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Top 5 Golf Grips for Big Hands: Tested & Ranked
Top 5 Golf Grips for Big Hands
Golf Pride Tour Velvet MidsizeTop Pick · £6.95 →
All five feature a larger-than-standard profile designed to lower grip pressure. Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile to see all columns.
Why grip size matters more than most golfers think
Grip size is the least glamorous fitting variable in golf and one of the most influential. A grip that is too thin encourages the fingers and wrists to take over, which is fine if you need to close the face and less fine if you already draw the ball too much.
For golfers with big hands, the effect is usually immediate. Grip pressure drops and the face behaves more predictably through impact. It is not a swing fix, but it removes interference that many players have learned to work around. If you are fighting a hook, a midsize grip is a cheaper experiment than a new set of golf irons.
To rank these five, we looked at fit and sizing options, all-weather traction, comfort over a full round, durability, and price per grip across a set. Feedback from our PGA professional team and from customers regripping full sets of golf clubs shaped the final order.
What to look for
Midsize or jumbo
Midsize adds roughly 1/32 of an inch over standard; jumbo adds roughly 1/16 of an inch—midsize suits most golfers who wear a large glove. Jumbo is for extra-large gloves, long fingers or players who want maximum quiet in the hands.
Taper and 4 shaping
Reduced taper designs build up the lower hand rather than the whole grip. Golf Pride calls this Plus 4, and it is roughly 4.6 per cent larger than a standard taper in the bottom hand. It is a good halfway house.
Material and weather
Full rubber is soft, comfortable and cheap. Cotton cord upper sections cut through moisture and hold on in rain, at the cost of a firmer, more abrasive feel on bare hands.
Weight
Bigger grips weigh more. A jumbo Tour Velvet is 61g, compared to 53.5g for the midsize, and the extra grip weight subtly lowers swing weight.
Cost across a set
Multiply the grip price by 13 and add fitting. At £6.49 a grip, a full set is around £85. At £12.95, it is closer to £170. That difference matters more than the price of one grip.
Quick navigation
| Best overall (top pick) | Runner up |
| Best value | Best in the wet |
| Also great | What to look for |
| How we chose | FAQs |
★★★★★
Best overall: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Midsize
The most widely used grip pattern in golf, offered in the profile that actually fits larger hands. Soft enough for comfort, firm enough for feedback, and cheap enough to do the whole bag in one go.
Rubber blend
Textured Z pattern
53.5g
Why it earned the top spot
Tour Velvet is the grip most manufacturers fit as standard, so the feel is already familiar to almost every golfer. The midsize version keeps that identity and adds material where larger hands need it. There is no adjustment period and no learning curve, which is exactly what you want from a component you are fitting to 13 clubs at once.
The rubber blend compound is why it has lasted for decades. It is soft enough to play a full round without a glove, yet firm enough to tell you where the face is. The textured Z pattern manages moisture reasonably well in light rain.
Who it suits
This is the default recommendation for anyone in a large or cadet-large glove who has never tried anything other than standard grips, and the sensible starting point if you are unsure whether to go midsize or jumbo. Buy one, fit it to a 7 iron, and play two rounds before doing the set.
At £6.95 a full set of 13 comes to roughly £90 before fitting. Given that grips are the only part of the club you actually touch, that is a small outlay for a genuine change in feel.
- Familiar feel, no adjustment period
- Excellent balance of softness and feedback
- Low price makes a full set realistic
- Proven durability across seasons
- Full rubber loses traction in heavy rain
- Only one size option in this listing
- Not the softest grip on test
★★★★☆
Runner up: Superstroke Revl Comfort
A wrap style grip with a deliberately larger lower hand, built to mimic extra layers of tape without the guesswork. Available in four sizes, so you can size up without leaving the range.
Genesis+ rubber
Ultra-Tac X pattern
Cold weather ready
Superstroke made its name over-sizing putter grips, and the Revl Comfort applies the same thinking to the full swing. The wrap-style profile feels noticeably softer than Tour Velvet, and the larger lower hand evens out pressure between the two hands.
Genesis+ rubber is the other reason it is here. It stays flexible in cold temperatures, which matters from October onwards in the UK, and the Ultra-Tac X pattern increases surface contact so traction holds up when your hands are damp. It is a genuinely year-round grip rather than a summer one.
The catch is feel preference. Wrap style grips smooth out feedback, so players who like to sense exactly where the club is may find this one muted. It is also pricier than the Tour Velvet across a full set.
- Softest grip in this guide
- Four sizes including midsize and jumbo
- Stays supple in cold weather
- Larger lower hand evens out pressure
- Muted feedback compared with Tour Velvet
- Pricier across a full set
- Wrap texture wears faster with heavy use
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★★★★☆
Best value: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Jumbo
The same trusted Tour Velvet compound and surface pattern in a full jumbo profile, and the cheapest grip in this guide. For genuinely big hands, it is nearly unbeatable in terms of price per grip.
