Change the way I grip the club...added 20 yards to my wedges, but not my irons???

[preisman]

Six months ago I would hit my wedges about 50 yds (60), 75 (56), and 105 yards (52) consistently. Then, I changed the way I grip my clubs (on all clubs except driver and woods). I used tokep my thumbs straight and pointed down the shaft. Now I wrap my right thumb across my my other thumb pointed to the direction I am hitting. This is a more common grip from what I understand. Since doing that, I know hit my wedges a lot further. I am missing greens. I would say it is close to 20 additional yads. I was surprised one day when I hit a 56 wedge 100 yards. That is unheard of for me. I am all about more yards, but my irons are not much longer, maybe 5 yards. I am hitting the ball straighter, there is not fading or drawing.

Anyways, is this usual? Is there a reason for this?

[Jimdangles]

my 60* is my 100 yard club and my 56 is 110 and my 52 being 120. I then go down to my 47* pitching wedge which is 135. These are all very consistent distances that I can count on because I hit down on the ball. I have a buddy who is much stronger than me but only hits his 60* 50 yards max. It is how you the ball and make contact. you maybe used to scoop the ball and the new grip has influenced your swing and now hit it cleaner.

[preisman]

Originally Posted by Jimdangles

It is how you the ball and make contact. you maybe used to scoop the ball and the new grip has influenced your swing and now hit it cleaner.

Thanks for the insight. I think you have the right idea. I used to scoop the ball with my wedges and get enough spin to stop the ball, maybe a couple of feet in reverse. Now, the ball will bounce and check up. So, the way the ball lands is also different.

[boogielicious]

Are you noticing a difference in the height of the wedge shots?  This will affect distance too with good contact.

[preisman]

The height seems the same, still very high.