Changing from overlapping grip to interlocking grip

*SQ Bimmer*

I have always used an overlapping grip. I know that my handicap more or less indicates spraying the ball everywhere, but I was wondering, does an interlocking grip provide any more consistency? What should I expect, learning-curve-wise, switching grips?

Thanks for your input guys.

*Travtex*

My handicap doubtless inspires no confidence, but I had some pretty good improvements in consistency when I switched the other way -- From interlock to overlap. For me making that switch... there really wasn't much of a learning curve to speak of. A range session had me used to the difference in feel.

When I first started with the interlock, I had some major pinkie cramp issues though. *heh*

*misty_mountainhop*

Always used the interlock. Tried overlap and never liked it. I find the feeling better with interlock.

They say, interlocking is better for those with smaller hands but I think that's a red herring.

If interlock was good enough for Jack Nicklaus and is good enough for Tiger Woods, I think the rest of us shouldn't worry too much about the interlock being no good now should we?

*Travtex*

Yah, I didn't switch to overlap because I was thinking the interlock was bad or any such thing. Just felt more comfortable. I have "small hands", but more in width than length -- My fingers are plenty long, just narrow.

(Also, my hands have about thirty years combined of martial arts, playing guitar, and milking livestock/bucking hay farmwork on 'em. *heh* Things I grab stay grabbed.)

*jdjanda*

I have wide hands, (2X glove) but short pinkies, the interlock is the only way I can get my hands together.

*misty_mountainhop*

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Originally Posted by Travtex

...(Also, my hands have about thirty years combined of martial arts, playing guitar, and milking livestock/bucking hay farmwork on 'em. *heh* Things I grab stay grabbed.)

Yikes! I imagine they would. Remind me to watch out if we ever shake hands

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*sacm3bill*

Switched from overlap to interlock, has been working for me. I have small hands, FWIW.

*SQ Bimmer*

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Originally Posted by sacm3bill

Switched from overlap to interlock, has been working for me. I have small hands, FWIW.

At what handicap did you make the switch? And is your handicap mostly a result of putting or swinging, before and after?

Not that it really makes a difference, I'm just curious.

*deronsizemore*

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Originally Posted by SQ Bimmer

I have always used an overlapping grip. I know that my handicap more or less indicates spraying the ball everywhere, but I was wondering, does an interlocking grip provide any more consistency? What should I expect, learning-curve-wise, switching grips?

Thanks for your input guys.

It really comes down to whatever feel comfortable to you. There's not right or wrong way. I know some good golfers who use a 10 finger baseball grip, Tiger and Jack use interlock and there's a ton of guys on tour that use overlap.