Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla Gold

Gorilla Gold is a grip-enhancing towel impregnated with an all-natural resin formula that creates a moisture-resistant tackified feel. Simply squeeze the towel on your grip, hands, or gloves with varying pressure to achieve the level of tack you need for your conditions.

Gorilla Gold uses an all-natural resin formula that creates a moisture-resistant, tackified surface when applied. Squeeze the towel lightly for minimal tack, or harder for more grip. The all-natural resins repel moisture and create a confident grip even in wet, sweaty, or humid conditions.

All three versions use the same all-natural resin formula. The Golf version is optimized for golf grip applications. The All-Sport version is designed for universal use across all sports and activities where a good grip is critical. The Racquet Sports version is made for tennis, pickleball, squash, and padel players.

Yes. Gorilla Gold conforms with the USGA Rules of Golf and is approved for use by the R&A. It's also the sole approved drying agent for pitchers allowed by the NCAA, NFHS, and USA Softball organizations.

Yes. Gorilla Gold is the sole drying agent approved for softball players, including pitchers, by the NCAA, NFHS, and USA Softball.

Yes. Gorilla Gold Softball/Baseball is the sole allowed drying agent for USA Softball, NCAA, and NFHS softball, including pitchers on the mound. It provides a legal, clean alternative to rosin or pine tar while delivering superior moisture-resistant grip enhancement.

Yes. Gorilla Gold conforms with the USGA Rules of Golf and is approved by the R&A for golf competition. Gorilla Gold All-Sport is the sole approved drying agent for pitchers allowed by the NCAA, NFHS, and USA Softball organizations. There are no restrictions on its use in pickleball, tennis, or other racquet sport competitions.

Yes, sweaty hands are one of the most common reasons athletes use Gorilla Gold. The all-natural resin formula creates a moisture-resistant tackified feel that counteracts perspiration, giving you confident grip control without squeezing harder. Golfers, pickleball players, tennis players, and athletes across many sports rely on it for sweaty-hand relief.

Absolutely. Golf Digest's Jeff Patterson tested Gorilla Gold during a national tournament downpour and reported 'we had no problems in a downpour.' The all-natural resins create moisture-repellent, tacky surfaces ideal for rainy, humid, or wet play conditions.

Yes. Many users with arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, carpal tunnel, and other grip challenges report that Gorilla Gold enables confident gripping without excessive hand pressure, reducing post-play discomfort and fatigue.

Many tennis players report that Gorilla Gold helps reduce elbow strain by enabling a lighter grip pressure. When your grip feels secure, you naturally grip less tightly, which reduces vibration transfer and the overuse strain associated with tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, arthritis, and neuropathy. The moisture-resistant tackified feel keeps your grip confident without white-knuckling.

Gorilla Gold is used across golf, pickleball, tennis, softball, baseball, football, basketball, lawn bowls, disc golf, track and field, gymnastics, soccer (especially goalkeepers), pole fitness, weightlifting, fishing, gardening, and many more grip-dependent activities. It's available in Golf, All-Sport, Softball/Baseball, and Racquet Sports versions.

Yes. Gorilla Gold is a reusable grip-enhancing towel. One towel will typically last an everyday athlete a month or more. Occasional players have reported Gorilla Gold lasting months, even years. Store it in a sealed bag between uses to maintain effectiveness.

Yes, Gorilla Gold is excellent for pickleball. It helps prevent paddle slipping in hot, humid conditions and gives you better control without over-gripping. Many pickleball players use the Racquet Sports version specifically for this purpose.

No. The all-natural resin formula dissolves naturally within minutes from your hands and within a few hours from equipment. Golfers, tennis players, and softball pitchers may reapply often during rounds and games. It leaves no permanent residue and won't damage your gear.

Yes. Gorilla Gold enhances glove performance in golf, baseball, softball, soccer goalkeeping, and other sports. While Gorilla Gold dissolves quickly from hands, the tack remains on gloves longer but leaves no trace residue. It enhances glove-to-grip feel without degrading leather or synthetic materials.

It depends on how often you use it. If you're a daily golfer or racquet sports player, you'll probably go through one per month, but less frequent users may find Gorilla Gold lasting for many months. Keeping it sealed between uses extends its life.

Yes. Gorilla Gold works on all paddle and racquet grip surfaces. Apply the grip-enhancing towel directly to the paddle grip or to your hands before play. The all-natural resin formula creates a moisture-resistant tackified feel that prevents slipping in hot, humid conditions without leaving residue on your equipment.

Yes. Many disc golf players use the All-Sport version of Gorilla Gold to maintain grip control on discs in wet, humid, or sweaty conditions. The all-natural resin formula creates a moisture-resistant tackified feel that improves release consistency without leaving buildup on your discs.

Store your Gorilla Gold towel in the resealable pouch it comes in, or in any airtight bag, between uses. Keeping it sealed preserves the all-natural resin formula and extends the towel's effective life. Avoid leaving it exposed to open air for extended periods.

Yes. Around the world, the tackified towel is one of the most popular accessories in lawn bowls, improving contact in humid or sweaty conditions. The all-natural resin formula creates a moisture-resistant tackified feel that helps maintain consistent release without affecting the ball's surface. Use the All-Sport version for lawn bowls applications.

Yes. Because goalies often play in wet or adverse conditions, Gorilla Gold applied to their gloves gives them greater grip confidence, especially when catching the ball. As one professional keeper said, 'It can be the difference between winning and losing.'

Towel dry your hands or grip if wet, then squeeze the Gorilla Gold grip-enhancing towel against your hands, gloves, or equipment grip. Apply light pressure for subtle tack, or squeeze harder for maximum grip. Reapply as needed during play. The adjustable tackiness lets you control your grip intensity based on conditions and personal preference.

Unlike pine tar or rosin, Gorilla Gold is an all-natural resin formula in a convenient reusable towel format. It is reusable, mess-free, and dissolves from hands within minutes and longer on equipment. Allowed in competition by major sports governing bodies, including USGA, R&A, NCAA, NFHS, and USA Softball, it leaves no permanent residue and washes off hands easily.

Chalk absorbs moisture temporarily but creates dust, dries out skin, and needs constant reapplication. Gorilla Gold is a reusable grip-enhancing towel that creates a moisture-resistant tackified feel without dust or drying. It lasts through an entire round or match, works in rain and humidity where chalk fails, and leaves no residue.

You can purchase Gorilla Gold directly from store.gorillagold.com in 3-pack or 12-pack options. Gorilla Gold is also available through select pro shops, sporting goods retailers, and online marketplaces. Contact sales@gorillagold.com or call (818) 259-9437 for bulk or wholesale inquiries.