The Best Golf Grips for Seniors

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Welcome to ThinkVail – shop our list of the best golf grips for seniors for pain-free play featuring Golf Pride, Avon Chamois, Winn Dry-Tac, SuperStroke, JumboMax, Lamkin Champkey and more.

Vail Valley, Colorado is home to many full-time retirees as well as, second homeowners and fairway aficionados that spend their summer days on the greens. However, this becomes more and more difficult if you suffer from any type of joint condition including arthritis, hand fatigue, weak grip or other medical disability that makes holding a club uncomfortable or painful.  These specialized golf grips will solve this issue or at least minimize it tremendously for more comfortable, enjoyable and hopefully pain-free play.

How It Helps

A soft or super-soft rubber grip, absorbs shock, increases comfort and reduces exertion on your hands when gripping the club. Oversize golf grips reduce pain and are recommended for players who have arthritis or experience hand strain because the bigger the grip, the less pressure your hands need to apply.

Keep in mind, that oversize grips may take some of the feel out of the club but the lack of shock on your joints will more than make up for that disadvantage.


Grip Sizes

  • Undersized for small hands,
  • Standard for most hands,
  • Midsize for larger hands
  • Oversize for larger hands or those who would like reduce wrist movement.

Depending on your hand size, a slightly larger grip should help reduce arthritis symptoms during play.


Texture

Grips are available in a variety of textures including ribs, cord or nubs, for wetter conditions or if your hands sweat a lot. There are also smooth rubber grips. The texture increases comfort while decreasing the chance that the club will slip from your hands.

The right texture will also encourage a soft, more relaxed grip on the club that reduces tension and strain in your arms, hands and joints.

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Best Golf Grips for Seniors


#1 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Golf Pride CP2

These CP2 golf grips are Golf Pride’s softest grip yet, and are great at absorbing the shock from hitting the ball so your fingers, hands and arms don’t take the impact. This will keep your hands pain free and let you enjoy playing longer.

  • CP2 Grips are made of rubber and have a soft, tacky feel
  • 2.5” inner core stabilizer is specifically engineered to reduce torque for more control.
  • Soft, high-traction surface promises lots of comfort and stability when you swing
  • Reduced taper also increase comfort
  • Larger outside diameter in lower hand and straighter taper encourages light pressure and an even grip in both hands for a more fluid swing.
  • Available in two styles, Pro and Wrap
  • Complete kit includes 13 grips, 13 strips of 2 inch double-sided grip tape, 4-oz bottle of grip solvent and rubber vise clamp. Vise is required to install grips.

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#2 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Winn Excel

The Winn Excel is an innovative, ultra-comfortable, ultra-tacky oversize wrap that absorbs 65% more shock than rubber. If your hands are sensitive or sore, you are going to love this grip.

  • Polymer grip technology creates a super soft grip that is slip resistant in any weather.
  • Hailed by arthritic and hand fatigue sufferers as the reason they can still play golf.
  • Winn’s all-time best-selling, longest running arthritic grip.
  • Soft performance grip prevents the shock of striking the ball from reaching your most affected joints such as arms and shoulders.
  • High-Tack surface offers traction and a secure feeling.
  • Prevents over-gripping because you don’t have to hold your golf club tightly for control; just relax your arms.
  • Perforated spiral wrap.
  • Minimal texture.

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#3 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – JumboMax Oversize

Get ready to hit balls all day long with no pain with these oversize grips. These JumboMax golf grips will give you more control and confidence. You may never want to go back to a skinny club again.

  • Enjoy a stronger, more relaxed grip on the club for longer shots and incredible accuracy.
  • Boasts a twist-resistant, high-energy transfer core.
  • Oversize tapered profile keeps club face square longer.
  • High-tack, All-weather Polyurethane surface.
  • An ultra-tacky, shock-absorbing outer layer enhances feel and playability in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Independent tests by GolfTest USA and Golf Etc. showed that in nearly every category tested, from club head speed, launch angle, side spin, back spin to carry distance, JumboMax Grips beat standard golf grips.
  • High vibration dampening
  • USGA Conforming.
  • 13 traditional wrap grips
  • 60-day money back guarantee

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#4 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Champkey

These are an affordable, good grip alternative to Golf Pride. The Champkey golf grips have a comfortable with a tacky feel and can help to reduce shock from striking the ball from translating to your fingers, arms and shoulders.

  • Rubber grip has the most accurate feedback in golf.
  • Reduces the pressure on the hands and body and has awesome shock absorption.
  • Grip outer layer is made of Polyurethane for a great feel.
  • Exclusive STP (Soft Tacky Polyurethane) material is comfortable
  • The advanced surface texture is used to improve feedback and stickiness, the“cross-shaped”texture placed on the back of the grip helps to enhance feel and comfort, the “Dragon scales” texture placed on the thumb area to increase the grip.
  • Great surface texture decreases slippage in all weather
  • 100% money back guarantee, .
  • Available sixes: Midsize / Standard /Oversize
  • 13 Golf Grips, 15 professional golf tapes, knife and rubber vise.

