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If you are making a grip change, how long before the results start taking shape and you feel comfortable again?
Grip Change - How Long Before It Sets In?
Months to never.
Getting my right thumb on top of my left thumb was an undertaking a few years ago. I actually found it slightly easier getting used to that by picking up anything with a handle and taking my grip. Basically just dry reps.
Getting my right thumb on top of my left thumb was an undertaking a few years ago. I actually found it slightly easier getting used to that by picking up anything with a handle and taking my grip. Basically just dry reps.
I’d like to say it’s quick but a grip change for me takes weeks of constant practice to become ingrained
A while … I made a change back in September and I’m still trying to get comfortable with it.
Went from Cord to multi material during Covid due to no Stock. About a month for me. I adapt easily. Like going from Single to Married according to my Wife.
Interesting question and this is where I think an Align grip hinders and not helps... If I can feel the difference then it takes a long time for my body to adapt. If I can't feel the change then it's much quicker... My issue tends to be, especially with an align grip, if I strengthen or weaken my grip then my subconscious takes over and corrects the impact position....
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Putting grip change is instantaneous for me. I have attempted swing grip changes numerous times and the changes never stick past a round or two. Those changes were just to try something else, such as interlock instead of overlap.
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I can change grip mid round and have no problems after switching and I mean changing from overlap to interlock to baseball. I've done all 3 in the last couple years to see how they each work. For me neutral left hand with a strong right hand seems to work the most consistently, but day to day I might adjust depending on how open/closed I am delivering at impact just to adjust.
I also see some are talking about the actual grip on the club. So I'll comment on that also. As long as it's a fairly fat grip I don't mind changing them, but buying an off the rack club with a little cheap skinny grip really throws me for a loop. I just cannot get my swing feel down with a standard size tour velvet type grip anymore. It's way too thin.
I also see some are talking about the actual grip on the club. So I'll comment on that also. As long as it's a fairly fat grip I don't mind changing them, but buying an off the rack club with a little cheap skinny grip really throws me for a loop. I just cannot get my swing feel down with a standard size tour velvet type grip anymore. It's way too thin.
I'm making a small change in my putter grip early this season and it's still a conscious thought thing and feels weird and it's been a month of working on it.
When you say grip change, are you talking about going from interlock to overlap etc or strong/weak?
If interlock/overlap, I tried overlap and baseball/10 finger and just couldn't do it, at all.
Strong/weak, I change that on almost every swing.
If interlock/overlap, I tried overlap and baseball/10 finger and just couldn't do it, at all.
Strong/weak, I change that on almost every swing.
I asked my coach about my grip, he said there is no change need there. I have weakened my left hand through the end of last season without discomfort.
I definitely could NOT use an Align style grip, especially with wedges and having to open/close the face for certain shots. Actually no align style anywhere through the bag.
With the putter, getting the stroke mechanics balanced it's 100% about the physical grip style IMHO. Round, flat, pistol diameter.
I definitely could NOT use an Align style grip, especially with wedges and having to open/close the face for certain shots. Actually no align style anywhere through the bag.
With the putter, getting the stroke mechanics balanced it's 100% about the physical grip style IMHO. Round, flat, pistol diameter.
Assuming question relates to how holding club or putter and I would say a couple of rounds. Just have to be deliberate to get it exactly how you want it to sit versus feel as that will come with repetition.
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It could be either of those.
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Within a couple of rounds I usually figure out if I like them or not. I’m not too adventurous with grips though
The last time I made a grip change (hand placement) it only took a couple of weeks. I stopped interlocking because I was getting a really bad pain in my pinky
The last time I made a grip change (hand placement) it only took a couple of weeks. I stopped interlocking because I was getting a really bad pain in my pinky
I went from interlock to overlap about 10 years ago. It took most of the season to be truly comfortable. I'm dreading tho thought for this season. I broke my index finger on me lead hand and, 3 months later, it still hurts and the knuckle is 50% larger than normal. I'm thinking 10 finger could possibly be the only grip I can use.
When I went from 10 finger to interlock years ago, it took the better part of one season. I started swinging clubs in the winter before the season started, to get comfortable with the feel. I did a few more small buckets at the range than I typically do. This helped me to get more comfortable in a setting where I wasn't getting frustrated by scores. I could just work on feeling comfortable. But I saw more consistency pretty quickly, which allowed me to continue with the interlock with much less hesitation than if I was struggling. But by the end of the season I was comfortable, and haven't looked back since.
I’ve never made a grip change on purpose. Toyed with interlocking a few years ago on and off for a few weeks, but never changed.
Do you do overlap then?
I was told when I first started to do the interlock so that's all I've ever known; almost everyone I see is the same - but then I either play with them regularly or I likely don't notice.
What made you want to attempt the swap a couple years back?
I made a change from interlock to overlap way back in the 80s and I remember it took a long time to get use to it. So much so that I'm afraid to change back. With that said, I wish I never made the change.