Lamkin REL 3GEN Review
4/26/2011 | by Benjamin Larsen of AmateurGolf.com
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Lamkin REL 3GEN vibration dampening and weather resistance among creature comforts all golfers should demand from their grips
Of all their goals, Lamkin's attempt at reducing
the tension needed to maintain control
throughout contact in the REL 3GEN grips was
perhaps the most important. And with good
reason.
For this New Englander who trialed the latest model in the long line of Lamkin grips in early April with plenty of cold rain in the forecast, the added tackiness and vibration dampening were welcomed features.
While Lamkin's most recent offering to the golf grip market has a host of impressive design features, the simple thought to reduce the energy and effort needed for the person swinging the club is far and away a successful strive towards putting forth a superior product.
Goal, achieved for the oldest golf grip manufacturer in the United States.
BREAKING THE TENSION
The REL 3GEN grips from Lamkin have been designed to remain slightly larger around the upper half than the lower half. This feature is meant to help players reduce the tension needed throughout contact, thus, making the act of swinging much, much easier.
Whether it's the start of your season or you're playing at a mid-season level, the opportunity to ease up on your hands can do wonders to your game. While you focus less on what your hands are doing, the grips ultimately work towards positioning your hands correctly. All you have to do is swing.
To put it simply, the grips were extremely comfortable to hit. The vibration dampening was a terrific bonus on a cold and windy day. While I didn't see any major advantages in terms of distance or accuracy, the pure feeling that comes with the REL 3GEN grip sure adds a bit more pleasure to the golf swing.
NOT SLIPPERY WHEN WET
The REL 3GEN grips are also made with a water-resistant material, allowing for the tackiness and softness to remain in even the worst of conditions.
The tension-reducing perks that come with the new REL 3GEN grips will certainly help golfers playing in cold or wet weather conditions. Anyone that has played in wet or frigid weather will not disagree that a bit of grip assistance in these conditions is a major help. But the grips shouldn't be considered specialized for bad-weather golfers.
Mid-summer rounds where humidity takes over as the primary environmental factor messing with your game instantly become a bit easier when the sweat produced by your hands is null and void. I was fortunate enough to dodge the wet New England spring weather when hitting the Lamkin REL 3GEN grips, so I would consider my thoughts on the grips' weather-resistant feature incomplete. That said, there was no slippage due to sweaty or weak hands early in the season.
TECHNOLOGICALLY SOUND
What sets many of Lamkin's grips apart from its competitors is the company's use of the latest and greatest, state-of-the-art technology.
The REL 3GEN grips feature Lamkin's 3GEN technology, which includes the features we've already talked about: additional tackiness and vibration dampening.
The added minimal surface design pattern of the REL combines for one of the most advanced grips on the market. The thought behind minimizing the surface pattern goes a long way to maximizing the surface area available for your hands.
The ultimate goal for Lamkin's new REL 3GEN grips is to reduce the fatigue endured by golfers and to get each golfer's hands in the proper position. The creature comforts certainly help promote these goals, which should make golfers of all skill levels happy.
WEAR AND TEAR
An additional bonus of Lamkin's 3GEN material is that it stands up well to heavy use and weathering. The grips' resistance to water doesn't just come into play during your swing. Their ability to wick away moisture also goes a long way in preserving the quality of the grips.
For this New Englander who trialed the latest model in the long line of Lamkin grips in early April with plenty of cold rain in the forecast, the added tackiness and vibration dampening were welcomed features.
While Lamkin's most recent offering to the golf grip market has a host of impressive design features, the simple thought to reduce the energy and effort needed for the person swinging the club is far and away a successful strive towards putting forth a superior product.
Goal, achieved for the oldest golf grip manufacturer in the United States.
BREAKING THE TENSION
The REL 3GEN grips from Lamkin have been designed to remain slightly larger around the upper half than the lower half. This feature is meant to help players reduce the tension needed throughout contact, thus, making the act of swinging much, much easier.
Whether it's the start of your season or you're playing at a mid-season level, the opportunity to ease up on your hands can do wonders to your game. While you focus less on what your hands are doing, the grips ultimately work towards positioning your hands correctly. All you have to do is swing.
To put it simply, the grips were extremely comfortable to hit. The vibration dampening was a terrific bonus on a cold and windy day. While I didn't see any major advantages in terms of distance or accuracy, the pure feeling that comes with the REL 3GEN grip sure adds a bit more pleasure to the golf swing.
NOT SLIPPERY WHEN WET
The REL 3GEN grips are also made with a water-resistant material, allowing for the tackiness and softness to remain in even the worst of conditions.
The tension-reducing perks that come with the new REL 3GEN grips will certainly help golfers playing in cold or wet weather conditions. Anyone that has played in wet or frigid weather will not disagree that a bit of grip assistance in these conditions is a major help. But the grips shouldn't be considered specialized for bad-weather golfers.
Mid-summer rounds where humidity takes over as the primary environmental factor messing with your game instantly become a bit easier when the sweat produced by your hands is null and void. I was fortunate enough to dodge the wet New England spring weather when hitting the Lamkin REL 3GEN grips, so I would consider my thoughts on the grips' weather-resistant feature incomplete. That said, there was no slippage due to sweaty or weak hands early in the season.
TECHNOLOGICALLY SOUND
What sets many of Lamkin's grips apart from its competitors is the company's use of the latest and greatest, state-of-the-art technology.
The REL 3GEN grips feature Lamkin's 3GEN technology, which includes the features we've already talked about: additional tackiness and vibration dampening.
The added minimal surface design pattern of the REL combines for one of the most advanced grips on the market. The thought behind minimizing the surface pattern goes a long way to maximizing the surface area available for your hands.
The ultimate goal for Lamkin's new REL 3GEN grips is to reduce the fatigue endured by golfers and to get each golfer's hands in the proper position. The creature comforts certainly help promote these goals, which should make golfers of all skill levels happy.
WEAR AND TEAR
An additional bonus of Lamkin's 3GEN material is that it stands up well to heavy use and weathering. The grips' resistance to water doesn't just come into play during your swing. Their ability to wick away moisture also goes a long way in preserving the quality of the grips.
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