longer hand then most and the midsize give me more control with less grip strength. Thanks for the vid and I agree some of the rules are just plain dumb and almost psychotic.

[@chungweiwang7199]

Hey from a data perspective, Have a thought... with only 10 shots in each group you might want to take your best and worst shots out of each group. I bet the circles change a bunch. Cool video. When I was first starting out I basically had a death grip on my driver. Fitter set me up with a larger grip to take out the tension in my hands. This helped teach me to loosen up my grip to get the club face to close but my miss was always a fade/slice. After I learned what I needed to know about grip pressure (took forever for me to change) I dropped back to standard and with less tension the club face would release correctly. This whole experience helped me learn about grips tension and how to control the face through impact. Now I rarely slice and I’m turning the ball over for a nice draw when the tee shot requires it. Great video man, cheers!

[@scottraaum18]

Very imaginative analysis. Thanks.

[@alm8199]

Thanks for video. Going from small to superstroke was informative. Lots more choices today for grips {ie I have purchased a light taper grip}. Maybe explore a few more new choices on the market today.

[@stevenc9207]

So I'm currently testing jumbomax grips. I have to admit, i thought they were stupid.....but im getting the best dispersion with them ive ever seen!

[@tonydoberman21]

You are a genius for this comment challenge lol - THis isnt a rule but what I hate is losing 300 yard drives or good shots just because the landing is a bit blind or dont know the course , this is a stroke and distance penalty and for a 5-6 handicap this is such a heartbreaker. Meanwhile, Brooks or dustin or Bryson can blast the ball deep into the trees or over the trees and trouble and someone ALWAYS finds their ball for them.

[@lukeforte9731]

I wonder if the angle you position the flat side of the grip could alter your club face. For example, if all of the shots are slightly off center going right, position the grip slightly more left, meaning straighter shots

[@thedone1121]

Great informative video I have tinkered with small and larger grips. As I’m older now I prefer the Winn lightweight grip have noticed more swing speed and better tempo

[@jovanbunjevic1723]

This has been a hot topic this year on KZbin. TXG also did a very comprehensive video on grip size and its effects. This is definitely something all players & even fitters should be taking into account. I recently changed from Standard MCC Plus 4 to Midsize MCC Plus 4 and it added 30 yards of distance to my shots and corrected my slice. Ball goes straight now. My glove size is M/L and I always had a club path of -.8 but for some reason I was experiencing some kind of weird grip roll in my hand when using Standard grip so, had difficulty controlling the face on impact. Not anymore.

[@RiverdaleRay61]

I use midsize with an extra rape roll - might go jumbo next - and I wear a medium large glove, but mostly for the osteoarthritis in my right hand (I’m a lefty golfer). It absorbs the shock and I stopped the flinching through impact.

[@RiverdaleRay61]

*tape* What a weird auto correct.

[@tomlillevig9868]

Part of the issue with changing grip sizes is that it also can change swing weight. Would have been interesting to also try the reverse taper jumbo grip. As for changing grips, I've become a devotee of using single-sided tape and a compressor. Don't have any slippage issues and you can easily remove the grips in one piece. Dumb golf rules? Should get a free drop from a divot in the fairway, otherwise you get penalized for a good shot and/or someone else's lack of etiquette.

[@VolatileMinds1]

Love yer channel brother!!! Rule 16.1 abnormal corse condition! Now clearly landing in the fairway in someone else’s divot should fall under this rule, right? Simple relief should be given but only if you are in the fairway. I guarantee the course architect did not design the fairway with big holes from divots. Those are on the side and usually called bunkers, LOL Thank you -Tino

[@sirmichaelhunt1087]

Good. Then I'm not crazy I switched the grips on my clubs yesterday to oversize grips and I noticed that I was hitting my shots even more right.

[@ineedacoke]

I think golf is one of it's own worst enemies when it comes to spreading the game. 1. Dress code 2. Can't play by yourself and post 3. Pros can't wear shorts or use laser 4. Stroke and distance, or just the variety of penalties to begin with. Simplify it. 5. Keeping score/signing scorecard and the penalties therein. 6. Ball moving when you ground your club on the green. If your club didn't touch the ball, you shouldn't be penalized, at least on green/fairway where you are supposed to land. 7. And the rule mentioned in most of the comments about dumb rules here.

[@ronaldwest7836]

I had a fatter grip on my driver and went back to a midsized. The reason was, that the shaft felt like it was twisting inside the grip. This led to more fades than with the mid-size. Try stabilizing the driver head and twist the grip with the fatter grip and you will see what I mean.

[@mikec8161]

Hi Matt, may be do a Video on golf gloves and what you look for?? What type are you using?

