Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Align Grip

Many golfers are really picky about their grips and all of their subtle nuances. Three particulars that often come up cord or no cord, extra wraps of tape to build up the grip size, and alignment spines/ribs in the grip. And of course, players are very picky in terms of these things being “just so”. Well, Golf Pride took one of their most classic grips, the MutiCompound, and packed in an easy answer to all three. I’m talking about the Golf Pride MCC Plus4 ALIGN grip. Building off the hybrid half cord/half soft rubber MultiCompund design, Golf Pride made the bottom half of the grip “four wraps” thicker and provided a raised alignment ridge on the back of the grip all for the sake of better traction and more control.

The Looks

As of writing this review the Golf Pride MCC Plus4 ALIGN grip is only available in the black/grey with pops of red accenting pictured here. The black top half contains moisture-wicking cotton cord to provide more traction in the top hand. The grey bottom half contains a softer rubber that is supposed to give you better feel and comfort. Then of course you can’t miss the big red line running down the back of the grip. This is the alignment ridge which is made of a “micro-diamond” texture and helps with consistent hand placement. More on that in the next section. It’s worth noting that if you prefer logo down with your grips, the alignment ridge removes that option.

How Does it Feel?

If you’re a long-time Golf Pride MultiCompound fan, the Plus4 ALIGN has that signature hybrid feel you love so much. However, there are two big differences from what you’re used to. First is the very obvious alignment ridge running down the back. This ridge is elevated off of the grip and made of a firmer material to help you consistently place your hands in the same place every time. You get familiar with “how” the club is supposed to feel in your hands when you grip it. This, in theory, leads to better control and accuracy as you will have a consistent grip.

The second difference is the thicker “Plus4” bottom portion of the grip. Extra “layers” in the bottom hand make the grip feel a little bulkier but also more in line with the top portion of the grip. I personally prefer this as it feels more natural and comfortable in my hands. Pair that with the ALIGN ridge mentioned above and I feel like I have more control of the golf club.

On-Course Performance

Golf Pride MCC grips historically do a good job balancing stability and feel. The rubber compounds they use are stiff enough for good stability in any condition and to provide good response, but soft enough for acceptable comfort. I will say that if you’re looking for a grip that’s softer on your hands, then you might want to consider the Tour Velvet. The Tour Velvet has good feedback, but doesn’t have cord and is easier on your hands. (You can check out a review of the Plus4 Tour Velvet here. The Tour Velvet is also available with ALIGN technology, which we reviewed here.)

Grips are pretty personal, but the MultiCompound models tend to perform well in all conditions. I don’t do well with moisture so the added bit of cord helps. It creates enough traction to keep the club in my hands. Admittedly, with too much moisture, I prefer a full-cord grip like this one.

Final Thoughts – Golf Pride MCC Plus4 ALIGN Grip

My usual grip installation is “3 + 2”, which means I have three wraps of tape running the full length of the grip, and two additional wraps under my bottom hand. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind doing it, but that’s a LOT of effort when re-gripping a full set of clubs! With the extra four wraps built into the Golf Pride Plus4 models, that saves me a TON of time. There is much less manual tape work and I’m building my clubs much faster.

With that “reduced-taper” construction, I feel more controlled with the club and smoother with my release. The added consistency from the ALIGN ridge may also be a welcome addition to your swing. At the end of the day, choosing the right grip for you is highly subjective and you’ll have your own preferences. If you’re looking for a good grip that has a bit of everything in it, the MCC Plus4 ALIGN is a strong choice.

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