A lot of times, excessive-grip pressure is an equipment issue as
much as a fundamental one
Last week, I wrote about the fundamental of keeping light-grip pressure on your clubs when you swing them.
A lot of times, excessive-grip pressure is an equipment issue as much as a fundamental one. What I mean is, if your grips are slick and worn, it causes you to grab the club extra tight to compensate for the bad grip. This tight pressure puts tension in your arms and swing and, often times, leads to a bad shot.
To show what I mean, simply take a baseball and grip it normally. When you throw it, the ball is lying gently in your fingers, so it rolls off. Then, your relaxed fingers provide the direction. Now, put a death grip on that ball and try to throw it. I bet it ends up at your feet.
So, if you want an advantage, grip it light. Before you do that, check the grips on your clubs. It might be time for a retread.
Grips now come in all sizes, colors and designs. You can even get putter grips with your favorite ball team, college alma mater or grips that support breast cancer research.
So if you want a way to improve your game without playing or paracticing, get a grip.
