Weak grip on chips?

[jambalaya]

Is their any advantage to a weak grip on chip or pitch shots? Should your right hand be more involved in chiping and short pitch shots?

[jambalaya]

Re: Weak grip on chips?

I just found another thread which discusses this topic. It answered my question. Some said don't change, a couple talked about the possible advantages. One quoted a pro that recommended it. I am going to try it and if it works cool. If not, no harm.

[BrianW]

Re: Weak grip on chips?

I use my standard neutral grip when pitching as it should be a shortened version of the full swing and incorporate a wrist cock and release..

When chipping I weaken my grip slightly as I like the back of my left hand to face the target, I concentrate on keeping it pointing at the target as long as possible through the shot, just like putting.

[peter3]

Re: Weak grip on chips?

When I chip, I mostly use a hybrid and I chip exactly like I putt although I place the ball a little further back in my stance if I use an iron (which is rare).

When hitting a normal pitch, I have a slightly stronger grip in my right hand. This seems to improve my aim (or, rather, the ball goes more towards where I think I am aiming )

Peter

[jambalaya]

Re: Weak grip on chips?

A problem I am having with my very short pitches and my chips is distance control. I usually hit the ball past the hole and too far. Hit the short pitches and chips solidly but don't have enough feel. I think if I could feel my right hand more, I could control distance better. When taking a lesson about these short pitches or chips, the pro had me take a ball in my hand, look where I wanted the ball to end up, turn away from the target, then turn back and pitch. So in keeping with pitching the ball with right hand, I imagine a weak, right hand dominate, grip. Maybe I am thinking too much.

[BrianW]

Re: Weak grip on chips?

A problem I am having with my very short pitches and my chips is distance control. I usually hit the ball past the hole and too far. Hit the short pitches and chips solidly but don't have enough feel. I think if I could feel my right hand more, I could control distance better. When taking a lesson about these short pitches or chips, the pro had me take a ball in my hand, look where I wanted the ball to end up, turn away from the target, then turn back and pitch. So in keeping with pitching the ball with right hand, I imagine a weak, right hand dominate, grip. Maybe I am thinking too much.

I do very little short pitching (50 yards in) unless it's over a hazard to the green where I lob the ball. I like to chip the rest with a varied number of clubs (5 iron to GW) . I decide what club will give me the right carry to the green and break to the hole, then take a few practice swings while looking at the exact point I wish the ball to land so that I can judge the amount of swing required, I then move to the ball and without looking up from it take my shot while replicating the amount of swing.