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I changed my grip this season to a much stronger, interlocking grip.
(I am lefty but this mirrors my top hand)

Left is new grip, Right is old:
http://www.golfdigest.com/images/ins...r01_watson.jpg

This made me hit the ball so much more solid. I can't even stress how much better contact I make now. I find myself hitting par 5's in 2 and having so many more wedges into par 4's.

I believe so much of the game lies in the grip. I took a lesson this season and I wish I changed sooner. I took it to heart and changed, it was a BRUTAL process, but worth it!

Please share some thoughts and comments on your own grip and the grip in general.
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At my very first lesson ever, my instructor changed my grip to that exact grip. He showed me the adjustments and then put me in front of a mirror. He said you should be able to see the logo on your glove. My left hand is a little more underneath the club too. Made a dramatic difference. I went from 120s to 90s almost immediately.

Driver: Hi-Bore XL 9.5* Stiff
3 wood: Speed LD F 15.5* Stiff
5 wood: Big Bertha Fusion 19* Stiff
Irons: Big Bertha '08 3-PW Steel
Wedges: 56* and 60* CG 10 2-dotPutter: White Hot XG 2-ball SRT 35"

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I have been struggling with the slice. I am a lefty also.

About two weeks ago, I switched to the exact same grip that you are describing, and it has worked great for me. I dont have to line up to the right of where I want my shots to go anymore. I line up on the pin. Ball flies alot straighter.

I am really excitied about how much this small adjustment has improved my game. I dont have it working perfectly yet, but it is alot better. I was debating on actually slowing my swing speed to try to help the slice problem, but now it doesnt look like I have to. I can keep my normal swing and hit it straight.
I shot an 84 today, and I am thrilled.

Just wanted to share.

In my bag:
Driver: Callaway FT9 w/ the VooDoo
3 Wood: R9
5 Wood: R9
Irons: Callaway FTi's. steel / stiffWedges: Callaway X Forge 52, 56, 60Putter: Odyssey #1 Dual Force 2

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Playing with a strong grip can work well (look at Zach Johnson, Boo Weekley, David Duval)

I experiment with it sometimes on the range but haven't taken it out to the course. I am usually impressed with the ball-striking I get.
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Can anyone explain this?
I have been using this grip for quite a while...however with an overlap grip. I still would slice my driver 50% of the time. Went out yesterday and switched to the interlock.....nothing sliced. Coincedence ??
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i have used and interlock for the past 4ish years now and i find it a whole lot more controlling versus other grips. i don't know exactly why you would hit it straight with a different grip, but your swing may have been on that day.

i am going to experiment with this strong grip on tuesday. i have lost some distance due to playing ping irons and my swing is no longer as fast, so i need all the distance i can get

In my Hoofer Vantage

Driver: 907D2 9.5*
Wood: 906F4 15.5* 3 wood
Hybrid: 585H 19*Irons: i10 3-pwWedges: tp black z 52* & 58*Putter: tracy II

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My grip is the one thing I have trouble with. I always to check to make sure that it is not weak when I am not hitting it well.

Keep it on the short grass.

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