Get a grip!

[delc]

I haven't been playing particularly well for the last 2 or 3 months, and I was worrying about things like where my right elbow was in the backswing, and what I was doing with my legs and hips. I was was hitting shots both left and right, with too many fat shots. Then I watched a video about the correct grip. I realised that my left hand grip had got far too weak, probably because my normal bad shot is a hook. Just correcting this has vastly improved my ball striking, and oddly enough my stock shot has become a slight fade. Golf is 95% about the correct set up!

 

[ScienceBoy]

Practice every night, on the sofa watching TV or in a mirror.

I used to do this when I was having lessons early on and it really ingrained a good grip. I usually did 10 minutes a night of gripping and regripping.

If you want to make it permanent, practice!

 

[Thustwest]

I struggle with an aggressive slice. I thought I had a strong left hand but tried it in an even strong position with a slightly closed face (driver only) and bang, no more slice. . . until my next game I'm sure.

 

[One Planer]

My grip is weak.

Being honest, I prefer it.

If I set my grip to neutral, I get more draw on the ball than I need. If I keep my grip fractionally weak, I get the ball starting right and drawing back.

Looking at all the grips you see on tour I don't personally believe there is one correct grip, or one that suits all.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Strengthened my grip after lessons over the winter - ball striking is vastly improved but bad shot has become a big ugly hook.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Working on weakening my grip as it's been way too strong. Seems to be quietening the ball flight down nicely