Jump to content
IGNORED

How to Grip a Golf Club, Commonalities of a Functional Golf Grip


mvmac

Recommended Posts

  • Moderator
@mvmac , thanks for putting this together. Bits and pieces are strewn about all over other threads, but it's great to have it all in one place for reference.

Bill

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” - Confucius

My Swing Thread

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Good info. On my phone with no club near by, but I plan on looking at this again with a club. Thanks.

-Matt-

"does it still count as a hit fairway if it is the next one over"

DRIVER-Callaway FTiz__3 WOOD-Nike SQ Dymo 15__HYBRIDS-3,4,5 Adams__IRONS-6-PW Adams__WEDGES-50,55,60 Wilson Harmonized__PUTTER-Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator
@mvmac, thanks for putting this together. Bits and pieces are strewn about all over other threads, but it's great to have it all in one place for reference.

Thanks. Yes that's the idea, make it easy for everyone to find. You'll probably start seeing more "how to" threads like this in the near future.

  • Like 1
  • Upvote 2

Mike McLoughlin

Check out my friends on Evolvr!
Follow The Sand Trap on Twitter!  and on Facebook
Golf Terminology -  Analyzr  -  My FacebookTwitter and Instagram 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Thanks, this is very informative.. Do you happen to have a picture of what the worn out glove should really look like with a correct grip?

  • Like 2

:adams: / :tmade: / :edel: / :aimpoint: / :ecco: / :bushnell: / :gamegolf: / 

Eyad

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Thanks. Yes that's the idea, make it easy for everyone to find. You'll probably start seeing more "how to" threads like this in the near future.

Great information Mike!

I tend to have problems with the trail hand, were my right thumb likes to stay more down the center of the grip, rather than lay overtop. As seen on the left. Is there a specific issue this causes in the golf swing?

Matt Dougherty, P.E.
 fasdfa dfdsaf 

What's in My Bag
Driver; :pxg: 0311 Gen 5,  3-Wood: 
:titleist: 917h3 ,  Hybrid:  :titleist: 915 2-Hybrid,  Irons: Sub 70 TAIII Fordged
Wedges: :edel: (52, 56, 60),  Putter: :edel:,  Ball: :snell: MTB,  Shoe: :true_linkswear:,  Rangfinder: :leupold:
Bag: :ping:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator

Thanks Mike.  I added to your skins, but frankly, every post you have is very helpful.

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Quote:
Originally Posted by saevel25 View Post

Great information Mike!

I tend to have problems with the trail hand, were my right thumb likes to stay more down the center of the grip, rather than lay overtop. As seen on the left. Is there a specific issue this causes in the golf swing?

Quote:
Originally Posted by mvmac

Another common mistake in the left pic, right thumb is running down the middle of the grip. A more functional position on the right, just the upper right "tip" of the thumb is in contact with the grip. Left pic position can contribute more to "casting" or losing leverage at too fast a rate.

:dance::dance: .......................................................... :-P

-Matt-

"does it still count as a hit fairway if it is the next one over"

DRIVER-Callaway FTiz__3 WOOD-Nike SQ Dymo 15__HYBRIDS-3,4,5 Adams__IRONS-6-PW Adams__WEDGES-50,55,60 Wilson Harmonized__PUTTER-Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

..........................................................

Touche'

Matt Dougherty, P.E.
 fasdfa dfdsaf 

What's in My Bag
Driver; :pxg: 0311 Gen 5,  3-Wood: 
:titleist: 917h3 ,  Hybrid:  :titleist: 915 2-Hybrid,  Irons: Sub 70 TAIII Fordged
Wedges: :edel: (52, 56, 60),  Putter: :edel:,  Ball: :snell: MTB,  Shoe: :true_linkswear:,  Rangfinder: :leupold:
Bag: :ping:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Great thread!!

Sometimes when my swing is feeling off or I just dont have the control, I can almost always rethink my grip and get back on line

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Here is a pic of my right hand.  Notice the pretty distinct callous.  What does this say about my grip?

-Matt-

"does it still count as a hit fairway if it is the next one over"

DRIVER-Callaway FTiz__3 WOOD-Nike SQ Dymo 15__HYBRIDS-3,4,5 Adams__IRONS-6-PW Adams__WEDGES-50,55,60 Wilson Harmonized__PUTTER-Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator
Thanks, this is very informative.. Do you happen to have a picture of what the worn out glove should really look like with a correct grip?

