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.

Overlapping Golf Grip

Most people use the overlapping golf grip. It's especially well-suited for golfers with larger hands. An overlapping golf 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.

Interlocking Golf Grip

The interlocking golf 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 golf 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 golf 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.

Ten Finger Golf Grip

You may know the intertwined grip is also called the ten finger golf 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.

Improve Your Golf Grip At The Driving Range

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.