CPX and Tour Velvet Plus4 can end up on the same shortlist even though they arrive there from different directions. One is Golf Pride's comfort-led soft performance option. The other keeps the classic Tour Velvet identity but adds a larger lower hand to reduce taper and trail-hand tension.
That means the comparison is not only about softness versus firmness. It is also about what kind of comfort you are looking for, how much texture you want, and whether lower-hand shape is more important than overall cushioning.
This guide compares CPX and Tour Velvet Plus4 in the areas that matter most when you are deciding between them.
Golf Pride CPX and Tour Velvet Plus4 grips compared side by side. Image credit: Golf Pride
This article forms part of the Outtabounds Golf Pride Series.
What Each Grip Is Trying to Do
Golf Pride positions CPX as its softest performance rubber grip. The range uses an EXO diamond-quilted pattern and a Plus4-inspired shape to create a comfort-first option that still aims to feel secure.
Tour Velvet Plus4 starts from a different base. It keeps the classic Tour Velvet family feel but adds a larger lower-hand diameter that simulates extra wraps under the trail hand. In other words, it is more about reducing taper while preserving a familiar traditional overall feel.
| Comparison point | CPX | Tour Velvet Plus4 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary idea | Maximum comfort with modern texture | Classic feel with reduced lower-hand taper |
| Overall softness | Softer | Firmer and more traditional |
| Texture style | Diamond-quilted and more modern | Tour Velvet pattern and familiar surface |
| Who often likes it | Golfers wanting less hand tension and more cushioning | Golfers wanting lower-hand build without losing traditional feel |
Golf Pride CPX texture versus Tour Velvet Plus4 texture. Image credit: Golf Pride
Comfort and Shock Through the Hands
If comfort is the top priority, CPX usually has the clearest advantage. It is designed to feel softer and more forgiving, which is appealing for golfers who dislike harsh feedback or find long sessions tiring on the hands.
Tour Velvet Plus4 can still feel comfortable, but the comfort is coming mainly from the lower-hand shape rather than from a very soft overall material feel. That distinction matters. Some golfers want cushioning. Others simply want the lower hand to feel fuller and less tense.
This is why the choice should start with the question you are trying to answer. If your current grip feels too harsh, CPX deserves attention. If your current grip feels too tapered, Tour Velvet Plus4 may be the cleaner solution.
Control, Texture and Confidence
Tour Velvet Plus4 keeps more of the classic Golf Pride control story. The texture is familiar, the feedback is more direct and the grip tends to feel a little more neutral and traditional in the hands.
CPX is still a performance grip, but some golfers will read the extra softness as less direct feedback, especially on partial shots and wedges. Others will find the opposite and feel more relaxed because they are not fighting a firm surface.
That is why neither grip wins on control in isolation. Control is partly about what lets you hold the club lightly and repeatably.
Golf Pride CPX and Tour Velvet Plus4 fitted on irons for feel testing. Image credit: Golf Pride
Who Should Choose CPX?
Choose CPX if you want the softer feel first and foremost, if long practice sessions leave your hands tired, or if you want a grip that feels more modern and comfort-led without stepping away from a performance brand.
It is a particularly sensible comparison point for golfers who practise a lot at home. In a simulator room or bay using launch monitors, comfort differences become obvious because you hit so many shots in sequence.
Who Should Choose Tour Velvet Plus4?
Choose Tour Velvet Plus4 if you like the classic Tour Velvet identity but want a larger lower hand. It is the stronger option for golfers who want to keep a traditional overall feel while reducing trail-hand squeeze.
It is also the safer route if you are nervous about moving too far toward softness. Many golfers see it as the more familiar bridge between standard grips and a more tension-reducing setup.
If you want hands-on help deciding, start with one test club or speak to us through club regripping or fittings before committing the full set.
Tour Velvet Plus4 lower-hand profile compared with CPX. Image credit: Golf Pride
Explore the Full Golf Pride Series
- Golf Pride UK: The Complete Guide to Golf Pride Grips
- Best Golf Pride Grips for Drivers, Irons and Wedges
- Golf Pride MCC Grips Explained: Models, Feel and Who They Suit
- Tour Velvet vs MCC: Which Golf Pride Grip Should You Choose?
- Golf Pride Grip Size Guide: Standard, Midsize, Jumbo and Build-Up Tape
- When Should You Replace Golf Pride Grips? Signs, Timing and What to Expect
- Best Golf Pride Grips for Wet Weather, Gloves and Sweaty Hands
- Golf Pride CPX vs Tour Velvet Plus4: Comfort, Control and Feel Compared
- Best Golf Pride Putter Grips: Reverse Taper, Zero Taper and How to Choose
Final Thoughts
CPX vs Tour Velvet Plus4 is really a question of what kind of comfort you want. CPX offers softer material feel. Tour Velvet Plus4 offers more traditional feel with a fuller lower hand.
Once you frame the choice that way, the right answer becomes much easier to spot.
