Grip Strength Curve
Adjustments to create or cure curve
Grip strength adjustment can be used in two ways.
One way is to create a curve. You might want to do this when you need to curve the ball in a particular situation, like drawing the ball around some trees.
The second is to reduce curve. If you are creating too much curve like a slice, you might consider moving your grip stronger.
Lead Hand Adjustments.
Weakening the lead hand typically opens the club face. Strengthening the lead hand typically closes the club face.
These adjustments can made to create curve or reduce curve.
Weakening the lead hand can benefit a golfer that is trying to intentionally fade or slice the ball.
It can also help reduce a hook for a golfer that is closing the club face too much.
A golfer that needs to draw or hook the ball could strengthen their lead hand to help close the club face.
A golfer that is slicing could strengthen their lead hand to reduce their slice.
Trail Hand Adjustments.
Weakening the Trail hand typically opens the club face. Strengthening the Trail hand typically closes the club face.
These adjustments can made to create curve or reduce curve.
Weakening the trail hand is also an option for a golfer trying to intentionally fade or slice the ball.
It can also help reduce a hook for a golfer that is closing the club face too much.
Strengthening the trail can assist in closing the club face, which is great for a golfer that needs to intentionally draw or hook the ball around some trees.
A golfer that is slicing the ball could also strengthen their trail hand to reduce their slice.
Understanding how the grip can influence the club face is very beneficial. Experiment with this in practice so that you can intentionally curve the ball when needed, or reduce curve when needed.
All Grip Sections
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Grip Strength Curve
How changing your grip can create curve intentionally when needed.
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Grip Pressure
Let’s look at how tight you should be holding onto the club.
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Three Grip Types
These are the most common three grip types. They can all be done well, and all can have issues.
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Lead Hand Placement
It’s crucial that the lead hand grip is positioned correctly in the fingers!
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Finger VS Plam "Grip Check"
Use this “grip test” to see if you are gripping in the fingers or the palm of your lead hand.
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Lead Hand Strength
You have most likely heard the term “weak,” “neutral,” and strong.” Let’s explore!
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Lead Hand Errors
Let’s look at some of the issues related to lead hand errors.
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Trail Hand Placement
Placing the trail hand correctly is crucial for club face control. This often is the culprit for misdirected shots!
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Trail Hand Strength
Trail hand grip strength is just as influential on the club face as the lead hand. Let’s take a look!
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Trail Hand Errors
Common issues you will see that are a result of trail hand errors.
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Face Issues - Slice
Slice/open club face issues that are a result of grip errors.
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Face Issues - Hook
Hook/closed club face issues that are a result of grip errors.
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