I see people complain about the time spent on why some grips are wrong. The first 2 minutes explained exactly why my forearm feels a big giant bruise. Was extremely helpful to hear I’m doing my grip way wrong and it’s the reason for my pain
I use the overlap grip. As a JV high school golf coach, I spend a lot of time teaching players how to grip the club correctly. I also try to get them to establish a pre-shot routine, stance for address, raise club to check grip, visualize the shot, take a practice swing, check alignment to target, address ball, exhale slowly, swing at 80%. It is a challenge to get new players to competitive golf to establish this routine but those who do are making progress.
Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with junior golfers. We need to keep bringing more people to this great game. Have you seen this video on the grip th-cam.com/video/nd6y-5nInHQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8jW-H5vCT21LKY97
I used to use an interlock grip. I am 65 and hurt the ring finger on my right hand this year. It was painful to swing with my old grip. I switched to a baseball grip mid year. WOW. I felt like I was hitting the ball much better. No noticeable distance on my woods but my irons went a bit further but, most noticeable to me was the bite the ball had now. I was getting spin I never experienced before. As I looked at my swing I realized that my wrists became more a part of my swing with the baseball grip than I ever experienced with the overlap. I seemed to be hitting the ball more square. But, as the season neared end here in PA, I started pulling my drives. I had always been a down the middle guy, not long. Now I was a left (pull) hitter and still not long. My average drive is down to 178 yards this year and playing from the senior tees made that acceptable.
Great tip. 70 years old today and forgot about gripping this way; thanks for the reminder. Just received my new Maxvert driver and hybrid bundle and tested on the driving range yesterday. Heading to the course right now to try them for the first time. Greetings fro Collinsville, Oklahoma. Teeing off early to beat the heat. (ten finger grip)
Hey Todd. I use an overlapping grip.. played yesterday. Shot 39 on the front nine. Shot 49 on the back nine. Lol. However, I do have an excuse. The temperature dropped down to about 35° and the wind was blowing about 20 miles an hour. I was cold and hungry. So it ceased to be fun. I was happy with the front nine though. Love this vertical line swing
I had a lot of discomfort with my grip over the past year and it never felt right. It's amazing how much a simple check can make all the difference in the set up! Thanks! 🎉
Bob from Indpls grip has been corrected and I use an overlap grip. VLS swing is improving daily contact is much better. Your tip yesterday on neutral club position at top was dynamite.
72 year old from the Seattle area. Ever since I started playing golf over 50 years ago I used the interlock grip, until the last 6 months. I was not getting enough wrist cock at the top and I found by switching to the overlap grip, I could get an additional 20 degrees more wrist angle. Therefore, more speed - which I need at 72. Thanks for helping us "experienced" golfers.
Denis, appreciate this post and kind words. I like what you have listed here. Our grip can and may need to change as our game changes. Good stuff. Are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes, I am a subscriber. Always look forward to your videos. Also, when I lived in the Phoenix area, we played Lone Tree GC a lot. It was one of our favorites.
Hi Todd, great job. I use the interlock grip for more accurate shots, and i use the Vardon grip for the "finesse" shots. I always grip the club the way you are showing in this lesson. Ile-des-chenes, Manitoba Canada Can't wait to get out and hit some balls. Great job to Nick also :)
Todd, Hello from Tulalip, WA. I love your approach and your videos. In fact I just bought your book. I started playing last summer at 56 years of age. I initially tried the Varden overlap grip. After playing with that grip for a bit I tried the interlock grip and felt much better. I now use that grip as it gives me the most secure feeling of connection to the club.
Richard, great question. The short answer is yes. I do cover this is great detail in my book, The Bad Lie. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
I’m trying to get back into golf after 25+ years. It’s been a real challenge and a reminder of how tough this game is. I’ll be looking forward to trying this at the range tomorrow. Great video. I’ve definitely been taking my grip wrong. I’ve got so many lateral dispersion issues. I’m a good enough striker that a better grip may be the key to really getting my score down
Damn whats a tip - Just watched - i haven't hit a ball yet since watching this but i know its gonna help! I feel more control on the back swing as i hold the club right now. I was definitely a palm gripper!!
I love your videos. Thank you. This seems very easy to follow as far as getting the glove hand positioned, but it’s not clear to me how you position the other hand.
Hi Todd -greetings from Iceland, thank you for this tip, I have holes in my glove...I bought a new one and change my grip to your method and my swing is much easier to control and the ball flies more straight...more control, lighter swing, slowed down my speed back and my ball is going further and straight.... thank you again for this tip 🙂
I’m a righty and use an interlock. It just makes me feel more secure and in sync with my arms. I place my left thumb straight down which I now know to change. Looking forward to taking some swings with adjustments
Great video. I recently really worked on lead hand grip and instantly started hitting nice draws, some pulls bc I come over top from slicing for years. I’ve been battling this all along. One thing though is I have hard time strong grip with driver. Seems to close too much and is a weak little diving hook. Irons are much better.
