Okay, here’s my take on sharing my experience with “big putter grips,” blog-style!
Alright folks, let me tell you about my recent obsession: big putter grips. I know, sounds kinda boring, right? But trust me, this has been a GAME CHANGER for my putting.
So, it all started when I was watching some golf on TV (as you do) and I noticed a bunch of pros were rocking these HUGE grips on their putters. I was like, “What’s the deal with those things?” Did a little digging online, read some reviews, and decided, what the heck, I’ll give it a shot.
First thing I did was head down to my local golf shop. I wanted to actually FEEL these things before I bought one. Man, they had a TON of different sizes and shapes. Ended up grabbing a SuperStroke Pistol GT 2.0. Felt pretty good in my hands in the shop.
Next step, the install. Now, I’m no club-making expert, but I’ve regripped clubs before, so I figured I could handle it. I carefully cut off my old grip. Man that old grip had seen better days! It was cracked and worn out. I cleaned the shaft up good, put on some new grip tape (made sure it was nice and even), and then SLATHERED on the grip solvent. Seriously, don’t skimp on the solvent, it makes a HUGE difference.
Here’s where things got a little tricky. Getting that big ol’ grip SLID over the tape was tough! It took some serious pushing and twisting. I almost thought I was going to rip it, but finally, with a satisfying whoosh, it popped into place. Wiped off the excess solvent, lined it up all nice and straight, and let it dry overnight.
The next day, I couldn’t wait to get out on the green. And let me tell you, the difference was IMMEDIATE. The bigger grip just felt so much more stable in my hands. I wasn’t gripping the putter as tightly, which helped me relax and make a smoother stroke.
I noticed right away that my distance control improved! And I wasn’t yanking putts offline as much either. My putting accuracy went up. I was draining putts left and right that I would normally lip out. I was impressed with myself and it was all because of this new big putter grip.
It wasn’t a magic bullet, of course. I still missed some putts, but overall, my confidence on the greens went WAY up. I’m putting better than ever now.
So, bottom line: if you’re struggling with your putting, especially if you tend to get “handsy” or grip the putter too tight, I highly recommend trying a big putter grip. It might just be the thing that transforms your game! Give it a go. You won’t regret it!