Good question, I'll have to get back to you on that, can't find an example right now and I don't wear a glove.

Touche'

With the rear thumb on top, it makes the thumb more "active", just changes how the wrists uncock. I think it's best if the thumb is more passive and goes along for the ride.

Here is a pic of my right hand.  Notice the pretty distinct callous.  What does this say about my grip?

I think it basically shows what part of your finger is coming into contact with the grip, reason your "V" isn't aimed at your right shoulder. And because it's not a secure position, there's some rubbing/wear going on. Gotta get that pad, green dot, of the trigger finger on the side of the shaft.

Mike McLoughlin

Check out my friends on Evolvr!
Follow The Sand Trap on Twitter!  and on Facebook
Golf Terminology -  Analyzr  -  My FacebookTwitter and Instagram 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator

@mvmac ,

How long should you make the left thumb? I am assuming you are exaggerating in this photo.

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator
@mvmac ,

How long should you make the left thumb? I am assuming you are exaggerating in this photo.

You can make it as long as you want, when I was shown this piece, the instructor literally stretched my left thumb down the shaft. And just to be clear, I also said this in the first post, this is more of a variation that I think is beneficial, not necessarily a commonality.

In the example I'm just showing how much more mobility I have in my wrist when I go with the long lead thumb, I'm trying to max it out in both pics.

Couple pics of instructor Dana Dahlquist's grip. Think I'll add a view like this to the first post.

Notice how you can see the top of his left thumb

  • Like 1

Mike McLoughlin

Check out my friends on Evolvr!
Follow The Sand Trap on Twitter!  and on Facebook
Golf Terminology -  Analyzr  -  My FacebookTwitter and Instagram 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I'd just like to say Mvmac that this is great information. I tried this yesterday when I played 9 holes after work and one other tip I had read in another thread (keep your arms close to your chest through your swing) and what a difference it made in my game. Where my drives normally go out about 200 yards then fade/slice away from me an additional 30-50 yards, they went mostly straight. For as long as I've been hacking at golf I never realized that I had the wrong grip. Adjusting mine to what you showed help immensely.

I especially like the anatomical snuff box and the description you used in keeping it over the center of the club grip. That's a great tip.

One question though and I realize this is asking a lot. Is there a way you can do the same photos from a left handed players perspective? I realize we lefties are a mirror image of the majority of players and we should just substitute the right hand instead of the left for the primary grip like shown in your photos, but seeing it in a photo montage like you did above could help reinforce the proper way to do it.

Thanks and great post!

Chris

I don't play golf, I play at golf. There's a difference.

TM RBZ driver, RBZ Stage 2 Tour 3 wood, RBZ 7 wood, TM Burner 2.0 4-AW, Cleveland CG16 Black Pearl 56* sand wedge, Yes! Golf Valerie putter, Snake Eyes golf balls, TM stand bag

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • Been a bit of delay in updates but I needed to come back east as my mom's health has taken a serious turn for the worse. In a 3 day span we learned she had a tumor to she has stage 4 cancer and stopped eating and drinking for the most part. She has had a rough 3 months but certainly didn't think we'd be at the point of setting up hospice for her. My mom was never into any sports really other than following the Red Sox because my dad was a big fan. She always cared about what we were involved in including asking about how golf went.  I have kept up with my 5 minutes of daily practice and will go to the gym here in NH tomorrow morning. Despite the somber nature of this trip my family has commented more than a few times about my weight loss so it's important to me to keep it up. I know my mom always wanted us happy in whatever we did so I'll continue with my fitness journey keeping that in mind. 
    • Day 109- Putting drills on a putting green for 20 minutes. 
    • Day 252: did a stack session. Did some slow rehearsal swings during breaks. 
    • Day 82: 3/18/24 Tried a Stack session but could not certify my warmup. Finished with indoor chips and putting. 
    • Day 96 (18 Mar 24) - Continued work with the Divot Board with the GW and hard foam balls.  Focused on small target/small miss…setup to hit target about 30yds out - success if it hit within 6’ circle of target, fail if outside.  Had decent success averaging about 3 out of 4 (hitting in groups of four).  
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...