Your grip on the golf club is the foundation for your swing . If you don't have a good grip, you will not be able to execute your golf shots successfully . Devote some time to developing your grip, and you may see a big improvement in your game.
1) The proper golf grip should start with neutral strength . Grip the club at about a five on a one to ten scale. A grip that is too strong will limit your ability to follow through properly. A grip that is too weak will allow the clubface to move on impact.
To test this, grip the club as hard as you can, then release. Do this over and over until you become aware of range between strong and weak grips . Find the median between both , and that is the proper grip strength.
2) Now that you have your grip strength , it is time to choose the type of grip.
Interlock, Overlap, Ten Finger
Interlock: This type is the most prevalent among golfers . Most pro's use the interlock for its consistency. By interlocking your pinky and forefinger, it gives you an unfailing grip when hitting down on the ball.
To accomplish the interlock, put your left hand on the top of the club first (opposite for lefty's). Now place your right hand over your left thumb. As you wrap your hands around the club, interlock your right pinky and left forefinger. This will prevent your hands from slipping through impact and will allow you to power down on the ball.
Overlap: The overlap grip uses the same form as the interlock. Instead of interlocking your pinky and forefinger, you just overlap the pinky. This position feels a little bit more comfortable, but doesn't offer the benefits of the interlock. Your pinky should lay in the space between your left middle and forefinger. The overlap grip offers the comfort of the baseball grip while eliminating the possible skin irritation from the interlock.
Ten Finger: Most beginners use this type of grip for its comfort . It involves no overlapping of the fingers. Both thumbs are pointed straight down and each hand is independent from one another. The ten-finger grip is not the most proper golf grip, but it is effective. The disadvantages include the tendency to hold the club harder and a lack of stability.
Although all these grips are acceptable, golfers should always use a grip enhancer to achieve a proper golf grip. Doing so will eliminate the occurrence of over-gripping and club slipping.
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