Harris English recently made headlines in the golf world by becoming the first player to put Golf Pride’s new Align Max grip into play. This change came after English’s win at the Farmers Insurance Open, where his consistency and dedication to his craft were praised by Ping Tour rep Kenton Oates. English, known for being a creature of habit, showcased this dedication with his 14-year-old putter and G400 fairway wood in his golf bag. The only current line model clubs in his bag are his set of Ping Blueprint T irons, demonstrating his loyalty to his equipment.
What caught the attention of many golf enthusiasts was English’s decision to swap a piece of gear for the first time in years by incorporating Golf Pride’s new MCC Align Max grips into his bag. These grips are an updated version of Golf Pride’s popular Align technology, featuring an enhanced reminder ridge on the exterior of the grip to help players maintain awareness of their face angle. English’s switch to the Align Max grips marked a significant change in his equipment setup, as he was the first player to put a full set of these unreleased grips into play, signaling his confidence in their performance.
Golf Pride’s Align grips have gained popularity in the golfing community for their innovative design, with Xander Schauffele winning two majors last season using the MCC Align grips. English’s decision to transition from the original Align to the Align Max grips was influenced by the increased feel and awareness he experienced in his glove hand and fingers. As a player who relies heavily on feel in his game, English found the enhanced reminder feature of the Align Max grips to be beneficial to his performance on the course.
English’s introduction to the Align Max grips occurred last fall, but it was at Torrey Pines where he had the opportunity to see the finished product ready for installation. The timing of his switch just days before the early Wednesday start at Torrey Pines added an element of anticipation to his performance at the tournament. With English’s win at the Farmers Insurance Open serving as a testament to the effectiveness of the Align Max grips, golf enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting their official release to experience the technology for themselves. As Golf Pride continues to innovate and collaborate with top players like English, the future of golf equipment remains promising for players looking to enhance their game.
