It’s
easy to say that those who don’t have a good grip won’t have a good game.
And it’s easy to say that a good grip is vital to a good swing. But what
constitutes a “good grip?” How do you achieve it? And if you don’t have
one, where do you get it?
Unlike
the latest gadget, the training aid that helped you stop that awful slice or
even your lucky golf sweater, you can’t find a perfect golf grip at your
favorite golf supply place. And even more confusing, if you ask any fifty
golfers – amateurs or professionals - to demonstrate The Perfect Grip, you’d
likely get fifty slightly different demonstrations.
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It
comes to a variety of factors. Unfortunately for some (and fortunately for
others), golf isn’t an exact science. You can’t put an equation on your golf
grip. But there are some things you can do to make your grip better. Take a look
at some of the tips offered by the pros.
Make
sure the grip on your club is right for you. Most people understand the role
clubs play in a great round of golf. If you’re not playing with your own
clubs, you may find yourself playing a poor game of golf. But some people think
that a new set of golf clubs are a wonderful gift without stopping to consider
that the clubs may not fit the player. Just as a single pair of gloves
wouldn’t fit every golfer, golf grips are made for the individual. Take time
to find what fits you best and don’t settle for something else.
Comfort
is another point. No matter which golf grip you prefer, you have to be
comfortable with it. If you’re spending all your time chanting a mantra –
“right hand like so, left thumb goes here, push the left hand to here” –
you can’t think about anything else. While most golfers do have to spend some
time practicing the grip, it shouldn’t become the most time-consuming point of
learning (or playing) the game.
If
you aren’t happy, try something new. If your grip is too uncomfortable or the
grip on your clubs too large, fix it. Unless you’re working with a
professional coach who refuses to let you make any adjustments, take a look at
your methods and your equipment.
If
you do have someone pointing out a better method (and if your game is indicating
that you need that help), take time to give it a good try. Any change in your
grip is probably going to result in at least some minor discomfort. Your body,
arms and hands are accustomed to working in one particular movement and a change
in your grip is going to mean that all those parts have to make some
adjustments. That change probably isn’t going to happen naturally in just a
few minutes (or hours) or practice. Give the new grip a chance to become more
natural and see if it helps. It’s never too late to revert, but you should at
least give it a proper chance.
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