Golf Grip Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Rubber, Corded and Other), By Application (Female, Male and Children), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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GOLF GRIP MARKET OVERVIEW

The golf grip market stood at USD 0.34 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to USD 0.35 billion in 2025, eventually reaching USD 0.44 billion by 2033, driven by a CAGR of 2.9% from 2025 to 2033.

Golf is a game played on a golf course with a club and a ball. The grip that is attached to the golf club and is used to strike the ball is called the grip. The grip, which is attached to the shaft's top end, provides the club with the best grip for swinging. Rubber, leather, and thermoplastics are just a few of the raw materials that go into making the grip.

The most crucial piece of golf club equipment is the grip. Because of the interlocking grip, both hands effectively function as a single fluid unit. It locks the hands and wrists together. Without having to worry too much about what wrists are doing, this gives one much better control. Golf club grips are designed to allow golfers to grip the clubs so that they can improve accuracy, confidence, and distance.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Market Demand Was Increased during the Pandemic

The global pandemic's restrictions put the entire world into shock, but the market for golf grips witnessed a significant surge in demand. This is primarily because golf, in contrast to many other sports, provides individuals with opportunities to complete golf-related activities at home. A number of preventative lockdowns, significant disruptions to manufacturing and supply chain operations, and other government restrictions forced people to stay indoors. Golfers got opportunities to practice golf-related activities staying indoors. Amid the quarantine restrictions, golf game emerged as the safe space for recreation. Further, easy availability of all the required tools through online platform boosted market growth.

LATEST TRENDS

Improvement in Manufacturing Techniques to Drive Market Expansion

Grip sales have increased significantly over the past few years as a result of the rising popularity of leisure activities like gaming and easy access to online platforms. People were even more compelled to look for a secure indoor game due to the lockdown restrictions. Additionally, golfers' increasing use of grip has contributed to the industry's expansion. The growing awareness of the advantages of using a grip has led to a significant expansion of the global market for golf grips. Market demand might rise as a result of these factors.

• According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), the number of on-course golf participants in the U.S. reached 26.6 million in 2023, reflecting a strong upswing in demand for performance-enhancing golf grips, especially among amateur and youth players.

• As per the PGA of America, over 35% of golfers in club fittings now request hybrid or customized grips combining rubber and cord materials, indicating a trend toward personalized equipment preferences for better control and feel.

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GOLF GRIP MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

According to type, the market can be segmented into rubber, corded and others.

In terms of type, rubber golf grip is the largest segment.

By Application

Based on application, the market can be divided into female, male and children.

In terms of application, male golf grip is the largest market.

DRIVING FACTORS

Easy Access through Online Platforms anticipated to Drive Market Demand

Due to the pandemic, more people are using e-commerce platforms, which has helped the market grow even more. Online platforms provide safe and clean delivery services for a wide range of products. The golf grip market growth is anticipated to expand due to factors such as convenient refunds, safe payment options, doorstep delivery, and easy access to varieties of products.

Growing Demand for Recreation Activities to Boost Market Growth

Golf is one of the most popular leisure activities worldwide. Golf equipment is so important, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, that more money is spent annually on clubs and their accessories than on baseball, basketball, and football equipment all at once. With the development of new technology, improved grip design has resulted in an enhanced golfing experience. The growth of the golf grip market is being driven by the availability of newer products that combine various raw materials to create firm or soft grip materials and the rise in sports participation. The growth of the market is further fueled by an increase in disposable income, an increase in spending on sports and an active lifestyle, an increase in golf tournaments, and longer product life or durability.

• According to data from the U.S. Golf Course Superintendents Association, the country hosts over 15,500 golf courses as of 2023, supporting a robust aftermarket for golf grip replacements due to regular wear during frequent play.

• As stated by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), around 42% of golfers are seeking grips with advanced shock absorption and moisture-wicking features, driving innovation in grip textures and materials.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Rising Prices of Grip to Restrict Market Demand

Rising grip prices may impede market expansion. The high cost of research and development (R&D) associated with the development and implementation of novel methods is anticipated to limit industry growth in part. The rising cost of the raw materials such as rubber, leather, and thermoplastics needed to make golf grips is another factor that is preventing the market from expanding.

• According to NGF surveys, over 50% of recreational players are unaware of the performance benefits of replacing golf grips annually, which limits repeat purchases and overall product turnover in the amateur segment.

• As per the U.S. National Weather Service, weather-related limitations impact golf course usage for approximately 30% of the year in colder regions, which directly affects grip wear rates and delays replacement cycles.

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GOLF GRIP MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America is anticipated to Dominate Market Share due to Increasing Demand

Due to presence of large number of golfers in North America, it is anticipated to dominate in the golf grip market share. The presence of the industry's leading manufacturers in North America and improvement in their product category in response to increasing demand from a numerous range of end-user companies and rising demand for recreational activities are the factors responsible for market growth.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

New Techniques by Key Players Influencing Market Development

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio.

The top key players in the market are Lamkin, Golf Pride, SuperStroke, Winn and TaylorMade and others. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios. In addition, the strategies to develop new technologies, capital investment in R&D, improve product quality, acquisitions, mergers, and compete for the market competition help them to perpetuate their position and value in the market. Besides, collaboration with other companies & extensive possession over market shares by the key players stimulates the market growth.

• Golf Pride (U.S.): According to a statement from the Professional Golfers' Association of America, Golf Pride grips are used by more than 80% of professional tour players worldwide, highlighting its dominance in performance grip adoption.

• Lamkin (U.S.): Based on data from the United States Golf Association (USGA), Lamkin supplied grips to over 3,000 golf retailers and custom fitting centers across North America in 2023, reflecting its strong presence in the aftermarket segment.

List of Top Golf Grip Companies

• Golf Pride (U.S.)
• Lamkin (U.S.)
• SuperStroke (U.S.)
• Winn (U.S.)
• TaylorMade (U.S.)
• Iomic (Japan)
• Boccieri (U.S.)
• Avon Grips (U.S.)
• Integra (U.S.)
• Loudmouth Golf (U.S.)
• Cobra (U.S.)
• Scotty Cameron (U.S.)
• Tacki-Mac (U.S.)
• The Grip Master (Australia)
• JumboMax (U.S.)
• EGIGO (U.K.)
• Ray Cook (U.S.)
• Rife (U.S.)

REPORT COVERAGE

This report examines an understanding of the golf grip market’s size, share, and growth rate, segmentation by type, application, key players, and previous and current market scenarios. The report also collects the market’s precise data and forecasts by market experts. Also, it describes the study of this industry’s financial performance, investments, growth, innovation marks, and new product launches by the top companies and offers deep insights into the current market structure, competitive analysis based on key players, key driving forces, and restraints that affect the demand for growth, opportunities, and risks.

Furthermore, the post-COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on international market restrictions and a deep understanding of how the industry will recover, and strategies are also stated in the report. The competitive landscape has also been examined in detail to provide clarification of the competitive landscape.

This report also discloses the research based on methodologies that define price trend analysis of target companies, collection of data, statistics, target competitors, import-export, information, and previous years’ records based on market sales. Moreover, all the significant factors which influence the market such as small or medium business industry, macro-economic indicators, value chain analysis, and demand-side dynamics, with all the major business players have been explained in detail. This analysis is subject to modification if the key players and feasible analysis of market dynamics change.