GOLF GRIP - THIS PROBLEM LOSES POWER AND CONSISTENCY
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- The golf grip affects your backswing, wrist hinge, clubface, lag, impact etc. Here's a grip problem I see countless students doing which is really costing them power and consistency.
You lose power and consistency if the placement of the right hand grip is wrong because you will either tighten your wrists as you set the top of the backswing or the club will wiggle around causing inconsistencies in ball striking.
Watch this tip and follow along as I show you the perfect placement of the right hand golf grip on the club and how it should be cradling the club at top of the backswing.
The golf grip can be tricky because it's uncomfortable when you first try it. If I can explain why you need to learn this grip and it make sense then hopefully you'll keep doing it. If so, you'll get more power and consistency in your shots.
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Once again Paul, “Thank You!” I have struggled over the years - taking lessons, watching videos, etc., yet always missing some small piece of the puzzle. You consistently help with all of your video instructions. After watching your Neutral Grip and club face alignment instructions and this one devoted to the right hand grip, I am on the right track. This year has seen a huge change in my ability, confidence and score, mostly due to your easy to understand instructions!
I’m a huge fan! Thanks!
Excellent! You need to see the pieces and how the fit into the big picture. If you don't get it you will never do it because you don't see the importance however small that piece is. Glad you are working on it.
Yes, and you are a master of pointing out each piece, no matter how subtle, but all important.
paul thanks u r too good
The golf swing is indeed a puzzle, and the pieces if viewed to soon dont seem to fit. The pieces need to come in some order is what i have learned over the years. For me the consistent backswing, leading to a consistent inside to outside downswing was key so then I was able to adjust ball positioning and setup so the consistent swing works best. Noting of course there are at more than a couple of different variations of the setup and swing for; Driver, woods/long irons, mid/short irons, wedges, bunker shot, chip shot, flop shot, pitch shot, half swing and 3/4 swing. There may be more but these are what Ive worked hard to get a handle on (no pun intended) and which I am working hard to master. What an AMAZING game. So mental in so many way. Success always! Dr D
For sure. Too many people want to work on everything all at once and hit every shot perfectly. You work on one piece that doesn't mean you are going to hit great shots. Yes, there are a few set up changes but don't feel you are doing totally different swings. The movement is basically the same allowing the length of club to change it automatically. Don't forget the follow through. This is the most important piece of all.
I have my 5 top training videos from Paul and this is number 1. I can’t tell you enough on how Paul fixed my game just by going back to the basics which helped me identify the mistake I had picked up which threw my game way off. In my opinion Paul is the best online instructor on the net. It was tips from other videos that destroyed my swing and confidence of striking the ball that I had built since I was 18 to the point of walking away and then I found Paul, I watched one video and it got me striking the ball again, so then watched another video which led to another video. I cannot express enough the gratitude I have and belief for Paul. The only thing I regret is that I don’t live in Las Vegas to thank him in person. Make sure you all like and subscribe to Paul’s videos especially if you’re in your mid-40s to your mid 50s I’m hitting the ball finally again like I did when I was 30.
This is a big one for sure. Can't believe so many people do not do the grip right. It all starts with the grip and you need to be constantly checking it. It's easy to move to a strong position. Thank you for the support. I need all the help I can get spreading the word. So many people out there need help. They just need to understand it, get used too a few new feelings and a little work. Just loosening up alone should get anyone hitting some better shots. I will keep doing what I do and one day everyone will want to do it.
I’ve been gripping like he said not to for so many years!!!
Your absolutely right, when we loose our groove just go back to the basics and chances are it's going to be in your grip, it's happened to me a time or two 👍🤪🇺🇲
For sure. It all starts with the grip but few do the right grip. Glad you see that. Keep checking it into the future.
The best video I’ve ever seen to improve my game. Believe me I’m between a scratch and 2 handicap
And I’ve improved so much my whole swing
This is a big one for sure. It has helped so many people which tells me that so many people are not doing the grip properly. Stay focused on this into the future. Let's get you to a plus hdcp.
Best grip video I have ever seen. The camera angle was unique and really augmented the brilliantly clear explanation. Thanks!
Wow, thanks!
Great observation and super helpful hint. Can't wait to try it out later on the range. Make clear sense. Thank you!!!
