Palm VS Fingers Grip Check

This simple test will help you determine if you are holding the club currently in your fingers or in your palm.

In the previous section, we walked through the steps of how to place the lead hand correctly on the handle.

Now, let’s see if you are doing it correctly!

Correct: Pad on top.

When the handle is gripped in the fingers, the pad of the hand sits on top.

This allows you to hinge and unhinge your wrists during the swing.

Incorrect: Pad on side.

When the handle is gripped in the palm, the pad of the hand sits on side.

This makes it harder to hinge your wrists during the swing. It can also cause a “weak” lead hand in terms of grip strength.

Fingers VS Palm - Checkpoints

Correct: Grip In Fingers

1. The pad of the lead hand sits on top of the handle.
2. The base of the knuckles joints sits on the side of the handle.
3. The fingers wrap around underneath the handle.
Incorrect: Grip In Palm

1. The pad of the lead hand sits on the side of the handle.
2. The base of the knuckle joints sits underneath the handle.
3. The fingers wrap under and around the side of the handle.

Fingers VS Palm - Grip Check

Step One: Hold the club parallel to the ground with your lead hand only.
Step Two: Remove the thumb and all fingers except for the index finger.

Correct: Grip In Fingers

The pad of the lead hand sits on top.
Correct: Grip In Fingers

The handle is wedged in between the pad and the index finger. Club doesn’t fall.
Incorrect: Grip In Palm

The pad of the lead hand sits to the side of the club.
Incorrect: Grip In Palm

There is nothing on top of the club once the thumb is removed. The club falls to the ground.

All Grip Sections

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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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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