Golf Grip Size Chart: Hand Size, Glove Size & Tape Wraps

The quick answer: measure your lead hand from the crease of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger. On Golf Pride’s chart, 5″–6.5″ is Undersize, 6.6″–7.5″ is Standard, 7.6″–9″ is Midsize and over 9″ is Jumbo. On the same chart, a men’s Medium or M/L glove is Standard and a men’s Large is Midsize.

If you’re between sizes, Golf Pride says 2 to 4 extra wraps of tape gives an in-between feel. The full chart, in inches and centimeters, is below, along with PING’s six color sizes.

Golf Grip Size Chart by Hand Size and Glove Size

Golf Pride’s swing grip chart, with the centimeter ranges from its product pages:

Hand size is your upper (lead) hand, wrist crease to fingertip. A men’s XL glove appears under both Midsize and Jumbo, so XL players should try both. Golf Pride treats hand size as a place to start, not a rule. On oversize grips it says: “This does not mean oversize grips are required—but it can be a helpful starting point for testing.”

How to Measure Your Hand for Golf Grips

1. Use your upper hand on the club: the left hand for a right-handed golfer.
2. Hold a ruler against your palm, starting at the crease where your wrist meets your hand.
3. Measure to the tip of your middle finger, your longest finger. That is your hand size.
4. For PING’s chart, also measure your longest finger on its own, from its base to its tip.

No ruler? Look inside your golf glove for the size and use the glove column above.

Standard vs Midsize vs Jumbo vs Undersize

• Undersize (5″–6.5″ hands): men’s Small and women’s Small and Medium gloves.
• Standard (6.6″–7.5″): men’s M and M/L, women’s M/L and L.
• Midsize (7.6″–9″): men’s L and XL. Golf Pride groups Midsize and Jumbo together as “oversize” grips.
• Jumbo (over 9″): men’s XL, XXL and XXXL.
• Junior (under 5″): junior and women’s XS gloves.

The grip’s core size changes the feel too. Golf Pride: “Typically, if the core size is smaller than the shaft diameter, it will feel firmer and bigger than its true size. For example, a .58 core standard size grip on a .600 shaft will feel thicker than a .60 core standard size grip on a .600 shaft.”

PING Grip Chart: The Six Color Sizes

PING sizes grips with colors, not names. Its chart plots two measurements, “hand size (wrist crease to tip of longest finger) and your longest finger”, and lands on one of six sizes. Each color is a set step bigger or smaller than White. The hand-length ranges below are read off PING’s chart for a 3-inch longest finger:

The bands on PING’s chart slope, so finger length matters: the longer your fingers, the bigger the grip for the same hand length. A 9″ hand reads Gold with a 2.5″ finger but Orange with a 4″ finger. PING calls the chart a starting point: “During the fitting, your fitter may recommend a different size based on their observations of your ball flight and your feedback”.

Grip Size by Glove Size: Golf Pride vs Winn

Both makers publish a glove-size chart, and they don’t fully agree:

The biggest difference is the men’s Large: Golf Pride puts it in Midsize, Winn says Standard to Midsize. Winn also gives a range where Golf Pride gives one size: Undersize to Standard for a men’s Small (Golf Pride: Undersize) and for a women’s Large (Golf Pride: Standard). Winn’s own advice: “There is no absolute rule when it comes to grip size”. If you sit on one of these lines, try both sizes on one club.

Extra Wraps of Tape: What They Do to Grip Size

Extra wraps of tape under the grip make it bigger. In Golf Pride’s words, “whether it’s one, two, or more extra layers of tape on the shaft when the grip is installed, the rubber grip will stretch over the tape, thus making the grip larger”.

• How many: Golf Pride suggests 2 to 4 extra wraps for a feel between two sizes.
• Which grips: Winn says its AVS grips take up to four wraps, and it does not recommend building up its spiral-wrap grips.
• Feel: the grip stretches over the tape, so it also feels firmer. Golf Pride: “Adding extra tape which results in stretching the rubber when it’s installed will provide the firm feel some desire.”
• Lower hand only: tape under just the bottom half gives a less tapered grip. Golf Pride says players whose bottom hand is overactive through impact, which can cause a hook, sometimes do this.
• Fitting tip: turn each layer a little so the tape seams don’t stack, and try one club before you do the whole set.

None of the grip makers we checked publishes how much diameter one wrap adds, so test one club before you commit. For scale, PING’s smallest step between grip sizes is 1/64″.

How Should a Golf Grip Feel?

Golf Pride’s check: hold the club in your upper hand and look at where your fingertips land.

When a grip is too small, Golf Pride says your fingers “may press deeply into the palm, reducing comfort and making it harder to manage the clubface naturally through the swing”, and that grip pressure “can increase without the golfer realizing it, potentially creating hand fatigue, and slower swing speed”. PING warns that a grip that is too small or too large “can have a detrimental effect on your ball flight direction”.

Grip Size and Your Ball Flight

Grip makers link grip size to the hook. Golf Pride: “Golfers that tend to have excessive wrist action through impact, typically resulting in pulls or hooks, may find oversize grips helpful.” JumboMax, which makes oversize grips from +1/16″ up to +3/8″: “In between sizes? Size up if you hit a draw or struggle with a snap hook. Size down if you hit a fade or struggle with a slice.” Golf Pride’s caveat: “There is no single grip size that improves performance for every golfer”.

Bigger Grips for Arthritis and Joint Pain

Golf Pride: “For those with arthritis or joint pain, we suggest sizing up while still ensuring you can confidently hold the club.” Winn adds that its midsize and oversize grips absorb more shock than its standard sizes because they are larger.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know what size golf grips I need?

Measure your lead hand from the wrist crease to the tip of your middle finger. On Golf Pride's chart, 5–6.5 inches is Undersize, 6.6–7.5 inches Standard, 7.6–9 inches Midsize and over 9 inches Jumbo. Then hold the club: your fingers should barely touch the heel pad of your upper hand.

How can I calculate the correct size golf grip for me?

Use your hand size on a maker's chart. Golf Pride uses hand length alone (or your glove size). PING plots hand length and the length of your longest finger, and recommends one of six color sizes, from Blue (1/16 inch smaller than White) to Orange (1/16 inch bigger).

What size grip should I use with a men's large glove?

Golf Pride says Midsize for a men's Large glove. Winn says Standard to Midsize. Try both sizes on one club before you regrip the set.

What is the difference between standard and midsize golf grips?

Midsize is the next size up from Standard. Golf Pride fits Standard to hands of 6.6–7.5 inches (men's M and M/L gloves) and Midsize to 7.6–9 inches (men's L and XL).

How many wraps of tape make a golf grip bigger?

Golf Pride suggests 2 to 4 extra wraps of tape for a feel between two sizes. Winn says its AVS grips take up to four wraps and advises against building up its spiral-wrap grips. The extra tape also makes the grip feel firmer.

What happens if your golf grips are too small?

Your fingers wrap under the heel pad of your hand. Golf Pride says grip pressure can increase without you noticing, which can cause hand fatigue and a slower swing speed.

What grip size do most pro golfers use?

No grip maker publishes a tour-wide size. Golf Pride notes that some tour pros add an extra layer of tape under the grip to keep the same feel round to round. Fit the grip to your own hand.

Sources: Golf Pride’s Swing Grip Size Guide, Tour Velvet size chart, grip build-up guide and oversize grips article; the PING Grip Chart on PING’s Color Code Chart page; Winn’s FAQ; and JumboMax’s sizing chart, checked October 8, 2026.

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