Garsen Quad Tour Proto Putter Grip
The Garsen Quad Tour Proto putter grip is designed to remove tension from your putting stroke and quiet down your hands. Though not a new concept for Garsen, they utilized a different shape with a more traditional hand placement to accomplish that goal. With a wide range of preferences from golfers, Garsen offers this grip both in a tapered and non-tapered design.
The Looks
The first thing that jumps out is the Garsen Quad Tour Proto’s “barber pole” look. Admittedly, it’s fairly loud, but isn’t out of step with the rest of the putter grip industry. However, if the blue and red isn’t for you, I’ve been able to find this grip in all black on the internet.
Your next reaction to the Quad Tour Proto grip might be, “hmm, that’s a funny shape.” It is! I’ll cover that shape in more detail as we move on in this review, but it’s a very defined and noticeable trapezoid.
How Does It Feel?
Let’s start with the usual basics for the Garsen Quad Tour Proto’s feel. Garsen used a semi-tacky textured rubber. I wouldn’t put this grip on the squishy side, but it has a little “give” to it. Before you install the grip, you’ll notice it’s pretty light. The Quad Tour Proto isn’t too bulky and has strong shot response as a result.
Ok, obviously the Quad Tour Proto has an interesting shape which is going to play a role in feel. Adjusting to the angles of the Quad Tour Proto did take some time. I found the non-tapered version a little easier to adjust to quickly, but ultimately was able to adjust to both grips fine. Compared to the G-Pro Max, the Quad Tour Proto has a much more traditional putter grip feel and your adjustment period will be quicker. The flat sides with significant corners are different but key to getting the desired elbow/shoulder position.
On-Course Performance
The main goal of the Garsen Quad Tour Proto is quiet down your putting stroke for more consistent rolls. With the trapezoid shape, the Quad Tour Proto brings your elbows into your body and your shoulders back using a more traditional hand placement. I will tell you that this effect is much more noticeable in the G-Pro Max, but the Quad Tour Proto does make a difference in your elbow and shoulder positions. My opinion is that this effect will have different results for different players, but for me, I get a much better tempo. Better tempo leads to a smoother roll and more consistency. So what does that mean? Theoretically, more holed putts.
Final Thoughts – Garsen Quad Tour Proto
The Garsen Quad Tour Proto is a worthwhile option if you’re a player looking to take your hands out of the putting stroke, but you just aren’t down with these modern jumbo putter grips with round profiles so you’d rather try something a bit more traditional. If that’s you, check out the Quad Tour Proto putter grip. Obviously so much of picking a putter grip comes down to personal preferences. That said, the right grip will make a significant difference in your putting game between your stroke and general accuracy.
