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How are your divots? Behind, at or within 4 inches in front of the ball. Did your angle of attack change? I’m going test it , on my flight scope!
I would like to see a very close up of the hand grips for both hands. I always look for 2 knuckles on lead hand and trail pointing toward shoulder!
You and Adam Young should do some stuff together!
Hmmm; you would be limiting your options if that is the case; 2 knuckle grip for the vast majority is too neutral and does not allow them to deliver all the way through without tweaking the lead wrist or releasing too early!
Hit some into the nets today using the info from the last couple videos. Fairly decent feeling shots. I will rent some time on the simulator in a week or two to verify.
My question is, does the firm grip also carry over to the putter? How about little chip shots?
Only for full shots; and it depends on the individual’s kinetic chain engagement too; some faster twitch will need more firmness and slower twitch less…BUT ALWAYS SECURE.
Hi Shawn ; I like your comment on grip pressure. I am having trouble with the whip concept . I’m using the overlap grip right hand and found I could grip securely with it. Trouble was I found I was squeezing so hard my left index was bearing down on the knuckle of the right hand . I t caused my club head to be open on follow through when club was parallel and the whip action was a wishful thought. When i moved my left index finger off the knuckle and onto the area above the right knuckle ( phalange ) the club was cosing slightly and I actually started to feel a slight whip . Was I doing a common mistake, and am I now on the right path . Med
Acid test is the perpetual motion drill where you would cut grass in both directions while walking; see the “walking drill” video. Monitor that the grip stays in place in both directions and feel a nice full release in both directions. The grip should not move and stay nice and secure and in place the whole time.
I started to grip tighter as you suggest. My only concern is that the tension in my forearms will migrate into the arms where I will try to swing with the upper body (using my back instead of the legs). Further, the tighter grip cuts down on wrist hinge as it seems to lock the wrists up more. Any suggestions?
Exactly! It should feel like a tighter whip; but not prevent you from whipping the club; for many, this will prevent a COLLAPSE of the wrists; so if you put your swing on video, you may be pleasantly surprised!
Great stuff, Thanks Shawn. After convincing myself that I should grip the club so lightly that it almost falls out of my hands, this makes much more sense. Can’t wait to try this on the course tomorrow ( weather permitting ) 🙂
Yes sir! Please do!!
Review the grip video if you feel that when you squeeze it feels strenuous or awkward; it should feel VERY SECURE-AIR TIGHT-VACUUM SEALED and when you whip the club, it feel like a solid slip knot around the grip.