Agree,looks great.Haven't seen a Good Grip Presentation ,EVER!. Have to try it out today at the range to see how it goes! I've done 2 of the 3 things he mentions.One is having shaft tooo deep down my thumb and forefinger and also squeezing
the club too tightly with those fingers rather than letting the club just REST in the Question Mark!! Sal P
As I get older my knuckles will get sorer and there fore loosen the problem of squeezing to much. 🏌️♀️
Great instructions!! Thanks
cradling the handle in the V and not the thumb at the top of swing, after 20 years i finally get it. so much easier to stay behind the ball and not early release it now. wow
Best grip video I’ve seen. And I’ve watched a lot of them.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Thanks Paul you're the best
I have just made this adjustment today following your advice, and the results have been instant. Much much better and stronger grip, allowing my wrist to break at the top of my swing. It's made such a big difference, thank you man!
Great job!
This is got to be one of the best videos to explain the golf grip and what the club actually does when it's in your hands!!!! This was a game changer in my golf swing because it gave me a feeling that I've always been searching for in my golf swing!! No one ever explained the grip like this and it makes complete sense of whatever one else has been telling you at the start of your swing but never at the top of your swing.. thanks!!!
Thanks so much. This one has helped hundreds if not thousands of people. It gets the wrists unlocked. Please keep at it.
No one has ever explained the grip like this...this is what I’ve been missing.
Glad you found it. This is a big for getting the wrists to hinge properly. Give it a try.
I was just going to come on and say that !
well, I just sorta did :)
i swear to God i gone from kindergarten to a bachelors degree watching this channel. working my way to a Phd. Thank you Paul !
Good one. 29 years of standing there asking why the answers come to you. I'm going to save you 28 years.
Me to. Only GED to PHD.
I normally don't comment on TH-cam videos, but that Point of View with the grip at the top of the swing and swinging through was huge for me. I am surprised that many more channels aren't utilizing that teaching perspective. Ill be a regular visitor now. You are the man, sir.
Glad you liked it. I am just thinking of ways you can actually see what I am doing.
The logic of proper grip has been mentioned.And thats perfectly true!
Absolutely! Showing this from the point of view of the student is game changer
Same. I needed this today.
I had to tell ya that I tried your grip today and it works. Been struggling to hit it 180 and now I'm hitting it 200.
Thank you for your great tip.
Very good. The grip is vital. Too many people just gripping it any way never checking it. As you see this can have a huge impact on your swing.
Paul, You are a true Ambassador in Golf. As soon as I switch my grip similar to yours I immediately feel the correct feedback in hinging the wrist during up swing. Follow through during downswing as you demonstrated on your other video totally helped as well. Im aiming to break 80 on my next round.
Thanks so much. This is a small thing that has a huge effect on your wrist hinge. Keep at it and breaking 80 will be easy.
What a brilliant video. Thanks for sound logic and easy to understand instruction.
Glad it was helpful! This tip has helped so many people.
Why is it that you’ve become the ONLY trusted TH-cam Golf channel I watch 😉. Very thorough and detailed in your instruction.... most importantly it works! Your video on loose arms helped my iron shots immensely and got my iron game back on track. 👍Bravo 👏
Because I actually make people better and have done so since 1991. I give you the answers because no one could answer my questions when I was learning it. I also know my students. In no way is the average person going to understand or learn complex moves. It has to be simple. If you understand what to do in the sense you see how it fits into the big picture. I make it simple enough for you to actually do it. Then you will at least try it. If I can get you to see the result withing about a bucket of balls then you will keep doing it (I hope). Thanks for the support.
This was huge. I always felt like my irons were loose at the top of my swing. I always had a straight thumb on grip. Great video 💪
Glad you found it. This has really helped a lot of people.
Incredible how such a little difference can improve your swing
It sure can. This is a big one that few ever think about.
Today I was taking divots for the first time the way it should be done, the sound of the ball and nice square divot was well rewarding, these tips we get well come as we practice more. My short game was the best, chipping effortlessly is so much fun. I'm still amazed at how things work better when you're in control. I have a long ways to go but I can lower my score and keep my head high. Thank you Doc. Wilson, the very best!
Great job! You have to be close to be playing some great golf.
I've always struggled with loosing the club at the top of the back swing and being able to set the club. Thank you Paul.
Glad you found this tip. Stay focused on it. This will help you immensely.
Oh man Thank you. I’ve been having so many issues feeling like I’m losing my grip on my back swing and the ? Mark grip has totally changed that. Headed to the range now. 👏
Very good. Give it a try. This has helped so many people get their hinge (wrists) loosened up.
Paul, thank you. I have never heard that explanation for the "lower" hand grip before. I can't wait to try it out. It's all about the basics.