I have been working with a coach this summer. I've been playing about 2.5 years. My coach has me using the Vardon grip - or overlap grip. I didn't like it at first. I like it now though! I did use the 10 finger grip.
Love your work, yet when I placed the club more in my fingers I get the shanks on chipping, only..when I placed it just shy of the palm not only does shanking stop, but I strike the ball more purely while it goes farther...I have tried every variation of grip style anþhe overlapping grip works best and feels best..Stressdr.
Martin, good question. On chip shots you can certainly move the club more into the palms. This is something I cover in my book, The Bad Lie. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
Good afternoon, I felt like my left thumb was way to the right on the club. I tried shift my thumb back towards the middle (slightly to the right of it). Feels very awkward. Is there anyway we can FaceTime or anything to check my grip? Regards, Joseph
Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try next time I got to the driving range. I've always used an interlocking grip. Always felt most comfortable for me and gives me the most confidence that I have control of the club. I don't particularly wear gloves (ex-baseball player who never used them). I have had strong grip issues where I tend to hook the ball when making contact. I have tried to neutral up on my grip, and although I am hitting it a little better with the neutral grip, I still have a tendency to hook the ball. I rarely ever block or slice the ball. Could trying something different with how I grip the club (outside of using my current interlocking grip) help me? I have never had the grips on my clubs changed/fitted as well. Could that be of help as well? Thank you!
Champions Tour lessons Jack Nicklaus: Look it up on google! Jack held the club more in the palm of his left hand not in the fingers like everyone is teaching today….has completely changed my game much easier to control the club now… This from the greatest golfer of all time Jack Nicklaus
Did you enjoy the book? We suggest using the same grip on short game shots as you do with your full swing. The only shot that would be different is for putting.
I use a Vardon grip. Would you comment on the role of the THUMBS in the grip and swing. I find when the thumbs engage, my strike goes "caflooyee" Thanks, Cary, N.C.
Todd, wondering if you have a video on the shot differences between standard, mid grips. I ask because my hands are getting stiff as I age. What will mid grips do for me if anything Jeff from VT.
Due to disabled left shoulder, numbness in few fingers plus wearing a sling so that arm doesn't move too much I wear 2 thick gloves and use 10 finger grip so I can hold on
I use an interlock grip. Tried the overlap, but it felt odd and a little less secure. I've found upping the grip size on my clubs very helpful. Jumbo grips were too much, but midsize work for me. I have reasonably large hands and long fingers and had to hold the club too firmly with thin grips. Now I find I can keep the hands relaxed.
Laurie, great points you make here...the larger grips can make it difficult to get the club into the fingers and out of the palm....appreciate you adding to the conversation!
Trying to get back into Golf after 15 ought so years, and I'm trying to learn everything I can. This definitely helps a bunch. Hopefully I can apply this more frequently. Switch from Interlock and 10 Finger. Don't know which I like better. 10 finger feels more natural, but interlock allows for more control when it comes to the club face... I dunno. Just gotta keep at it, I guess. 🤘🏻
Welcome back to the game. Hope you are find our channel helpful and enjoyable. If you would like to keep learning, this would be helpful www.badliegolfbook.com/
Great tip! I use interlock grip. I have had that problem in the past noted by the wear on my glove. I think my problem now is a grip correctly but in the process of my swing I tighten my grip and the club moves causing issues. Thanks ... Jeff
Hi Todd, I just bought your book and I am reworking my approach due to shoulder injury (made worse by playing more golf!). Why do you recommend the overlock grip and not the interlock grip? I have been using interlock and neutral grip and changing it as per your book.
Thanks for the book purchase, hope you are enjoying it. We like the overlap grip as it typically allows golfers to keep the club more in the fingers. However it is not a mandatory requirement of the Vertical Line Swing.
66 yo. LH'er from Seattle...had to switch from overlap to 10 finger due to thumb fusion on right and wrist fusion on left. I had to switch to jumbo grips for comfort and the 10 finger seems to work. I have found very little instruction on 10 finger/baseball grip. Do you have any tips or a reference I can look up regarding the10 finger grip? PS. Love your instruction and yes, I am Subscribed. ;)
Thx so much Todd. Hey now l'm hooking ball. How can l stop? Seriously. Also this is hard to do with my driver and fairway woods. Btw this is Repo from Bethesda Md. Love ya brother.
