Oversized Putter Grips: Do You Really Need a Bigger Grip to Gain More Control?

Oversized putter grips have become increasingly popular with golfers looking to reduce wrist movement and create a more stable putting stroke.

The theory is straightforward: a larger grip fills more of the hands, reduces the influence of the fingers and can help prevent the wrists from becoming overly active during the stroke.

For many golfers, that approach works.

However, using a bigger grip can also change the feel and balance of the putter. Some golfers enjoy the added stability but miss the touch and feedback they associate with a smaller, more traditional grip.

This raises an important question:

Do you really need an oversized putter grip to gain greater control?

At P2 Grips, we do not believe grip size should be the only way to manage the hands and wrists. Our patented Face-Square Technology is designed to provide greater putter-face control across a range of grip shapes and sizes, allowing golfers to choose the profile that feels best in their hands rather than simply choosing the biggest grip available.

In this guide, we explore:

• What an oversized putter grip is

• How oversized putter grips work

• The benefits of using a larger grip

• The potential disadvantages

• Whether bigger always means more control

• How P2 Grips provides an alternative approach

• How to choose the right putter grip for your game

What Is an Oversized Putter Grip?

An oversized putter grip has a larger diameter than a traditional putter grip.

You may also see these grips described as thick, jumbo or large putter grips, but oversized putter grip is generally the clearest and most widely understood term.

Traditional putter grips allow the fingers to wrap more fully around the handle. An oversized grip fills more of the hands, reducing how much the fingers can influence the putter during the stroke.

Putter grips are available in a wide range of sizes and profiles, including:

• Traditional

• Midsize

• Oversized

• Jumbo

There is no single size that is right for every golfer. Hand size, putting technique, grip pressure and personal preference can all influence which profile feels most comfortable.

How Do Oversized Putter Grips Work?

The putter face has a major influence on where the golf ball starts.

Even a small amount of unwanted movement in the hands or wrists can change the face angle at impact, causing the ball to begin left or right of the intended line.

Oversized putter grips attempt to reduce this movement by placing more material in the golfer’s hands.

Because the grip has a larger diameter, the fingers cannot wrap around it as tightly. This can reduce excessive grip pressure and limit the ability of the hands and wrists to manipulate the putter face during the stroke.

A larger grip may therefore help golfers:

• Reduce excessive wrist movement

• Maintain a more stable putter face

• Use lighter grip pressure

• Encourage the shoulders and arms to control the stroke

• Produce a smoother, more repeatable motion

• Gain confidence over short putts

However, grip size is only one part of the equation.

What Are the Benefits of an Oversized Putter Grip?

Reduced Hand and Wrist Movement

One of the main reasons golfers switch to an oversized putter grip is to quieten overactive hands.

When the wrists hinge, rotate or break down during the stroke, the putter face can open or close before impact. This makes it much harder to consistently start the ball on the intended line.

A larger grip can help reduce the influence of the hands and encourage a more stable motion.

Lighter Grip Pressure

Many golfers hold the putter more tightly than they realise.

Excessive grip pressure creates tension throughout the hands, wrists and forearms. That tension can make it difficult to produce a smooth, natural putting stroke.

Because an oversized grip fills more of the hands, some golfers find it easier to hold the putter securely without squeezing it.

Improved Putter-Face Stability

Reducing unnecessary hand and wrist movement can help the putter face remain more stable throughout the stroke.

A more stable face can improve the golfer’s ability to return the putter squarely to the ball and start putts closer to the intended line.

Greater Confidence

Equipment that feels stable can inspire confidence.

For golfers who become nervous over short putts or feel that their hands become too active under pressure, a larger grip may provide a greater sense of security.

Are There Any Disadvantages to Oversized Putter Grips?

Oversized grips can help many golfers, but they are not automatically the best option for everyone.

Reduced Touch and Feedback

Some golfers feel that a very large grip reduces their connection with the putter head.

This can be particularly noticeable on longer putts, where touch, pace and distance control become increasingly important.

A golfer may gain stability but feel that they have lost some of the feedback they prefer through the hands.

A Different Overall Feel

Moving from a traditional grip to a much larger model can be a significant change.

The shape, diameter and way the grip sits in the hands may require an adjustment period. Some golfers adapt quickly, while others never feel completely comfortable with the larger profile.

Changes to Putter Balance

Oversized putter grips are often heavier than traditional grips.

Additional weight at the grip end can change how the putter head feels during the stroke. Depending on the golfer’s preferences, the head may feel lighter or less noticeable.

Bigger May Not Feel Better

A larger grip may provide greater physical support, but that does not mean it will suit every golfer’s hands.

