Different Grip

[scottyutd]

I've been playing golf for 12 months and seem to be stuck around the mid 90's..

My grip is different to everyone i know as i hold my club with right hand at the top and left at the bottom, ( I am right handed). I seem to slice the ball quite often especially long irons and driver,

Is this a problem with my grip or something else??

I've tried holding club differently but it doesn't feel comfortable.

Can anybody help??

[slater170]

Re: Different Grip

I've been playing golf for 12 months and seem to be stuck around the mid 90's..

My grip is different to everyone i know as i hold my club with right hand at the top and left at the bottom, ( I am right handed). I seem to slice the ball quite often especially long irons and driver,

Is this a problem with my grip or something else??

I've tried holding club differently but it doesn't feel comfortable.

Can anybody help??

hi scotty
think your grip is called playing cack-handed
ive read it works for some people but dont think most would recommend it!
check the tips on here how to grip properly and stick with it
i started playing using baseball grip and switched to interlocking at first it was uncomfortable and even bruised left hand but it soon became second nature!
a little tip practise your new grip 10mins a day when not playing and you will feel more comfortable a lot quicker
hope this helps!

[scottyutd]

Re: Different Grip

Thanks for the advice slats.

I will definitly try and change my grip, it doesn't feel right at the minute but hopefully with perseverance i can adapt.

Do you think changing my grip will stop me slicing and increase distance?

[slater170]

Re: Different Grip

Thanks for the advice slats.

I will definitly try and change my grip, it doesn't feel right at the minute but hopefully with perseverance i can adapt.

Do you think changing my grip will stop me slicing and increase distance?

hi scotty
a proper grip is one of the most important fundamentals.
stick with a proper grip it will come right in the end.
there are lots of reasons for the slice and a bad grip is certainly one of them a correct grip coupled with correct ball position,stance,posture and obviously swing will increase distance and improve accuracy.
get the grip sorted and you are then on the right track

[dannyra]

Re: Different Grip

You will absolutely get more distance if you switch from cross-handed grip. It's very hard to get a lot of leverage using the cross-handed grip.

[Rusty2]

Re: Different Grip

I've been playing (properly) for ten years. When I first picked up a club it just felt very un-natural to hold it any other way than cack-handed - and I still play cack-handed.

I find it gives me no dis-advantage in distance - I can hit the ball straight and far. I do find that I get less elevation on the ball than most, which may be due to a more closed club face at impact (due to the cack-handedness).

I've often thought about changing - mostly due to comments from other golfers (you can't play like that!.... you should fix that grip etc...) but it suits me, I'm comfortable with it, and it works.

[Laserman]

Re: Different Grip

Guys,

Truth be told, You will never reach Your potential without the proper grip for You. A Proper Grip will ALWAYS feel weird and uncomfortable at first till You stick to it and sooner than later it will feel right. The grip is the #1 Fundamental of golf. It's indespensible.

Barry