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Let's be honest, correct grip on a golf club is crucial to the game. Even though many body parts play a role in a full golf swing, the hands make contact with the club. Let's learn the steps of how to correctly grip a golf club.
How To Grip a Golf Club Properly
These easy steps explain the correct way to grip a golf club.
Step 1 - Left Hand
Hold the shaft at the top of the grip with a right hand. This positions the club in front of you at a 45-degree angle. Then, turn the left palm toward you and place the grip between the first knuckles and the top of your palm. Feel the club more in the fingers than the palm.
Step 2: Left Hand Pt 2
Wrap the left hand's pinky finger, ring, and middle fingers around the grip. The underside of the fingers should make direct contact with the grip.
Step 3: Left Hand Pt 3
Move the left pointer finger and thumb over to the grip. Your left thumb should rest on the right side of the handle. Apply enough pressure to hold the club while still allowing the wrist to bend.
Step 4: Right Hand
Move your right hand in the direction of the left hand and let the club shaft rest between the first joint of fingers and where the palm begins. If using an overlap grip, the right pinky should end up on top of the knuckle of the left index finger. When interlocking hands, the pinky should slide between the left pointer and middle finger.
Step 5: Roll Trail Hand
Put the right pinky finger on top of the left pointer knuckle. Then wrap the right ring finger and middle finger around the grip. Set the right palm right over the left thumb. Wrap your right pointer finger around the grip. Remember to keep the grip on your fingers, not your hand. Lastly, turn the right thumb to the left side of the grip. It should point up the golf club.
How Should The Grip Feel?
The golf grip should feel secure in your hands. The tips of the middle and ring fingers should touch each palm. Try to influence the ball's flight by adjusting the size. A larger golf grip width makes it harder for hands to rotate through. This promotes an open clubface, which helps hit a fade.
On the other hand, a narrower golf grip width allows the club face to close more easily. This can help to produce a draw. The most important thing is that the golf grip feels comfortable in your hands. It should give the confidence to execute any golf shot. Don't choose a golf grip just because it looks cool or because someone pressured you to grip it. A basic golf grip works better than the newest expensive grip that feels awkward or doesn't boost confidence.
Types Of Grip Positions
When setting up to hit the ball, holding the golf club to its face is called grip strength. There are three types of grip positions to hold a golf club:
1. Neutral Grip
A neutral grip, as its name suggests, is balanced and unbiased. It puts both hands in their most natural position, in line with the club face. This grip doesn't favor the left (draw/hook) or right (fade/slice) side. To achieve a neutral grip, hold the club in front of you at waist height ready to hit the ball. Two knuckles should be visible on the left hand. The right hand should be placed over the left thumb, with the tips of the right fingers in view. Visualize the "V" in the right hand, both hands must have a comfortable natural bend at the wrist.
2. Strong Grip
When more than two knuckles are visible on the left hand and only the fingertips of the right hand are seen with the club face flat on the ground, a strong grip is achieved. The right palm seems to face the sky. The left wrist might bend more, while the right wrist might not bend at all. A firmer hold helps shut the club face in the swing path if it's open. Golfers use this grip to stop slicing when the golf club head stays open at impact.
3. Weak Grip
If fewer than two knuckles are visible or none of the right hand's fingers can be seen, this is called a weak grip. The left hand might feel like it's facing up, while the right palm faces down. In this case, the right wrist might have a bend. A weak grip prevents excessive hand rotation at impact since they have already turned left. This turn helps stop hooking or drawing the ball too much to the left.
How Much Pressure Is Needed To Hold A Golf Club?
When it comes to grip pressure, think about holding a banana you plan to eat after the swing. If you hold it too, it'll slip out of your hands. But if you squeeze too hard, it'll end up with mush. Keep in mind that most players also tend to grip their clubs almost crushing them in their hands.
Gripping too tight causes forearm muscles to tense up, limits wrist movement, and slows down the club head. Another common problem with a tight golf grip is limited forearm rotation during the backswing or downswing. This can lead to hooks (not enough rotation in the backswing) or slices (not enough rotation in the downswing). Keep the grip on the golf club light, soft, and relaxed.
If you've followed this guide up to now, your hands should fit around the golf grip. New golfers often feel the club sits too deep in their fingers when they use the right golf grip for the first time – don't worry, this means you have a good hold on the club. When the golf club is in this position, you should feel the top 2-3 fingers on the left hand holding the club. It’s important to feel a slight pinch between your right thumb and index finger at the bottom of your golf grip.
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What's The Easiest Golf Grip For Beginners?
The baseball or ten-finger grip feels the most natural and is the simplest golf grip to master. A golf club is a stick with a handle at one end. The right grip allows for the best weight distribution between your hands and arms and will help you build a powerful and smooth golf swing. The 10-finger grip involves placing each finger on the club, with the hands next to each other. After taking hold of the club, picture your hands as two matching baseball gloves – one above the other. Create a firm grip between the shaft and your palms. For a right-handed golfer, the right thumb sits lower on the shaft than the left thumb. This grip allows for more wrist movement during the swing. This can boost clubhead speed by snapping the club at impact.
Conclusion
The golf grip, from driver to putter, plays a crucial role in the game, though players often ignore it. This ends our lesson on how golfers should grip a golf club. Pick grips that match your hands and skills. Start with a neutral grip, as it works best when your swing path and other factors are correct. Make an effort to grasp how your hands work together during the golf swing. Work on your grip as much as you can. After finding a grip you trust, stick with it. We hope this guide helped you learn the proper ways to grip a golf club – now head to the driving range, try out your new grip, and enjoy yourself!