SuperStroke WristLock Putter Grip

SuperStroke designed their new WristLock putter grip as an alternative for players looking to take unwanted wrist motion out of their stroke.  The theory being that this reduced motion will make players more consistent in both accuracy and distance.  All of this sounds great, but there are a few things to be aware of should you choose to give the WristLock a try.  We’ll cover all of that in this review.

The Looks

From a general branding and aesthetic standpoint, the WristLock grip falls right in line with other SuperStroke putter grips.  What jumps out at you immediately is that the grip is quite a bit longer (13.75″ to be exact) and the “pistol grip” portion of the putter is quite a bit bulkier.  More on that later.  The shape is also more rectangular with no taper to accommodate different types of grips such as standard, the claw, cross hand, etc.

Additionally, the WristLock is available in three different colorways.  There is a basic black and white version, the orange and white pictured here, and then a pretty sharp looking lime green and white colorway.

How Does it Feel?

I’m a BIG fan of SuperStroke’s Traxion surface texture and have used Traxion putter grips pretty much since they came out.  I recently realized how much I really prefer the Traxion when I switched back to a putter with an older SuperStroke on it.  The tack level is perfect and I feel like the response and control in the grip is genuinely better with Traxion.  The new WristLock uses the same Traxion material and feels great in the hands.

But you probably came here wanting to know how the WristLock feels when “locked in”.  Trying multiple hand positions, I still haven’t quite figured this out yet.  In order to get the sensation of locking in, I have to either grip way down the putter or forward press a significant amount.  I’m talking to a point where I would need a loft that doesn’t make sense in my putters.  In the event I wanted to lengthen my putter by quite a few inches to achieve an easier locking feel, the WristLock is CounterCore ready to properly balance out the club.

On-Course Performance

Right out of the gate in performance, I want to point out a quote from SuperStroke:

Based on golfers set-up and putting style that involve significant shaft lean or aggressive forward press, minor loft adjustment may be required to ensure the most efficient ball roll.

This is very important to consider when selecting the WristLock putter grip.  If you’re expecting to do a straight swap to your standard length (roughly 33 to 36 inches), it likely won’t be too straightforward.  I installed this grip on my 35-inch gamer and was unable to comfortably lock my left wrist in using a standard grip.  Doing so gave me extreme forward press that I couldn’t realistically putt with.  As mentioned earlier, I feel I could have had some success with a longer putter.  Three to four more inches and some loft would have been a better fit.

In my opinion, there’s success to be had here if you’re starting from a new putter and get fit for the WristLock.  The build of the putter, from my experience, will be crucial in order to be able to roll the ball well on the greens.  Heed SuperStroke’s advice and plan on pursuing putter adjustments to achieve the desired effect.

Final Thoughts – SuperStroke WristLock Putter Grip

The concept of the SuperStroke WristLock putter grip is definitely interesting, but it’s important to be aware that it isn’t a simple case of swapping your conventional grip on a standard putter and you’re off to the races.  My advice is to make sure you work with a good fitter to really make sure you get dialed into the right putter model with all the right specs to work well with your WristLock putter grip.

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