[@thomasyork4774]

I did not know that grip rule existed! You are right though! That should definitely be changed

[@johncooper4209]

Interesting and informative. Many thanks.

[@markp7799]

Great video! Definitely validated my own decision to switch all my clubs to Golf Pride cp jumbos this year. I had developed tendonitis in my left forearm. Going to a larger grip allowed me to keep playing and also improved my consistency.

[@robbrobb659]

I was in the same boat on both counts bud, it's made the game fun again and I hit 30 yards further and 80% of the fairways

[@markp7799]

@@robbrobb659 I'm glad I'm not the only one. Standard grip size has always felt too small, not sure why they'd sell clubs to men ,knowing that statistically the grip size should be larger.

[@MrJohnnyb74]

I have to use midsize grips but want to try a jumbo grip on my driver. The home setup is coming along nicely. Are you using it for KZbin videos and personal use only or also giving lessons? Do you have a home video setup planned?

[@c5jp904]

As I read other comments about tennis it came to mind...why not put the flat side to the palm of your bottom hand? That’s how you hold a racket.🤔

[@gregfrates4678]

C5 JP that’s what I did with my putter grip. It certainly helped my putting.

[@pinstalker]

Stupid rules: (1) No two sided clubs. I had a two-sided chipper that I loved because it could be used right or left-handed as the situation called for it. How about the Bullseye putter which can be hit on either side? They were never banned. (2) Out of bounds-stroke and distance. It is ridiculous to make you return to the tee and slow down play big-time. Just play it with a penalty from where it crossed the boundary and play on. (3) Not granting relief from mulch around the base of a tree. It is an artificial surface. Mulch does not occur in nature. It is man-made and man placed it there. A free drop should be allowed. (4) I totally agree with the complaints about no relief from a divot. They too do not occur in nature. Man-made obstacle. (5) Ball in the water- play from a drop zone that makes you play over the water a second time. You've already incurred a penalty stroke AND lost a $4.00 ProVI. Go to a far-side drop zone, take your penalty and play on.

[@FSmith-jl4ym]

I agree, if you can legally lift clean and place when it wet it is ridiculous to not be able to take a drop from a divot. Especially in professional golf, there is too much money at stake to be handicapped by having to hit from a divot.

[@ccollinsworthov]

Not getting relief from divots in the fairway. Please do a top 10 video on this subject.

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Trouble is, a light scrape can be called a divot if a bit of grass and dirt has been removed, I have seen a discussion on it

[@DustyNotDustin]

Bryson uses the XL Ultralite grips! Not the ones you used. There is a huge difference in the weight of the two grips. The grip you used is a lot heavier and therefore you dramatically changed the swing weight of your driver and overall weight.

[@keithhundt1479]

I played baseball for 20 years. I am wondering if the larger grip which is close to the size of the handle of a bat would improve my swing. Interesting

[@gripitripitchipit]

Have to agree with so many more on here that not being able to take relief from a divot in the middle of a fairway is crazy. Why should my good shot be punished because the last guy didn't replace or repair his divot. Another maybe not a rule, but a tradition is the guy getting the hole in one buying the drinks. Should be the other way around. Not that I've ever had a hole in one but I just know the day I get it is going to be during a tournament with 250 guys there waiting at the clubhouse after the round. I'll walk in and yell, hole in one, water for everyone.

[@bjoh2860]

Very interesting. I think I will try a bit larger grip. Might help with arthritis. Also was wondering if breaking rules anyway how about trying out the grip training grip.

[@karls0991]

Pros not allowed to wear shorts while playing is the dumbest rule in golf by far.

[@malcombhardy]

But women can wear skirts.... So sexist!

[@ronperrone1152]

That's not a rule of golf. It's PGA Tour mandated

[@michaelp8945]

Ron Perrone he said pros...

[@ridekim]

Regarding shorts....you should: play as it lies

[@newmanfertig886]

Yeah, let' 'em wear shorts. Oh yeah, and let 'em ride the golf carts too. Yeah. Let's pamper them. Yeah!

[@darylhoskins5696]

I’m 5’11” tall , size 12 shoes but medium to smaller Hands , use an regular golf Pride Grip , but when I really go after it my Middle finger on trail hand rips along my finger nail towards ring finger side , Do you think should go Larger Grip?

[@robertcharlton2065]

1. Anchored putters, if everyone can do it why is it an advantage? 2. Yellow stakes vs red 3. Putting stance, can’t be down the line. 4. Grounding your club 5. Playing fairway divots. 6. Are you required to have a caddy?