Thanks! Did you catch this video where we work through the wrist movement in the backswing. See here th-cam.com/video/U9LvOcTBfoU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rQ6QyMfZEGApgUr5
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Todd, All your videos are great, so thank you for doing them. When you grip the club correctly, where does you thumb end up? On top of the shaft or slightly to the side? Cranbrook BC Canada
Joe, great question. It ends up slightly to the right of center for a right handed golfer. You also want what we call a "short" thumb to help take extra movement out of the clubhead. I cover this in detail in my book, The Bad Lie. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
This is a great instructional video. After watching this many times I've gone to practice and after looking at my glove it's fair to say I've been holding the club in my Palm all this time and the wear marks on the glove proves it. Obviously because I've been holding the club wrong all along I'm finding the proper grip into the fingers very strange so it's taking some getting used to. I would love to use the Vardon/overlap grip but again after using the interlocking all this time the overlap seems odd. 15 years ago before I ever played golf my left hand got caught in a woodworking machine and I lost the top half of my ring finger so that is now the length of my little finger, so I've not got a good grip I would say. Do you recommend I continue to try the overlap or something else? Kris
Kris, appreciate you sharing your story. This is motivation for others to keep learning...thank you. Sorry to hear of your injury...based on your situation we suggest an interlock grip. If you would like to learn more, check out our book, The Bad Lie as it lays out the entire Vertical Line System. Here is the amazon link www.badliegolfbook.com/
Hi, this is confusing, because there are different folks who are showing different grips. i'm a beginner, so I don't know anything. Lol 😂 the V on the left pionting to the left shoulder is common. But, if a man were to do a pushup or max power to ground, then the bend looks familiar. ✌🏼 Peace
which grip is best to "weaken" the hold of the club by the trail arm? interlock, 10 finger or overlap? right handed golfer here, my right arm is still taking over on the swing causing all sorts of problems!
All this time thought they just made cheep gloves my left hand pad has a hole in it ever 3 rounds maybe less. I mean a hole in a new glove did not know this whole time I was holding the club wrong thanks for this tip Live in north east Texas lot of heat & sweat.
Bill from St. Augustine. I have been using the interlocking grip for more than 30 years. It feels comfortable. I have tried the overlapping Vardon grip, but it does not seem as solid for me. I have never tried the 10-finger grip. I have problems coming over the top and pulling the ball. A friend suggested changing to the Vardon grip. Do you agree with that change?
Our preference is for an overlap grip, however this can be based on the individual. The overlap grip seems to help get the club more in the fingers for many players. In regards to the over the top move, it could be a variety of things. If you are interested, I have a full chapter in my book on this www.badliegolfbook.com/
Glen from Kennebunkport, Maine. Todd, I am having consistency difficulties from 5 to 10 yards off the green. What is the brand of chipper that you have endorsed in the past? Thanks for your help. glen
John, here is a good place to start. th-cam.com/video/AETp6WIpmSY/w-d-xo.html You would benefit from subscribing to the channel as we post new content each week.
I use an interlocking grip, and the wear spot I get is on the heel of my left (lead) hand. I've been told that has to do with shafts length. Is that possible?
Not usually. More often it is caused by the position of the club in the hands. I have a full chapter in my book in this if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
Dave, Houston, TX. Todd I’ve been using an overlapping grip for some time. I've tried the interlocking grip but find it uncomfortable. Even though I'm 6', I don't have big hands and sometimes it feels like I'm not covering correctly.
I am a 75 year old newbie.I say that because my youth golf game was SO mispent. I have been studying the neutral grip for 3 months now. I figure if I am going to get back to playing, I WILL PLAY CORRECTLY.
You are on track! Thanks for posting...have you seen our latest book? We cover this in great detail along with the entire Vertical Line Swing System www.badliegolfbook.com/
JUST DRILLS; Todd you should make a video of just drills of how to improve this and how to stop this. By the time I watch your video go to bed get up and go to the range I forget the drill. A video of just drills can go with us to the range on our I pads or phones and provide us with better practice drills. Some body at the range is going to ask what we are watching and we can refer them to your site. It's a win win idea.
Barry, thanks for the idea and input. We like it! Have you seen our Vertical Line digital series? We have a section on drills that is very popular. You can find it at vlsgolf.com
LOL, we got you! Hope you are finding the channel helpful to your game. This video on the grip will provide some more details as well th-cam.com/video/nd6y-5nInHQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=O7HZyEVit5hFYbTR
I would suggest some slow zoomed in clips to show exactly on each hand where the club is residing. And the final grip coming together. All a little bit rushed and from a distance.
For the last 2 rounds as a lefty I was fade slicing my drives to the left. Couldn't figure it out until the last 2 holes and realised I was holding the club in the palm of my right hand. That haha moment clicked in. It's always one thing that messes me up.
@@vicgeier3482 ok, that very well could be the root cause. Check to see if your entire top hand (pad included) in on the club. My guess is that it is hanging over the edge. We cover this in detail in my latest book if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
I forgot one thing. I never wore a golf glove ever and my hands don't get sore. When I went home I hit hundreds of balls each day on the driving range for 4 days. Then 2 more days of 18 holes each day and never wore a glove. What's the percentage of golfers who don't wear a glove?
John, appreciate your honest feedback. We like to provide some context to the message we are delivering. This is why we cover the "reasons why" some golfers make the mistake we are trying to fix. Hope that helps....