Yes, this hand is vital especially if this is your stronger hand. Need to weaken it so you are not hitting with it.
Simple and great info👍 thanks 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Best online teacher ever!!! I am from Argentina and I have been playing golf since 1989. I am 43. You are so right in everything you teach. Thanks for all Paul!
Wow, thanks
Great lesson, Paul. Wish I would have seen it when I first started playing golf! Seeing the view from “your eyes” really helped! I started making the change and today, I hit some great, smooth shots and nice distances! I know grip changes take a while, and I will be sticking with this one forever!
Glad it was helpful!
Paul I followed these tips when I played my last round on Monday and have to say I hit more good straight tee shots then I have hit in many rounds. My playing partner couldn’t believe how much my game had improved. I can confirm this little tip works and the results are beautiful.
Glad you tried it and are seeing results. Sometimes it's the small things that make a huge difference.
You’re awesome Paul. One of the best instructors I’ve seen. 👍
Wow, thanks. I appreciate it.
Wow, I've had problems with my grip for years, this answers so many questions. Many Thanks
Glad it helped!
Thanks , this might be the biggest tip ever, I reduced my previous game gross by 8 shots! It works even for your putting. Great instruction
Good stuff! I love hearing it.
I have been watching your swing videos and this grip video is the perfect compliment to facilitate the proper swing. Being an epic slicer of the ball, I decided to give this a try expecting a train wreck. This makes way too much sense. I am pleased to report that this is a game changer. It not only improved my distances and my dispersions, but I can tell a significant difference on the impact it has had on this 68 year old body. It may not sound sexy but this is the most ergonomic golf swing I've found so far.
Very good. It loosened your wrists so you are now releasing the club. Getting rid of that slice is a game changer for sure. Keep at it.
I’m a little confused because A LOT of TH-cam golf and a couple of lessons I’ve had have said to use a strong grip showing three knuckles on the the front hand and both ‘V’s’ pointed at the back shoulder. You’re demonstrating with an iron and most of the strong recommendations I think are for driver. Is there a difference? Great video though, Paul. As many others said your explanations are very thorough.
Whoops. You covered this at the end. The ‘V’s’ point back just not to abruptly or over-strong. Thanks again, Paul!
Just don't put the thumb down the shaft. I would also learn the neutral grip but that's just me.
Great tip Paul I practice this every nite while I’m watching tv to get use to it thanks for all you do
Thanks. Home is the best place to practice. Glad you are going to do it. You will get the grip in no time.
Great video. As a beginner, I have had instruction before but not this much detail!!!
Glad it was helpful! It all starts with the grip. Seems people forget this. If you want to follow my technique then please watch the videos below:
***START HERE***
Body Swing Concept: th-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/w-d-xo.html
Grip: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html
Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html
Alginment: th-cam.com/video/VFZc0Wq282k/w-d-xo.html
Secure Grip: th-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/w-d-xo.html
Best Drill: th-cam.com/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/w-d-xo.html
Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: th-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/w-d-xo.html
I've tried, it's so true !! Thank you Paul !
Glad you tried it. Thanks.
Paul so grateful for this. i grabbed club 34 years ago. i play good and played bad. not so stable. this will really help my game. i will try torrow :))
For sure. This is just such a huge piece of the swing. It is really holding so many people back. Tons of comments below of those who tried this and it made the world of difference. So glad you see it.
@@paulwilsongolf and subscribed :))
Paul! I love watching your videos, this is a great tip like them all!
I appreciate that!
Paul, THANK YOU for this critical tip. I am an avid golfer, 72 years old with a mid-5 GHIN index. I have been experimenting with my grip (and takeaway) for quite some time and your helpful insight into "the question mark" grip has been a game changer for me. The club doesn't "slip" out of position at the top of my backswing anymore. This had led to missed shots, both left and right (!), but using "the question mark" grip the club stays where it's supposed to. Today I hit all 14 fairways and shot 1 over par 73. Again, THANK YOU! By the way, I've been using "the question mark" for about 2-3 rounds now. It felt funny at first, but now it feels GREAT and I have confidence in the outcome. Bravo!
So glad you found this tip and tried it. You definitely need to cradle the club up there. You are doing great. You will never forget the question mark now. Keep at it.
Top teacher on the web, or anywhere. Took my game to another level. Listen to this guy!!!
Thanks. I appreciate it.
So much more instructive when you have the players view of the grip in use.
