SuperStroke Traxion Tour Golf Grips

The Short Version

The SuperStroke Traxion Tour is a premium swing grip built around two ideas: a Traxion Control surface texture for feedback and tackiness, and Taper Control geometry that reduces taper to even out hand pressure. Priced around $11 per grip, it is a favorite of golfers with hand fatigue or arthritis who want cushioning without going oversize. Note: price is per single grip; a full set of 13 runs roughly $140.

Performance

The Traxion Control texture — a cross-traction pattern over a soft polyurethane outer layer — delivers noticeably more feedback than a standard rubber grip, particularly in dry conditions. The reduced taper (less difference in diameter between the top and bottom of the grip) is the real story: it lets the lower hand relax, which multiple reviewers credit with freeing up clubhead speed and squaring the face more naturally. Golfers switching from Winn Excel or Dri-Tac describe the Traxion Tour as more cushioned, almost spongy like SuperStroke's putter grips, which is a blessing for arthritic hands and a matter of taste for everyone else.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness in a grip means comfort over long sessions and tolerance for imperfect conditions. The cushioning genuinely reduces hand fatigue across 18 holes, and the even-pressure design helps golfers who tend to death-grip the club. The honest limitation: in heat and humidity, the polyurethane surface can get slick — several owners report needing a glove or switching to Winn Dri-Tac for wet conditions. Installation is also finicky: the .600 core is tight, and forcing it onto oversized shaft butts has torn grips for some installers. Use plenty of solvent and know your shaft specs.

Feel and Sound

Feel is this grip's headline feature. The soft outer layer over a firm rubber core gives a distinctive cushioned-yet-stable sensation — feedback without harshness. It is quieter in the hands than a firm cord grip, which players with joint issues consistently praise. If you like a firm, crisp grip feel, this will feel too soft; if your hands hurt after golf, it may be a revelation.

Value

At around $11 per grip, the Traxion Tour sits in the premium-but-reasonable tier — cheaper than a full Winn Dri-Tac set, more than basic Golf Pride Tour Velvet. Given the comfort benefits and SuperStroke's responsive customer support (multiple reviewers report free replacements for install tears), the value is strong. Budget roughly $140 plus installation for a full 13-club set.

Who Should Buy It

Golfers with hand fatigue, arthritis, or a tendency to grip too tightly; players seeking a softer, more cushioned feel than standard rubber. Glove-wearers in dry climates will get the most from the Traxion texture. If you play in constant humidity or prefer maximum firmness, consider cord or Dri-Tac alternatives.

Verdict

A genuinely different grip philosophy — comfort and even pressure over raw tackiness — executed well at a fair price. The moisture caveat is real, but for the right golfer it is transformative. This is a research-based review: we analyzed owner reviews, product specifications, and comparative grip coverage.