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Will Larger Grips Help Cure A Hook?
Posted on 8/26/24 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 8/26/24 at 2:56 pm
I consistently hook the ball, esp. with my irons. I have always used standard size grips, but I've been hearing lately about the benefits of larger grips. Has anyone had success changing to larger grips?
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Posted on 8/26/24 at 2:58 pm to northLAgoomba
It’s easier to leave the club face more open with larger grips, so yes.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 3:05 pm to northLAgoomba
Conventional wisdom says yes.
But they never really help me when I had the hooks.
I would try one club first to see before re-gripping your whole set. Grips are down right expensive these days.
But they never really help me when I had the hooks.
I would try one club first to see before re-gripping your whole set. Grips are down right expensive these days.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 3:44 pm to bopper50
quote:I regripped my entire set for under $60 (except putter and driver)
Grips are down right expensive these days.
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Got some Saplize grips from Amazon that are the equivalent to the tour pride +4. As my driver does have the +4 I can truly say I actually like the Saplize better. Part of that is probably the customization that went into it.
I put a layer of duct tape under the 2-sided tape to help absorb some more vibration (arthritis sucks).
My experience with mid-sized (probably closer to over sized with the extra layer of tape) is control is dramatically improved, especially with the wedges.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 3:48 pm to northLAgoomba
Maybe, share a photo of your hands on the club, there may be an issue there.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 3:53 pm to northLAgoomba
I have been hooking my irons for a while now. For the past week have been practicing with a more neutral grip on both hands - yesterday played 9 holes and 85-90% of my iron shots went straight.
now if i can figure out how to hit my driver straight lol.
now if i can figure out how to hit my driver straight lol.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 4:12 pm to bopper50
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I would try one club first to see before re-gripping your whole set. Grips are down right expensive these days.
Exactly what I did this afternoon. I had a larger grip put on my 8-iron, which is one of the clubs that I tend to hook the most. I'm going to hit balls after work and see if it helps.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 6:31 pm to northLAgoomba
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I consistently hook the ball, esp. with my irons
Get closer to the ball.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 10:30 pm to northLAgoomba
Yes. Don’t over do it though, it’s just a bandaid fix. My big miss with my driver is a snap hook, so to remedy it I switched to midsize grips and turn my right hand inward to where I can see a few knuckles.
This post was edited on 8/26/24 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 8/27/24 at 11:30 am to northLAgoomba
John Daly while golfing with Bryson said people should be focused on getting fitted for their grips more than the club. I thought that was an interesting piece of info.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 12:19 pm to northLAgoomba
Open your stance and weaken your grip, right hand, or left if your left-handed. You might pull it though, better than hook.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 2:51 pm to northLAgoomba
Theoretically, yes but your grip has a lot to do with it as well.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 10:54 pm to northLAgoomba
I originally put an oversized grip on my driver and I found it helped me a lot. Couldn’t explain it mechanically but it felt more comfortable to me and I didn’t feel like I was choking the grip. I’ve gone to oversized on all my clubs now.
Posted on 8/28/24 at 2:42 pm to northLAgoomba
Not necessarily if your club path is way too the right.
Posted on 8/29/24 at 10:16 am to northLAgoomba
99% of my hooks are due to not properly engaging my hips to start the downswing.
Posted on 8/30/24 at 12:57 pm to northLAgoomba
Try moving the ball back in your stance 1/4 of inch at a time till hook lesson.
Posted on 8/30/24 at 1:16 pm to Naked Bootleg
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99% of my hooks are due to not properly engaging my hips to start the downswing
For me 100% of my hooks are IF OB is left
Posted on 8/30/24 at 1:39 pm to mcpotiger
quote:Grip is definitely more relaxed, not trying to squeeze it.
Couldn’t explain it mechanically but it felt more comfortable to me and I didn’t feel like I was choking the grip
Since I’ve gone to my custom mid-sized grips my iron accuracy has significantly improved. A lot of my shots these days are pin seekers. I’ve had 3 this week I got the yardage perfect on that were kick ins.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 7:41 am to northLAgoomba
Yes but I’d fix the swing/setup errors before I went with that
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