I was practicing at the range today and noticed that when i have a neutral or weak grip, my divots show an out to in path. However, when I strengthen the grip substantially, the path becomes pretty neutral without any conscious movement. Any idea why this happens?
Grip’s effect on swing path
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My first two thoughts are either:
1 - the neutral grip leaves the face open and you subconsciously compensate by swinging left to keep the ball from going right.
2 - you lead your backswing with your lead thumb (perhaps subconsciously), so when neutral the thumb has a tendency to go upward during the backswing and when strengthened the thumb is pointing more right and flattens the backswing.
1 - the neutral grip leaves the face open and you subconsciously compensate by swinging left to keep the ball from going right.
2 - you lead your backswing with your lead thumb (perhaps subconsciously), so when neutral the thumb has a tendency to go upward during the backswing and when strengthened the thumb is pointing more right and flattens the backswing.
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Yeah, this happens with me as well. I think because my swing is so feel oriented (thus inconsistent) I can feel the change and make compensations. With a strong grip I swing from outside in. With a neutral grip I can fan the club inside. The neutral grip feels better but has worse results. I hate the way a strong grip feels, but the results are better.
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also for myself grip pressure. If I practice at the range without my bottom hand's index and thumb touching the club at all it fades, and if I grip the club really hard it draws.... maybe just me? Not that I would trust it during a round though.
Curious to read Panda's thoughts.
Curious to read Panda's thoughts.
