Grip question

[sunchopper]

I'm pretty sure I use a strong grip. I have a strong left hand with at least 3 knuckles showing, but I have skinny fingers so I don't know how much that affects me seeing my knuckles. My left palm is basically over the top of the shaft. I also keep my left thumb off to the left side of the shaft(sometimes it accidently goes straight down the shaft). My left thumb basically sits on its right side(very uncomfortable).

For my right hand I try to place the groove of my right palm directly over my left thumb joint. My right thumb basically goes off the left of the shaft too.

I have been taught to grip the club this way. I use an overlap grip. I have also been taught to never let me thumbs go straight down the shaft. I also basically hang on to the club(or I am supposed to) with my left pinky, ring, and middle finger.

When I position my left thumb like I am supposed to, I just don't feel comfortable swinging my driver, because it keeps me from holding on with my thumb. I must say though, when I grip it this way, I'm not too confident with my swing, but it works very well...

Are there any flaws in my grip and are there any pictures of tour players left hands on the club that I can look at?

[ChillyDipper]

the way i've always been taught to check to see if my grip was right is to make sure the v between your pointer finger and your thumb should both be pointing at your right shoulder. Both being your right and left hand.

[chingali]

You might want to try using grips with a "Reminder" pattern on them. Golf Pride have had these available as options since about the beginning of time, their all time biggest seller used to be the "Victory" in all of it's incarnations and the reminder pattern is still available on their V-55 series grips. Provided that the grip has been put on the club square all you need to do is align your left thumb down the middle of the top vee then your right thumb goes along the bottom left vee line and your right forefinger goes along the bottom right vee line. Do this and your hands are always in a neutral position. Click on the attached thumbnail.

If you want a slightly stronger grip get the grips put on the club in a slightly stronger position (turned to the right) or the opposite if you want a weaker grip. If you are having lessons from a golf pro you can get him/her to install the grips for you in the position he/she thinks will be best for you.

Using this type of grip on your clubs it is all but impossible to place your hands on the club in an incorrect position.

> http://www.golfpride.com/grips/noncord/v55.aspx
> http://www.golfpride.com/grips/cord/v55_cord.aspx

[teebuck911]

yep your v's should be pointing to your right sholder... but it the positioning of your hands depends on weather your swing is 1 plane or 2 plane?

[Titleism]

sounds like you've got a good grip, as the club would be in your fingers if your right hand is positioned as such.

When I grip my right hand, i put the right thumb right on top of the left thumb (although slightly lower) as if it's one long continuous thumb pointed in the same direction. Usually slightly to the left side of the grip for neutral, and both V's point to my right shoulder.

I find it's important to work on your swing with a proper grip, rather than changing your grip based on your swing.