Grip problems

[bwstokie]

Hi all
First post but I’m on the verge of packing the game in.

I’ve been having some real issues with my grip and in particular the left hand(I’m right handed). Basically I badly dislocated my left little finger when I was younger and it’s a bit wonky and has always been quite weak despite physio etc. The main issue I’m having is that the club never feels comfortable or secure in my top hand and just can’t keep the club secure in the swing and it always feels like it is going to come out of my hand. It feels like it’s slips and moves position at the top of the back swing. Sometimes I flush it and it feels fantastic but a lot of the time I’m so conscious of it that the whole swing disintegrates and anything can happen at contact. I’ve taken instruction so I know all the theory and still I can’t keep a consistent and secure grip on the club and all of the fiddling is making the whole experience frustrating.

I was wondering if anyone has any similar issues and has found a way to combat this issue. I used to play in my early 20’s (pre injury over 15 years ago) and don’t recall any issue back then when I played off 12. Minutes be had a 15 year break and taken the game up again about 3 months ago and am already thinking I’m beyond help and should just pack it in.

Sorry for the waffle but I really want to play!
Cheers in advance
Lee

 

[bobmac]

When you take your grip, place a penny piece on the grip and hold it in place with the base of your thumb, then make a swing. Does the penny fall out at the top of your backswing?

 

[bwstokie]

When you take your grip, place a penny piece on the grip and hold it in place with the base of your thumb, then make a swing. Does the penny fall out at the top of your backswing?

Thanks for your reply - no it stays where it is?

 

[bobmac]

Thanks for your reply - no it stays where it is?

Good.
Does your left arm bend on your backswing?

 

[bwstokie]

Good.
Does your left arm bend on your backswing?

Yes marginally until the transition into downswing - what do you think? Over swinging causing the club to slip out of my weak left little finger? I havent been able to full swing just but had a quick go in the kitchen. Full speed exacerbating it maybe?

 

[jim8flog]

If you think the little finger is the problem learn to grip with the finger poking out. like the posh way of drinking a cup of tea.

 

[bobmac]

Yes marginally until the transition into downswing - what do you think? Over swinging causing the club to slip out of my weak left little finger? I havent been able to full swing just but had a quick go in the kitchen. Full speed exacerbating it maybe?

Next time you practice, try a 3/4 backswing and see if that feels more solid

 

[bwstokie]

Next time you practice, try a 3/4 backswing and see if that feels more solid

Ok will give it a whirl thanks!

 

[bwstokie]

If you think the little finger is the problem learn to grip with the finger poking out. like the posh way of drinking a cup of tea.

I’ll give anything a try at this stage, thanks for the suggestion!

 

[clubchamp98]

My mate lost the tip of this finger in work, and was having this problem.
He bound his two fingers together with a elastic band just before he hit his shot.
Once he got used to this action he was back to normal.
He wears all weather gloves and tried sewing the fingers together
He just tapes these two fingers loosely together now as he has got used to it.
He’s off three so don’t give up ,find a way to do it.

 

[bwstokie]

My mate lost the tip of this finger in work, and was having this problem.
He bound his two fingers together with a elastic band just before he hit his shot.
Once he got used to this action he was back to normal.
He wears all weather gloves and tried sewing the fingers together
He just tapes these two fingers loosely together now as he has got used to it.
He’s off three so don’t give up ,find a way to do it.

Thanks very much ??

 

[clubchamp98]

Thanks very much ??

Another thing he tried was a midsize and jumbo grips but he found them to big.
Try a midsize grip it can make a big difference.
Good luck.

 

[bwstokie]

Another thing he tried was a midsize and jumbo grips but he found them to big.
Try a midsize grip it can make a big difference.
Good luck.

I’m already on a midsize grip which are as per Lamkins guidelines for my hand size

 

[Jacko_G]

I’m already on a midsize grip which are as per Lamkins guidelines for my hand size

Don't go by "guidelines" go by what feels beat for you. I should use standard grips but play midsize as they "feel" much better.