Grip Change
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Eric Hosto
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Had to change
Yes I have.A friend of mine [yes he still is ] hooked a ball off a tree and the ball struck my right hand and broke my little finger.When it finally healed I found it more comfortable to go from the overlap to the interlock.It really was'nt much of a problem after I hit a couple of buckets of balls.The first bucket I hit I had a little trouble hitting my normal draw but by the second bucket I was back to my normal shot.This could be hard for some people,but I think it's harder to strenghten or weaken my grip because it effects my whole swing alot more.That's why I found the Manzella neutral grip so effective for me.
Yes I have.A friend of mine [yes he still is ] hooked a ball off a tree and the ball struck my right hand and broke my little finger.When it finally healed I found it more comfortable to go from the overlap to the interlock.It really was'nt much of a problem after I hit a couple of buckets of balls.The first bucket I hit I had a little trouble hitting my normal draw but by the second bucket I was back to my normal shot.This could be hard for some people,but I think it's harder to strenghten or weaken my grip because it effects my whole swing alot more.That's why I found the Manzella neutral grip so effective for me.
Bill Miracle
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Yes,
Brian suggested that I try the overlap vs. the interlock. I did and have stayed with it since (Aug 06).
Brian suggested that I try the overlap vs. the interlock. I did and have stayed with it since (Aug 06).
bcoak
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ANy particualr reason he wanted you to switch, Bill?
Bill Miracle
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If I remember correctly...
The most prominent thing I remember...I was having some trouble keeping my grip throughout the swing. I would lose the position and let the club twist some.
It was only a suggestion to try the overlap vs. interlock to see if there was improvement.
Funny, at the range, I've tried interlock a couple of times and can't get comfortable with it. I now prefer the overlap.
Also, we changed my grip from really strong to neutral.
The most prominent thing I remember...I was having some trouble keeping my grip throughout the swing. I would lose the position and let the club twist some.
It was only a suggestion to try the overlap vs. interlock to see if there was improvement.
Funny, at the range, I've tried interlock a couple of times and can't get comfortable with it. I now prefer the overlap.
Also, we changed my grip from really strong to neutral.
I had a lesson yesterday and found myself having the same problem as you did Bill. I have always been an overlap grip person and have tried interlock a couple of times, too uncomfortable. My instructor found a fix for the club-twisting and also a drill for it. The problem was not whether or not I was using overlap or interlock, it was that my finger pressure of my right (for righties) index finger and my thumb had too much control in my right hand - causing me to grip too tightly towards the top of the swing, and losing control.
The drill she recommended was simply called, "The Claw Drill".
After assuming your address, grip the club normally - then instead of placing your index finger and thumb around the grip (as normal), you put your index finger and thumb on top of the shaft but the tips of the two fingers are still connected. Essentially, you will find that your grip pressure has to be in the last three fingers of your right hand.
She said she played a whole round of golf like this and played one of the best in her life, she said it helps those that cast and rush the downswing - I tried it and it worked beautifully.
The drill she recommended was simply called, "The Claw Drill".
After assuming your address, grip the club normally - then instead of placing your index finger and thumb around the grip (as normal), you put your index finger and thumb on top of the shaft but the tips of the two fingers are still connected. Essentially, you will find that your grip pressure has to be in the last three fingers of your right hand.
She said she played a whole round of golf like this and played one of the best in her life, she said it helps those that cast and rush the downswing - I tried it and it worked beautifully.
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