John - how about you make a video and do it however you want, and let the experts do it the way they want? Sheesh. I can’t believe the nerve of people like you.
John - he did explain how you should be holding the club. His explanation was perfect!!! Perhaps you fell asleep during the explanation or perhaps you have the attention span of an imbecile.
@@USGOLFTVshow I tried the tip today, but I’m still not confident with my grip. If I didn’t watch your vids every day, I wouldn’t have noticed. (There was a US President who famously said that phrase.)
Todd. This video single handily fixed my swing again. Thank you thank you thank you!
Let's go....thank you for sharing! Hope you are enjoying the channel, more to come.
I see people complain about the time spent on why some grips are wrong. The first 2 minutes explained exactly why my forearm feels a big giant bruise. Was extremely helpful to hear I’m doing my grip way wrong and it’s the reason for my pain
I use the overlap grip. As a JV high school golf coach, I spend a lot of time teaching players how to grip the club correctly. I also try to get them to establish a pre-shot routine, stance for address, raise club to check grip, visualize the shot, take a practice swing, check alignment to target, address ball, exhale slowly, swing at 80%. It is a challenge to get new players to competitive golf to establish this routine but those who do are making progress.
Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with junior golfers. We need to keep bringing more people to this great game. Have you seen this video on the grip th-cam.com/video/nd6y-5nInHQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8jW-H5vCT21LKY97
I used to use an interlock grip. I am 65 and hurt the ring finger on my right hand this year. It was painful to swing with my old grip. I switched to a baseball grip mid year. WOW. I felt like I was hitting the ball much better. No noticeable distance on my woods but my irons went a bit further but, most noticeable to me was the bite the ball had now. I was getting spin I never experienced before. As I looked at my swing I realized that my wrists became more a part of my swing with the baseball grip than I ever experienced with the overlap. I seemed to be hitting the ball more square. But, as the season neared end here in PA, I started pulling my drives. I had always been a down the middle guy, not long. Now I was a left (pull) hitter and still not long. My average drive is down to 178 yards this year and playing from the senior tees made that acceptable.
Try weakening your right hand to what will feel like a ridiculous amount.
Great tip. 70 years old today and forgot about gripping this way; thanks for the reminder. Just received my new Maxvert driver and hybrid bundle and tested on the driving range yesterday. Heading to the course right now to try them for the first time. Greetings fro Collinsville, Oklahoma. Teeing off early to beat the heat. (ten finger grip)
Awesome! Appreciate the support and kind words. Have a great day 👊
Great tip, this feels strong. I use an interlock grip for holding the club better
Hey Todd. I use an overlapping grip.. played yesterday. Shot 39 on the front nine. Shot 49 on the back nine. Lol. However, I do have an excuse. The temperature dropped down to about 35° and the wind was blowing about 20 miles an hour. I was cold and hungry. So it ceased to be fun. I was happy with the front nine though. Love this vertical line swing
Rich, darn weather LOL. It sounds like you are making progress on the game...good for you. Are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow yes I am.😃
Thats exactly whats happened to my glove will definitely give your tip a go thanks buddy 👍 will let you know how it goes 😊
I had a lot of discomfort with my grip over the past year and it never felt right. It's amazing how much a simple check can make all the difference in the set up! Thanks! 🎉
Our pleasure. If you enjoyed this, you may really like our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon.
Bob from Indpls grip has been corrected and I use an overlap grip. VLS swing is improving daily contact is much better. Your tip yesterday on neutral club position at top was dynamite.
Thanks Bob, appreciate your support of the Vertical Line Swing and our channel. More to come...
72 year old from the Seattle area. Ever since I started playing golf over 50 years ago I used the interlock grip, until the last 6 months. I was not getting enough wrist cock at the top and I found by switching to the overlap grip, I could get an additional 20 degrees more wrist angle. Therefore, more speed - which I need at 72. Thanks for helping us "experienced" golfers.
Denis, appreciate this post and kind words. I like what you have listed here. Our grip can and may need to change as our game changes. Good stuff. Are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes, I am a subscriber. Always look forward to your videos. Also, when I lived in the Phoenix area, we played Lone Tree GC a lot. It was one of our favorites.
@@deniseckert213 Lone Tree is solid and the staff is top notch!
Hi Todd, great job. I use the interlock grip for more accurate shots, and i use the Vardon grip for the "finesse" shots. I always grip the club the way you are showing in this lesson. Ile-des-chenes, Manitoba Canada Can't wait to get out and hit some balls. Great job to Nick also :)
Appreciate you and the support! Bring on spring…
Todd, Hello from Tulalip, WA. I love your approach and your videos. In fact I just bought your book. I started playing last summer at 56 years of age. I initially tried the Varden overlap grip. After playing with that grip for a bit I tried the interlock grip and felt much better. I now use that grip as it gives me the most secure feeling of connection to the club.
