nickp3570 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Hi, I’m looking for a grip that’s a little softer as I tend to squeeze the club a little too hard. Only problem is I have sweaty hands so I need something that will be tacky enough to hold up with sweaty hands/wet conditions. I currently use new decade MCC and find it to just be too firm as I subconsciously squeeze the grip too much before/during my swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urb Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Star grips are softer and tacky, esp in midsize. If you take a standard and build them up, they get firmer. Iomics are tacky as well. The Sticky is firmer than Star. Iomic makes a couple softer grips as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp3570 Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 52 minutes ago, Urb said: Star grips are softer and tacky, esp in midsize. If you take a standard and build them up, they get firmer. Iomics are tacky as well. The Sticky is firmer than Star. Iomic makes a couple softer grips as well. Thanks a lot, when you say star are you referring to the star sidewinder?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urb Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 All of em are pretty tacky. Sidewinder is probably the thinnest. I think the wrap styles are a thicker (and possible squishier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp3570 Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 3 minutes ago, Urb said: All of em are pretty tacky. Sidewinder is probably the thinnest. I think the wrap styles are a thicker (and possible squishier). You think sidewinder in midsize will prefer a little more squish than a tour velvet for example? 1 hour ago, Urb said: Star grips are softer and tacky, esp in midsize. If you take a standard and build them up, they get firmer. Iomics are tacky as well. The Sticky is firmer than Star. Iomic makes a couple softer grips as well. Thanks a lot, when you say star are you referring to the star sidewinder?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urb Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Sidewinder midsize softer than Tour Velvet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBubbs Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 CP2 1 Quote Listening to people talk about how shafts feel on WRX is like listening to blind people describe objects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodamon1 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 2 hours ago, Urb said: Star grips are softer and tacky, esp in midsize. If you take a standard and build them up, they get firmer. Iomics are tacky as well. The Sticky is firmer than Star. Iomic makes a couple softer grips as well. +1 👆 Quote Titleist GT4 Titleist GT3 Titleist TSi3 Titleist T100s Vokey SM9 Cameron Notchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbmr13 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 I know everybody hates on them for lack of durability, but as a sweaty hand guy myself, I think the Winn Dri-Tacs are the best in the business for us sweaty hand dudes 😅. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite86 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 33 minutes ago, wdbmr13 said: I know everybody hates on them for lack of durability, but as a sweaty hand guy myself, I think the Winn Dri-Tacs are the best in the business for us sweaty hand dudes 😅. I haven't used Winn's since HS and that was short lived because my sweaty hand lost a club during release. I'll have to check out the Dri-Tacs. I love the feel of the Star Sidewinder, but even they get a bit slippery for my liking in summer. Quote WITB Ping G430 10K 10.5º w/ Diamana Wilson DYNAPWR Max 15º w/ Tour AD DI Wilson DYNAPWR Max 21º w/ Tour AD US Driving Iron: Srixon U85 w/ Recoil 6-43º Titleist T400 w/ DG AMT Red 48º Vokey SM6, 54º Vokey SM8 Raw, 60º SM9 Raw Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport Masterful Tourtype SSS CT A048277 Testing: Wilson DYNAPWR 4 Hybrid w/ GD Tour AD DI 85 HY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSTL88 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 I really like my Iomic Sticky's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiMax Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 One of the guys i play with just got CP2 midsize and they feel good. I tried them without gloves and he is playing them without gloves. Its pretty hot out here and doesnt have a problem with grip. Quote Current Bag Setup: Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max 10.5 -- Fujikura Ventus Velocore + Blue 5s Callaway AI Smoke Max 3HL -- Fujikura Ventus Velocore + Blue 6s Callaway AI Smoke Max Heavenwood -- Fujikura Ventus Velocore + Blue 6s 4 Iron - Callaway ai200 black -- axiom 105 stiff 5-pw + aw - Callaway ai200 -- Dynamic Gold Mid 100S Opus 52 10S grind bent to 53 11S -- Dynamic Golf Mid 115 wedge Opus 56 12S grind bent to 58 14S -- Dynamic Golf Mid 115 wedge Putter - Custom Toulon New York City 40inch Arm Lock -- LA Golf arm lock shaft Golf Ball -- Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Track Grip -- Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinozist Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Also you might want to try some talcum powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driverwedge Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 