What Grip Do You Use and Why?

[Richie3Jack]

I use a strong (single action) overlap grip currently. In 2009 I was using a strong interlocking and then went to more of a neutral interlocking.

I can still use the interlocking. One thing I think that was good about using the interlocking is that when I went back to the overlapping, I think my overlapping grip was more sound.




3JACK

[riduffer]

I use a neutral interlock grip. I played with an overlap grip for a while, but my right hand always felt unstable.

If I don't monitor it, my tendency is to get weaker and weaker with my grip.

[TeddyIrons]

Interlocking neutral. I'd like to use overlap but I just can't find a comfortable place for my little right hand pinky.

[golfbaka]

I gone back and forth between a strong (single action) interlocking and strong (single action) overlapping. I used to think that for me the interlocking was more stable and that my pinky was too short for a overlapping grip - maybe like TeddyIrons above.

I wasn't completely happy with the interlocking as I reckon there is a tendency with an interlocking grip to put the pressure into the 'locking' bit of the grip rather than on PP1, 2 or 3. Also, though never a problem for me, is for the right hand to slip down into a 'super-strong' position - bringing Mr Snap Hook very much into play. My friend does it occasionally - it really makes we wince - kinda like with a beginner snowboarder where you can see a faceplant coming one turn before it happens!! Still there's money on the line so I never mention it....

I was really able to get my right hand on the club comfortable when I realised that if I got my middle two fingers on correctly the pinky just kind of fit into place.

I've messed around a little with a weak grip but can only really hit wedges effectively with it. Maybe I'll have to use a weaker grip as my pivot gets better an better....

[gmbtempe]

I started as a kid with interlocking, thats what my dad did. When I took my first lessons the guy changed me to overlap. About 3 years ago I went back to interlocking but I think it aided in my hook and changed back to overlap last May.

All strong single action

[imperfectgolfer]

I prefer to use a strong double action grip.

That allows the left wrist cocking to occur more easily on the plane of the right wrist bend.

Most importantly, it presets the left forearm into a state of slight pronation at address. That makes it easier for me to perform a takeaway swivel action and get the geometrically FLW onto the inclined plane by the mid-backswing.

It also helps impede excessive swiveling/rolling of the left hand through impact.

Finally, it is an anti-twistaway move, which prevents me from taking the club back too closed (relative to the clubhead path) - an action that is more suitable for a TGM hitter.

Jeff.

[TeddyIrons]

Can somebody explain to me the meanings of single action and double action?

[golfbaka]

single action means to only have to cock the wrists whereas double action means you have to cock and roll the wrists...

sorry I don't have my Yellow Book to hand... Jeff...

[iteachgolf]

10-2-B when using Stack and Tilt pattern Will use 10-2-D when messing around with CP pattern.

[imperfectgolfer]

Teddy,

You asked-: "Can somebody explain to me the meanings of single action and double action?"

I will offer you a brief explanation of my personal understanding of these complex TGM concepts.

In a TGM swinger's action, the left hand is designed for cocking only and the right hand is designed for bending only.

In a single action grip, the left wrist is placed on the club in a neutral manner so that the left hand is vertical (back of the left hand faces the target) and the right hand is also vertical (palm faces target). When the left wrist cocks upwards it moves the clubshaft in a plane of motion that it at right angles to the right wrist's natural plane of motion. That's why it is called single action - because only the left wrist is moving in its natural plane of motion.

There are two double action grip types.

i) If the right wrist is rolled on the grip (weak right hand grip) then the right wrist will bend back in the same plane of motion as the upcocking left wrist (if the left wrist is vertical). It's double action - because both wrists are now simultaneously working in their natural plane of action.

ii) If the right wrist is kept vertical, but the left wrist is turned to a strong left hand grip, then the left wrist will now cock in a plane of motion that is the same as the right wrist's bending action. It's double action - because both wrists are now simultaneously working in their natural plane of action.

Jeff.

[TeddyIrons]

Jeff I've only just noticed your description. Thanks a lot. Makes perfect sense.

This means I have a single action neutral grip.

Cheers. Teddy.

[bentshaft]

thanks Jeff