Best Golf Grips for Sweaty Hands (2026): Cord and All-Weather Picks

The best golf grip for most golfers with sweaty hands is the Golf Pride MCC Plus4. It has brushed cotton cord under the upper hand for traction and softer rubber under the lower hand for comfort. If your hands sweat heavily, a full cord grip like the Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord gives the most traction. If cord feels too rough, the Golf Pride CPX and Winn Dri-Tac 2.0 are softer grips with textured or tacky surfaces.

Cord grips work for sweaty hands because cotton fibers are molded into the rubber. The fibers add a rough texture that holds when the surface is damp, where smooth rubber turns slick. The trade is comfort. Cord is firm and abrasive, so the right pick depends on how much your hands sweat and how much roughness you will accept.

These picks are based on manufacturer specifications and retailer listings. Weights are for a single grip and can vary by a few grams.

Comparison Table

Grip	Type	Feel	Best For
Golf Pride MCC Plus4	Hybrid, cord upper hand	Firm top, softer bottom	Most golfers with sweaty hands
Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord	Full cord	Very firm	Heavy sweat, high humidity
Lamkin UTx Cord	Full cord, three layers	Firm with a softer base	Cord traction with less harshness
Golf Pride CPX	Soft rubber, raised pattern	Soft	Golfers who dislike cord
Winn Dri-Tac 2.0	Polymer	Soft and tacky	Light sweat, sore hands

1. Golf Pride MCC Plus4: Best Overall

The MCC Plus4 is a hybrid grip. The upper half has brushed cotton cord molded into the rubber, and the lower half is a softer rubber with a pebbled texture. For a right-handed golfer the upper hand is the left hand, so the cord sits under the hand that anchors the club.

The lower hand section is built up. Golf Pride says its outside diameter is 4.6 percent larger than on the original MCC, which simulates four extra wraps of tape. A thicker lower hand makes it easier to hold the club with light pressure, and that helps when damp hands tempt you to squeeze. The standard size weighs about 52 grams, and a midsize is available.

Pros

• Cord traction in the upper hand, softer rubber in the lower hand
• Larger lower hand reduces the urge to squeeze
• Stocked by most golf shops and club fitters

Cons

• The lower hand has no cord, so it gives less traction there than a full cord grip
• Costs more than basic rubber grips

2. Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord: Most Traction

The Z-Grip Cord has cord across the whole grip, not only the upper hand. Golf Pride describes it as the firmest cord grip it makes, with a heavy cord texture for moisture management and a deep Z-shaped pattern cut around the grip. Both hands get the same rough surface.

Choose it if your hands sweat enough that a hybrid grip still slips, or if you play most of your golf in summer humidity. It comes in standard at about 50.5 grams and midsize at about 57.5 grams. An ALIGN version adds a raised ridge along the back of the grip to help you place your hands the same way each time.

Pros

• Full cord gives traction under both hands
• Very firm, with strong feedback at impact
• Standard and midsize options

Cons

• Rough on bare hands and hard on gloves
• Too firm for golfers with sore or arthritic hands

3. Lamkin UTx Cord: Best Softer Cord

The UTx was the first Lamkin grip built with its Tri-Layer Technology. The base layer is a softer, tacky version of Lamkin's ACE 3GEN rubber that dampens vibration. The middle layer is a moisture-wicking fabric weave that adds traction in wet conditions. The outer layer is a firmer ACE 3GEN compound that Lamkin says limits twisting in the hands.

The result is a full cord grip that is less harsh than most. It is the one to try if you want cord under both hands and find the Z-Grip Cord too hard. Retailers list the standard size at about 52 grams, and a midsize is available.

Pros

• Full cord with a softer base layer
• Fabric layer designed to wick moisture
• Standard and midsize options

Cons

• Still a cord grip, so it is rougher than rubber
• Standard and midsize only

4. Golf Pride CPX: Best Without Cord

Golf Pride calls the CPX the softest performance grip it has made. It has no cord. The traction comes from a raised diamond-quilted pattern, which Golf Pride calls EXO, that gives your fingers edges to hold. The lower hand is larger than on a standard tapered grip, which encourages lighter grip pressure.

The CPX suits golfers whose hands get damp but who find cord uncomfortable. It will not match a cord grip in heavy sweat or rain. It comes in undersize, standard, midsize, and jumbo. Retailers list the standard at about 52 grams and the jumbo at about 82 grams.

Pros

• Soft feel with a raised pattern for traction
• Four sizes, including jumbo
• Larger lower hand

Cons

• Less traction than cord when the grip is wet
• Soft rubber wears faster than firm cord

5. Winn Dri-Tac 2.0: Best Soft, Tacky Feel

Winn grips are made from polymer, not rubber. The Dri-Tac 2.0 uses a material Winn calls WinnDry, and Winn says it combines a cushioned feel with non-slip performance in all weather. The surface is tacky, so the club stays in place with light pressure. Retailers list it in sizes from undersize to oversize.

This is the softest grip on the list and the best choice if your hands are both sweaty and sore. The limit is heavy moisture. A tacky polymer surface loses grip when sweat and dirt build up on it, so it needs cleaning more often than cord. Golfers with arthritis should also see our list of the best golf grips for arthritic hands.

Pros

• Soft, tacky surface that absorbs shock
• Comfortable on bare hands
• Wide size range

Cons

• Gets slick when dirty, so it needs regular cleaning
• Wears faster than rubber or cord

Cord, Rubber, or Polymer for Sweaty Hands?

Cord gives the most traction on a damp grip, and polymer gives the most comfort. Rubber sits between them.

Material	Traction When Damp	Comfort	Durability
Full cord	Highest	Lowest, rough on hands	High
Hybrid cord	High in the upper hand	Medium	High
Textured rubber	Medium	Medium to high	Medium
Tacky polymer	Good when clean, poor when dirty	Highest	Lower

If you are unsure, start with a hybrid. It solves the problem for most golfers and avoids the harshness of full cord. Our guide to choosing golf grips covers materials and firmness in more detail.

Does Grip Size Matter for Sweaty Hands?

Yes. A grip that is too thin makes you squeeze harder to keep the club from turning, and a tight hold on a damp grip slips more easily than a relaxed one on a grip that fits. If your fingertips dig into your palm when you hold the club, try a midsize grip. The MCC Plus4, Z-Grip Cord, UTx Cord, and CPX all come in midsize.

How to Keep Your Grips Dry

The right grip handles part of the problem. These habits handle the rest.

• Clean your grips. Sweat, sunscreen, and skin oil build up and make any grip slick. Wash rubber and cord grips with warm water, a little dish soap, and a soft brush, then rinse and towel dry. Use a soft cloth on polymer grips, because a stiff brush can damage the surface.
• Carry two towels. Keep one dry for your hands and grips, and use the other for clubfaces and balls.
• Rotate gloves. A soaked leather glove slips on any grip. Switch between two or three gloves during a hot round and let each one dry.
• Try rain gloves. Rain gloves are made to hold when wet, and they are sold in pairs. Some golfers with very sweaty hands wear them in summer heat.
• Replace worn grips. Golf Pride recommends new grips about once a year or every 40 rounds, whichever comes first. A hard, shiny grip has lost its traction, and no towel will bring it back.

You can regrip clubs at home with a vise, tape, and solvent. See our golf grip customization guide for the steps.

More Grip Guides

For picks across every player type, see our list of the best golf grips. Older golfers who want a larger, softer grip should read the best golf grips for seniors, and for the putter, see the best putter grips.