The Dangers of a Strong Grip in Golf

TLDRA strong grip in golf can lead to bad impact, lack of control, and a slice. It de-lofts the club and encourages flipping and scooping. Weakening the grip allows for better impact, control of the club face, and straighter shots.

Key insights

❗️A strong grip causes bad impact and prevents crisp contact with the ball.

⛳️A strong grip makes it difficult to control the club face and hit the desired target.

🔄A strong grip leads to flipping and scooping through impact, resulting in inconsistent shots.

🔄A strong grip causes the club face to point left, leading to a slice.

🔼Weakening the grip improves impact, allows for better club face control, and promotes straighter shots.

Q&A

Why do golfers use a strong grip?

Golfers use a strong grip to fix a slice, but it often leads to other problems such as bad impact and lack of control.

How does a strong grip affect impact?

A strong grip de-lofts the club, causing the ball to go left and preventing crisp contact with the ball.

What is the disadvantage of flipping and scooping through impact?

Flipping and scooping through impact leads to inconsistency and makes it difficult to hit the ball straight.

Why does a strong grip cause a slice?

A strong grip causes the club face to point left, resulting in a slice.

How does weakening the grip improve golf shots?

Weakening the grip allows for better impact, improved club face control, and promotes straighter shots.

Timestamped Summary

00:00A strong grip is often recommended to fix a slice in golf.

00:24However, a strong grip can cause problems with impact and club face control.

01:12Impact is crucial for good contact with the ball.

02:27A strong grip leads to a closed club face, causing the ball to go left.

03:48Flipping and scooping through impact is a common result of a strong grip.

04:26A strong grip can make it difficult to hit the ball straight.

04:59Weakening the grip improves impact and allows for better club face control.

06:18Weaker grip leads to straighter shots and better consistency.