Interlocking vs. Over-lapping

[naws-golfer]

I need to change grips, please add pro's and con's for either or both. Thanks!

[Hidalgo]

I prefer the overlapping grip, mainly because it allows the hands to get a little more "involved" in the swing.

If you have small hands, shorter fingers, or simply have trouble controlling the clubhead, the interlocking grip also works great.

Most pros use a overlapping grip, but Nicklaus & Woods use interlocking....so that should tell you that it works well also.

In a nutshell, just use whatever seems the most natural and is most comfortable for you.

[kfowler]

You can also try the baseball (10 finger) grip.

[C-J]

Small hands = Interlock
Average/Large Hands = Overlap

Personally I use the interlock and have average hands, but my fingers are fairly short, and I've been playing since I could walk. Different strokes for different folks.

[MI Rob]

I have average hands and use the interlock. Whenever I tried the overlap I felt like I didnt have much control and that i was going to throw the club. Try what feels best to you.

[mst_coastie]

I, too, use the interlocking grip. Truth is I tried to change awhile back but I have been using that grip since I was 5, and anything else just feels wrong.

Speaking of the baseball grip, I know some instructors teach it to juniors due to their small hands. Are there any pros that play with this grip?

[JetFan1983]

I heard Johnny Miller talk about interlock vs. overlap grips recently at the Honda Classic this past weekend.

I'm paraphrasing but he said around 85% of PGA Tour Pros use the overlap grip, but Tiger was an interlocker. Can someone remind me which grip makes it easier to play a cut with? Miller mentioned something about the interlock grip being the one where less of your hands are covering the handle and how that has a natural effect on your ball striking. What that effect is, I cannot recall....

[JetFan1983]

Speaking of the baseball grip, I know some instructors teach it to juniors due to their small hands. Are there any pros that play with this grip?

Moe Norman was famous for playing with a baseball grip.