Peter, thanks for the kind words and posting. Will be curious to get your feedback on the book. It was a lot of fun to do. 👊
Is this the same grip for woods & driver? Richard Lockmiller Winchester, Tennessee 71 years old
Richard, great question. The short answer is yes. I do cover this is great detail in my book, The Bad Lie. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
I’m trying to get back into golf after 25+ years. It’s been a real challenge and a reminder of how tough this game is. I’ll be looking forward to trying this at the range tomorrow. Great video. I’ve definitely been taking my grip wrong. I’ve got so many lateral dispersion issues. I’m a good enough striker that a better grip may be the key to really getting my score down
Welcome back to the game and to our channel. We are here to help…
Damn whats a tip - Just watched - i haven't hit a ball yet since watching this but i know its gonna help! I feel more control on the back swing as i hold the club right now.
I was definitely a palm gripper!!
I love your videos. Thank you. This seems very easy to follow as far as getting the glove hand positioned, but it’s not clear to me how you position the other hand.
Thank you, take a look here th-cam.com/video/RkfQkCkaw0U/w-d-xo.html
Great stuff Todd
Hi Todd -greetings from Iceland, thank you for this tip, I have holes in my glove...I bought a new one and change my grip to your method and my swing is much easier to control and the ball flies more straight...more control, lighter swing, slowed down my speed back and my ball is going further and straight.... thank you again for this tip 🙂
Post of the day, thank you! Better shots and saving a few bucks on gloves. Nice!
I’m a righty and use an interlock. It just makes me feel more secure and in sync with my arms. I place my left thumb straight down which I now know to change. Looking forward to taking some swings with adjustments
Anthony, nothing wrong with that. It worked well for Mr. Nicklaus.
Great video. I recently really worked on lead hand grip and instantly started hitting nice draws, some pulls bc I come over top from slicing for years. I’ve been battling this all along. One thing though is I have hard time strong grip with driver. Seems to close too much and is a weak little diving hook. Irons are much better.
Learning and making progress...congrats.
I'm glad! I only hold it with one hand then! Thanks!
I have been working with a coach this summer. I've been playing about 2.5 years.
My coach has me using the Vardon grip - or overlap grip. I didn't like it at first. I like it now though!
I did use the 10 finger grip.
Great to hear you are getting some guidance and lessons. This is good. You may enjoy my latest book if you like to learn www.badliegolfbook.com/
I often get blisters hitting my irons.. I am a beginner, and this lesson is very useful
Love your work, yet when I placed the club more in my fingers I get the shanks on chipping, only..when I placed it just shy of the palm not only does shanking stop, but I strike the ball more purely while it goes farther...I have tried every variation of grip style anþhe overlapping grip works best and feels best..Stressdr.
Martin, good question. On chip shots you can certainly move the club more into the palms. This is something I cover in my book, The Bad Lie. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
I now use a 10 finger grip. I can no longer use an overlapping or interlocking grip due to arthritis in my trailing hand wrist and thumb joint.
The 10 finger grip is a good option for those with arthritis. Thanks for posting
Double ur arthritis and give it to the next person
Good afternoon,
I felt like my left thumb was way to the right on the club. I tried shift my thumb back towards the middle (slightly to the right of it). Feels very awkward. Is there anyway we can FaceTime or anything to check my grip?
Regards,
Joseph
Joseph, we do not offer FaceTime lessons sorry.
@@USGOLFTVshow understandable. I am just trying to find a way to be contacted without spam being involved.
Regards,
Joseph
Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try next time I got to the driving range. I've always used an interlocking grip. Always felt most comfortable for me and gives me the most confidence that I have control of the club. I don't particularly wear gloves (ex-baseball player who never used them). I have had strong grip issues where I tend to hook the ball when making contact. I have tried to neutral up on my grip, and although I am hitting it a little better with the neutral grip, I still have a tendency to hook the ball. I rarely ever block or slice the ball. Could trying something different with how I grip the club (outside of using my current interlocking grip) help me? I have never had the grips on my clubs changed/fitted as well. Could that be of help as well? Thank you!
@@ericross7646 our pleasure. As an avid golfer, you would enjoy our book The Bad Lie which can be found on Amazon
10 finger feels the best for me, and gives me the best feels throughout my swing and into impact.
10 finger is an option for some. Just make sure you keep the hands close together.
Champions Tour lessons Jack Nicklaus:
Look it up on google!
Jack held the club more in the palm of his left hand not in the fingers like everyone is teaching today….has completely changed my game much easier to control the club now…
This from the greatest golfer of all time Jack Nicklaus
Not going to debate Mr Nicklaus...
Yeah just saw Jack grip video. It did feel easier to control a club, have been gripping it in the fingers now I'm not sure
Just read "Bad Lie", do you use the same grip for short game + bunkers?
Did you enjoy the book? We suggest using the same grip on short game shots as you do with your full swing. The only shot that would be different is for putting.
I use a Vardon grip. Would you comment on the role of the THUMBS in the grip and swing. I find when the thumbs engage, my strike goes "caflooyee" Thanks, Cary, N.C.
