Golf Grip
Tips
Are you suffering from a golf swing that is
inconsistent? A solid, dependable, repeatable golf swing is one
of the major keys to a lower golf score. However, in the quest
for a repeatable golf swing, it's vital that you make sure you
get the basics right. You must realize that one of the
essentials of a reliable golf swing is your grip, or in other
words the way you hold the club. Many sloppy golf shots can be
traced to an improper grip.
Just what is the big deal with the grip? The golf grip is the
connection between you and the golf club. What your club face
is doing at the point of impact all depends on your grip. Golf
swing power can also be traced back to the grip, better-grip
equals more power.
Only three basic types of grip cover what the majority of
golfers are doing: the overlapping grip, the interlocking grip
and the two-handed or baseball grip.
Most people use the overlapping grip. It's especially
well-suited for golfers with larger hands. An overlapping grip
is accomplished by placing the little finger of your trailing
hand in the middle of the index and middle fingers of your
leading hand (for right-handed golfers, your trailing hand will
be your right hand). You should take care to ensure that the
golf club is held more in your fingers than in the palm of your
hands. It should help you to get a better feel. It should also
provide for more wrist action, which will given time increase
the power of your swing. Grasping the club too much in the palm
of your leading hand could lead to a slice or lack of power in
your swing.
The interlocking grip is also quite popular. It's much used in
the LPGA and is an excellent grip for golfers with medium-sized
hands. But don't let anyone tell you it's for ladies only.
Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus are golfing greats who have used
this grip at one time or another. One big plus of the
interlocking grip is the way it locks your hands as a unit. But
it's also a simple matter for the golf club to move into your
palms. When using the interlocking grip, remember to use a
light grip pressure. Gripping too tightly might result in weak
slices. Lighter grip pressure improves your chances of
achieving the required club rotation during your swing. How do
you know if you're gripping too tightly? Those aching hands are
a sure sign, particularly if they begin to hurt before the end
of the round.
You may know the intertwined grip is also called the 10-finger
grip or baseball grip. This is the less popular of these three
grips although it does have some benefits. It's particularly
well-suited to golfers with small hands, or if you happen to
suffer from stiff joints. Utilizing all ten fingers gives
increased support and more power for your swing. One possible
drawback is that precision club head control is harder to
accomplish.
Putting in plenty of time on the driving range is an excellent
way to improve your grip. Frequent, dedicated practice will
help you to be more comfortable with the feel of your grip and
help the way you swing. Inability to relax tends to force you
to squeeze harder, which will always have a negative effect on
your golf swing. The best way to limit tension and improve your
grip, and your golf swing, is to make a regular appointment at
the driving range.
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