Oversized grip, push right?

[kev_off_the_tee]

I'm just wondering if there was any truth in that an oversized grip will cause you to push shots right.

I've just been to the range which confirmed my thoughts that lately 75% of my shots are going around 15-20 yards to the right and I'm having to correct my alignment to cope. The ball flight is perfectly straight and no slice (aka Kev's power fade) it just seems I'm pushing the ball. I've had friends watch me at the range and my swing path is on course (thanks to bob's head cover drill) so a little short on ideas.

Suggestions welcome

 

[kev_off_the_tee]

I'll add my irons all have gold pride tour wrap 2g mid size grips

 

[bobmac]

If you've had problems in the passed with your swing path, you've probably tried to balance that fault out with an open clubface which is often created by a weak grip.
It sounds as if you may have cured the swing path problem and are now left with the other fault. So yes, it could be the grips are too thick but I'd check your hold on the club to make sure it's not weak.

 

[kev_off_the_tee]

Thanks bob, I've got a round tomorrow so will pay closer attention. I suppose grip is one of those areas we take for granted once we have the basics

 

[bobmac]

The grip has a direct influence on the direction the clubface points at impact which therefor affects the direction the ball starts. Take it for granted at your own risk

 

[One Planer]

Aside from your grips, has your ball position changed?

I tend to hit a straight push when I've let the ball position creep too far back.

 

[kev_off_the_tee]

Nope, the ball is always dead centre of my stance for short irons and only slightly further forward for long irons and hybrids

 

[JustOne]

I wouldn't have thought a mid size grip would really cause a lot of bother, they could.... but I wouldn't have thought they'd account for a 'major miss' than if you'd said that you were using large or oversized jumbo grips. Have you got tiny hands?

 

[One Planer]

Nope, the ball is always dead centre of my stance for short irons and only slightly further forward for long irons and hybrids

Pretty much as I used to be.

I moved everything a ball forward and it pretty much solved the issue I had with pushing the ball.

A question on your grips. When you grip your club with your left hand, does your middle and ring fingers touch the fleshy pad at the base of your thumb?

 

[kev_off_the_tee]

Pretty much as I used to be.

I moved everything a ball forward and it pretty much solved the issue I had with pushing the ball.

A question on your grips. When you grip your club with your left hand, does your middle and ring fingers touch the fleshy pad at the base of your thumb?

Luckily I have just got the clubs out ready for the early start tomorrow. These fingers just touch, but do not press on the fleshy pad

 

[Kellfire]

Could be fun tomorrow Kev if the weather warnings are accurate.

 

[kev_off_the_tee]

Don't fear, the water proofs and umbrella are packed. At least there won't be much/any standing water at Sharpley

 

[One Planer]

Luckily I have just got the clubs out ready for the early start tomorrow. These fingers just touch, but do not press on the fleshy pad

That's how they should be.

If they push on too much or don't touch at all you should worry. Sounds like yours are ok.

 

[Kellfire]

Don't fear, the water proofs and umbrella are packed. At least there won't be much/any standing water at Sharpley

Mark played there last week and said there was standing water in places.