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#5 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – SuperStroke Cross Comfort

If you’re a golfer looking for comfort and performance in one package, look no further than the SuperStroke Cross Comfort.

  • Features an amazingly soft and tacky polyurethane outer layer.
  • “X-style” surface texture for non-slip performance and consistent surface texture throughout the grip.
  • Constructed with a firm rubber inner layer that provides torsional stability and accurate feedback.
  • A tour-inspired profile with minimal taper that helps golfers even hand pressure so they can swing faster and square the club face more naturally
  • Includes 13 grips (does not include grip tape or grip solvent)
  • Available in a variety of sizes and colors, the Cross Comfort is a great option for players looking for comfort and performance in one package.

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#6 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Tacki-Mac Arthritic Serrated

Tacki-Mac has been making exceptional grips for over 26 years at their facility in Texas. These arthritic serrated oversize golf grips are a great choice to get you back in the game, pain-free.

  • Made from the best thermoplastic rubber which gives these grips a tacky feeling.
  • The unique serrated design and soft compound gives outstanding control and feel.
  • Serrated design is one of the best golf grips for arthritis because it gives you a tight grip.
  • The many tiny bumps on the grip creates a rough texture to help maintain your grip without holding on to it too tightly and reduces pressure on your hands while swinging.
  • Grip kit includes 13 Tacki-Mac grips, double-sided grip tape, rubber vise clamp and instructions.

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#7 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Lamkin Arthritic

Lamkin has been making grips for a LONG time, since 1925 to be specific, and are one of the original grip manufacturers. After more than 90 years, it is clear, they really know their stuff.

  • These arthritic grips features a “nubbed” texture to reduce hand pressure
  • Made from extremely durable synthetic rubber
  • The slightly larger size allows players with arthritis, or limited hand and arm strength to comfortably and confidently grip their clubs.
  • Reduced grip taper makes clubs easier to grip
  • Kit includes 13 grips, 13 strips tape, grip solvent and rubber vise clamp. Vise is required to install grips.
  • These grips will allow you to grip the club better and will reduce vibration keeping you pain free.

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#8 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Winn Dri-Tac Oversize

The Winn Dry-Tac series golf grips is one of the most popular grips ever and it’s easy to see why. It boasts a proprietary polymer that creates the perfect combination of comfort and non-slip performance to enhance your game.

  • Made of WinnDry polymer material
  • All-weather playability
  • Large profile offers the ultimate in comfort,
  • Tackiness offers lots of stability and confidence when you swing
  • Awesome shock absorption keeps your joints and hands free from pain and vibration, ideal for arthritic and hand fatigue sufferers.
  • Moderate texture
  • Tapered profile
  • Middle of the road between soft and firm
  • 13 grips (does not include grip tape or grip solvent)

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#9 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Avon Chamois Jumbo

Hands down one of the best golf grips for arthritis you’ll ever come across. The innovative Avon Chamois Air-Cushioned Absorption System has been setting the standard for comfort and control for more than two decades

  • Made of a durable rubber polymer
  • Air-Cushioned Absorption System (ACAS) creates a soft comfortable grip that cushions your joints when swinging
  • The soft supple feel is preferred by golfers in need of arthritic relief.
  • Oversize grips lessen the vibration of impact between ball and club.
  • Ribbed texture allows the golfer to easily place their hands on the golf grip and ensure consistency when placing your hands.
  • Kit contains 13 grips (does not include grip tape or grip solvent)

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#10 Best Golf Grips for Seniors – Karma Arthritic

An affordable, oversize choice for golf grips that helps those with hand fatigue, weak hands, joint pain or arthritis.

  • Features a raised full-textured surface with hundreds of small micro nubs.
  • Unique texture minimizes excessive grip pressure for a tension-free hold.
  • Jumbo sized grips makes it easier to grip clubs
  • Kit includes 13 grips, 13 strips of double-sided tape, grip solvent and rubber vise clamp. Vise is required to install grips.
  • Very affordable grips

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We hoped you liked this list of best golf grips for seniors.  What is your favorite grip to help enhance your game and/or reduce pain?  Do you have any tips for seniors regarding picking golf grips?  We would love to hear your thoughts comments and stories regarding golf grips, thank you for reading.

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  • My wife and I are planning on retiring to Vail later next year.  We have a second home in the area and  love to come for skiing and golf.  We are very excited to play more golf at altitude, and try all of the courses in the area because there are some spectacular ones.  I am not even sure if I know all of the golf courses in the Vail Valley but can't wait to get started. I have a touch of arthritis but it usually doesn't interfere with my game. However, I am wondering if I shouldn't start looking at this type of grip to help keep my arthritis from getting worse, almost as a preventative. I need some new grips and feel like this might help keep me playing longer.  Thanks for this  very eye-opening information and list of awesome grips.

