The ifrothgolf review
The Golf Pride MCC Plus4 is the daddy of all-rounder grips: a cord-and-rubber hybrid with a built-up lower hand (about 4.6 percent thicker), aimed at anyone who likes a chunkier bottom hand or just wants a grip that works rain or shine.
What's great
The clever bit is the Plus4 lower section, which bakes in roughly four extra wraps of tape so you get that taper-free, fatter feel without paying your pro to build them up by hand. I rate that a lot, it genuinely quietens lower-hand grip pressure and helps lads who fight a hook calm the face down. The corded top half is brilliant in the wet and clammy hands, and these things are tough, they hold their tack long after cheap soft grips have gone slick and shiny. The Align version with the ridge is also a proper aid if your hands wander at address.
Worth knowing
Not for everyone. If you love a firm, talky grip you might find the softer Plus4 rubber a bit mushy and muted down low, you lose some of that crisp feedback the original MCC gives you. The bigger barrel also takes real getting used to: a few owners reported going fat or blocking it right for a round or two after switching, because a thicker grip slows your hands. And if your hands are small or you already play standard, the extra girth can deaden your release rather than help it. Worth a knock-up before you do the whole bag.
The verdict
A genuinely excellent grip and a safe bet for most mid-handicappers, hook-fighters and anyone who likes a fatter lower hand without the faff. Just know you are buying comfort and consistency over raw feedback, so firm-grip purists and small-handed players should try one first.
What reviewers say
Reviewers consistently rate it among the best grips for reducing grip pressure and all-weather control. Limitation: the larger lower hand does not suit smaller hands or players who prefer a traditional taper.