[@nickshanks68]

Why aren’t there par 6’s and 7’s?.... I’d love to see something crazy like a par 10

[@TheTylertrent13]

We have a par 6 at Black Mountain Golf Course, 747 yards.

[@lv5310]

I think eventually it will get to that with the game advancing. I even picture the holes being in nearly impossible locations to make the game harder

[@rickbuchaniec3203]

Why not use compressed air to change and/or install grips

[@owenrivard8832]

13:30 Oh trust me I grip tight and hook the shit out of it 😂 Turns out I'm at the low end of midsize so should've always been using midsize, gonna get my clubs regripped at the start of the season.

[@Master...deBater]

Yep...me too! With reg grips I was duck-hooking every third drive two fairways over!!! Turns out I have midsize hands according to the chart. I do play reg grips on my irons...in order to more easily draw it in. I just add 3-4 layers of tape to take out some of the taper.

[@tpws5214]

What impact screen do you use? Its looks amazing. My screen has to much bounch back.

[@johnrodgers6049]

I used to play a SuperStroke grip on my putter with the flat side facing 90* to my right. Flat against my right palm. Wonder how that affects driver. And btw why are we allowed to have a “reminder” on the grip but not a flat spot?

[@VanishingImage]

Just ordered set of the GP MCC4 midsize. I do feel I try to choke my iron grips and it's really messing my swing. I wear a large glove size so I am hoping going midsize helps relax my grip. I like the idea of using the biggest but there is going to be a limit between helping/hurting the swing

[@petegalindez9961]

These are the grips I use…LOVE THEM!

[@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147]

What is that blue light in the white box in the corner?

[@chrismckinney2601]

I bought into the JumboMax hype. Did a ton of research, outfitted all my clubs with size large.. and then hated it for three weeks. Pushed everything right, but after adjusting to resting the grip in my fingers rather than the palm I wouldn't use anything else.

[@markdwyre5011]

I went to midsize on my irons a year ago, Now, I need to try a Larger size on my hybrids, which I seem to always hook.

[@sebastiannachilly500]

The rule isn't in place because of superstroke grips, it's in play because if you give an inch to grip companies in the non-round or ribbed zone they'll take a yard, and eventually someone would try to make a legal training grip. Yes the superstrokes should arguably be legal, but the problem would be then the next and even less round version that someone else makes would want to be legal and it could spiral out of control.

[@dinotom1]

Having to move the ball back to original spot on the green if the wind moves it 1mm

[@Josh-eu9wz]

Hey what’s the ceiling height in your practice room? I’ve been wanting to get a screen in my house but I think the ceilings are to low? Thanks

[@waddles3858]

The jumbos are awesome hopefully more big box stores will sell them now, with Bryson winning with them. I played them 6 or 7 years ago and the only place I could find them was an hour away at some hidden in the woods driving range

[@GolfDuff]

Love this video. Great information.

[@Shawn-nl6mg]

OB being strike and distance instead of being able drop where it goes out for 1 stroke

[@vikd8681]

awesome , I have thought the same too , will ask the Local Dicks to put a putter grip on my driver ! Thanks MR Short Game Guy !

[@larryellison185]

Stupidest rule in golf is ball in the divot. Definitely does not give the player a equal playing field when the first golfer had a perfect lie and the next Golfer who lands in the divot doesn’t. Regarding the grip size, doesn’t the size of your hands dictate as to what size grip to use? Would you also recommend a jumbo grip for Irons? I use them on my Driver, 3 wood and hybrid. Thanks

[@MasterEngraverTV]

Need to get an air compressor and learn to regroup with air pressure!

[@Xrayg219]

what kind of computer is that you have hooked up looks really cool ..

[@johnsgrillo7593]

Tried the jumbo max grips & didn’t like them. Went back to jumbo golf pride grips

[@iallso1]

Based on your findings i may wrap my drivers grip with a tennis racquet overgrip to build it up.

[@legend9018]

Great video. Lots of factors in play with grip. First the different weights of each grip can affect the swing weight of the club for better or worse for each player. Second each person has a different release (some too much, some too little) so basically you need to try this experiment out on your own if possible. Dumbest Golf Rules: 1. No relief from a divot in a fairway. I agree that bad shots should be punished but you shouldn’t be punished for hitting a good shot. Don’t give me this “rub of the green” crap either, otherwise we wouldn’t give relieve from sprinkler heads, any piles, etc. 2. Banning laser ranger finders and slope in competitions. You want to speed up play let caddies use the laser rangefinders like they do in practice round.

[@RichardHannam]

My jumbo driver grip is the same weight as a standard grip,!

[@mnpdsooner]

Really cool video!