For sure. I thought people would like these POV tips. Here are all of the ones I have:
th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/Xk7t9yHCO-I/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/DluO-1GTWVw/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/7olBqwXF3Ik/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/qUW-JoIRv4c/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/ZOwdB4tNVfI/w-d-xo.html
What an eye opener ! Great tip Paul. What stuck in a simplistic way was the “?” Grip 👏
Glad you liked it. The ? is a huge key. Glad you see it.
I have been playing for over 20 years and I can't reach 200 yards on my driver. After I watched your video about the hinds and re-hinds plus how to grip, I was really surprised that I gained more yardage, literally over 200 yards now. My friends were so surprised and I told them about you and your video. You're an amazing instructor Paul! Thank you SO MUCH. I'm having fun playing golf now.
Great job! You are heading in the right direction. Thank you for the promo to others. I appreciate it.
This lesson is pure Gold, great camera angle and explanation. One lesson has shown me where I was going wrong and fixed things easily . Awesome , Glenn in New Zealand
Glad it helped!
I WAS one of those with the thumb straight down the shaft! NO MORE .
After seeing your video, I went out today and played using the grip you showed without any pratice ( course has no driving range).
I not only gained 10 to 12 yards,but, my short irons flew higher and landed softer on the greens
Thank you ( AGAIN ) Paul...BE WELL.
That's great. Glad you caught it. More distance is good news.
Thank you Paul, i have more distance 10-20 yards now. Impact and feel be better now. 👍👍🙏🙏
Keep it up. You are heading in the right direction.
Hi Paul, i am a Beginner with 57 years. I already bought the Body Swing course. I don't have a Problem with the bottom hand but with the top one.
In no one of your tips i can see the grip inside the top hand look like.
Do you have a Video showing this or can you send me a picture?
I have the grip very week under my thumb ball. All my Friends telling me that is wrong.
I am very sad currently. I can hit my Irons only doing half wings without any leg. Adding leg all my balls slicing or shanking 😢
Wow!
Yes. Glad you found this one. It has helped countless golfers
I watched this two years ago and it was helpful then. Your videos are also worth revisiting, Paul, as I did today after a not-great ball striking round yesterday.
I think that I have been opening the gap between my right thumb and forefinger too much, allowing the club to drop into that "gap". Evidence.... there is callusing and irritation along the thumb side of my forefinger and on the side of my thumb knuckle, mostly after bad rounds.
Closing the vee there seems to be key to preventing that. Hogan's book, Five Lessons even has an illustration calling for "pressure" or pressing the right thumb and forefinger together, as you do at 5:16. It's easy to forget things. Thanks again. You are helping me whittle my handicap down, even in the off season up here in the PNW.
I really enjoy the way you share the information about the golf swing. I was doing most of these things up until the last couple of years and started to tinker with my swing. I was a +1.5 golfer and hitting the ball constantly straight and fairly long. Until I tried to make it even longer. I began to try and hit the ball harder as you describe sometimes. Before I was just simply swinging relaxed and swinging through impact. I had slowly increased to a stronger grip instead of my old grip which is the grip you promote. I have gone back to what was working after coming across you videos and after changing my grip back to the old grip I had when I was playing solid golf. Thanks for the simple manner you use to explain the swing. A light came on literally after just a couple of swings on the range after your video on the grip! Love the videos. Thanks Kerry
I fell down the distance rabbit hole too. Not fun. Need to be content with what you've got. Long and straight is all you need. So anywhere around 270 - 300 down the middle. More is fun but it will get you in trouble.
Doesn't work as well with long skinny fingers but the principle still applies
Well, you would need mid sized grips so take a look at that then yes, copy what I am doing taking finger size into consideration.
I've watched a plethora of golf instruction videos. This was one that I didn't think that would change my game so much but it did. After an in person video swing analysis, the instructor told me that my right hand opens at the top of if my swing. Taking that to the practice range and course didn't change a whole lot. Total inconsistency but still shot 94.
After watching Paul's neutral grip videos and lastly, this one. He really promotes the neutral grip where, I always had a slightly strong grip with 3 knucks showing.
The left hand is important, but who knew how important the right hand grip was as well. My right index finger now acts like a trigger to get acceleration through the ball and my swing speeds are now 106 -113 and my driver yardage is consistent with 267-276 yds and straight!
When I took this new found ability to the irons, the very first strike with my 7 iron was 181 yds. Good God almighty! The best I've ever had was 140 yds from my 7i.
Grip grip grip!!!! The basis of everything a good swing is.
Thanks so much Paul, you've made my game so much more enjoyable.😊
Glad you found this one. It has literally helped thousands of people. Amazing how many people are doing this wrong which is really holding them back. Now you see the results I don't have to convince you to keep doing it. Great job. Big things to come for you in the future.
