Golf
Sweaty hands in golf: a dry grip from the first tee to the 18th green
If you wipe your hands on your pants before every tee shot, you already know the feeling. Gamer Grip keeps your hands dry for up to 4 hours, which is about one round, so the club doesn’t twist at impact on a humid day.
Why the club moves in your hands
Golf asks for a light, consistent grip pressure for four hours. Sweat makes that hard. A damp palm lets the club rotate at impact, so you grip tighter, and a tight grip changes your swing. Humid days, the back nine and pressure putts all make it worse.
If you wipe your hands on your trousers before every tee shot, the problem is your hands, not your grips.
What doesn’t fix it
- A towel on the bag. It dries your hands for a moment. They’re damp again by the time you’ve taken your practice swing.
- New grips. Fresh grips help with traction. They don’t stop sweat.
- A second glove. Swapping gloves on hot days helps your glove hand only, and a soaked glove slips too.
- Tacky sprays. They make the grip sticky, which isn’t how a grip is meant to feel.
How Gamer Grip works
Gamer Grip is a cream for your hands. It forms a moisture barrier between your skin and the grip, and it blocks sweat at the source. It dries clear and non-sticky, and it leaves no residue on grips, gloves or clothes.
One application keeps your hands dry for up to 4 hours, which is about one round. Put it on both hands before you put your glove on, so your bare hand and your glove hand feel the same.
How to use it
- Wash and dry your hands before you head to the range.
- Shake the tube and apply a pea-sized drop.
- Rub your palms together for about 15 seconds, until it’s dry. Then put your glove on.
- On a long or very hot day, reapply at the turn with clean, dry hands.
Who uses it
PGA golfer Francesco Molinari and golf coach Denis Pugh are Gamer Grip ambassadors.
Which tube to buy
Gamer Grip for Golf. Every Gamer Grip shares one base formula; this is the tube made for your golf bag. Direct orders carry a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Golf FAQs
Will it last a full round?
One application keeps hands dry for up to 4 hours, which covers most 18-hole rounds. Reapply at the turn on a long or very hot day.
Can I use it with a golf glove?
Yes. Apply it to both hands before you put your glove on. Your glove hand stays drier and your bare hand gets the same grip as the gloved one.
Will it damage my grips?
No. It dries clear and non-sticky and leaves no residue on grips, gloves or clothing.
Is it a tacky grip enhancer?
No. Tacky sprays make the grip sticky. Gamer Grip keeps the hand dry instead, so your grips feel like they did when they were new.
How do I apply it?
Clean, dry hands. Shake well, apply a pea-sized drop, and rub your palms together for about 15 seconds until dry.