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subject: Proper Golf Swing - Start From Grip [print this page]


In golf, to make a proper golf swing, there are some factors you will need to consider. How you grip the club is one of the common questions that people ask. As they said, "before you cut the vegetables, know how to handle the knife first". An uncomfortable grip will not let you to unleash best golf swing or even cause an injury.

There are 3 common grips that most people use to make their perfect golf swing. They are 10 finger, overlap, and Interlock. The 10 finger grip is not exactly the same as the baseball grip that stated in some articles. Instead, it is a variation from a baseball grip to complement the baseball grip weakness. Next there is the overlap grip which also known as the Vardon grip. It is made famous by Harry Vardon when he became 1 of the greatest player in the twentieth century using the grip. Lastly, the interlocking grip also acquired its popularity through the same way as the overlap grip. It is famous because it is the grip that Jack Nicklaus uses.

So here are some considerations if you wonder which 1 to use:

1. 10 finger

-Increased power

-Better swing

-Good for people with short fingers

-Reduce chance of injury

-Difficult to control club head

2. Vardon/Overlap

-Suitable for big hands

-Most commonly used

-Enable more wrist action which means more swing power

-Require strong hands

3. Interlock

-liked by Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus

-Suitable for medium sized hands

-Link hand together as 1 mechanism

-Require less strength

-May easily slip to the palm

by: Ericko Saputra Kurniadi




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