[@dogzbite]

Great Video good to know!

[@leevu2687]

Ball in a Divot!! Should be able to roll it out with your club. No touch, no drop.

[@joebravo4097]

Should be able to pick ball up and rake under it on hard bunkers. Pros are the best in the world and play in the nicest courses in the world, I doubt they ever have to hit out of bunkers that feel like concrete. Why should weekend warriors like me have to play in harder conditions? Same with crappy fairway lies. (Fair drops obviously)

[@bobpegram8042]

try a mid-size grip. It is a good compromise.

[@per_growth]

If you land on a divot IN THE FAIRWAY - you should be allowed a drop. WHY should you be penalized for hitting a good shot?

[@willemhaifetz-chen1588]

Play the ball where it lies, life and golf are not fair. You have no rights only opportunities.

[@per_growth]

@@willemhaifetz-chen1588 I know thats the rule. The dude was asking for what rule you think should be changed.

[@hlubmos2chah945]

Yeah...why you should hit your ball in a divot caused by a lazy guy/gal who did not repair his/her divots? lt would be nice to have a USGA rule to penalize anyone who doesn't repair his/her divot.

[@mjsgolf7004]

What consitutes a divot ? Is a bare lie a divot ? Just another way for people to cheat. Play it as it lies and get on with it, we don't need to slow the game down and increase cheating. What if I hit a poor shot, a nasty thin with an iron and it end in a divot on the fairway, do I need to play it as it wasn't a good shot ? Who decides what is a good shot ? It is what it is, hit the ball and move on. Its not possible to make a fair rule from this situation.

[@evansuddreth388]

Salvatore San juan because it's golf

[@williamtrencher2052]

So size does matter! My wife was right all these years. I always thought she just had large hands....

[@Master...deBater]

You think you got it bad...for our 20th anniversary my wife gave me a mug that says..."I wish your dick was as big as your ego". Needless to say...after that sort of message...IT WAS!!!

[@kevinlatham1289]

In search of a woman with those cheeseburger hands

[@philipsawyers719]

😀😅🤣🤣

[@philipsawyers719]

The bigger grips prevents you from releasing the club. That's why they're all right.

[@nealkim4216]

This comment didn’t end at all like I expected

[@jasonochs]

I can only imagine how 14 of those SuperStroke grips would fit into a bag.

[@justmythought1586]

I did it on just 2 clubs and it was a pain.

[@jeffcalhoun796]

Good point

[@robbrobb659]

most golfers only use 7 clubs especially since the advent of the 28-degree rescue club.... i have no need for a 3 and 5 wood nor 3-4-5 irons

[@JoshFV101]

Robb Robb depends on your yardage’s. if you aren’t hitting your driver over 200 obviously no point of all those extra clubs

[@jasonochs]

@@robbrobb659 I have 14 clubs in my bag, and every one of them gets used almost every round.

[@josephwilliams9101]

Ridiculous rules: Having to play a shot from a divot. Should be GUR.

[@krc3515]

100% agree!!!

[@roytonai255]

I went from a standard to a midsize golf grip and found that I don’t grip the club as hard. This helps my arthritic hands.

[@newmanfertig886]

This is absolutely true.

[@jimstanford4636]

I want to try larger grips because I’ve developed golfer’s elbow.

[@47OLDIES]

I have jumbo plus 1/8 th. It's much easier to swing without the extra grip pressure.

[@28russ]

Interesting comments. I was wondering if should try larger grips as I have slightly bigger hands than normal I suppose. I wear an extra large glove. And I was hoping they might help to not aggravate my carpal tunnel so much, which is a bit like arthritis. My hands tend to go a bit numb if I play too much bloody golf. Really need to go and get it operated on I think.

[@seosamhfiannachta434]

I have arthritis and prefer a midsize grip. I quit wearing a glove about a year ago and fond it has giving me softer feel when chipping and putting.

[@TimC887]

Dude! Seriously, buy a vise so you can do those grip changes safely! LOL love this video tho! It’s so hard for the normal golfer to test these ideas. Thanks Matt!

[@qlooker41]

I would add that I'm surprised that someone who plays and tinkers as much as you do doesn't use an air compressor to install and swap grips. Saves time and makes life A LOT simpler! Thanks for what you do!

[@owenrivard8832]

@@qlooker41 Does it really save that much time apart from not having to let them dry? From what I've seen it's harder to get them straight cause you get less slip and have to fiddle with the air while trying to straighten it at the same time

[@archieshipp1034]

@@owenrivard8832 I found it quicker than adhesive, with the added bonus that you can remove or adjust if needed without cutting the grip off and wasting it.

