At The Turn - Golf Podcast · Joe Simons & Nick Heidelberger

Gamble Sands, Golf Ball Testing and Golf Pride's Andy Bare on Why Grips Matter More Than You Think

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Andy says grips that are too big or too small can change how right-handed players miss shots.

1. At The Turn turns its attention to Golf Pride grips, with Nick Heidelberger and Joe Simons framing the episode around why grips matter in golf equipment. 2. Andy Baer appears as Golf Pride's lead tour technician and retail lab manager, which matters because he works directly with grip fitting and tour players. 3. The episode asks what grips are for, and Andy's answer is that grips are the golfer's only connection to the club and should be sized, textured, and shaped correctly. 4. Nick says he re-grips every year, and Joe says he is moving away from midsize grips after doing his own research. 5. Joe connects his midsize experiment to a bunker incident from a previous episode and wonders whether grip size affected his feel around the clubhead. 6. Nick says he found his own sweet spot with standard grips and two wraps underneath, which he describes as adding feel without throwing anything off. 7. Andy says inconsistent grip sizes or grip types across one bag are a common mistake, and he compares that mistake to putting different tire sizes on a car. 8. He also says fresh grips matter because worn-out grips can make golfers squeeze harder and create more tension in the swing. 9. Andy explains that grip fitting starts with hand size, but it can also be adjusted for shot tendencies such as overactive hands or directional misses. 10. He says a grip that is too big can make it harder for a right-handed player to square the face, while a grip that is too small can lead to over-rotation and misses left. 11. Joe describes his own midsize setup as a full-bag experiment, and that confession turns into a practical discussion about whether a grip should fit the hand or the miss. 12. Andy says the plus four geometry in some Golf Pride grips can quiet the hands through the hitting zone, which gives the fitting conversation a more specific technical layer. 13. He says corded grips are useful for moisture control, especially for players with sweaty hands or humid climates. 14. Andy also says softer grips can help players with arthritis or hand pain, while firmer grips give better feedback on strike location. 15. He notes that many tour players want the firmest grip they can get, and that some build grips with extra tape rather than switching to midsize. 16. Nick and Joe ask how a regular golfer should sort through Golf Pride's many options, and Andy recommends testing grips in hand and starting with feel and confidence. 17. The interview stays conversational and technical, with Nick and Joe interrupting, clarifying, and comparing their own equipment choices as Andy answers. 18. The tone is practical rather than promotional, with a lot of equipment talk and several side discussions about re-gripping season and warmup routines. 19. Golfers choosing grips, re-gripping gear, or comparing corded and rubber options will get the most out of this episode. 20. Listeners looking for match recaps or a fast news rundown probably will not.

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