    • Hi Christian, welcome to the neighborhood, full-time, and congratulations on your upcoming retirement.  I have a few things that might be helpful to you, since you are moving to the area.  First off, you may want to check out the post Golf Courses in the Vail Valley. It's an article that describes all of the golf courses in the Vail Valley and whether they are public, private or semi-private.  Also now that you will be playing at altitude more often you may want to check out the article Top Rated Soft Golf Balls because soft golf balls are the best to play at high altitude and it will also tell you why. Lastly, I believe you have the right idea to use these types of grips before you may really need them as they will help with the fluidity of your swing, keep your grip loose, reduce shock and just be all around better for your hands and help the arthritis that you currently have and hopefully keep it from getting inflamed.  Good luck with this new chapter of your life-HAVE FUN!

  • Thank you so much for this post about the best golf grips for seniors. I don't play golf as often as I wish, but my dad is a fanatic and he really loves his country club and still plays golf most days even though he is almost 75. He hasn't changed his grips in a few years, and it's time so I'm planning on getting one of these grips for him. I think a softer, slightly larger grip would be welcomed.  I really liked the SuperStroke Cross Comfort Golf Grips and I think I'll be getting those for him. He'll be very happy since this grip also enhances performance and seems soft and comfortable. Thank you!

    • Hi Henderson yes the SuperStroke Cross Comfort Golf Grips are perfect for the older golfer who does not suffer from arthritis, hand fatigue or hand weakness.  These are performance enhancers grips that are soft, comfortable and  have a great, tacky, non-slip outer layer. These will probably be very similar to what he has been using just more comfortable. Great idea for a birthday gift for your Dad!

  • Great article on the best golf grips for seniors,these oversized grips helps the golfer to play with all comfortably. I have really bad arthritis that puts a huge damper on my game.  With ordinary grips, I just can't play, there is just too much shock on my joints but with jumbo oversized grips (and a couple of Ibuprofen) I can be back in the game.  A soft or super-soft rubber grip absorbs shock, increases comfort and reduces exertion by your hands when gripping the club.Its really helped me have a much better experience.  All the products you showed are awesome, but currently my favorites are the Avon Chamois jumbo golf grips. Thank you for sharing this helpful post.

    • Hi Abayomi, thanks so much for sharing your story and your experiences.  I am so happy to hear that the Avon Chamois jumbo golf grips have worked so well for you.  I have another friend, who also swears by them.  Thanks again for chiming in and giving us your two cents- it's much appreciated.

  • Thanks for this informative article about the best golf grips for seniors. I am sixty seven years old and have been playing golf most of my life and love it and plan to spend the next twenty years playing golf with my husband now that we are both retired.  However, within the last few years I have noticed a significant loss in power, speed, and accuracy with my swing which is beyond frustrating.  I don't have any pain but I can't get the same results that I use to.  My friend with arthritis swears by bigger golf grips and has recommended them to me so I am searching for a pair to try and see if it can help my swing as well.  I am looking at the Golf Pride grips or the Winn Dri Tacks. I have used regular Winn grips in the past and loved them so I may be leaning towards them a little more. 

    • Hi Marla, thank you for your kind comments  towards the post about the best golf grips for seniors.  Yes, as they say "Getting older isn't for sissies" Seeing a decrease in power, speed and accuracy can be very frustrating and hopefully these grips can help you get back some of what you have lost.  Both of the grips you are interested in should work great for you, they are both nice soft, slightly oversized grips that will help absorb shock, keep your grip soft and be very comfortable to swing.  Just keep in mind that senior grips can get really oversized or jumbo and if ,as a woman, you have smaller hands you want to make sure the grip doesn't get to big for your hands. You may have to try a couple till you find the one that feels right to you..

  • Great article about the best golf grips for seniors. These grips do wonders for arthritis. Giving that wider grip put your hands in a stronger position so you can have an easier time gripping the golf club. Also, they keep the golf club from turning in your hands when you hit the ball, if that has been an issue for you. That way you don't have to grip the golf club any harder to compensate for the turning.
    They even provide good shock absorption which will help prevent golfer's elbow. I got golfer's elbow and it put me out of the game for a while. I have to do all this for arm Rehabilitation which is probably a good thing anyway because now my forearms are much stronger. But maybe if I had been using these grips I wouldn't have gotten golfer's elbow to begin with.

    • Hi Edward thank you so much for sharing your experience using these types of bigger, wider golf grips.  I have never heard of golf elbow, although what your describing does does make sense, and yes, I can see how these grips would help alleviate that issue or help you avoid it altogether if you started before you had any pain. Very interesting I will have to do some more research on this, thanks for bringing it to our attention. I am glad you are feeling better and stronger better and I am so glad you are hitting the greens again.

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