Q: I\\\'m very curious and excited about the new 3 gen material and it\\\'s vibration dampening properties and would like to know how a performance plus 3 gen compares to a stingfree crossline tour grip on both the vibration absorption and feedback level?

A: Grips containing 3GEN material are the most shock absorbing grips in Lamkin\'s catalog and the most shock absorbing grips on the market today.
To answer your feedback question, Performance Plus 3GEN and N-DUR are premium, performance grips. These are not soft grips like other shock absorbant options. If you miss a shot with a club that has a 3GEN grip, you will still receive some feedback. The biggest advantage that 3GEN material offers is the reduced wear and tear caused by hitting many golf balls.

Best regards,
Lamkin Sales

Q: what effect will going to a 57 gm wait grip from a 25 gm weight?
I am a senior with a slow swing speed will this slow my swing speed more?

A: To tell you the truth, it depends on how the club you put the 25 gram grip on was designed. What I mean is, if the grip was not designed from the start to have the 25g grip on it, it was probably designed with a 50gram grip as standard.

When you put the 25gram grip on, the swing weight changed by 5 swingweight points. Putting the 57 gram grip on should bring the club back to within one swingweight of the original weighting of the club.

If the club was designed with the 25g grip as standard, than putting the 57g grip on will lower the swingweight by 6 points.

Hope that makes sense.

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: How will the N-Dur material feel in the rain ? And what is best to clean them, that white color looks kind of high maintenance.

A: The N-DUR grips are made with Lamkin's 3GEN material which is very, very good in the rain. Moisture makes the grip extremely tacky.

As for the White, the grip can be cleaned with a towel and water. With the density of the material, anything that gets on the grip is normally just on the surface and can be wiped clean with a wet towel.

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: I recently tried out your performance plus 3GEN grip and really liked how it felt and played I just could not get used to the white color. I then installed your performance plus cord grip because I had read that both of these would be the same in that they have a reduced taper. However after installing the performance plus cord I noticed that they are not as thick in the lower section as the performance plus 3GEN is there a reason for this? How soon will you be making the Performance plus 3GEN in a solid dark color such as blue or black? I am really interested in this particular grip and would defintely purchase them when you start marketing them.

A: Thank you for your questions. Performance Plus and Performance Plus Cord and made with the same molds as Performance Plus 3GEN, so the size is the same for all three models. Perhaps you felt a difference because of the 3GEN material.
We are constantly prototyping new models and color options. It would be premature to speculate what other options we will bring to the market. We should have some more variations ready for a late Fall/early Winter release. Check back often.

Best regards,
Lamkin Sales

Q: does lamkin still make leather grip? if so where can i get them?

A: Unfortunately Lamkin does not manufacture leather grips any longer. Several golfers that have tried our new Performance Plus with 3GEN material have commented that this grip provides a similar tacky feel to that of a leather grip.

Q: Do you make ribbed grips.If you dont why not.

A: Yes. We offer ribbed in both the Crossline and Performance Plus families. In the Performance Plus we also offer a ribbed cord model.

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Q: I have used your Crossline Cord grips for a few years now how does your Performance Plus cord compare to the Crossline Cord does it have a softer feel

A: The Performance Plus Cord feels different than the Crossline Cord for a couple of reasons.

1. The Performance Plus has less pattern than the Crossline. The Crossline's pattern coupled with the Cord makes for a very aggressive cord. The Performance Plus grip has a less aggressive pattern so the cord is softer feeling.

2. The Black Cord used in the Performance Plus is a softer, thinner gauge cord than that used in the Crossline Cord.

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: In one answer in the Q&A's you state that the midsize performance plus grip is +1/32" and in another answer you state it is +1/16". 1) Which is correct for the performance plus midsize? Also how much larger is the midsize performance plus 3GEN

Thanks

A:

Q: Will you be making other colors available in the N-Dur and 3Gen grips
such as a plain black

A: Right now the color options available are what we plan to market in 2010. However, we feel the 3GEN material is something that is here to stay for Lamkin and it can be manufactured in any color so it is very possible that line extension will include a "toned down" version of the N-DUR or Performance Plus 3GEN grip.

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Q: your midesize 3gen is + 1/32 what size will it be on a .60 shaft + 3/64 or +1/16

A: The result will be a grip that is 3/64" oversize.

