What does core size mean in golf grips?
William Rodriguez
Published Jan 22, 2026
The core size is the INSIDE diameter of the grip and usually has little or no correlation to the OUTSIDE diameter of the grip (which is typically denoted with the sizing terms "Standard", "Midsize", "Oversize", etc.). Some grips only come in the 600 standard core size.
What is the difference between .58 and .60 golf grips?
A "58 (or 580) round" or "60 (or 600) round" grip size refers to the inside diameter of the grip uninstalled. Both 58 and 60 (referring to 0.580" and 0.600") core sizes are considered standard sizes and most people consider the difference to be rather insignificant.
How do I know what size golf grips I need?
- Crease to Fingertip: < 5″ Recommended Grip Size: Junior.
- Crease to Fingertip: 5″ to 6.5″ Recommended Grip Size: Undersize.
- Crease to Fingertip: 6.6″ to 7.5″ Recommended Grip Size: Standard.
- Crease to Fingertip: 7.6″ to 9″ Recommended Grip Size: Midsize.
- Crease to Fingertip: 9.1″ to 10″ Recommended Grip Size: Jumbo.
What is core size mean?
"Core size" is the inner diameter of a roll of labels.
What thickness grips should I use?
8 ¼ to 9 ¼ Inches
Anything around that 8 to 9-inch size is best suited for a midsize golf grip. Midsize golf grips are noticeably thicker than a standard grip. Midsize grips come standard on some putters and some golf clubs specifically designed for senior players.
45 related questions foundDo any pros use oversize grips?
PGA Tour player K.J. Choi's success with an oversize SuperStroke putting grip has caused other players to try it. While most pros aren't using oversize grips on their other clubs, they can help amateurs reduce grip pressure during the full swing.
Should I use standard or midsize grips?
Standard grips are for hands that measure 7 inches to 8 3/4 inches while midsize grips are for hands that measure 8 1/4 inches to 9 1/4 inches. It is also recommended that you can choose your grip based on your glove. If you wear a men's medium or medium-large glove, you most likely need a standard grip.
What is the standard grip core size?
The majority of golf grips come in either 60 (or 0.600") or 58 (or 0.580") inner core diameter size. These sizes match the majority of all golf shaft outer butt diameters.
Are all standard golf grips the same size?
Golf grips come in 6 different "sizes" which refer to outer diameter: Standard, Midsize, Oversize/Jumbo, Undersize, and Junior. Every manufacture has a slightly different definition of diameter sizing, but in general Standard grips are around 1" in diameter.
What is the difference between standard and midsize golf grips?
Midsize grips are 1/16" larger in diameter than standard and over-sized grip are 1/8" larger than standard. Grip size is usually determined by hand size; your golf pro or golf shop will have fitting templates to give a recommendation. Guidance from a professional is your best bet.
What does +4 mean on a golf grip?
The MCC Plus4™ is a tour-proven, hybrid golf grip featuring a larger lower hand and new softer rubber material. The MCC Plus4 simulates 4 additional wraps of tape on the lower hand to encourage lighter grip pressure, reduced tension, and increased power.
What happens if my golf grips are too big?
If your grip is too big, you can expect errant shots. Wishon explains that an overly large grip adversely changes the angle of your wrist on the downswing. This can prevent you from rotating the clubface quickly enough to square it up to the ball at the point of impact. Fades and slices are a likely consequence.
What size grips do pros use?
Hand size can easily be measured and most Pros play with standard grips. The standard measurement for hand size is 7 to 8,75 inches from the crease in the wrist to the tip of the middle finger. There is no mystery to increasing the grip thickness from a standard size to a mid-size or over-size.
What is the difference between ribbed and round golf grips?
A ribbed grip has a small ridge that runs the along the bottom of the grip. When you address the golf ball with your club, you'll be able to feel this rib in your upper hand. Some golfers benefit from this as a reminder of proper hand/finger placement on the club. A round grip does not have this ridge.
What happens if your golf grips are too small?
If you're playing with grips that are too small for your hands (regardless of your golf glove size), the smaller muscles of the hand and fingers have to work harder, often causing an overactive motion through the ball. In other words, smaller grips can make you handsy and cause you to release the clubhead too quickly.
Should I put a midsize grip on my driver?
If you're a golfer with larger hands, hand arthritis, or a player who tends to grip the club too tight, Midsize or Jumbo golf grips could provide a huge boost to your golf game. As a general rule, if you wear a golf glove size of Large / Cadet Large or bigger, a Midsize or Jumbo grip is the proper fit for you.
What size is a midsize golf grip?
Grip Sizes
Midsize, for hand measurements of 8 1/4 inches to 9 1/4 inches, are 1/16-inch larger than standard. Jumbo grips, for hand measurements larger than 9 1/4 inches, are 1/8-inch larger than standard. If desired, tape can be used around the club shaft to increase the grip size.
Do all golf grips fit all shafts?
The majority of golf grips come in only 600 core diameter size. This size most closely matches the majority of all outer butt diameter shaft sizes. Some grips however come in additional core sizes, like 580 (0.580"), 560 (0.560"), 500 (0.500") or even 620 (0.620").
What is a 1/16 golf grip?
Midsize = 1/16 inch larger than standard. Oversize/Jumbo = 1/8 inch larger than standard. To make minor adjustments in the size of a grip, some players may choose to add various layers of tape between the shaft and grip.
What is a +1 golf grip?
The difference of a NO1 grip is felt instantly the first time you have the opportunity to have one in your hand. Made in Japan, NO1 has become known for some of the best elastomer constructed grips on the market with tight tolerances on weight quality.
What grip does Tiger Woods use?
Many leading professional golfers, such as Tiger Woods use the interlocking grip. Place your hands on the golf club and intertwine your pinky finger on the trailing hand with the index finger on the lead hand. This is a good grip for people with smaller hands.
Do you use same grip for driver and irons?
Yes, you should use the same grip for all of your shots with the exception of putting. It is important to have a solid grip and one that returns the clubface to square whether you are putting, chipping, pitching, hitting bunker shots or making full swings with your woods or irons.
Does Tiger use standard grips?
Grip it Like the Pro's; Tiger Woods
The woods are typically larger than the irons. To help gain the same feel throughout, the irons use a standard grip with two wraps and the woods use a standard grip with one wrap.
What grip size does Dustin Johnson use?
SPECS TaylorMade Itsy Bitsy Spider, 35.75 inches, 2.5° loft, SuperStroke Traxion Pistol GT 1.0 grip.