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ThatllDoCy said:
Get newer clubs. It will make a big difference.
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Absolutely true. Just sold the Mizuno MP 60 3-PW irons, the Ping G5 and the Callway Big Bertha Strong Three on eBay. Two Titleist wedges were traded in at Golfsmith and new Ping G30s, Titleist AP2 irons and Titleist Vokey wedges with Regular shafts were purchased. It was time to ditch the Stiff shafts. The video equipment and swing evaluation, free of charge, at Golfsmith, confirmed the lose of 7mph and the lower trajectory.
 
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If you are a casual golfer, I'm not one to say going out, getting a new set of clubs and getting fitted is the way to go, but, if your clubs were made 30 years ago, your first step would be to go find a set you like and get fitted. The reason I usually say this is for a "casual" golfer, it's not worth the money to keep renewing everything to shave a couple of strokes here and there. If you've never been fitted and your clubs are 30 years old though, you will find things have really improved and it will make a big difference.

Other than that, there isn't a whole lot you can do. Only playing 10 times a year or so is not going to allow you to really get enough time actually playing to really work on the other parts of you game that make a difference. If you really want to shave off strokes and have the time, go get a bunch of balls and find a place you can practice hitting from a 100 yards and in at the green. Most costly mistakes for the casual golfer are made on your short game shots. Missing chips, putts, etc.

So once you get the new clubs, get to the range and practice.
 
Anybody have advice on new grips? How often do you get them? Brands? Sizes? Easy to do yourself or go to a retail place? Thanks!
 
HardcoreClone said:
Anybody have advice on new grips? How often do you get them? Brands? Sizes? Easy to do yourself or go to a retail place? Thanks!
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Depends on how often you play, but as soon as they show any real signs of wear, it's time to replace them, imo. They are pretty easy to replace on your own. Hardest part is getting rid of the old grips and tape.
 
HardcoreClone said:
Anybody have advice on new grips? How often do you get them? Brands? Sizes? Easy to do yourself or go to a retail place? Thanks!
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Personally, I prefer the Golf Pride grips - 2G Tour Wrap or Tour Velvet. Grips are pretty easy to do yourself but if a golf place is offering to do them free, might as well. Although some places will do a good job and some will do a pretty bad job (****'s, at least the one near me).
 
Grip replacement is simple and easy. The big box golf stores sell the grips, tape and all other supplies needed. Years ago, kerosene was washed over the tape and into the grip before sliding the new one onto the shaft and into place. With current knowledge, there are better liquids available. You'll save most of the typical installation costs charged at the big box golf stores.

Most golf shops will negotiate prices and installation costs. Go have some fun.
 
HardcoreClone said:
Anybody have advice on new grips? How often do you get them? Brands? Sizes? Easy to do yourself or go to a retail place? Thanks!
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Winn Dri Tac. There is no other IMO.

I put new grips on every year. Mostly because I hit balls all winter. I usually will replace my driver grip midway through summer too. From June-August, I probably play 54-72 holes/week with little time on the range.

I also put together my own little regripping station. All you need is a cheap vise, clamp, catch pan and knife along with the tape and solvent. It's pretty easy as long as you remember you can't use too much solvent. The first time I did it, I didn't have the catch pan so I was trying to be clean and I struggled. Now I just have a hose from the pan to a jug so there isn't any waste and I use a ton of solvent.
 
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Tre4ISU said:
Winn Dri Tac. There is no other IMO.

I put new grips on every year. Mostly because I hit balls all winter. I usually will replace my driver grip midway through summer too. From June-August, I probably play 54-72 holes/week with little time on the range.

I also put together my own little regripping station. All you need is a cheap vise, clamp, catch pan and knife along with the tape and solvent. It's pretty easy as long as you remember you can't use too much solvent. The first time I did it, I didn't have the catch pan so I was trying to be clean and I struggled. Now I just have a hose from the pan to a jug so there isn't any waste and I use a ton of solvent.
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I really want to get these, although I currently can't justify spending $100+ for new grips (although I don't know about other store's policies, but Kinley's on Fleur will regrip for free if you purchase the grips there). I did buy a Winn JumboLite putter grip last year, though, and it made a huge difference on my putting. I can finally take a light grip with my putter and still feel like I'm holding something in my hands, and I have a much easier time keeping the putter head square through impact. Last year, I shaved at least 2-3 strokes per round on the greens.
 
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How do you judge what size of grips to get? I just went to Golf Galaxy and the rep said I should get midsize compared to the standard. I guess I wouldn't size my hands are huge, but I really have no idea what feels better without actually swinging the clubs and comparing.

Any suggestions? Also, my hands do tend to sweat. What is recommended for material or design to help mitigate that?
 
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