Todd, wondering if you have a video on the shot differences between standard, mid grips. I ask because my hands are getting stiff as I age. What will mid grips do for me if anything
Jeff from VT.
Good question, we do not have a specific video on that exact topic. I would say a larger grip is common with our "experienced" golfers.
Due to disabled left shoulder, numbness in few fingers plus wearing a sling so that arm doesn't move too much I wear 2 thick gloves and use 10 finger grip so I can hold on
The 10 finger grip is a good option for you. Thanks for posting...
I use an interlock grip. Tried the overlap, but it felt odd and a little less secure. I've found upping the grip size on my clubs very helpful. Jumbo grips were too much, but midsize work for me. I have reasonably large hands and long fingers and had to hold the club too firmly with thin grips. Now I find I can keep the hands relaxed.
Laurie, great points you make here...the larger grips can make it difficult to get the club into the fingers and out of the palm....appreciate you adding to the conversation!
Trying to get back into Golf after 15 ought so years, and I'm trying to learn everything I can. This definitely helps a bunch. Hopefully I can apply this more frequently. Switch from Interlock and 10 Finger. Don't know which I like better. 10 finger feels more natural, but interlock allows for more control when it comes to the club face... I dunno. Just gotta keep at it, I guess. 🤘🏻
Welcome back to the game. Hope you are find our channel helpful and enjoyable. If you would like to keep learning, this would be helpful www.badliegolfbook.com/
Great tip! I use interlock grip. I have had that problem in the past noted by the wear on my glove. I think my problem now is a grip correctly but in the process of my swing I tighten my grip and the club moves causing issues. Thanks ... Jeff
Jeff, you got this! 👊
Hi Todd, I just bought your book and I am reworking my approach due to shoulder injury (made worse by playing more golf!). Why do you recommend the overlock grip and not the interlock grip? I have been using interlock and neutral grip and changing it as per your book.
Thanks for the book purchase, hope you are enjoying it. We like the overlap grip as it typically allows golfers to keep the club more in the fingers. However it is not a mandatory requirement of the Vertical Line Swing.
66 yo. LH'er from Seattle...had to switch from overlap to 10 finger due to thumb fusion on right and wrist fusion on left. I had to switch to jumbo grips for comfort and the 10 finger seems to work. I have found very little instruction on 10 finger/baseball grip.
Do you have any tips or a reference I can look up regarding the10 finger grip? PS. Love your instruction and yes, I am Subscribed. ;)
Great question. Best suggestion is to use the ideas here but with ten fingers. Be sure to keep the club in the fingers not the palm, this is KEY.
Thx so much Todd. Hey now l'm hooking ball. How can l stop? Seriously. Also this is hard to do with my driver and fairway woods. Btw this is Repo from Bethesda Md. Love ya brother.
This was a great tip 😊
Thanks! Did you catch this video where we work through the wrist movement in the backswing. See here th-cam.com/video/U9LvOcTBfoU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rQ6QyMfZEGApgUr5
Mick, Melbourne Australia. Overlap. Thanks Todd.
Mick, thanks for posting! Best time of the year to visit Australia?
@@USGOLFTVshow Northern Australia, March - sept otherwise stinking hot and humid, beaches have stingers, ouch and crocs, double ouch, South East Australia Oct - Dec and March - June otherwise either cold and wet or hot and windy, South Western Australia incl Adelaide, avoided Dec - Feb very hot.
Come on down. And bring your swimmers. Sharks all year round but they don’t often attack. I’m a SCUBA instructor too and what most Aussies don’t realise we swim with sharks every day, they just don’t see them. I see plenty. Most are fat and lazy, well fed. Take a chance, you’ll be fine.
Thanks , my grip has been a problem for me
Did you see this video on the grip th-cam.com/video/nd6y-5nInHQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OdQHRoTfRLqmW83z
Todd
after I tried this grip tips my golf ball finishes more left than I normally would like to
any tips please???
You bet, watch this th-cam.com/video/Tex0pm1A31s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZhyE-jVVaZA-QlWp
Todd, All your videos are great, so thank you for doing them. When you grip the club correctly, where does you thumb end up? On top of the shaft or slightly to the side? Cranbrook BC Canada
Joe, great question. It ends up slightly to the right of center for a right handed golfer. You also want what we call a "short" thumb to help take extra movement out of the clubhead. I cover this in detail in my book, The Bad Lie. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
@@USGOLFTVshow Thanks for the answer, also please keep the videos going, I watch them daily.
This is a great instructional video. After watching this many times I've gone to practice and after looking at my glove it's fair to say I've been holding the club in my Palm all this time and the wear marks on the glove proves it.
Obviously because I've been holding the club wrong all along I'm finding the proper grip into the fingers very strange so it's taking some getting used to. I would love to use the Vardon/overlap grip but again after using the interlocking all this time the overlap seems odd.
