Lamkin Sink Fit Putter Grip
The latest Lamkin Sink Fit putter grip lineup comes in five different shapes and sizes. Some of the new Sink Fit grips even come in different materials to cater to more players’ preferences. There’s a good reason Lamkin calls this group of grips “Sink Fit.” With so many options, Lamkin is essentially “throwing the kitchen sink” at their putter grips to have an appealing option for everyone.
The Looks
Obviously, the looks of Lamkin’s Sink Fit grips is dependent on which on you select. What I will say is that I think this generation of Sink Fit grips has much more visual appeal compared to the previous versions. The color schemes are more distinct but aren’t over the top. The blue and neon yellow of the Sink Fit Skinny is about as bold as the colorways go.
Depending on the material, the Sink Fit grips will look a little different as well. Grips using Lamkin’s proprietary rubber compound (on top in the picture above) have a unique “surface track” etched into them. As you can see in the same picture, the polyurethane material has a different appearance and a different use of color.
How Does it Feel?
Again, the feel of the Lamkin Sink Fit grips is largely going to vary depend on size, shape, and materials. I found the polyurethane grips both tended to feel a little more muted at impact. The rubber grips had a little more precision in their feedback. Naturally, personal preferences are going to be the deciding factor there. Both materials were plenty tacky and have held up well for a good while here. Admittedly, I don’t have months of use on them, but like any grip, a good cleaning after use should go a long way to retain the tackiness. ::Shameless plug of Lamkin Gripes Grip Wipes::
Again, the size and shape of the grips impact the feel a lot. The Sink Fit Pistol grips are more “traditional” with taper and contour while the straight grips have a feel of quiet stability. One thing I’ll point out is that the straight grips aren’t dead straight like other “large no-taper” putter grips. There’s a slight contour on the back of the straight grips that makes it fit into your hands a bit better as well as promote a proper wrist alignment.
On-Course Performance
Again, performance is another extremely subjective area for a range of putter grips. I felt the feedback and comfort levels of all the Lamkin Sink Fit grips were strong, but I definitely had better performances with certain grips. The Pistol grips gave me better distance control but the straight grips (especially the larger sizes) gave me a much quieter and smoother stroke. Overall, I putter better with the Pistol grips, but I haven’t completely narrowed it down to which is the winner for me…yet. Stay tuned.
Final Thoughts
If you can’t find a grip that works for you in the Lamkin Sink Fit line, you’re nuts. Ok, maybe that’s a bit extreme, but not far from the truth. I’m just as picky as the next person about my putter grips, but the point is, there is a strong range of options for different strokes. Between the various models of Sink Fit grips, a lot of different grip needs are addressed so you can narrow it down to exactly what you’re looking for.