Comfort and confidence remain essential. A grip that feels too large, awkward or disconnected can be counterproductive, regardless of the potential stability benefits.

Does a Bigger Putter Grip Always Provide More Control?

Not necessarily.

Increasing grip size can help reduce excessive hand and wrist movement, but it is not the only way to influence how the golfer holds and controls the putter.

Traditional oversized grips have largely relied on their increased diameter to create greater stability. The bigger grip limits how much the fingers and wrists can influence the stroke.

At P2 Grips, we approached the problem differently.

Rather than relying on grip size alone, we redesigned the relationship between the shaft, grip and golfer’s hands.

This led to the development of our patented Face-Square Technology.

How Is P2 Face-Square Technology Different?

On a conventional putter grip, the shaft usually runs through the central area of the grip.

P2’s patented design positions the shaft off-centre within the grip. This places more of the grip above the shaft and changes how the putter sits naturally in the hands.

The design encourages the hands into a position that can help reduce excessive wrist movement and improve putter-face control.

This means the performance of a P2 grip does not rely solely on making the grip larger.

The shape, size and shaft position all work together.

As a result, golfers can select a P2 grip based on what feels most comfortable in their hands while still benefiting from technology designed to provide greater hand, wrist and putter-face control.

You Do Not Always Have to Go Bigger to Gain Control

This is one of the most important differences between P2 and a conventional oversized putter grip.

The Touch Tour is the smallest grip in the P2 range. However, despite its more traditional size and shape, it still delivers meaningful assistance in managing the hands and wrists through its 1.5° Face-Square shaft position.

At the other end of the range, the Reflex Tour is our largest grip. It combines its substantial profile with our maximum 3° Face-Square shaft position.

Both grips are designed to improve how the golfer controls the putter, but they offer very different shapes, sizes and sensations in the hands.

The right choice is therefore not simply:

Which grip is biggest?

It is:

Which combination of shape, size, feel and Face-Square position works best for me?

Understanding the Two P2 Face-Square Positions

P2 Grips are available with two different Face-Square shaft positions.

1.5° Face-Square Position

The following models feature a 1.5° off-centre shaft position:

• Touch Tour

• Touch Pro+

• Vibe Tour

• Vibe Max

These models provide a slightly less pronounced Face-Square position while still helping the golfer manage excessive hand and wrist movement.

They are ideal for golfers who want the benefits of P2’s patented technology with a more subtle shaft position.

The range also demonstrates why grip size and shaft position should not be treated as the same thing.

The Touch Tour is the smallest P2 grip, while the Vibe Max is one of the largest. Despite their significant difference in size and shape, both feature the same 1.5° Face-Square position.

3° Face-Square Position

The following models feature P2’s maximum 3° off-centre shaft position:

• Aware Tour

• Classic Tour

• React Tour

• Reflex Tour

These grips provide the maximum Face-Square position within the P2 range.

However, they still differ considerably in size and shape.

The Reflex Tour is the largest grip in the range, while the Aware Tour, Classic Tour and React Tour provide alternative profiles for golfers who prefer a different sensation in their hands.

The key point is that all four offer the same maximum 3° Face-Square shaft position.

A golfer does not have to choose the largest Reflex Tour to benefit from that maximum position.

Should You Choose a Smaller or Larger Putter Grip?

The best putter grip is not necessarily the smallest or the largest.

It is the grip that gives you the right combination of:

• Comfort

• Confidence

• Hand support

• Putter-head awareness

• Touch and feedback

• Grip pressure

• Wrist stability

• Putter-face control

Some golfers feel more secure with a larger, minimal-taper grip such as the Reflex Tour or Vibe Max.

Others prefer the feedback and familiarity of a smaller or more traditional profile such as the Touch Tour.

Neither preference is wrong.

That is why P2 Grips offers multiple shapes and sizes rather than attempting to push every golfer towards the largest possible grip.

Should Oversized Stability Come at the Expense of Feel?

It should not have to.

Feel remains one of the most important elements in putting. Golfers need to control not only the direction of the putt but also its speed.

While reducing excessive wrist movement can improve putter-face stability, the golfer must still feel connected to the putter head and be able to judge pace.

This is why simply increasing grip diameter is not always the complete answer.

A grip should provide the stability the golfer needs without removing the feedback and touch they rely on.

P2’s approach gives golfers more freedom to choose the grip profile they prefer while still benefiting from Face-Square Technology.

You should not have to use a grip that feels excessively large simply because you want greater control.

How Should You Hold an Oversized Putter Grip?