I know they're pricier, but Grip Master Roo are amazing for sweaty hands. I have a set with them and they last forever and stay super tacky. Quote Mizuno ST MAX 8.5*/ Kai'Li Blue 70-XMizuno MP Metal Ti (JDM) 18*/ Cinnamon 75-X MP 55 4-PW/MP 53 3i/Recoil 125 PrototypeMP64 4-7/ MP4 8-PW (6-PW 1*weak)/ DG X7 GRIPMASTER Roo Grips Mizuno T11 50, 56,60/Recoil 125 PrototypeMizuno T5 50,56,60/ Black Chrome S400Scotty Cameron Newport 2, 34" Custom Shop Blue Paint and Jackpot Johnny CoverAll riding on a blue Clicgear 3.5+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfschnell Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 The leathers are great for humidity and rain if you can live with the pine tar feel, they are also not a softer grip, and get hard as a rock when temperatures begin to drop. Great grips if they work for you, given their price point best to experiment with one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian25 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 No 1 grips are softer and have more texture which helps with sweat. Only come in standard size though, if you need bigger. Tour velvet will be softer and decent as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodamon1 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Houston, TX golfer here. I have Iomic Stickys on my irons, have played them for like 10 yrs, and have never had a problem with them ( I do wear a glove ). I made the switch to Sidewinders on my wedges. I do not wear a glove on any shots with my wedges from GW down. ( that started when I was young ??? ). The only time Sidewinders ( or Stickys ) have ever felt slick to me, is when I first get out of the car in the mornings and the grips sweat going from the a/c to the pleasant 85*/85% humidity. Especially in Galveston. One wipe with a towel, and they are soft and tacky all day. I play mostly in the afternoons during the heat of the day and have never had any issues. 1 Quote Titleist GT4 Titleist GT3 Titleist TSi3 Titleist T100s Vokey SM9 Cameron Notchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Diesel Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Love CP2 on my Irons, hate them on woods. Quote DRIVER - Titleist TSI3- Tour AD DI 6x FAIRWAY WOODS - Callaway Rogue ST LS 3W- Rogue Silver X / Taylormade M4 Tour 5w Tour AD DI 8x HYBRIDS - PING G410 3h Ping Chrome Tour 95x IRONS - Taylormade P760-DGS300 WEDGES - Cleveland Zipcore 56 / Callaway MD4 60 PUTTER - Taylormade Ardmore 3 Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic170979 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I just swapped from corded grips to midsize Star Sidewinder and thus far I am pleased. It’s been stupid hot and humid here in PA and I was worried about sweaty hands, but these suckers are sticky! Coming from various NDMC and ZCord setups, these grips are the right amount of soft without being squishy. So far I am very happy with the move, but we shall see how they fair as swampy summer continues. Quote Callaway Paradym 9 Callaway Rouge ST LS HL 16.5 Callaway Apex UW 19 Callaway XR Hybrid 22 & 25 Maltby TS3 6-PW Mizuno S23 50 / New Level Triweight 54 & 60 Scotty Futura X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp3570 Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 1 hour ago, medic170979 said: I just swapped from corded grips to midsize Star Sidewinder and thus far I am pleased. It’s been stupid hot and humid here in PA and I was worried about sweaty hands, but these suckers are sticky! Coming from various NDMC and ZCord setups, these grips are the right amount of soft without being squishy. So far I am very happy with the move, but we shall see how they fair as swampy summer continues. Were you standard size in old grips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodamon1 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 2 hours ago, medic170979 said: I just swapped from corded grips to midsize Star Sidewinder and thus far I am pleased. It’s been stupid hot and humid here in PA and I was worried about sweaty hands, but these suckers are sticky! Coming from various NDMC and ZCord setups, these grips are the right amount of soft without being squishy. So far I am very happy with the move, but we shall see how they fair as swampy summer continues. I don't know how often you clean your clubs, but, every time I clean my clubs, I run a little hot water over the grips and towel them dry and they always feel like new. Quote Titleist GT4 Titleist GT3 Titleist TSi3 Titleist T100s Vokey SM9 Cameron Notchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperturbo Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 (edited) On 7/9/2025 at 7:22 AM, nickp3570 said: Hi, I’m looking for a grip that’s a little softer as I tend to squeeze the club a little too hard. Only problem is I have sweaty hands so I need something that will be tacky enough to hold up with sweaty hands/wet conditions. I currently use new decade MCC and find it to just be too firm as I subconsciously squeeze the grip too much before/during my swing. It's remarkable how we're all different. I tested a few softer, tacky grips, and in mid- to long irons, I tended to grip them too hard. I have been using MCC Plus4 align +3 for some time now. Also, I find slightly larger diameter grips help me to not grip tightly. Edited July 10 by Pepperturbo Quote Rogue ST Max at 