Hi Linda,
I ran into this situation playing with some neighborhood golfers.
One of the fellows had a couple of wraps of lead tape around the butt end of
the grip covered in duct tape. I'm pretty sure that a well-affixed weight is
within the rules. My question is does the bulkiness of the duct tape constitute
a modification to the grip profile, making it illegal? It's as if the butt end
of the club has a stop where the player can cradle the heel of his top hand to
prevent slippage. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks,
Lou from The Villages, Florida
Dear Lou,
It is permissible to add lead tape to a club, including the
grip. However, the grip must still meet the requirement that it be straight and
plain. The grip may be tapered, but may not have a bulge or waist. No part of
the grip may have a diameter exceeding 1.75 inches (44.45 mm). Please read Appendix
II, Design of Clubs, #3 Grip.
Linda
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