Quick answer: measure from the crease of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger. Under 7" points to undersize, 7–8.75" to standard, 8.25–9.25" to midsize, and over 9.25" to jumbo. Your glove size tells the same story faster: S/M → standard, L/XL → midsize, XXL → jumbo. The ranges overlap on purpose — comfort settles the tie.
Golf grip size chart
| Hand length (wrist crease to middle fingertip) | Glove size | Grip size |
|---|---|---|
| Under 7" | Junior / Cadet S | Undersize |
| 7" – 8.75" | S / M / Cadet M | Standard |
| 8.25" – 9.25" | M/L, L, Cadet L | Midsize |
| Over 9.25" | XL / XXL | Jumbo (Oversize) |
Most men play standard or midsize; midsize is the fastest-growing choice and the one players most often move up to after a fitting. Most women play undersize or standard — but hand size, not gender, is what actually decides it.
How to measure your hand
- Open your lead hand flat, palm up.
- Measure from the top crease of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger.
- Check the chart above, then confirm with the fingertip test below.
The fingertip test
Grip a club normally with your lead hand. Look at your two middle fingers: they should lightly brush the pad of your thumb. Digging into the palm means the grip is too small. A visible gap means it is too big.
What the wrong size does
- Too small: your fingers dig in, so you squeeze. Extra grip pressure tenses the forearms and makes your hands overactive through impact.
- Too big: harder to hold with light pressure and it can slow wrist release for some players.
You will read strong claims that small grips cause hooks and big grips cause slices. Treat those as tendencies, not laws — robot testing on this is mixed. What is not mixed: a grip you can hold with light, even pressure beats one you have to strangle.
Between sizes? Build it up with tape
Grip sizing is not just four fixed steps. One extra wrap of tape under the grip adds roughly 1/64" of diameter — four extra wraps turns a standard grip into roughly a midsize. If your measurement sits on a boundary, take the smaller grip and add a wrap or two until it feels right. Our regripping guide covers how.
Arthritis, and why bigger often helps
Larger grips spread the same holding force over more surface, so each joint works less. If your hands ache after a round, or you play with a strong glove just to hang on, try midsize before anything else — it is the cheapest comfort upgrade in golf. Softer rubber compounds help too; that is what our FEEL series is built around.
Putter grips are a different question
Putter grips are not sized to your hand — they are sized to your stroke. Oversized putter grips quiet the wrists and suit players fighting twitchy hands; slimmer pistol and round profiles keep feel in the fingers. See the three profiles in the ROLL series.
FAQ
What grip size do I need for a large glove?
Glove size L or XL usually maps to midsize. If your hand measurement lands in the standard range, start with standard plus extra wraps and move up if your fingers still dig in.
Are midsize grips good for arthritis?
Often, yes. A larger diameter reduces how tightly each finger must curl and lowers overall grip pressure. Combined with a soft compound, most players with sore joints notice the difference within a round.
Do any tour pros use midsize grips?
Yes — plenty, and more each season. Grip size on tour is a fitting outcome, not a status marker. Pick what your hands need.
Can I mix sizes within one set?
Keep irons and woods consistent so the club feels the same swing to swing. The putter is the exception — size it to your stroke, not your hand.
All Geoleap 13-piece sets come in the sizes above — the FEEL-ACX runs Standard, Midsize and Jumbo. Measure first, then pay for the feel, not for the logo.