You just explained why I lose my grip at the top; too much movement. Thanks for this💗
Glad to help. Watch these too:
th-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/YHCEPu9e_1k/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/YwniNAXFMd0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Paul! You always explain things so well. I have been using 10 finger grip but now trying to move to interlock. Please could you let me know what I'm doing wrong as my right hand pinki has started hurting and is a but swollen
You need to watch this:
th-cam.com/video/kJ4BiEijXUY/w-d-xo.html
IT'S A MIRACLE CURE - I had no idea my grip was so wrong - took 10 strokes off my game today - THANK YOU
Now that's a nice drop in score. Good job!
I have never seen any reason to lock the left elbow. Nor do I swing with any tension in the hands and arms. Tension is a swing killer. Using your grip with a slightly bent elbow allows a longer backswing especially for seniors. Great tip.
Very good. We are on the same page.
Paul, I’ve checked out stacks of videos in relation to where my thumbs should be and they just don’t explain properly. Not only to you SHOW where they should be, you explain why and show brilliant footage of same. THANK-YOU THANK-YOU!
Glad you liked it. Thanks. It all starts with the grip so kind of important people learn it right. Here is my other one: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html
Hey, Paul! Just wanna say I tried the strong grip and holy crap! What a difference it made. Thank you for providing such great advice. I combine that with a recent video I saw about imagining a slanted nail behind the ball and wanting to hammer it down. Both of those combined sent my ball flying and straight! Thanks again!
So glad you are doing well. A lot of people are actually close to having a good swing and hitting great shots but they are just not quite doing something right. You are on track now. Stay focused and keep repeating what you are doing.
Dear Paul, this tip is absolutely excellent. Ive done some testing on my simulator and i can say for certain this is the reason why some of my shots were drawing to soon/much in the ball flight since the face tends to close a bit to much during the downswing. This pinch technique is a perfect way to keep the release during the downswing as consistent as possible. Thank you!
Dr. D
Glad you liked this one. It has help tons of people. Amazing how many people are not doing the grip when "it all starts with the grip."
Living in the uk, golf courses are very boggy and difficult to play. I tried this new group last week and it was amazing Again today, it was brilliant and certainly the single most important tip I have seen in a long time Cheers Paul
So glad you tried it and saw results. This is a big one and many others are getting results too. Something so small makes a huge difference.
I'm 44 years old. I love golf so much. Something I share with my dad and closest friends. I have a bad lower back, and was in a bad car accident a few months ago and needed surgery. Recovering now and researching how to rebuild my swing safely so I can play again in the future. I love your videos and tips Paul. Breaking everything down so clearly is fantastic. I've been sharing with my dad, a lifelong golfer, former pro, and teacher, and he's super impressed too. I can't wait to start practicing your grip and swing style when I'm able to!
So glad you found me and are working on it. You certainly need a pain-free swing. i have helped countless people in the past play pain free. A few main key would be a taller setup meaning you are not all bent over. Using the legs and hips and not hitting with arms. Hit with arms and you won't use your body plus you will be doing a violent movement with your muscles locked up. Watch how little effort I put into these shots. If I can do it you can do it and as you see this swing will never hurt:
th-cam.com/video/Q_LW7nm4ssk/w-d-xo.html
I just started golfing, and even though I'm a weight-lifter, with calluses all over my palm pads & center 4 digits, it is absolutely tearing-up my THUMBS. It's brutal.
Learning the golf swing can create all sorts of pain in the beginning. As for the grip you need to do the proper grip. Once you get the grip then you need loose wrists to allow the club to hinge and rehinge. Right now, I would think you are just grabbing on tight which is locking your wrists. If you hit a ball off center it creates shock which twists the club in your hands cause the shock has to be absorbed somewhere. So it's a secure grip with loose wrists. Also, better contact of course creates less shock/twisting. Follow these tips:
th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/w-d-xo.html
Then I usually start beginners with these:
Body Swing Concept: th-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/w-d-xo.html
How the swing works:
th-cam.com/video/GHUFYnu-Bmo/w-d-xo.html
How To Hit It Like Pros: th-cam.com/video/0gOuKQpUl54/w-d-xo.html
Alignment: th-cam.com/video/VFZc0Wq282k/w-d-xo.html
Simple Swing: th-cam.com/video/gTLvRsjwfIM/w-d-xo.html
Wrists: Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/M868QsTlGt4/w-d-xo.html
Body: th-cam.com/video/RdphthCQ9VM/w-d-xo.html
You can also do this to get the shape or movement of the swing super fast: th-cam.com/video/gTLvRsjwfIM/w-d-xo.html
Just realize you are not hitting anything. You are learning a movement. Arms and wrists are loose. You are powering it with the legs and hips. In other words this is leg press not bench press.
great angle
Glad you liked it. Shows it well.
