Grip change = getting home in 2

[Borf]

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.

[maycam10]

that's a different grip than i use. I might just have to try it. glad to see a fellow successful lefty.

[shooter33]

I just changed to that also and I'm hitting it a lot better

[LooseLefty]

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.

[Cole]

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.

[QWKDTSN]

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.

[bogeyhitter25]

Might have to give that new grip a shot, thanks for the valuable info.

[HarrowGolfer]

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 ??

[AK jr.]

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

[Mikey]

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.