anybody use the baseball bat grip ?

[inthehole]

I've been playing ALOT of golf this year & have been using the traditional pinky overlap grip, but the fingers on my right hand really bother me - it's like the entire force of the downswing is focused on those 3 right hand fingers.      I've tried the baseball bat grip, and my hand doesn't hurt nearly as much.      I spoke to the club pro about it & the baseball bat grip is a preference, not a requirement (like other more fundamental things).

Only problem is I can't keep my thumb of my right hand in line with my left hand thumb, its so much more comfortable for it to curl over (like a baseball bat grip).       Just curious if this grip is acceptable or not ?

[BrianJ]

Actually after working with the pro I've been seeing for lessons, I switched to the interlock grip (right pinky wrapped inside of the left pointer/middle finger).  I have had the exact same problems as you after switching from 2 years of the baseball grip.  The fingers on my right hand are constantly sore.  I'm going to discuss this with my pro tomorrow when I take my next lesson and see what he thinks about it.  He doesn't like the baseball grip because he called it a weak grip and allows for easier flipping of the wrists, which it was revealed to me on high speed video that i was definitely doing.

[Pope33]

I have used the baseball grip my whole life so I don't know any different. People say that I will get too "wristy", but I don't see it. I have a great swing and, if it wasn't for my head, should be a scratch golfer.

Everything is all about comfort and practice! If it doesn't feel good, don't do it!

[Topper]

Originally Posted by BrianJ

Actually after working with the pro I've been seeing for lessons, I switched to the interlock grip (right pinky wrapped inside of the left pointer/middle finger).  I have had the exact same problems as you after switching from 2 years of the baseball grip.  The fingers on my right hand are constantly sore.

I was advised to use the interlock grip when I started golfing last year as well.  After all, this must be the "best" grip because Tiger Woods uses it.  But alas, my fingers got sore same as yours.  I switched to an overlap grip and haven't had a problem since.  If you swing the club well and comfortably with a baseball grip, then use it.

(BTW - It may also be a sign of excessive grip pressure which is something I struggle to control.)

[Ctp722]

I have started using the baseball grip about a month ago, feels much more comfortable for me.

[BrianJ]

Originally Posted by Topper

I was advised to use the interlock grip when I started golfing last year as well.  After all, this must be the "best" grip because Tiger Woods uses it.  But alas, my fingers got sore same as yours.  I switched to an overlap grip and haven't had a problem since.  If you swing the club well and comfortably with a baseball grip, then use it.

(BTW - It may also be a sign of excessive grip pressure which is something I struggle to control.)

It was definitely wasn't put to me like that, actually my coach said he prefers the overlap grip but it just feels terrible to me.  I'm not sure how to swing and make it feel "right" to me like the interlock does.  Most certainly was not a tiger woods "best" thing tho for sure.