The 5 Best Golf Putter Grips
The Best Golf Putter Grips on the Market
In golf, grips often go overlooked. Golfers spend thousands of pounds on the perfect combination of shaft, clubhead, exact loft and lie, yet don’t spare a thought to using anything besides the stock grip that the club comes with.
The Traxion Pistol - as used by the editor of The Sporting Blog
Why is this the case? The grip is the only part of the club you come into contact with throughout the swing and they are probably the least effective component of the club.
However, I'd argue the grip you slide onto your putter is just as important as anything else. With putting, confidence is everything- and a surefire way to gain confidence is to have a putter grip that feels good in your hands.
If you’re using a grip that’s falling apart, consider a low-cost switch that could make your experience more enjoyable- and could improve your game, too!
Once you’ve bought your putter, and we have a selection of the best putters ever, take a look at the grip, and see what you think of our list of the best putter grips on the market.
Lamkin Flat Cat Original- $24.99 / £18.50
Don’t let the colourful design fool you, this putter grip was designed for performance as well as beauty.
The Flat Cat gets its name from the unique shape, boasting flat sides that are designed to help you square the club to the ball at impact.
The original design comes in 5 different sizes that cater to your personal preference: slim, svelte, standard, fat, and big boy.
The interesting part about this grip is its versatility. With its rectangular design you can have the flat sides running both parallel and perpendicular. The former is great for traditional putting styles, while the latter appeals to those that utilise a claw style grip.
Super Stroke Traxion- $24.99 / £28.00
Enter the company that reinvented the putter grip, and perfected it while lots of other manufacturers play catch up.
There is no shortage of customisation options with this grip, and it ranges across 4 different size options and 8 colour schemes for each.
A unique feature of this putter grip is the non-taper design, which remains the same width across the entire grip to ensure consistent grip pressure through the stroke.
You also have the ability to add counterweight into the top of the grip, allowing you to make the Super Stroke Traxion cater to your specific putting style.
Lamkin Sink Fit Pistol- $19.99 / £25
If you’ve ever held a Lamkin grip before, the first thing you’ll notice is the level of tack they bring to the grip.
They brought that same tack and more to their Sinkfit Pistol grip with their proprietary fingerprint technology.
The pistol grip design has become popular in recent years, helping golfers have proper wrist alignment, and thus allowing them to square the club at impact.
The only downside is it probably won’t fit your swing style if you use a claw-style grip. If you’re looking for a combination of comfort and durability, look no further.
Ping PP58- $21.99 / £16.30
At first glance, the PP58 wouldn’t stand out, but it may be the best-kept secret in putter grips.
There is beauty in the simplicity of Ping’s design. Another pistol-style grip, this will instantly help your putting should you find yourself with unwanted wrist action. More than anything, it feels great in your hands.
Let’s be honest, there’s a reason Tiger Woods has used this grip throughout his career. If it’s good enough for him, it’s good enough for you!
Golf Pride Tour- $8.49 / £11.48
If you're looking for a quality, budget-friendly putter grip, the Golf Pride Tour is the one for you.
Yet another pistol design, this all-rubber grip will feel surprisingly good when the ball comes off the clubface. This is the smallest of the bunch but isn’t lacking in performance. Weighing in at only 58g this is the perfect grip for those that can’t stand the new craze of fat-putting grips.
Golf Pride also makes a slightly bigger version with softer rubber. There is a reason they have become one of the most popular grip manufacturers in the game.
Don’t overlook this grip just because the price is lower than you would expect!
So What are The Best Putter Grips? You’ll have to Try them!
You may be surprised by just how many options there are when it comes to putter grips.
There’s everything from super thin to super-wide, flat side panels, tapered ends, and pistol grips. There’s a reason there are so many, and they can all make a difference to your game.
It may take some time to really find the perfect fit for your game, but once you do it can be the difference between those nervy 3 footers or putting it in the back of the cup with confidence.