9.5° - Diamana GT 56-S Rogue ST Max 3wd 16.5° - Tensei AV Series Blue 65-S T200 2i & T100 3i-9i - Pro 95i TS-S SM10 47° (11F), Pro 115i TS-S SM10 52° (12F) & SM9 58° (08M) - DG Tour Issue Spinner SC/CA Monterey ProV1 or Dash -ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kekoa Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 17 hours ago, brian25 said: No 1 grips are softer and have more texture which helps with sweat. Only come in standard size though, if you need bigger. Tour velvet will be softer and decent as well +1 on No1. I've used them forever and can't get myself to change. Only downfall is they are expensive at $16 per grip and don't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic170979 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 11 hours ago, nickp3570 said: Were you standard size in old grips? Yes. I have been kicking around midsize for a while and I’m glad I did with these for the softer feel. Quote Callaway Paradym 9 Callaway Rouge ST LS HL 16.5 Callaway Apex UW 19 Callaway XR Hybrid 22 & 25 Maltby TS3 6-PW Mizuno S23 50 / New Level Triweight 54 & 60 Scotty Futura X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic170979 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 9 hours ago, Whodamon1 said: I don't know how often you clean your clubs, but, every time I clean my clubs, I run a little hot water over the grips and towel them dry and they always feel like new. I started getting way better about this last season. I’d clean clubs weekly but grips monthly (at most). Now I make sure I do the grips with the clubs every week. Quote Callaway Paradym 9 Callaway Rouge ST LS HL 16.5 Callaway Apex UW 19 Callaway XR Hybrid 22 & 25 Maltby TS3 6-PW Mizuno S23 50 / New Level Triweight 54 & 60 Scotty Futura X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC3BURGH Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Bit of a grip ho here. Generally gravitate towards softer grips. Softer/Tacky Grips: - Golf Pride CPX - A very strange grip relative to the market and I would use these, if durability was better. Aggressive pattern, but very soft. Definite tack to them. Wouldn't put them on any woods due to torquing issues. - Super Stroke Traxion Swing Grip - Sort of a DriTac copycat, but have found these to be more durable. Definitely a much softer grip than most of these. Not sure how long SS will make these with the REVL releases. - Iomic Sticky - I would consider these softer, but only tacky if kept very clean and dry. I've had pretty bad luck with these when moisture tends to creep up. - No1 Grips - Non-pro versions are softer than pro versions. I tend to like the aggressive pattern especially on my wedges for shots that I tend to go glove-less. Unfortunately the non-pro versions do suffer from some torquing issues. Pros are great, but overall pricey. - Star Grips - these are my new go-to grips. Softer than TV. Stickier than TV. Hold up fairly well with some moisture. When it is hot out, you can practically go gloveless with the tack. Being able to blow them on is a nice benefit and a testament to their tackiness. Playing the sidewinder now. STX is compelling though given preferences for soft, but aggressive patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NosajNeelik Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Gripmasters are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian25 Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 13 hours ago, IC3BURGH said: Bit of a grip ho here. Generally gravitate towards softer grips. Softer/Tacky Grips: - Golf Pride CPX - A very strange grip relative to the market and I would use these, if durability was better. Aggressive pattern, but very soft. Definite tack to them. Wouldn't put them on any woods due to torquing issues. - Super Stroke Traxion Swing Grip - Sort of a DriTac copycat, but have found these to be more durable. Definitely a much softer grip than most of these. Not sure how long SS will make these with the REVL releases. - Iomic Sticky - I would consider these softer, but only tacky if kept very clean and dry. I've had pretty bad luck with these when moisture tends to creep up. - No1 Grips - Non-pro versions are softer than pro versions. I tend to like the aggressive pattern especially on my wedges for shots that I tend to go glove-less. Unfortunately the non-pro versions do suffer from some torquing issues. Pros are great, but overall pricey. - Star Grips - these are my new go-to grips. Softer than TV. Stickier than TV. Hold up fairly well with some moisture. When it is hot out, you can practically go gloveless with the tack. Being able to blow them on is a nice benefit and a testament to their tackiness. Playing the sidewinder now. STX is compelling though given preferences for soft, but aggressive patterns. what do you mean by torqueing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC3BURGH Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 On 7/11/2025 at 10:28 PM, brian25 said: what do you mean by torqueing? They can feel like they twist with fast/aggressive swings even despite being fully set with the grip tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger_Stud Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 On 7/12/2025 at 2:21 AM, NosajNeelik said: Gripmasters are the best. Which ones do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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