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As a relative new comer, I've heard lots of people mention a strong grip, weak grip or neutral grip, but I'm not sure exactly what these mean. I'm taking lessons and my instructor is having me use a neutral grip. Does any one know of any good visual references that show the these variations of a grip? I'm hoping to have a visual reference for what a neutral grip looks like. Also, I'm curious what happens when one uses a weak or strong grip?

thanks!

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umpiremark Well Established Member

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As a relative new comer, I've heard lots of people mention a strong grip, weak grip or neutral grip, but I'm not sure exactly what these mean. I'm taking lessons and

A good instructor should have SHOWED you a neutral grip.

There are tons of articles on line, google "golf grip." Normally (with a good swing) - strong grip = hook/draw; weak grip = slice/fade.
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Weak grip - you can see 1 knuckle on left hand
Neutral grip - you can see 2 knuckles on left hand
Strong grip - you can see 3 (or more) knuckles on left hand

Just a rough guide.

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A good instructor should have SHOWED you a neutral grip.

My instructor did show me the neutral grip, but as someone getting proper instruction for the first time, doing things the correct way still feels a bit strange ;) But, that was just the 1st of three lessons and I've only had the chance to hit 2 small buckets of balls since then, I'm hoping the neutral grip will become second nature after some more instruction and practice. Still, having a visual aid for reference while I learn this will help.

To compound things for me, I'm left handed, and very little instructional material is "translated" to lefty, so I have to translate myself. This is a lot easier with still photos instead of video. So, I'm hoping to find an illustration or photo showing a neutral grip and where the "V" on each hand should point. Hopefully, by the time I finish my lessons and get some more practice under my belt, a proper grip will become second nature. But, right now I'm "un-learning" some bad habits, so having a visual aid to help reinforce what my instructor has shown me would really help. thanks!

Driver: Taylormade Burner 2008 TP
3 Wood: Adams Insight BUL 3W
7 Wood: Callaway Steelhead III 7W
3 Hybrid Cobra Baffler DWS 3H
Irons: Taylormade RAC LT2 3-pw

Wedges: Taylormade RAC 52*, Cleveland CG14 56* Putter: Taylormade Monza Spider Ball TP Red LDP

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umpiremark Well Established Member

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Check out:
http://golf.about.com/od/golftips/ss/golfgrip_lead.htm

Page two has a picture (righty) but you can translate to lefty.

Read all five pages.
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Driver: Snake Eyes Python XLD | | 3-Wood: Snake Eyes Python XL Faiway, 15*  | | Snake Eyes HT Iron Set, 3-, 4-Utility, 5-, 6-Hybrid, 7-PW Cavity Back | | Golfsmith G-40 Wedges, 52, 56, 60 | | Distance Master DM-AS2 Putter | |Ball? The last one I found ... that... was YOURS!!
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Zeph Incredible Member

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When I take my grip, all I do is put the hands out on the club and fold them. No tweaking, turning or adjustment any way. They neutrally fold around the grip. I make sure the grip alignment line is in the middle of the club and it's all done. No hands going under or over the club in some un-neutral way. I've seen many do this, but after they put the hands on the grip, they start adjusting it. Turning the hands, one more under, the other more over. Those playing with weak or strong grip, knowing about it and making sure they get it right each time are OK, but everyone not knowing how the grip works will struggle. A strong or weak grip is normally to compensate for some other error. Two wrongs does not make a right.

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I generally move my grip during rounds to compensate for my ball flight.

If I am slicing/fading more than I like I go to a stronger grip.
If I am hooking/drawing more than I like I go to a weaker grip.

If I like where my ball is headed I stay put.

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Old driver (broken and not using) - Ping G2, Aldila NV-65 Stiff flex
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lumpuckeroo Great Member

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I generally move my grip during rounds to compensate for my ball flight.

I try to grip neutral, but this is what I do also, except the hooking/drawing never seems to creap into my game.

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powermatt99 Established Member

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Until visiting this site, I knew of only one grip–the one my dad showed me when I was 10. I sliced horribly, so much so, that the last several seasons I only played once or twice because it wasn't fun. Recently, I neutralized my grip and my slice is now under control. I can weaken my grip and work the ball a little left to right. If I strengthen, I can work the ball right to left. Additionally, I hit my driver farther than ever the last time out.
Driver: Cleveland Hi-Bore Tour 9.5°, Fujikura Fit-On Red-Stiff
Fairway: Cleveland Hi-Bore 15°, Grafalloy ProLaunch Red-Stiff
Hybrid: Taylor Made Rescue Dual TP 3H, Diamana Blue Board-Stiff
Irons: MacGregor MT 3-PW, Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH Stiff
Wedges: MacGregor MT Pro 52-6° & 58-10°Putter:...
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fendermallot Well Established Member

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I liked this little video...

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