15 years ago before I ever played golf my left hand got caught in a woodworking machine and I lost the top half of my ring finger so that is now the length of my little finger, so I've not got a good grip I would say.
Do you recommend I continue to try the overlap or something else?
Kris
Kris, appreciate you sharing your story. This is motivation for others to keep learning...thank you. Sorry to hear of your injury...based on your situation we suggest an interlock grip. If you would like to learn more, check out our book, The Bad Lie as it lays out the entire Vertical Line System. Here is the amazon link www.badliegolfbook.com/
Great tip!
Thank you. Are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow yes. I am.
Hi, this is confusing, because there are different folks who are showing different grips. i'm a beginner, so I don't know anything. Lol 😂 the V on the left pionting to the left shoulder is common. But, if a man were to do a pushup or max power to ground, then the bend looks familiar. ✌🏼 Peace
which grip is best to "weaken" the hold of the club by the trail arm? interlock, 10 finger or overlap? right handed golfer here, my right arm is still taking over on the swing causing all sorts of problems!
Great question, we would suggest the overlap grip for this.
All this time thought they just made cheep gloves my left hand pad has a hole in it ever 3 rounds maybe less.
I mean a hole in a new glove did not know this whole time I was holding the club wrong thanks for this tip Live in north east Texas lot of heat & sweat.
Gene, we are learning...thanks for posting
Need to addres trail hand too!
Ask and you shall receive th-cam.com/video/RkfQkCkaw0U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fGg4HURUfEOfQbvO
Bill from St. Augustine. I have been using the interlocking grip for more than 30 years. It feels comfortable. I have tried the overlapping Vardon grip, but it does not seem as solid for me. I have never tried the 10-finger grip. I have problems coming over the top and pulling the ball. A friend suggested changing to the Vardon grip. Do you agree with that change?
Our preference is for an overlap grip, however this can be based on the individual. The overlap grip seems to help get the club more in the fingers for many players. In regards to the over the top move, it could be a variety of things. If you are interested, I have a full chapter in my book on this www.badliegolfbook.com/
Glen from Kennebunkport, Maine. Todd, I am having consistency difficulties from 5 to 10 yards off the green. What is the brand of chipper that you have endorsed in the past? Thanks for your help. glen
Glen, never been to Main. Best time of the year to visit? The club is the Yuma. Are you on our email list?
@@USGOLFTVshow Best time is in the fall after the visiting kids go back to school and the leaves start to turn colors.
@@USGOLFTVshow how do I add may name to you Email list?
@@glenbates9460 here you go usgolftv.com/
@@glenbates9460 Awesome, need to add it to our list of places to do golf schools.
I use the interlock method but am topping the ball badly. I’m just not making good clean shots with my irons. Not making good contact. Any tips please
John, here is a good place to start. th-cam.com/video/AETp6WIpmSY/w-d-xo.html You would benefit from subscribing to the channel as we post new content each week.
I use the interlocking grip because it's the most comfortable grip to me. P.S. I'm from Fremont, NE.
We’ve been to your area...a few solid courses there. Have you seen our new book www.badliegolfbook.com/
@@USGOLFTVshow Sorry no I haven't. I will have to check it out.
I use an interlocking grip, and the wear spot I get is on the heel of my left (lead) hand. I've been told that has to do with shafts length. Is that possible?
Not usually. More often it is caused by the position of the club in the hands. I have a full chapter in my book in this if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
What about the right hand?
Here you go th-cam.com/video/ZuShQO2JSxM/w-d-xo.html
Also cover it in detail here www.badliegolfbook.com/
Dave, Houston, TX. Todd I’ve been using an overlapping grip for some time. I've tried the interlocking grip but find it uncomfortable. Even though I'm 6', I don't have big hands and sometimes it feels like I'm not covering correctly.
Agree, more of an overlap person myself. Thanks for posting 👊
Very interesting
Glad you think so! What did you find most helpful?
@@USGOLFTVshow mostly that I've been holding wrong. My game has improved quite a bit, even told others about your channel.
@@heatherg1895 Thank you! Here is the easiest way to improve all aspects of your game www.badliegolfbook.com/
I am a 75 year old newbie.I say that because my youth golf game was SO mispent. I have been studying the neutral grip for 3 months now. I figure if I am going to get back to playing, I WILL PLAY CORRECTLY.
I use overlap grip🇩🇰 and The 45 degree 👏🏻👏🏻
You are on track! Thanks for posting...have you seen our latest book? We cover this in great detail along with the entire Vertical Line Swing System www.badliegolfbook.com/
I use the interlock grip
Solid choice...
Video starts ar 2:45
Interlock feels comfortable to me
JUST DRILLS; Todd you should make a video of just drills of how to improve this and how to stop this. By the time I watch your video go to bed get up and go to the range I forget the drill. A video of just drills can go with us to the range on our I pads or phones and provide us with better practice drills. Some body at the range is going to ask what we are watching and we can refer them to your site. It's a win win idea.
