Lamkin Sonar Golf Grip Review

 
Golfers often overlook their grips of choice. Most often, a player buys a club and will be happy to play whatever grip comes stock with their new stick. This oversight can often lead to gaps in performance and inconsistent play. Look around the bags of professional players at any level and you will quickly notice that each of their clubs, excluding their putter, not only have the same grip but this grip will be an advanced club grip with a unique playing characteristic. Lamkin Grips offers a diver range of products that offer players comfort and texture options to meet the demands of recreational and competitive golf. This is most highlighted in their newest Sonar range of golf grips and this review will take you through each of these models. 

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Key Features

• The Standard Sonar golf grip combines Fingerprint Technology, Genesis material and as upper-tacky surface to give players more comfort and less tension.  
• The Sonar Wrap golf grip features a soft exterior for all-weather tackiness and a luxurious soft feel.  
• The Sonar Tour is a tour-level golf grip with enhanced micro-texture, Fingerprint Technology, and a traditional taper. The Sonar Tour is also built to fit clubs in a logo-down orientation perfect for golfers that prefer a clean look at address.  

Lamkin Sonar Grips Detailed Review

The Sonar family of golf grips have been designed to fit a wide net of golfers utilizing advanced materials and precisely placed texture. The Standard Sonar, Sonar Wrap, and Sonar Tour each feature unique components to suit golfers of different playing profiles.

1. Standard Sonar Golf Grips

Golfers that want versatile performance with enjoy the feel and tackiness of the Standard Sonar Golf Grip. 

2. Sonar Wrap Golf Grips

Golfers that prefer the softest feeling grip and the most protection for their hands will love the Sonar Wrap golf grip. 

3. Sonar Tour Golf Grips

The Sonar Tour golf grip has been optimized for play in all weather conditions and to hold up under the most intense pressures for the serious player. 

Our Experience

Of the three Sonar offerings, I prefer the Sonar Tour. The logo down orientation is something I have always preferred in golf grips and the clean look and enhanced texture are fantastic. The Sonar Wrap and Standard are excellent options but did not hold up as well during wet-dry testing. I found these grips to be best when playing in comfortable conditions and during recreational rounds. The Sonar Tour shielded my hands from slickness in a variety of conditions and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone that needs to play their best no matter what the weather is like.

Each grip within the Sonar line has unique advantages. The Wrap is unmistakably one of the softest golf grips I have ever played. It was a pleasure to test and anyone looking for hand relief during play should absolutely consider this option. The Standard Sonar is unique with its gentle reminder of where to place your hands and is ideal for beginner or high-handicap golfers that can use a nudge in the right direction when their rounds de-rail.

9.3Expert Score

Lamkin Sonar Grips

Like all golf equipment, you will find you best grip fit by testing different models and seeing what leads to your optimal results. The wide range of options within the Sonar family can lead to drastic improvements without paying a fortune for new clubs. Outfitting each of your clubs with the same grip and regripping at least once a season can be the easiest way to shave strokes from your game this season. Whether you are a recreational golfer looking for the luxury feel of the Sonar Wrap, a versatile performer that wants the best of both worlds in the Standard Sonar, or a competitive player looking to sacrifice nothing with the Sonar Tour, Lamkin has your covered.

Build Quality

9.3

Technology

9.3

Design and Appearance

9.3

PROS

• Diverse performance and comfort options of the Sonar family makes it uniquely tuned to a wide range of golfer abilities and feel preferences.
• Fingerprint Technology and Genesis material content make each grip perform well in a variety of weathers and hand sizes of both men and women players.
• The taper patterns within the family allow golfers to find their ideal fit and help themselves swing with less effort and more power.

CONS

• Each grip in the Sonar line is accented with blue colors and may not be preferred by players that want a traditional address appearance.
• Both the Standard Sonar and Sonar Wrap saw diminished performance during wet conditions compared with more firm textures.
• The offering of the PLUS taper design may not be suited to players that have a defined built pattern for their grips.

Specs

The Sonar family is complete with 3 grip options. The Standard Sonar is available in three sizes all with a reduced taper profile: Standard PLUS, Midsize PLUS, and Undersized PLUS. The Sonar Wrap also features a reduced profile in both Standard PLUS and Midsize PLUS sizes. The Sonar Tour is available in a standard taper in only Standard size. 

Sonar Grips Video Review

Conclusion

Do not overlook your golf grip. Settling for the manufacturer of your golf club for their grip choice is exactly that, settling. Buying clubs from different manufactures often results in your clubs having grips of different sizes, different textures, and different firmness. Differences in your grips can be a fast track to reduced consistency and marginalized performance. Lamkin Grips offer a suite of options for each player and the Sonar family truly has something for everyone. Understanding the differences of each model can lead you to find something that fits your swing and allows you to play better golf year-round in a variety of weathers.