There is no single putting grip that works for every golfer.

An oversized or P2 putter grip can be used with several different hand positions.

Traditional Putting Grip

For a right-handed golfer, the left hand sits towards the top of the grip and the right hand below it.

This remains the most common putting grip and can provide a comfortable balance of feel and control.

Left-Hand-Low Grip

With a left-hand-low or cross-handed grip, the left hand sits below the right hand for a right-handed golfer.

This can help level the shoulders and reduce unwanted wrist movement during the stroke.

Claw Grip

The claw places the lower hand in a less dominant position, reducing its ability to manipulate the putter.

It is often used by golfers who struggle with an overactive trail hand.

Regardless of the method you choose, the objective is to hold the putter comfortably with light, consistent grip pressure.

Which P2 Putter Grip Is Right for You?

Touch Tour

The smallest grip within the P2 range.

The Touch Tour is suited to golfers who prefer a more traditional-sized grip but still want the assistance of a 1.5° Face-Square shaft position.

It proves that you do not always need to use a much larger grip to gain greater hand, wrist and putter-face control.

Touch Pro+

The Touch Pro+ combines a larger pistol-style shape with a 1.5° Face-Square position.

It is designed for golfers who enjoy more support through the upper hand while retaining touch, feedback and a recognisable pistol-grip sensation.

Vibe Tour

The Vibe Tour features a non-taper profile and a 1.5° Face-Square position.

It is suited to golfers who prefer even grip pressure through both hands and want increased stability without moving to the largest profile in the range.

Vibe Max

The Vibe Max offers a larger, extended non-taper profile with the same 1.5° Face-Square position found in the Vibe Tour.

Its size provides a very different sensation in the hands, but the choice between the two should be based on preferred shape, size and feel rather than an assumption that bigger automatically means better.

Aware Tour

The Aware Tour features P2’s maximum 3° Face-Square shaft position.

Its profile offers a distinctive feel in the hands for golfers seeking maximum Face-Square assistance without choosing the largest grip in the range.

Classic Tour

The Classic Tour combines a familiar grip profile with the maximum 3° Face-Square shaft position.

It is designed for golfers who want a more recognisable shape while benefiting from P2’s highest level of Face-Square positioning.

React Tour

The React Tour offers a larger, minimal-taper profile with the maximum 3° Face-Square position.

It provides substantial hand support while retaining a profile that is smaller than the Reflex Tour.

Reflex Tour

The Reflex Tour is the largest grip in the P2 range.

Its substantial, minimal-taper profile is designed for golfers who enjoy maximum support and stability in the hands. It also features the maximum 3° Face-Square shaft position.

However, its larger size does not mean it is automatically the right grip for every golfer. The Aware Tour, Classic Tour and React Tour provide the same 3° position in different shapes and sizes.

Is an Oversized Putter Grip Right for You?

An oversized putter grip may be worth considering if you:

• Struggle with excessive wrist movement

• Manipulate the putter face through impact

• Use too much grip pressure

• Feel nervous or unstable over short putts

• Prefer a fuller sensation in the hands

• Want the shoulders and arms to play a greater role in the stroke

However, you should not assume that the largest available grip will automatically produce the best results.

Golfers who value touch, feedback or a more traditional sensation may prefer a smaller profile.

With P2 Grips, that does not mean giving up the benefit of technology designed to improve hand, wrist and putter-face control.

The Final Verdict: Size Is Only Part of the Solution

Oversized putter grips can be highly effective.

Their larger diameter can reduce the influence of the fingers, soften grip pressure and help quieten excessive hand and wrist movement.

But bigger is not always better.

Grip size should not be treated as the only source of stability, and golfers should not feel forced to sacrifice touch or feedback simply to gain more control.

P2 Grips combines grip shape, size and patented Face-Square Technology to provide a different approach.

From the smaller Touch Tour to the larger Reflex Tour, every grip is designed to help golfers manage the hands and wrists more effectively. The 1.5° and 3° Face-Square positions then allow golfers to choose the level and feel that best suits their stroke.

The objective is not to find the biggest putter grip.

It is to find the grip that feels right in your hands while giving you the confidence, touch and putter-face control you need on the greens.

Find the Right P2 Grip for Your Game

Not sure which P2 grip is right for you?

Use our Grip Comparison Tool to compare the shapes, sizes, weights and profiles across the P2 range.

You can also compare P2 models with putter grips from other leading brands, helping you identify the profile that is closest to what you currently use—or discover an option that may suit your putting stroke even better.

Choose the shape and size that feels right. Get the control your putting demands.