I struggled to acquire a good grip on my golf grips throughout most of the summer, but I didn’t keep note of how many times the club twisted in my hands at any given time. Despite wearing gloves, I still struggle to keep my hands dry when it’s hot. Is it worthwhile for me to wear two pairs of gloves? Do you have a more substantive recommendation? An Atlanta inhabitant Trent
According to me, the sensation of the club moving in your hands during the downswing is comparable to the experience of hitting a shot into the thicket. You get a terrible feeling that you are absolutely powerless right now, and that feeling will linger for the rest of the round. My personal experience has taught me that in order to keep it from happening again, I will apply even more pressure to the hold; nevertheless, this usually makes the issue worse.
When it comes to decreasing the amount of dampness that touches the grip, I don’t see anything wrong with wearing two pairs of gloves. If you suffer from sweaty palms, make sure to replace them on a regular basis. Rain gloves are another alternative to consider if you’d prefer have a set of gloves than have to buy one for each hand. Rain gloves are specifically designed to be worn in rainy weather.
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Talcum powder is another option for removing sweat from the hands, and I recommend keeping a clean towel on hand at all times. If they aren’t already, those should be crucial goods in your bag.
In addition, I urge that you thoroughly inspect your grips. Given that you did not specify the grip model, I will assume that you are using standard rubber. Excessive sweating causes a layer of oils and dust to accumulate on the surface, increasing the probability of grip slipping over time.
A grip with a cotton string embedded in the rubber, such as Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet string, is designed to wick away moisture and keep the surface sticky. As a result, you may want to do further research and consider switching to a different grip.
If anything, I would consider trying a cord grip first to see if it can help with the slipping issue. If it does not make a noticeable difference, the next step is to apply a second glove (and/or talc) and continue from there.
I can tell you that other golfers are having the same difficulty. It is critical to find the ideal mixture that retains a tenacious hold in order to refocus your attention on your performance on the course once completed.