Q: where can i get the n-dur grips in the uk?

A: Please go to the "Find a Retailer" page on the Lamkin website. There you will see a link to the International Distributor page which has the contact info for our distributor in the UK. Our distributor can then direct you to retailers in the UK that have the N-DUR model.

Kindest regards,

Lamkin Sales

Q: how much will the grip size increase if I put two wraps on the new n-dur grips?

A: By two wraps, I assume you are meaning, one wrap than one extra. If you add two wraps to the N-DUR, you are adding roughly 1/32" to the OD of the grip.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: I have the Michelin Performance OCS Tour .600 round grips on Callaway's Uniflex shafts. Will this same grip in the .580 round fit the Callaway shafts?

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Q: Is the a problem using a .580 grip on a .600 shaft?

A: No. Actually, at Lamkin, we design our grips to have a .580 core to be installed on a .600 shaft. .600 shaft diameters are the most common and with our smaller core, we design interference into the core so that when installed the grip expands to the correct desired outer diameter.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: I am interested in your N-DUR grips however with the size of my hands I am looking for a midsize, any chance you will be adding a midsize option to the N-DUR series and if so can you approximate a time? Thanks.

A: It is very likely that we will expand the N-DUR product line for 2011 (launching Fall of 2010) with Midsize and Men's undersize options.

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Q: What grip would you recommend to players who have developed CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

A: Anyone with anytype of hand ailments such as Arithtis or CTS would greatly benefit from using the Performance Plus with 3GEN grip. The material itself deadens any vibrations from mis-hits. Also the material and pattern are very soft and tacky allowing you to grip the club lightly while still maintaining a good grasp on the club.

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: can you put tape over existin tape?

A: Yes. You can install grip tape over existing grip tape but keep in mind when you do you are affecting the size of the grip when installed.

By putting the second wrap over top of the first one, you are what club builders call "building up the grip." If you want the new grip installed to feel the same as the older one you are taking off size wise, you need to use a similar grip, remove the old tape and install with the same amount of new tape.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: What is your best shock absorption grip sized for women?

A: The best shcok absoorbing material we offer is the 3GEN material. Unfortunately, it is only available in Men's STD and Midsize. While the Crossline Ladies is still somewhat shock resistant, it is a different compound than 3GEN. If you can wait, line extensions of the 3GEN models are in the works and we will take your comments into consideration for a Ladies/Undersize model.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: what would make grips hard to slide on after applying the solvent?

A: The only answers that we can come up from our experiences are the following:

1. Not enough solvent was used and failed to activate the grip tape to make it slide on.

2. You are installing a grip with too small a core on an oversized butted club. Some of the graphite shafts that come stock in today's OEM clubs and that are sold in the Aftermarket use .610, .620 butt OD's while most grip products are manufactured for .580 or .600 butt clubs. The grip ID is too small for the shaft OD.

3. A defect on the inside core of the grip caused a protrusion in the core that stopped the butt end from sliding all the way on. We have seen this very rarely.


4. If the butt end of the shaft isn't completely covered with tape, it is possible the sharp edge of the shaft dug into the rubber core of the grip stopping or slowing it's installation. We have seen this very rarely.

The Lamkin Tech Team


Other than that, we can't explain

Q: i have a cobra hs9 driver (about 4 years old) and would like to re-grip it with stock lamkin grip. do you still have them?

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Q: The new N-DUR grip looks like it can be installed with either the white side up or the colored side up since both sides have line-up lines on the grip. Both sides have a different texture tho. Which side should be up and what advantage or feel can be achieved by what side is up?

A: For the new N-DUR model, the white side is designed for the topside where your thumbs sit. The colored side has a much more agressive pattern to create traction on the fingers on the bottom side of the grip.

While our feedback from club builders show that most install grips with the face of the club pointing upward, there are a minority that install the grip with the club face pointing downward. With tick martks on front and back, both ways are covered.

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: For someone with a Large (L) hand and a tendency to pull my irons, is a mid-size Crossline cord grip better than standard?

A: If you have a tendancy to pull your irons you may be getting through the swing too quickly and the size of the grip could be a factor in the that. A larger grip could keep you from turning your hands over too quickly and pulling your irons provided that this is the issue causing that ball flight.