Paul, you've always given great advice -- but for me, this is by far the piece that was consistently missing from my golf swing and I couldn't put my finger (no pun intended) on it. The "question mark" analogy was what unlocked it for me. Cheers from Ontario, Canada!
Glad you found this one. This is messing up so many people's swings. Once you get this your hinge will feel so much different. So much more power. Keep at it. This will take your game to a new level.
2:05 Neutral grip
2:34 wrap on top
2:47 question mark (important)
3:26 question mark (reminder)
4:01 The V
4:39 Don't Lock the wrist (not good)
4:50 Cast explained
5:14 No loosey goosey
5:54 Bad habits explained
Nice summary.
Amazing tips, I don’t get blister on my finger, and forget about the tense gripping sensation. I really feel good about this grips.
Thank you from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!!
Great to hear! It all starts with the grip.
Great lesson sir----I use to have that grip then changed to uses the thumbs. Lost 40 % of power and almost gave up golf. Went back to a better grip and things are working for me again. Looking forward to looking up your chipping tips if given. Much thanks.
Glad you liked it. It all stars with the grip. Glad you caught it. I have a few chipping tips. I may do more short game tips in the future.
My grip was all wrong....I had both my thumbs facing straight down the shaft.....I'm anxious to get on the range and try this out. Thank you Paul!
Give it a try for sure. This will get the wrists unlocked. Once that happens what out.
Thank you so much! On occasion my club head feels very awkward and totally wrong during and at the top of my backswing. I call it the club "twisties." Then what happens is my hands automatically will try to correct that awkward feel as my club comes down in the down swing and I can't hit anything. It's awful. But after watching this video, I think it's my grip!!! Thank you so much!!!
This is the perfect tip for you. Just see the V in the bottom hand as a cradle for the club. As you go back on it's cradled you are at the top. This should make it pretty repeatable.
Double thumbs up! I’m back to the basics. Corrected a slice and appreciate your training tips. After correcting the hinge flaw I found I was standing up a little through impact. Do you have a stillness drill? Thanks for your help. Best on TH-cam.
Thanks so much. This tip has helped thousands of people. Truly mind boggling how many people are locked up there. Work on this to maintain your spine angle:
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Best explanation so far.
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
I was only having pain in my thumb with my driver, I knew something was off when my driver on average goes about 270 and 3 wood 265 but every so often I would hit my driver, so smooth effortlessly and in the 310 yard range (carry) I see you this is the issue. By luck, my thumb was in the correct position and I didn’t know it. Looking forward to trying it out.
Very good. Not fun playing in pain. Be sure to check this into the future.
This has been haunting me unknowingly, wrecking my swing. I just realized the other night why my golf swing sucked! I learned the proper way a while back from this video, but bad habits die unbelievably hard! My old ways crept in slowly and plagued my mind unconsciously, methodically eating my golf intelligence one molecule at a time until i was paralyzed. Thank you Paul for being there in times of brokenness and despair.
Glad you went back to it. It is easy to loose the grip for sure. Stay focused and always check your grip on every shot forever.
The answer that I was looking for!
Thank you for the very detailed explanation! I'm. Sure many many amateurs have the same issue with the thumb pushing towards the club. This is the answer! And my pro even told me it's ok. I knew its not! My hands are aching for days after practising with the wrong mechanics. Thank you 😊
Glad you found this one and worked on it. That thumb down the shaft us wrecking so many swings. Keep checking it. Once those wrists unlock it's whole new game.
The wrong grip problem is now fixed.Remember the correct grip before any shot.
Very good. It all starts with the grip.
Genius.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. This one has helped a lot of people.
@@paulwilsongolf your shanking video is what brought me your channel. A lot of what you said there . Explains my situation. I'm looking forward to testing your thoughts on my next round. I'm feeling confident this could fix my Affliction I've had for many years now
Glad to help. Scary shots but as you see they are easy to fix. Try to remember it for the future so they never come back.
Why oh why, didn't I come across this video sooner? Lol. The 'v' and "question mark" analogy was perfect. Thank you for this video!
