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I am a right-handed 18 handicapper, using a vardon overlap grip. When I go to the range and hit a bucket of balls, I develop a blister on the top right edge of the fourth finger on my right hand, just below the nail. That area is rubbing against the 2nd finger on my left hand, where they meet. I'm not sure whether it is the result of too weak or strong a grip on both hands or either hand. I am consciously trying to see 2 knuckles on both hands at address. Can anyone advise? Thanks.
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I am a right-handed 18 handicapper, using a vardon overlap grip. When I go to the range and hit a bucket of balls, I develop a blister on the top right edge of the fourth finger on my right hand, just below the nail. That area is rubbing against the 2nd finger on my left hand, where they meet. I'm not sure whether it is the result of too weak or strong a grip on both hands or either hand. I am consciously trying to see 2 knuckles on both hands at address. Can anyone advise? Thanks.

How firmly are you gripping the club?

I get blisters in weird places when I do one of two things:
  1. grip too firmly
  2. get laid off or in an otherwise poor spot at the top of the backswing
Normally, the club should be pretty well supported at the top of the backswing. When it's not, you've gotta sling it around to get it to the ball.

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Have a PGA teaching pro look at your grip... blisters usually mean a basic error in grip, which causes you to "re-grip" during the swing. Idea is that at any point of the swing you have the hands on the club exactly the same position as setup. I remember having a blister problem (different than yours though) and indeed it was fixed by changing the grip.
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Yea if i have a too firm grip i get blisters. I have been surprised that the last couple times i have been golfing my hands have stayed blister free.

Once you get one blister that golf day usually is kind of painful. And you have to hcange your grip and hold on the club if you want to play that day.

Mike Fisher
email me PGAfan790@aol.com

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Another reason you may have blisters (indirectly) is the pressure of hitting the golf shot. Relax your mind a bit (take a deep breath before taking your shot) and you will get more comfortable over the shot, loosening your grip a bit because of confidence.

Stress tightens your fingers which runs up your shoulders etc

Sincerely,
Stacy Solomon

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Blisters on your feet will also occur after playing 18 holes. That is for sure.

you should very, very fast look for another pair of golf shoes. Check out some of the reviews on the

SandTrap Reviews . There is no way you should be suffering blisters on your feet after one or even two rounds.
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What do you recomend for a new pair Rafcin? Nike? Footjoy? I want your oppions. Style is also a matter.

I'm actually very picky about my shoes

First I wanted to go with high-tech, and I enjoyed the Footjoy GelFusion shoes. Look very nice and are super-comfy. The problem is, that playing close to 100 rounds a year, I go through at least 2 to 3 pair of shoes a season and it can get a little bit pricey ($150 a pop). Next I went with style and "looking cool" and got myself the Tiger's Nike Gore-Tex TW Cap Toe . Indeed - they look great, but simly KILLED my feet. The leather was way too hard and I had numerous blisters all over (especially on the back of my heel). Finally I found a shoe, I stuck with for over a season now. Price is right, looks are ok - and you can get them in the "super-hot" white/white configuration : Nike SP-6 Tour Very comfortable, a sport-shoe feel with almost traditional golf shoe look. I'm on my third pair now. I guess the really good advice is: go to a golf store, try all of them on and find the one that fits you the best (and your wallet too ). There is no reason to suffer pain in your feet while playing golf, the game is cruel enough without it! Good luck.
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Golf shoes aren't that much different from any shoes you will be walking in. I wear Footjoy because almost regardless of the model, they feel comfortable as soon as I try them on. Etonics usually feel good also. Most other brands just don't feel right on my feet, to the extent that I can't imagine walking in them. The Footjoy "Greenjoy" line are reasonably priced and comfortable. Every foot is different so you pretty much have to try them on.
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