I remember when I was struggling with my game. A part of golf technique that I found really confusing was the golf grip.
There was debate about how many knuckles could be seen. Was an interlocking or overlapping grip better? How hard does one need to hold? These questions caused self-doubt and kept my mind spinning. The end result was a fidgety and uncomfortable hold on the club.
So what is the right way to hold the club?
I don’t think there is any right or wrong way. The perfect grip for me is unlikely to suit you. But there is one thing you need to understand if you’re grip is going to allow you to play your best golf.
And that is speed.
If your grip doesn’t allow you to swing the golf club quickly then change. This is not negotiable. Speed is the essential element for gripping the club – far more important than anything else you’ve tried in the past.
Gripping the club correctly for speed
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A few years back I discovered that using slightly larger grips had a positive affect on my game. Not only did these bigger grips feel better but they allowed me to swing more confidently and freely.
Thin grips can be hard to hold – especially if you have big hands or a bit of arthritis. The club will move around when you swing, making it difficult to swing with confidence.
Bigger grips make a world of difference. I’m not talking about super jumbo grips – they go a bit far. I’m talking about what I call “chunky” grips – larger than normal but without being so big that they make the club useless.
Standard grips, like the one above, don’t fit into the hand that well for many golfers. They just don’t feel right!
A slightly larger grip makes the difference. Your hand sits in a more natural and comfortable position.
After using a larger grip for over two years I couldn’t (can’t) go back to a thinner grip. Thin grips now feel awful! The club slips around and makes control difficult.
The larger grip feel right – just like a tennis racket, baseball bat or cricket bat.
If you’re serious about your game and want to get an advantage without changing your golf swing then look at increasing the size of your grip.
Make sure the grips are perfectly round and don’t alter the weight or balance of your golf clubs. These grips are ideal.
But beware – once you use “chunky” grips you will never go back!
Good golfing,
Cameron
P.S. Some further information about larger grips;
- You can use them on all of your clubs. This includes your drive, wedges and everything in between.
- Best that you get a pro shop to fit your grips. Fitting grips is not hard, the professional have the right equipment and can do it quickly.
- Grip size will always come down to personal preference. Test what feels good to you and then match all of your clubs.