[@RichardHannam]

Larger grips are also very beneficial for senior golfers who no longer have the hand strength of their younger days. I'm 74 and still a single figure handicap I put a Winn DryTac grip on my driver a couple of years ago and benefited immediately from longer and straighter drives. Over time, I will install these grips on all my clubs.

[@mh27409]

Love those grips!!!

[@myxom4647]

Change all my club for that this summer, amazing grip. Love them

[@handsomedevil468]

I think the reason you hit to the right of center with the putter grip is because you placed the flat part of the putter grip at the 12 O' clock position which would promote a weaker grip & right of center results. You should have aligned the flat portion of the grip with your normal grip top hand thumb position, say 1 or 2 O' clock. I think if you would have indexed properly your results have been better. Just a thought.

[@mprince30]

This video took a lot of effort to make. Thanks for making it.

[@pokeboi984]

"You can't take relief from a divot." Ridiculous.

[@52t99]

Divot should be consider ground under repair.

[@dgmcshane]

Totally agree. Stupidest rule.

[@martycarmichael3885]

So true! If you hit the fairway you should be rewarded with a good lie. Hit off of the fairway and you’re penalized. The divot rule makes no sense to me.

[@tomasranta6154]

It’s called “rub of the green”. So a tree knocks your errant shot back in the fairway. Is that fair? Yes it is for both situations.

[@SwayPromo]

💯 agree

[@perthonabudget]

The rule if you don't hit it past the front tees. :)

[@nikej24]

Anthony Beresford haha best comment. But rules are rules, I don't make them, I just enforce them.

[@kevinderung8524]

#richardout!

[@cole_bh0373]

LOL! My dad told me this once. I never knew where he got it from.

[@mattdonovan4860]

We call that a gash, it costs you $ too in our league

[@julianigoe1291]

Don't make it past the lady's tee it costs you a jug

[@Rich--J]

9:35, "that's going to be a giant slice." lol ...welcome to our world of tee shots. Thanks for the info/video Matt.

[@WTMNNJR]

Not me. I am a hooker.

[@jakiyoshm]

@@WTMNNJR come again?

[@chrismitchell7198]

One rule I think should be changed, is the ability for players to wear shorts on the golf course. The woman can wear them on the LPGA.

[@robbrobb659]

I agree 100%

[@mattb.6057]

That's how they get people to watch the LPGA! 😁

[@superque4]

A stupid golf rules video would be too long for the KZbin platform. You'd have to launch a Netflix series.

[@erringobragh3138]

Air Compressor, 2” masking tape. Grip Change in 30 seconds

[@newmanfertig886]

2" masking tape only has glue on one side only. Might work if you swing speed is less than 70 mph. You start swinging that club hard and the grip will shift. LMAO.

[@Madmart1gan00]

What if my driver identifies as a putter

[@jacobgallaugher]

TL;DR - You can watch TXG for a more in depth explanation, but essentially smaller grip you'll close the face more and the larger the grip the more the face will remain open. You can't use the flat grip because it is a swing assist tool on any club that isn't the putter.

[@Garbox80]

I thought it must be something like that. Had he had the flat spot one or two degrees to the right, he would have been hitting it straight in the middle of the fairway (probably with a baby draw). It would be easier to grip the club exactly the same every time if there was a flat spot. Now if it was allowed, it'd be the same opportunity for everyone, so it wouldn't bother me though.

[@LUk3.M.]

Yea pretty pretty dumb Mr. SG can’t wrap his head around the fact that, if you want to do dumb stuff like putt with a driver or use your putter off the tee box; USGA doesn’t care because you’re not giving yourself an unfair advantage/and/or you can’t take away the essentials needed to be good. If you want to make it harder on yourself by using your putter off the tee, nobody cares, but when you’re adding an unfair advantage then it’s not legal. Putter grips are not allowed on drivers; pretty straightforward and common sense rule.

[@LUk3.M.]

And Mr Shortgame is the guy who said in an earlier vid that he thought lines on a ball should not be legal because it’s an alignment aid when putting. He said no lines should be allowed on ball.

[@superque4]

*...it is a swing assist tool on every club that isn't a putter* That's not true. It assists the "swing" (rotation to and through the ball) of a slow, abbreviated putter stroke just as much as it does that of a driver by giving feedback on the clubface at impact. No difference. If you're a purist, just say so and we can have that debate. But don't try and say the SAME THING has some obvious justifying discrepancy. A stroke's just a short swing.

[@jacobgallaugher]

@@superque4 or we can all agree that you're bored and like being a dick on the internet. Fairly certain that bandwagon will fill quickly.