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Golf Pride’s new Align Max grips accentuate this popular feature

By: Jack Hirsh
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February 11, 2025
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New Align Max grips feature a larger reminder ridge.

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Golf Pride is doubling down on its popular Align raised reminder grip technology with the release of its new Align Max grips.

Align technology has been available since 2017 across many Golf Pride models and has built a dedicated following among Tour pros and amateurs alike. Xander Schauffele used MCC Align grips to win both of his major championships in 2024.

The technology aims to promote consistent hand placement by adding a visible raised reminder ridge along the underside of the grip. This also helps players be aware of the clubface position throughout the swing.

Reminder grips aren’t a new concept; they were commonplace back in the 1950s, before the USGA implemented grip conformance rules in the mid-1970s that limited the height of any internal grip reminder.

But when Align grips hit the market in 2017, the ridges quickly became what Golf Pride said was one of its most successful grip technologies ever.

For the next generation, Golf Pride listened to feedback of players who said they wanted an even more pronounced ridge. With the new Align Max, Golf Pride has made the ridge 25 percent higher (to the maximum height permitted under USGA rules) and extended the ridge further down the grip.

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Harris English with Golf Pride Align Max grips.
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The new techn has already picked up a win with Harris English capturing the Farmers Insurance Open last month in his first week with a full set of the Align Max grips.

“Our brand purpose is to design grips for the hands of all golfers that will inspire a feeling of confidence so they can perform their best,” Golf Pride President James Ledford said in a release. “With Align Max we reached new heights of what is possible in grip design, resulting in breakthrough technology that provides golfers the confidence their hands are in the right place every shot, for unparalleled consistency.”

Golf Pride invested millions in designing the new grip, with the Align Max ridge now being built directly into the core of the grip.

Golf Pride Align (L) and Align Max grips.
The original Align (L) and the new Align Max. Jack Hirsh/GOLF

Compared to the original Align, the new Align Max ridge features a smooth texture and a firmer feel. Because of the larger and firmer material, Align Max grips will be easier to install as well.

The Align Max isn’t replacing the original Align grips. It will simply provide a different option to players who want to maximize the benefits of the raised rib.

Golf Pride’s new Align Max is now available in both MCC and MCC Plus4 models in both standard and midsize.

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Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.

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