Putting Training Aid For Wrists

[JoelK]

I struggle with my right wrist breaking down in the follow through portion of my stroke. While the claw has helped this, I actually would prefer to go back to a conventional grip. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a training aid for keeping the left wrist flat through the stroke?

[boogielicious]

Welcome to the forum @JoelK

I have not used an aid per se, but I do film my swing. Filming is a great way to see what you are actually doing versus what you think you feel. Others may chime in on a device, but I would still recommend filming.

[phillyk]

I struggle with my right wrist breaking down in the follow through portion of my stroke. While the claw has helped this, I actually would prefer to go back to a conventional grip. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a training aid for keeping the left wrist flat through the stroke?

As far as putting goes, I like to use the 1.5in Winn grips.  It makes it a lot harder to break the wrists using a fatty grip.  If you want to stick with a thinner grip, I also think about (for a righty) pushing a ball with the back side of my left hand as well as rolling a ball with my right hand at the same time.  To practice, it could be as simple as putting one handed.

P.s. If you get a fat grip, make sure it'll fit in the golf bag first...

[JoelK]

Welcome to the forum @JoelK I have not used an aid per se, but I do film my swing. Filming is a great way to see what you are actually doing versus what you think you feel. Others may chime in on a device, but I would still recommend filming.

Thanks for the idea. I appreciate it

[JoelK]

As far as putting goes, I like to use the 1.5in Winn grips.  It makes it a lot harder to break the wrists using a fatty grip.  If you want to stick with a thinner grip, I also think about (for a righty) pushing a ball with the back side of my left hand as well as rolling a ball with my right hand at the same time.  To practice, it could be as simple as putting one handed. P.s. If you get a fat grip, make sure it'll fit in the golf bag first... :-D

I do use a fat grip and it does help. And I think that tons of left and right hand only drills is probably the route I'll take. Thanks

[jcjim]

If your wrists break down your arms are stopping after you hit the ball and the putter keeps going and then your wrists break down.

Are you using your shoulders at all you need to swing through the ball and the putter head needs to keep going and finish higher.

Try using a firmer grip and just hit a bunch of 2/3 foot putts, your wrists shouldn't break down, just swing through the ball don't stop, then after increase to 3./4 feet and so on, if your wrists break down at 5 feet go back to 3 feet.

[JoelK]

Excellent suggestion. I'll try it this weekend and let tou know.