Golfing Grip

A good golf grip is the basis of a perfect swing. The grip is your one and only contact with the golf club and also the golf ball ultimately. So the golf grip can be regarded as a basic golf technique. It is essential to master this grip to improve your game.

The functions of the perfect grip are as follows:

Golf grips are of three types:

• It can establish and maintain the control over the club-face
• It can cock as well as uncock your wrists in the event of a golf swing.
• It can create a link physically between your body and the golf club.
• Your golf grip must be spontaneous and instinctive by nature.

There are few factors which determine the power of your grip in golf.

• Interlocking grip: this is a popular grip in which the little finger interlock with the index finger.
• Vardon grip: this is a low handicap grip in golf. The little finger rests in between the index and the second finger.
• Baseball grip: this is the best grip for juniors. Hands to be kept side by side, this way it is easy to break the wrists and swing easily.

• Neutral: this is the best grip. There is balanced power from both right and left hand.
• Strong grip: the left hand is dominating here. You will observe three knuckles on your left hand. Topping or hooking
• Strong grip-the right hand dominating: You will see three or more knuckles in your left hand. It will slice or block shots towards the right.