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Q: I used to use the dual density grips due to their extreme tackiness when kept clean. Are the new grips with the 3GEN material as tacky?

A: To tell you the truth, the new 3GEN material, even though it is sythetic rubber vs the thermal plastic dual density grips, is much tackier. As you clean the 3GEN material, it activates the material and makes it even more tacky.

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: I have a small hand according to your chart and play in Seattle...wet in the winter. I want to regrip all my clubs and wonder what size, tackiness, etc. I expect the Crossline would be best.

A: The Crossline grip would be good as it has a uniform pattern across the whole grip which creates traction. It is also available in Standard or Undersize which would work with your hand size. Although they are slightly larger than the Crossline, for wet weather, you might want to look into trying one of Lamkin's 3GEN models. The 3GEN material is extremely tacky when exposed to any type of moisture.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: How much undersize is Lamkin\'s lady grip? I am looking for a 1/64 undersized grup. Thanks.

A: The undersize model is 1/32" undersize.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: Where can you buy Lamkin grips?

A: Lamkin Grips are available at a number of offcourse retailers as well as green grass locations. For the most current list of Lamkin retailers, please visit http://www.lamkingrips.com/Find_a_Retailer.php or click the "Find a Retailer Link" at the top right of each page of our website.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: What is tackiest grip of lamkin lines? I used titleist M580 grips in my irons,recently changed grips to the lamkin crossline black. i like those but thay are not tackier than titleist\'s. i want to change them with the other lamkin tackier grips.

A: The tackiest grips we make by far are the new N-DUR and Performance Plus 3GEN grips. The 3GEN materials compound and material make up proved to be our most tacky material to date.

Thanks!

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: What are the benfits of having reduced taper in the lower hand such as the Perfrmance Plus? Also is the full cord version slightly firmer?

A: The benefits of the slightly larger bottom hand is a more unified grip between the top and bottom hands of the grip. The rubber durometers of the rubber and cord versions are the same. The cord running through the grip adds traction only.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: What happened to the Crossline Stingfree? Is the N-Dur better than the Crossline STingfree

A: Lamkin has discontinued the Stingfree line of grips because the Lamkin discovered 3GEN material is superior in shock absorption and is also much tackier than the Kevlar infused material found in the Stingfree grips.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: I\'m in need of round rubber underlistings for leather wrap-on grips, Lamkin leather of course. Do you still have available but just not listed in your catalog ? What about leather wraps too ? The only grip to use on putters .... o ___. Thanks !

A: Hi Frank,

Unfortunately, we do not have any more of the underlistings and leather wraps that Lamkin produced for so long. When we stopped producing Leather grips, the small, leftover amount of underlistings and wraps that we did have went to a longtime Lamkin user by the name of Arnold Palmer!

Sorry we can't help you here.

Kindest regards,

The Lamkin Tech Team

Q: Hi I have very bad tendonitis in my elbows. Which grips do you recommend thatreduces vibration yet let\\\'s me continue to play competative golf.
Charles Zuckerman

A: Charles,

Great question. You would want to use Lamkin\'s new 3GEN material which is available in the Performance Plus 3GEN and N-DUR lines of grips.

The 3GEN material is 8 times more shock absorbing than traditional rubber grips and 4 times more shock absorbing than polyurethane models.

Kindest regards,

Lamkin Tech Team

Q: My hand size is a (m) or med on your hand chart. I like my grips to be a 1/32 oversize do i do this with an extra strip of 3/4 tape on the side or with midsize? thanks

A: To get to a 1/32" Oversize you can use a standard size model and add two wraps of tape to the grip. Most Midsize models are 1/16" oversize. In our line the exception is the Midsize Performance Plus model which is only 1/32" oversize due to the fact that the profile already has a reduced taper in the lower hand.

Thanks,

Lamkin Tech Team.

Q: Looking at teh new line of grips for 2010, what is the main differeence between the N-Dur and 3GEM.

A: Tom,

3GEN is actually the material that is used in two lines of new grips for 2010. The 3GEN material is incredibly shock absorbant and tacky.

