How Do I Know Which Golf Grip Size Is Right for Me?

Choosing the right golf grip size starts with hand size, but measurements alone do not determine the best fit.

A grip should allow you to hold the club naturally and securely without feeling unusually thin or bulky. The most common options are Undersize, Standard, Midsize and Jumbo/Oversize.

1. Use Your Hand Size as a Starting Point

Hand size can help narrow down the options.

In general:

  • Smaller hands may be more comfortable with Undersize or Standard grips.
  • Medium-sized hands often start with Standard.
  • Larger hands may prefer Midsize.
  • Very large hands may find Jumbo or Oversize more comfortable.

These are starting points rather than fixed rules. Two golfers with similar hand measurements may still prefer different grip sizes.

2. Check How the Grip Fits in Your Upper Hand

Hold the club normally and look at how the fingers of your upper hand sit against the fleshy heel area of your palm.

As a practical guide:

  • If your fingers wrap deeply into the heel pad, the grip may be too small.
  • If your fingers lightly meet the heel pad, the size is generally a reasonable starting fit.
  • If your fingers cannot reach the heel pad, the grip may be too large.

This is a fitting check, not an absolute rule. Your normal grip position and personal preference still matter.

3. Pay Attention to Comfort and Grip Pressure

A suitable grip should feel secure without making you squeeze the club excessively.

If a grip feels noticeably thin or difficult to hold comfortably, try a larger size.

If it feels bulky and makes it difficult to wrap your hands around the club naturally, try a smaller size.

The goal is not to force your hands into a particular position. It is to find a diameter that allows a comfortable and repeatable hold.

4. Compare Sizes Before Regripping the Whole Set

If you are unsure between two sizes, test them before changing every club.

For example, compare:

  • Undersize with Standard
  • Standard with Midsize
  • Midsize with Jumbo

Install or test the different sizes on one or two clubs and compare how they feel during normal swings.

A relatively small change in grip diameter can be noticeable, so testing is more useful than choosing from a label alone.

5. Fine Adjustments Are Possible

You do not always have to move directly from one grip size to another.

Additional build-up tape under the grip can be used to increase the installed diameter in smaller increments. This can be useful when Standard feels slightly too small but Midsize feels too large.

The final installed size can also be affected by the grip design, core size, shaft butt diameter and the amount of tape used.

Bottom Line

Start with your hand size, then check how the grip actually fits in your hands.

If your fingers wrap too deeply into the heel pad, try a larger size. If they cannot comfortably reach it, try a smaller size.

If you are between sizes, test both or use build-up tape for a smaller adjustment.

The right grip size is the one that gives you a comfortable, secure and repeatable hold on the club.

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