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The three most common grips used to hold the handleWhen you want to strike a ball with strength you’ve got to make sure that both your hands are moving as one. There are 3 main grips which you may choose from in order to strike at the ball correctly. Aside from the grip that you may opt for, light grip pressure should also be considered when you are after a stable grip. If you grip the club much too tightly, you may end up slicing with weak and thin shots. The wrist hinge which we must be able to utilize as a power source during your swing can be enhanced using a lighter grip. The clubface rotation which with increase may lead to a better position for squaring the club, may also be doubled or tripled by using light pressure. If we were to rate the pressure from 1-10 (1-light; 10-tight) 4 or 5 would be the recommended pressure. This leaves room for control and strength but lets your forearms and hands breathe. "Hold the club as if you had a little baby bird in your hand."—Sam Snead This description along with proper hand placement will provide the type of pressure that can lead you to shots that are not only longer but also straighter. Overlapping Grip (Vardon Overlap Grip) The Overlapping Grip which may be more specifically called the Vardon Overlap is used by many great names in golf. It has become known as the Vardon Overlap because Harry Vardon made this particular grip popular at the turn of the 20th Century. If you are just starting out, you will probably notice that many golf instructors teach this specific grip which puts the club in the fingers. Begin by placing the trailing hand’s little finger between your lead hand’s index and middle finger (lead hand—left hand for right-handers). Your lead hand’s thumb should rest in the trailing hand’s lifeline. Interlocking Grip Also known as simply the Interlock, the LGPA Tour has popularized this grip along with its use by known male players such as Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. The grip entails a locking of the hands, yet the handle may slip into the palms of the golfer. Those golfers who are just beginning, or those with smaller hands or weaker wrists and forearms may be more open to this grip style. In order to make good use of the interlocking grip, make sure you use the little finger of the trailing hand (which is right hand if you’re a right-hand golfer) and interweave it with the lead hand’s index finger. Your lead hand’s thumb should be placed in the trailing hand’s lifeline. Losing distance If you feel that you are losing distance, check that you are making a complete turn while keeping your body relaxed and your grip light. Through impact your left side should be firm while your left knee is bent. Make sure that you are swinging through (not at) the ball. During impact the arms should be in full extension. |