In Order To Achieve The Most Distance In Your Swing You Need A Proper Golfing Grip
Article by John Higbie
Learning the basics of a golf swing often starts with mastering the golfing grip. At least, that’s what player Ben Hogan thinks. Unlike the grip used in other sports like baseball, the grip used to play golf is unique. You cannot develop a great swing without first having a proper golfing grip, and this will surely cause your game performance to suffer. Your hands should be the only part of your body to ever have contact with the club. It should become an extension of yourself and if it does not, your entire swing will suffer as your body tries to compensate for a poor grip.
There are a number of different grips that exist and are used to excellent effect by professional golfers. Most commonly, there are three grips to focus on. The most popular grip is called the “Vardon Grip”, but it also goes by the name “overlapping grip” for the way the hands overlap one another. This grip has the pinky of the right hand overlapping the left hand between the index and middle finger for a right handed golfer. This grip works well for the vast majority of players regardless of the length of their fingers or the strength of their hands.
The next golfing grip is called the interlocking grip. This grip requires the player to interlock his hands at the right pinky and left forefinger (If he his right handed). This is most popular amongst women and players with small or weak hands as the strength of the interlocked fingers will keep the hands together through the swing. The ten finger grip, a grip where all fingers hold the club, is also a popular choice for players with small hands, weak hands, or arthritis.
The only way to get the most distance out of your golf swings is to have a great golf grip on the club. An improper grip leads to an improper swing. This happens because the swing has to be adjusted to compensate for the poor grip. Having the right grip allows your wrists to hinge properly on the back swing and it allows your wrists to release in the downswing. A proper grip is also the best way to prevent things like hooks and slices from happening, as you will be more likely to strike the ball dead on each time.
When your wrists hinge correctly, thanks to a proper grip, you get more power out of your swing. If you release your wrists correctly your downswing will generate much more speed. If the ball is struck square it will fly straight. By combining these three things the player will have a long and powerful shot that he can repeat over and over. The basics of a golf swing begin with a proper golf grip because without one, consistent ball striking is all but impossible.
About the Author
Long John Higbie is a scratch golfer who teaches and writes about all things golf-related from equipment to technique courses to mastering the perfect golfing grip and everything in-between. Go to his web page for tips and secrets that the top professionals know that enable them to send the golf ball farther and constantly achieve massive golf distance on each strike.