Golf Pride CPX Grip
Golf grips. Arguably the most important piece of equipment when it comes to gear as it’s the single point of contact between you and the golf club. Of course, grip preference is often quite subjective and many players seek a super soft feel while maintaining impressive traction. The new Golf Pride CPX grip might just be the answer for players seeking that perfect combination. CPX stands for “Comfort Performance Extreme” and features a new traction pattern inspired by BMX grips that will mold to your hand with a nice tacky finish.
The Looks
Pretty straightforward looks for the Golf Pride CPX grip. The base is a soft grey accented with white branding and highlights. I don’t know if it was on purpose or not, but the blue end cap is a nice nod to another grip in the CP family, the CP2. A closeup view will reveal two different textures in the rubber. On the top and bottom of the grip is a perforated finish. Along the sides is a 45º diamond pattern – the EXO diamond-quilted pattern – inspired by classic BMX bike grips of the past. As of now the only color available is the grey pictured here.
While we’re on the topic, what was you favorite classic BMX bike? I was partial to any Haros and Dynos of the ’90s, classic GT Airs, and GT Performers.
How Does it Feel?
I’m being totally honest when I say that the Golf Pride CPX is one of the most interesting feeling grips I’ve ever used. The tackiness is second to none and the traction created by the EXO diamond-quilted pattern results in some of the best grip I’ve experienced from a rubber golf grip. As advertised, the rubber compound is extremely soft and pleasant in the hands. Does it mold to your hands as Golf Pride says? I’d be lying if I said I could tell, but it’s definitely one of the most comfortable grips I’ve personally ever held. I will say, the CPX is easily one of the most unique feeling rubber grips I’ve tested, which I mean in a good way.
On-Course Performance
Much of a grip’s performance is based on comfort in your hands and the ability to hang onto the club. We’ve already covered that Golf Pride CPX is comfortable in your hands, but it’s also easy to control. The end cap utilizes a “Control Core” which provides stability to complement the softer rubber. As such, the CPX helps make the club easier to control and deliver the club where you expect to. When a golf grip gets too soft, it’s easy to start twisting the club and losing consistency. That’s absolutely not the case with the CPX and it’s stability is plenty reliable.
Final Thoughts – Golf Pride CPX Grip
So much of what makes a golf grip good is subjective. We all have our personal preferences that make us feel good holding the club. You have to feel good with it in your hands in any situation and confident that you can control the club. If you like soft, tacky rubber grips with plenty of traction, the Golf Pride CPX is a good one. The BMX-inspired EXO diamond-quilted pattern of the CPX is just flat out really nice in your hands. Its response is precise and the traction is excellent. In both dry and damp conditions, I felt confident with any shot thrown at me. If I ever decide to leave my beloved Golf Pride ZGrip, the CPX may have a real chance in my bag.
I raced Redline’s 😉 These look interesting for sure and worth a try
I raced Team Jag frame, Tuff wheel front, spoke rim rear, Shimano cranks, and Oakley grips! Feel me?
Just ordered custom Sub70 sticks with CPX grips! I’m a lil sprung to feel the new GP technology!
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What clubs did you get? I’m breaking in my new S70 sticks myself. Also with Golf Pride, but Z Cords, not these.
Have been playing one on my driver since May 2022. Here it is early September and the grip is starting to show signs of wear around where the thumbs go after about 30 rounds and range time. Minimal, but noticeable enough, wear pattern. So in terms of longevity, I would not expect these to last more than a season .
I would argue that’s a reasonable expectation for any grip. If I had 30 rounds and a season of range time on my ZGrips (notably firm and durable grip), I would definitely replace them before next season. One of the biggest mistakes golfers make is expecting a golf grip to last multiple seasons and not replacing them regularly.
I generally go through a set of grips over the season, replace them for the offseason, then a fresh set for the season. Typically, the last 6 weeks or so, my grips could do with replacing, but it’s good enough to limp across the finish line. So two sets of grips a year for me, could get away with three if I played more or was more serious about my game, etc.
Just regripped a club with one of these grips and initially this is the best grip I have ever played with.
I played once with the CPX grips. Could not make them stay dry. Could not wait to replace them. They are now replaced.