09/26/2025
Today is the day! Morning foursomes are underway, and we're taking a look at two players who represent the contrasting approaches to grip selection.
🇺🇸 Harris English had a phenomenal 2025 season, including a win at the Farmers Insurance Open and a runner-up finish at The Open Championship. English plays with the Golf Pride MCC ALIGN, a hybrid grip that features a raised ridge on the underside, helping him achieve a consistent hand placement. His choice of two total wraps also makes the grip slightly thicker, which can help him reduce grip pressure for a more fluid swing.
🇪🇺 Straka returns to Team Europe as a two-time winner on the PGA Tour in 2025 and a key part of Europe's victory in 2023. His equipment choice is a nod to golf's traditional roots: the Golf Pride Tour Velvet, known for its classic feel and proven performance. Straka opts for a midsize version with a single wrap, providing a thicker feel to help him maintain a lighter, more relaxed grip on the club.
It's a true battle of feel versus technology. Do you prefer a classic, uniform grip like the Tour Velvet or the modern alignment technology of the MCC ALIGN?