Barry, thanks for the idea and input. We like it! Have you seen our Vertical Line digital series? We have a section on drills that is very popular. You can find it at vlsgolf.com
I'm interlock for sure. 10 finger feels like I would come over it and hook it. Overlap feels out of control for me.
Truth...
Overlapping grip from Gulfport, Mississippi.
And so the bottom hand isn’t important?
Bottom hand is important, yes.
I use the interlock only because that is what I've done since I started golfing as a kid.
I have used the interlock grip all my life. I tried others but they all felt weird
My grip has been my biggest issue in keeping my score low, that and being shit.
LOL, we got you! Hope you are finding the channel helpful to your game. This video on the grip will provide some more details as well th-cam.com/video/nd6y-5nInHQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=O7HZyEVit5hFYbTR
I would suggest some slow zoomed in clips to show exactly on each hand where the club is residing. And the final grip coming together. All a little bit rushed and from a distance.
Solid input, here you go th-cam.com/video/nd6y-5nInHQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Hl4my5wAnfRYf642
For the last 2 rounds as a lefty I was fade slicing my drives to the left. Couldn't figure it out until the last 2 holes and realised I was holding the club in the palm of my right hand. That haha moment clicked in. It's always one thing that messes me up.
You got this! 👊
I use tenfinger
Ten finger can work as long as you keep your hands close together. You may want to read up on this www.badliegolfbook.com/
I use a baseball grip
I use the classic “gorilla-hawk” grip!!!!! So far not working out well!!!!
LOL, need to see that one!
Use 10 fingers or both hands bc I can’t hold the club from I’m 77
The 10 finger grip is an option that does work for some golfers.
need close up shots of the grip - can’t see it that well
Noted, will be sure to pass forward to the content team. Thanks 👍
I wear through my heel on my glove in 10 rounds, tried putting it in my fingers but it still happens
Maybe griping it too far on the end of the club.
@@USGOLFTVshow possible, I am 6'5" and wear XXXL gloves, loving your video on topping the ball too
@@vicgeier3482 ok, that very well could be the root cause. Check to see if your entire top hand (pad included) in on the club. My guess is that it is hanging over the edge. We cover this in detail in my latest book if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
I forgot one thing. I never wore a golf glove ever and my hands don't get sore. When I went home I hit hundreds of balls each day on the driving range for 4 days. Then 2 more days of 18 holes each day and never wore a glove. What's the percentage of golfers who don't wear a glove?
Good question, my best guess is less than 20%
Using larger grips and lessnfingers cured my hook,, 5 yard cut shot, im on fire
Larger grips are a good option for many golfers, good post.
3.5 minutes spent on how to grip the club wrong. why not spend more time on how to do it right?
John, appreciate your honest feedback. We like to provide some context to the message we are delivering. This is why we cover the "reasons why" some golfers make the mistake we are trying to fix. Hope that helps....
John - how about you make a video and do it however you want, and let the experts do it the way they want? Sheesh. I can’t believe the nerve of people like you.
If you do not know what you are doing wrong and why, how can you fix it.
Your either a democrap or you have ADHD 🤭😂 let the pro explain why your not doing it right. 🤪🇺🇲
John - he did explain how you should be holding the club. His explanation was perfect!!! Perhaps you fell asleep during the explanation or perhaps you have the attention span of an imbecile.
I use ten finger grip because I’m over 70 and it’s easier to hold club
Makes sense...
looking for a vid on what the right hand does... grrrr...
Interlock I have small hands.
Solid aproach...
Can skip the first 3 minutes.
interlock
Why don’t you teach to put golf club a little left
Why do we not see Touring Professionals taking their grip at 45* angle? They all take their grip with the club set behind the ball at address...???
Because they know how to grip the club lol, he’s trying to help us out
Yet nothing about the trail hand placement. Not a good video.
If someone has a hole in their glove after 3-5 rounds they’re either playing with sandpaper on their grips, or they have a gun 😂
Or they are holding the club incorrectly and therefor the club is moving throughout the motion, causing friction and a wear on the glove.
Todd says “is is” in every video.
Steve, you don't like that...LOL How was the golf tip?
@@USGOLFTVshow I tried the tip today, but I’m still not confident with my grip.
If I didn’t watch your vids every day, I wouldn’t have noticed. (There was a US President who famously said that phrase.)
Overlap. More comfortable
Need close ups
You only showed one hand we golf with two😂
LOL, fair point..here you go th-cam.com/video/ZuShQO2JSxM/w-d-xo.html
Why don’t you tell people to keep club in a straight line
Can you expand on your question? Not sure I understand?
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Uh what?
10 finger grip cus the chicks dig it
Errrrrm so the bottom hand doesn’t matter?? At least do a video on the full grip 😅
Ask and you shall receive, see here th-cam.com/video/ZuShQO2JSxM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=msXjSGN6MBrjtZhz