Rubber blend
Non-abrasive feel
61g
Jumbo is a bigger step than most golfers expect. Where midsize adds about 1/32 of an inch, jumbo adds roughly 1/16 of an inch, and the difference is immediately obvious. Hand action quietens considerably, which is why this profile suits players fighting a hook and golfers with arthritic joints or reduced hand strength.
The compound and surface pattern are identical to the midsize, so traction and durability are the same. At 61g, it is roughly 7g heavier per grip, which slightly reduces head feel. It is also the cheapest grip here at £6.49, bringing a full set of 13 to around £85.
- Lowest price per grip in this guide
- Meaningfully quietens hand action
- Helpful for arthritis and joint discomfort
- Same proven Tour Velvet compound
- Jumbo is too big for many large-gloved players
- Extra 7g per grip lowers swing weight
- Can dull the feel of shorter wedge shots
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★★★★★
Best in the wet: Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Midsize
A hybrid grip with a brushed cotton cord upper section and a softer rubber lower section, sized midsize and shaped with a Plus 4 lower hand about 4.6 per cent larger than a standard taper.
Plus 4 taper
Midsize
66g
This is the grip to fit if you play through a British autumn and winter. The cord upper section cuts through moisture in the top hand, where slipping usually starts, while the softer rubber lower section keeps the feel civilised.
The Plus 4 shaping is the clever part for larger hands. Rather than enlarging the whole grip evenly, it builds up only the lower hand, which reduces the taper and prevents the right hand from over-gripping. Combined with the midsize core, you get two size adjustments in one grip.
It is the most expensive option here and at 66g the heaviest. The cord also takes getting used to if you play without a glove, though a good FootJoy golf glove solves that issue.
- Outstanding traction in rain and humidity
- Two size adjustments in one grip
- Cord upper with a comfortable rubber lower
- Genuine year-round performance
- Most expensive grip in this guide
- Heaviest at 66g
- Cord can feel harsh on bare hands
★★★★☆
Also great: Ping Tour Velvet 360
Ping’s colour-coded system takes the guesswork out of sizing. Gold is midsize at plus 1/32 of an inch, and orange is jumbo at plus 1/16 of an inch, with three smaller options below them.
Orange jumbo
360-degree pattern
Adjustable club friendly
Ping has used colour codes for grip sizing for years, and it remains the clearest system in golf. Aqua is thinner, red is smaller, black or white is standard, gold is midsize, and orange is jumbo. If you have been fitted and told your colour, you can order with total confidence.
The 360-degree pattern is the other reason to pick this one. There is no reminder rib, and the double-dash rings sit at both ends, so the grip looks identical regardless of shaft rotation. That is useful on adjustable drivers and fairway woods.
The trade-off is that a ribless grip provides no tactile cue for hand position, which some golfers rely on.
- Five clearly labelled size options
- Ideal for adjustable clubs
- Familiar Tour Velvet surface pattern
- Sensibly priced at £7.95
- No reminder rib for hand position
- Full rubber, so less wet weather bite than cord
- Colour codes need checking before ordering
Grip technology explained
Reduced taper
Standard grips narrow steadily from top to bottom. Reduced taper designs keep the lower hand fuller, which discourages the trail hand from taking over and evens out pressure between the hands.
Cord construction
Brushed cotton fibres embedded in the rubber create a rougher surface that channels water away. Cord grips hold on in rain but feel firmer, so hybrid designs put cord only in the upper hand.
Ribbed or round
A ribbed grip has a raised spine that helps you place the hands the same way each time. Round grips have no rib, which suits adjustable clubs and players who like to vary hand position.
Performance ratings
Which one should you buy?
Priority 1: Do you wear an extra large glove, or does a standard grip disappear in your hands?
- YES → Golf Pride Tour Velvet Jumbo at £6.49, or the orange Ping Tour Velvet 360
- NO → Skip to Priority 2
Priority 2: Do you play through the British winter?
- YES → Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Midsize for cord traction in the top hand
- NO → Skip to Priority 3
Priority 3: Is soft comfort or classic feedback more important?
- SOFT COMFORT → Superstroke Revl Comfort
- CLASSIC FEEDBACK → Golf Pride Tour Velvet Midsize, our top pick
Player profiles
The mid handicapper who hooks it
Profile: Plays off 12 to 18, wears a large glove, misses left under pressure.
Recommendation: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Midsize at £6.95.
Why: A midsize profile slows the hands through impact without changing the feel you already know.
The senior with stiff hands
Profile: Plays two or three times a week, finds gripping tightly uncomfortable, some joint pain.
Recommendation: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Jumbo at £6.49, or Superstroke Revl Comfort if you want a softer surface.
