How to Grip The Golf Club?

For beginners and advanced golf players alike, are problems that come with the grip that is on the handle of the club. Even though this may seem like a small change, if the grip isn’t adjusted, then it can take away from the full impact of any swing or put and leave you moving in the wrong direction with your swing. There are two components to your golf club grip. The first is knowing which position to use for control and the second is to apply specific amounts of pressure for the right movement.

There are three major grips that you can focus on, all which will provide you with the right type of control. The first is the ten finger grip. In this case start with a perfect lead hand grip, then place the little finger of the trailing hand close against the index finger of the lead hand. Cover the lead hand thumb with the lifeline of the trailing hand.

The second known grip is the interlock grip. In this position, the little finger on the trailing hand (the trailing hand for right-handed golfers is the right hand) and intertwine it with the index finger on the lead hand. The lead hand thumb should fit in the lifeline of the trailing hand. Many golfers use this to control the grip and movement of the club.

The third type of grip is the vardon overlap. In this the little finger on the trailing hand is placed between the index and middle finger on the lead hand (for right-handed golfers, the lead hand is the left). The lead hand thumb should fit in the lifeline of the trailing hand.

You can experiment with the three types of grips for the best control and positioning. As you do this, you will be able to define which grip works most effectively with every swing. Focusing on precision, instead of a tighter grip, is the main key toward better movement. You want to make sure that the majority of your grip is in the last three fingers of your right hand, no matter which position you choose, with little to no pressure on the thumb and index finger. Even though you want to have strength in your grip, you want to make sure that there is more of a focus on “light strength.”

Not only do you want to apply pressure to the right areas of the golf club, but also want to look into the placement of your grip. For instance, both hands should hold a “V” that points over your shoulder. You want to combine this with a stronger left-hand grip, as this is able to firm your shots. If you are trying to move into a low ball, then the pressure should be slightly stronger. Exploring specific grip positions, as well as amount of pressure for different type of shots will help you get more control as you move through each movement.

By focusing on grip first, you have the ability to get the best control over every shot. Beyond the specific positions for your grip, are different amounts of pressure that are used and applied, all which will make a difference in the amount of control you carry through within each shot.

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