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Cork Tree Putter Grips (2015). There is a new material being used to manufacture putter grips – cork. The harvesting of cork is a fascinating Eco-friendly story. The country of Portugal produces more than 50% of the world’s cork production. The cork comes from the cork oak tree and it takes 20-25 years to harvest the cork for the first time. The trees are unharmed, the cork regrows, and can be harvested every nine years. The video below highlights the harvesting process. So, why is cork a good material for golf grips? Technically speaking, it’s the honeycomb cell structure of cork that makes it ideal. Each cork cell is a 14-sided polyhedron filled with air, making it an extremely strong and flexible membrane that’s waterproof and airtight. Cork bark is about 89% air, giving it a low density. But when it’s compressed, air isn’t squeezed out, because the cell membranes won’t release it. So it returns to its original shape when the compression is removed. One company leading the way in applying cork to golf is The Cork Tree. Founded by Nuno Nascimento and Marc Boggia, Cork Tree is currently producing cork leather putter grips with plans to extend the line to golf bags, headcovers, and other accessories. Nascimento comes from a family of Portuguese cork oak foresters while Boggia has been a member of the British PGA since 1981. Available in 4 different shaped models, the putter grips are lightweight and durable. Cork’s natural water proof properties makes it perfect for repelling sweat in hot and humid conditions as well as wet weather. The Slim Jim, featured below, offers a tour taper grip shape. We really liked the silky soft almost velvety feel of the cork leather grip. The natural variability of the cork material produces a unique look specific to each grip. We found it to be easy to clean and offers a nice alternative choice for those looking for something different that performs. Other models include The Gimme featuring a slight taper grip shape and The Bandit featuring a parallel grip shape. The Stumpy is the largest Cork Putter Grip and features a reverse taper grip shape. All Cork Tree Putter Grips are available in four colors (black, red, royal blue, hot pink) and priced at $29.95, learn more at corkputtergrips.com.
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Pure Grips produces a line of all-weather of rubber grips that are tacky, durable, and offer tapeless installation; the grips are made using injection mold technology that enables consistent wall thicknesses and no seams; all Pure Grips are guaranteed to remain tacky and supple and perform in all conditions for up to 12 months – or they will replace the grip for free; installation of the Pure Grips is quick and easy requiring no adhesive tapes or solvents, instead using a small compressor and custom installation tool; our current favorite is the Pure Pro, a firm grip with a uniform traction groove surface that produces a slightly rougher feel as a nice alternative to traditional corded grips; the Pure Pro is available in black, white, green, grey, blue, orange, and red at $7.99 each; also available are 3 different sized putter grips: the Pure Classic and Midsize Putter at $10.49 each and The Big Dog at $19.99 each; learn more about the entire line of Pure Grips at www.puregrips.com.
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PalmBird Putter Grip (2014). The PalmBird putter grip was created by PGA Professional Philip Jaffe and inspired by the oblong shaped stalk of the Bird of Paradise plant. The grip fits nicely into the palms of your hands while minimizing grip pressure in your thumbs and fingertips. This promotes a stable stroke by taking the hands and wrists out of the swing. The feel is unique and unlike any other grip on the market today. The PalmBird grip conforms with USGA rules and is made in the USA. It is currently available online at $19.95 each. Learn more at PalmBirdPutterGrips.com.
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SuperStroke Grips introduces new colorways with the Midnight Series for 2014; the Flatso Ultra grip is a 1.10 inch in diameter and 82 gram grip featuring SuperStroke’s parallel design technology, a new patent pending pentagonal shape and flat top design; the Flatso line is priced at $19.99 and designed to inhibit wrist action and promote shoulder rotation for added consistency in your putting stroke; the Ultra Slim 1.0 grip is SuperStroke’s smallest offering and gives players using standard-sized grips an entry into parallel technology; it is 1 inch in diameter and 65 gram grip and priced at $11.99 each; Learn more at www.superstrokeusa.com.
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