Why: A larger profile lets you hold the club securely with far less squeeze, reducing fatigue.
The all-weather club golfer
Profile: Plays the winter league, out in all conditions, big hands and no patience for slipping.
Recommendation: Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Midsize at £12.95.
Why: A cord in the top hand, plus a built-up lower hand, is the most secure combination here when the rain arrives.
How we chose our top 5
We started with every midsize, jumbo, and reduced-taper grip we stock and applied four filters: genuine size availability, all-weather traction, comfort across a full round, and price per grip for a set of 13. Anything that only exists in a standard profile was excluded.
We then weighted sizing clarity heavily. Grips fail golfers more often due to incorrect sizing than to poor construction, so options that publish their dimensions and offer multiple profiles scored higher than one-size listings. That is why the Ping colour system earned its place.
Finally, we cross-checked our PGA professional team’s counter recommendations against what customers come back for when they regrip a second set.
Need expert advice? If you are not sure whether midsize or jumbo is right for you, we can talk you through measuring your hand and glove size before you order. Our PGA professional team is happy to help. Call us free on 0800 3681097 or email sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk
Frequently asked questions – Best Golf Grips for Big Hands
How do I know if I need a midsize or jumbo golf grip?
Glove size is the quickest guide, followed by hand length.
Golfers in a large glove usually suit midsize. Extra-large gloves, or a hand longer than about 8.75 inches from the wrist crease to the fingertip, point towards jumbo. If your fingertips dig into your palm when you hold a standard grip, you are almost certainly too small.
Will a bigger grip really stop me hooking the ball?
It can help, but it is not a cure.
Larger grips reduce how actively the hands rotate the club, which tends to hold the face slightly more open. If your hook comes from an overactive release, sizing up often softens it. If it comes from swing path or clubface aim, a grip change will not fix the root cause.
Can I add extra tape instead of buying midsize grips?
You can, but the result is less consistent.
Each additional wrap adds roughly 1/64 of an inch, so four wraps gets you close to midsize. The problem is repeating it identically across 13 clubs and the slightly spongy feel it creates. Buying the correct core size is cleaner and easier to replicate.
How often should I replace my golf grips?
Once a year, or every 40 rounds for regular players.
Grips harden and glaze long before they look worn. If the surface feels slick when your hands are dry, or you find yourself gripping harder to stop the club moving, it is time. Washing them with warm soapy water buys a little extra life.
Are cord grips worth it for winter golf?
Yes, particularly hybrid designs with cord only in the upper hand.
Cotton cord channels moisture away and keeps traction when a full rubber grip goes slippery. Hybrids like the MCC Plus 4 give you that security without the harshness of a full cord grip against bare skin.
Should I put larger grips on my putter too?
Many golfers do, and it is a separate decision from your full swing grips. Oversized putter grips reduce wrist action and steady the stroke, which suits players who get twitchy over short putts. Browse our range of golf putters and try both before committing.
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Final verdict – Best Golf Grips for Big Hands
The Golf Pride Tour Velvet Midsize takes the win because it adds size where larger hands need it without asking you to relearn how a golf club feels. At £6.95, it also makes regripping a whole bag an easy decision.
If you know you are a jumbo player, the Tour Velvet Jumbo at £6.49 is the value pick. If you play through the winter, spend the extra on the MCC Plus 4 Midsize. And if soft comfort is what you are after, the Superstroke Revl Comfort is the softest grip here by a clear margin. Whichever you choose, size it properly first. Governing bodies, including The R&A, set the equipment rules for grip shape and dimensions, and every grip in this guide is fully conforming.
Ready to regrip for the winter?
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Complete Your Setup: Regripping Essentials
- The best leather golf gloves – a well-fitted glove works with your grip size rather than against it.
- All weather golf gloves – the sensible partner for rubber grips once the autumn rain starts.
- Golf headcovers – protect fresh grips and club finishes in transit and storage.
- Golf umbrellas – keeping the bag dry is the cheapest way to keep grips usable in winter.
- Golf waterproofs – dry sleeves and dry hands make a real difference to grip security.
- The best mallet putters – if you are oversizing your putter grip, the head style matters too.
Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability are accurate as of publication but may change. All Golf Pride, Superstroke, and Ping products featured are genuine products from an authorised retailer. Product performance may vary based on individual use and care. 60-Day Returns Policy: If you are unhappy with any product, you may return it — unused, unopened, and in its original packaging — within 60 days for a full refund. Free UK Standard Delivery: Every order over £30 from The Golf Shop Online includes free UK standard delivery. For the most current pricing, availability, and product specifications, please visit our website or contact our team on 0800 3681097. The Golf Shop Online has been serving golfers since 2002 with award-winning customer service backed by 29,000+ verified reviews across Reviews.co.uk, Trustpilot, and Google.
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