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re: Switched to a strong golf grip; Made all the difference in the world.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 11:59 am to CBandits82
Posted on 5/1/17 at 11:59 am to CBandits82
I recently started playing once a month again and my slice was as bad as ever. I started doing some digging online about ways to correct it and came across videos showing a proper, strong grip. I made the change for my most recent round and the result was way better than I ever could have expected. I basically eliminated the slice with my woods and irons and drastically reduced it off the driver. I definitely need to get out to a driving range to practice it more...but it's made a huge difference. I was holding the club somewhere between a neutral and weak grip. Never thought about changing it. The way I was holding it previously just felt natural to me.
I will say that, in addition to changing my grip, I've focused on slowing down my swing to make good, solid contact rather than trying to kill the ball. Those 2 things combined worked to produce a (relatively) very good round for me.
I will say that, in addition to changing my grip, I've focused on slowing down my swing to make good, solid contact rather than trying to kill the ball. Those 2 things combined worked to produce a (relatively) very good round for me.
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Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:03 pm to CBandits82
you are only masking the root problem in your swing, the positive effects won't last.
sounds like you aren't rotating on the same axis as your address posture creating the need for your trailing hands to be in position at contact.
sounds like you aren't rotating on the same axis as your address posture creating the need for your trailing hands to be in position at contact.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:07 pm to CBandits82
Always had a strong grip. I turn my lead hand absurdly over the top of the driver. It definitely looks wrong, but you can't argue with it when you're hitting the Fairway consistently
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:10 pm to GeauxColonels
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I recently started playing once a month again and my slice was as bad as ever. I started doing some digging online about ways to correct it and came across videos showing a proper, strong grip. I made the change for my most recent round and the result was way better than I ever could have expected. I basically eliminated the slice with my woods and irons and drastically reduced it off the driver. I definitely need to get out to a driving range to practice it more...but it's made a huge difference. I was holding the club somewhere between a neutral and weak grip. Never thought about changing it. The way I was holding it previously just felt natural to me.
I will say that, in addition to changing my grip, I've focused on slowing down my swing to make good, solid contact rather than trying to kill the ball. Those 2 things combined worked to produce a (relatively) very good round for me.
The grip is huge, probably the most important thing. A correct grip for your swing trickles down and improves everything else.
With my grip so weak, it was forcing me to rotate and release the club early or the face would be wide open at impact every time. I have played with this grip my whole life.
With is strong, I feel like I don't need to do anything with my hands and I just rotate through.
Where I have really noticed a difference in going strong is chipping and pitching. That is a lot better.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:11 pm to shotcaller1
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I turn my lead hand absurdly over the top of the driver. It definitely looks wrong, b
A lot of tour players have really strong grips.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:12 pm to CBandits82
Have you tried doing any deadlift?
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:13 pm to BRgetthenet
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Have you tried doing any deadlift?
No, and thats a problem.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:14 pm to CBandits82
Where do you have your right thumb?
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:26 pm to CBandits82
A good, strong grip made all the difference for Elin.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:31 pm to CBandits82
Tighten down on that grip baw
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:32 pm to CBandits82
Strong grip gives you a ton of power but can be pretty inconsistent. Read the Hogan book guy was a genius and I've found most pros have a grip similar to the one he outlines. You only want to be able to see 2.5 knuckles at most.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:36 pm to Big_Slim
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You only want to be able to see 2.5 knuckles at most.
Pretty much where I am.
Before, I couldn't see any knuckles
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:36 pm to Big_Slim
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Read the Hogan book guy was a genius
Hogan also fought off a snap hook. Hogan's rules really don't apply to the average golfer who fights a slice.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:36 pm to BRgetthenet
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Where do you have your right thumb?
On the left side of the club shaft.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:38 pm to CBandits82
I am between strong and neutral
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 12:45 pm to CoachChappy
Hogan's 5 Lessons is the GOAT
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:41 pm to BRgetthenet
I used to play a strong grip, went to neutral a few years back since I don't play as much.
I also interlock.
I also interlock.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 1:47 pm to JetsetNuggs
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I can see people using a neutral grip but who the hell does the weak? Seems like a recipe for a slice.
I was a pretty little guy for my age when I was a kid learning the game. To compensate and get a little more distance, I learned to play a pretty big draw.
When I grew into my body as a teenager, that draw quickly became a hook. I had to weaken my grip a lot to compensate. My grip isn't as weak as it was when I was playing my best, but it's probably neutral to weak.
Pretty common problem for guys who were little as kids. Ben Hogan had a notoriously weak grip, as an example.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:08 pm to CBandits82
Get ready to fight a hook for the rest of your life.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 2:17 pm to CBandits82
Mine is neutral. Although I close the face some with the driver.
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