Glad you enjoyed it! This tip has literally helped thousands of people. Truly amazing how many people have a faulty grip giving them no chance to play their best. Please remember and check this into the future.
The visuals on this video are spot on!....from day #1 i have had zero issues with supple wrists & hinging/unhinging the club and applying body swing method !...#1 reason because my grip is a carbon copy of his grip!....its hard to chose which video to tell people to watch who want new advice...but this is a good choice for #1!...lots of others too!
Well that is a good one but I would have them watch my neutral grip video here:
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Many golfers don't know this..
Its more detail and completed..
Let's play ur game..!!
I hope they all try it. This is a huge key.
I want to join in the chorus of intermediate golphers saying thank you ! I watched this video, and applied that question mark thing...it took a few swings. Normally with my thumb down the center of the driver it felt like I was able to steer the club .. but this made it more like letting Newton do all the work! But I found about 20-40 more yards off the tee. (I'm not very consistent yet, so that's a wide range lol) Thank you again for providing this
Glad you liked it and are seeing results. It's truly mind boggling how many people are locked up at the top. As you see, get the wrists hinging and you get a ton more power. Keep at it. This should make your whole game easier. I would suggest watching my other tips to get it straightened out. th-cam.com/users/paulwilsongolfvideos
I've never paid much attention to the " V's " thing... for about 30 yrs :)
but that nuance at 5:03 " resting in that V " (at the TOP of the backswing!)
has piqued my fancy !
Give it a try for sure. This will dramatically change your hinge at the top and throughout your swing giving your more power.
Thanks Paul, I was exactly doing this with right thumb. Did not feel it was restricting and felt I had greater control, but initial experience with modifying my grip as you suggest is very positive. Control maintained and more wrist cock possible leading to improvement in distance. Thanks
Glad you found this one. Glad you are going to try it. Get this and your contact and distance will greatly improve.
Paul,To Clarify,I'm Not supposed to Squeeze the 2 fingers forming the Question Mark,just let the Club sort of rest in in there and Not let it slip all way down to the bottom of those 2 fingers??? Sal Patanio
Yes, you are going to squeeze them together so you get the V which the club is going to rest in. Any separation between then and the club may wiggle.
I tried to click the like button 50 times!..but it only allowed one..my grip was a problem that I never thought about...used this tutorial with immediate improvement and a better flow with the wrists...I am still interlocking my fingers (seems to work fine) .do you reccomend not to interlock?...thanks Paul 👍
Glad you found this tip. This really helps to unlock the wrists. Get them unlocked and you get so much more power. If you have been doing the interlock for while and you like it then keep doing it. I do teach an overlap because it allows you to hold it in all fingers of the weaker hand while removing one finger of your stronger hand. So if the person was a newer golfer or not placing the interlock on properly then I would switch to the overlap. The problem is people want to wedge that pinky in for a secure position but this backs off the right hand putting the thumb down the grip. You might want to watch this:
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About the grip and this type swing with the free wrist hinge, would perhaps larger grips create more easy of grip/less pressure? Would it restrict the wrists in the release? I think the right hand is hard to get into that spot because standard grips are perhaps too smooth for the mid to high handicappers
Grips would be based on finger size. Larger hands would need mid size grips. I used standard with 2 wraps. The size of the grip has no affect with turning the arms off. Just realize that the wider the grip the slower the hand action.
At sixty eight, I have infrequently played a little golf for 40 years. I have just recently found the grip that puts me consistently in the fairway. With a decent roll, I drive it 250. I put my thumb straight down the shaft! Don’t lose any distance. I guess I’m an exception!
You would be an exception but maybe you could hit it 270 with the thumb not down the shaft. Maybe? Why not try it.
Bingo. I've been struggling with having my right hand feel wobbly at the top of the backswing. I was constantly regripping.
This tip is the cure I needed.
Glad you found this one. This is vital in setting the top of the backswing. Keep at it. You will see a huge difference.
First time it was ever explained after all these years. Good to know. Thanks Paul
Happy to help
Thank you..I go from shooting low 80s to 90 when my grip feels indecisive. This is especially true if I don't go to the range prior to playing.
Well this should help as the V will be cradling your club. As you hit the top just feel it set in the V then you know you are good to go.
Good stuff. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
I think Ben Hogan saying pressure in the middle two fingers is also key. There can be a tendency for us to get that nice cradle position but then start making the pressure point be in thumb and forefinger, kind of "pincing" it. IMO a bad move. Middle two fingers of this hand keeps everything freer. Thumb just nicely cradling. So enjoying your content. You have a gift for this training and explaining the mechanics of why. My brain requires the reason, not just do this. Thank you.
