Small grip shorten length of shot?

[mdbuschsr]

I just got a CG15 52* wedge. I played today, and was striking the ball really well (at least on some shots). Anyway, on a par three that I normally hit 9 iron, I hit the hell out of it, and flew the green, by a lot and into the woods. When I hit my provisional, I hit my new wedge. I didn't hit it quite as well, but it was a good shot never-the-less. The ball came up short of the green by 10 yards or so (a difference of like 30 yards).

All of my clubs are gripped with midsize grips +3 wraps of tape. The new club has not yet been regripped yet. Is it possible that a grip that far undersized caused me to tighten my grip to the point I'm describing? I could definitely tell a difference in grip pressure. I'm just curious if I'm making excuses for myself.

[c. lassiter]

Is it possible that a grip that far undersized caused me to tighten my grip to the point I'm describing? I could definitely tell a difference in grip pressure. I'm just curious if I'm making excuses for myself.

If one were to compile a list of possible explanations, I would rank "grip size" as #4,312.

[2bGood]

You are just making excuses for yourself. One shot does not mean a thing my friend. I f it happens 100 times come back and let us know

[mdbuschsr]

Kind thought so, but it was worth a try to make myself feel a little better. It could not possibly be my fault, has to be the equipment

[saevel25]

Grip size will effect the shape of the shot, not really distance.

Thicker grips will cause you to hit the ball more right, and smaller ones will cause you to hit them more left. The reason its easier to turn the wrist over with a smaller grip and keep them from turning over with a larger grip.

[mdbuschsr]

I can see that logic, I just feel like I have to squeeze the life out of the club to keep it in my hands with standard grips.