N-DUR is a 2-color line of grips with both colors in the grip being comprised of 3GEN. The top of the grip has a smoother pattern while the bottom of the grip has a more aggressive pattern with varying texture to create a higher amount of traction. The Performance Plus 3GEN is the other line that features 3GEN and has a uniform pattern. Both grips feature Lamkin's Performance Plus reduced taper profile to produce a more stable and unified grip on the club.

Kindest regards,

Andy

Q: I would like to have a 1/64\" undersize grip on my irons (.600\" butt diameter shafts). Can a .600\" round crossline be \"stretched\" during installation or should I install a womens grip with buildup tape? Thanks

A: Stretching a grip can be done but if you are trying to do this across a set of irons it is unlikely that you will be able to stretch all grips with the same exact force to make them the same size.

In this instance, I would suggest either buying a grip that is 1/64" undersize or building up a Women's model with 2 wraps of tape.

Q: I currently use the Lamkin Crossline oversize grips on my callaway X22 irons. I would like to change my grips on my Diablo 3 wood and FT 9 driver. Would these grip make a good choice on these clubs as well as I already find them a great fit on my irons?

A: Jason,

If you like and are having success with the Crossline Oversize grips on your irons, it is a good idea to have them across your entire set for consistency and confidence.

Kindest regards,

Andy
Director of US Sales

Q: I have a large hand on your size chart. Do I need an oversize grip? I prefer the Performance plus.

A: Paul,

For someone with large hands, the range of grips we suggest is from Standard to Midsize depending on your preference of feel in a grip and your normal shot shape.

If you like the Performance Plus model, with its reduced taper and slightly larger size, you have two options. The standard size grip is slightly larger in the bottom hand than a traditonal standard size profile. There is also a Midsize version available that is 1/16\'' larger than the standard version. Hope this helps.

Andy
Director of US Sales

Q: I noticed that a jumbo Crossline grip is about 25 grams heavier than the standard size. What effect would this have on the swing weight of an iron?

A: Bob,

This is a great question. The rule of thumb is that for every 5 grams, the swingweight changes by 1 swingweight point. In this case the heavier grip would result in a swingweight that is 5 points lower on the swingweight scale.

Kindest regards,

Andy
Director of US Sales, Lamkin Grips

Q: What do I need to re-grip my clubs at home?

A: Lamkin recommends taking your clubs to a certified club-maker or fitting professional for best results. However, re-gripping can be done at home, with a hook blade to remove old grips, grip tape, grip solvent, and a vice or clamp to stabilize your club for installation.

Q: I'm starting to see some considerably fatter jumbo grips on putters. How does the thickness affect your putting stroke?

A: A trend in larger or fatter putter grips has developed over the last few years to combat a need to reduce a breakdown in the wrists throughout the putting stroke. Additionally, larger grips can help to keep the putter face square through impact.

Q: How does Lamkin's new shock absorbing material compare to competitors grips?

A: Our new 3GEN material advancement is a new standard when it comes to shock absorption. We know that statement is only as good as the proof in the product. We encourage you to view how this material exceeds competitors offerings by clicking on this quick video demonstrating the unmatched shock dissipating properties.

Q: How often do Tour pros change their grips compared to amateurs? What is the general rule for recreational players to follow to re-grip with Lamkin?

A: Tour players are offered the luxury of changing their grips as often or as little as possible because of the weekly availability of manufacturer s Tour trailers at each event which stock each player s grip of choice. Amateurs, however, must decide which grip they want, source the grip and then find a place to have it installed when they are ready to re-grip.

A general rule for re-gripping is once every year or every 60 rounds. Regardless of how often you play, the elements that surround golf (UV exposure, heat, dirt and oils from your hands) are constantly at work affecting the performance characteristics of the materials that make up your grips. More frequent play may dictate re-gripping sooner, but even with normal use, exposure and wear, it is a good idea to re-grip annually. You may find that getting in the routine of re-gripping at the beginning of each season will not only remind you to do it but also give you the best chance of playing at your full potential.

Q: What grips does Lamkin recommend for better players?

A: A vast number of the best players in the world choose Lamkin as they compete professionally across the globe. Amongst the models used by top pros are round and ribbed and rubber and cord versions of Lamkin s Crossline, Crossline Tour and Performance Plus models of grips. Lamkin will be introducing the Tour to N-DUR in 2010.