Exactly. You need to know "why." You know that and you will do it. Glad you like it.
Wow this feels so much better. I have just been out in the yard to practice and this slight change in my thumb position feels a lot more comfortable and controlled at the top of the backswing. I thought my grip was good but I had a large gap between my thumb and forefinger. I can‘t wait to try this tomorrow at the range before playing a round. A timely reminder Paul, to check and recheck the seemingly small details. Thanks.
Glad you tried it. Yes, it set it perfectly up there.
Hey Paul, i typically use the baseball grip (where all my fingers are connected no gap) because i felt like the pinky overlap started to cause some pain. Wanted to know your opinion on if i can still adopt this grip idea with the baseball style grip. Also would you happen to have an actual overlap grip video? Maybe im doing something wrong and thats why ive been avoiding that style grip. Thanks!
If you do the baseball grip you cannot sacrifice the position of the bottom hand. Most who do the 10 finger back this hand off into a strong position so they get hitting with the arms. Here is my grip video:
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Just follow along and if you do the 10 finger recognize the position of my bottom hand and copy it the best you can.
Love the video, but who do I believe. Shaun Clement encourages a very strong grip with huge lag to keep the face straight at impact. I'm confused...
Thanks. Different teachers see the swing differently. Here's how you decide: Take a 7 iron and 10 balls. Tee it up the balls about 1/2" to make it easier. You do a strong grip but keep your wrists super loose as you hit them. After that, it will become clear who to follow.
Hi Paul, great video! How does grip size affect ability to have the correct grip? I switched to thicker grips because of popular trends. It feels good but Im having trouble trying to use the neutral grip. I cannot get the 2 vees parallel.
Well, if they are too big it will be harder. The problem with large grips is that it slows down your hand action through impact. I tried jumbos and couldn't square the face at all. This is why I only recommend mid size unless the person has arthritis and can't use any other grip. You are going to have to do your best to hold the club in the fingers of the right hand and work it on top. If not it is strong. If you have loose wrists with a strong grip you will hook it so play a draw if you want to keep that grip.
This is a great video. I really appreciate the POV perspective looking down on your own hands. That's what I see when I look at my hands. Very very helpful. Thank you thank you thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was just at the driving range and the pro instructor there told me to line up my thumbs and I told him I couldn't hinge like that. I knew he was wrong. I never even asked him for help.
Yeah, don't do that.
Good, useful camera angle. This video, with “feel the heel”, has solved a lot of my problems. And my golf swing, too.
Glad it helped. I thought this would show it clearly to people. It has helped a lot of people. Amazing how many people are not doing the grip right.
As you have said before, sometimes it's the little things. I was so off on how I placed the lower hand on the club and what a difference maker. I was not starting low hand placement enough in my fingers, nor making the "question mark". This lead to regripping and other issues. Had my best range session in a long time by making this supple grip change. Funny I thought I was doing it right as it looked decent. Wrong! That picture in Hogan's Five Lessons showing pressure points makes total sense now. Thanks again.
Very good. Yes, the little things matter a lot. This is vital and Hogan showed it. He was weak in this hand as his V was at his nose but it did get the face open and stop his hooks. This would be his secret in my opinion. Face was open at the top relative to the flat backswing. For you, be sure to have the proper placement and keep checking it ... forever.
Will this help with ball striking? I’m having trouble hitting good shots on the course. I can hit so good on the range and but play so bad at the course. I’m like the apposite. Is there a way you make make a video on how to translate range to course from ball striking?
Well fixing one thing may not instantly make you great on the course. If you read the comments this tip has helped hundreds of people. Need to loosen the wrists. This would be a good start.
That was some mighty fine camera work. Your eyes were my eyes. Wow!
I tried your grip. I like your grip. Let's see how it does on the course.
The sun is breaking out starting tomorrow. Thanks for putting this up.
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
Hi Paul, is thr any exercise for body swing? As I am very uncomfortable when I try to hit the ball from driver. I feel like as I have not enough power to hit the ball.
You get the power through loose wrists then firing the legs and hips very quickly. If you are not moving fast enough or have tight wrists you will not hit it anywhere.
Wrists = Spin (Step 1)
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Body = Direction (Step 2)
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TY Paul - i had the "S' words and truly felt like i couldn't return the club face to the address position. You video helped me get out of that vicious circle. TY very much!!
Glad it helped. You need to watch this one too: th-cam.com/video/m9kj0548rYw/w-d-xo.html