Although it was hard to adapt to and in order to finally do so I had to do it coming back from a a long winter break when I had no expectations at the time. To grip a golf club refers to the act of holding the club in your hands in preparation for a shot. When swinging the big sticks, it might be a good idea to give ten fingers a try though. The truth of the matter is, neither is better or worse. The Interlock Grip: Always start by holding the club vertically so that the head is above the grip and the toe of the club is pointing back at you. Golf Grip Tutorial. For what it's worth, a grip change takes an incredible amount of time to adapt to. Whenever you watch TV, grip and release the club, grip and release the club, grip and release the club. The problem with an interlock grip is that players tend to have the club more in the palm rather than the fingers. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > hypergolf Well-Known Member. The Grateful Golfer. Experience lightweight comfort, support, and performance on and off the course. The grip is your only contact with the club. Golf Grip Tutorial. [/quote] You didn't know the right people lol. Your grip pressure will take care of itself in the downswing, so don't even worry about that (just take a look at Fred Couples and how loosely he holds the club). But yeah, I recommend the interlocking grip unless you are close to pro and have an absolutely flawless swing where the position of the club in your hands is always where it's "supposed to be" and you have no troubles with that. However, two are the most used/popular. I wear a medium size glove and use an interlock grip. When deciding on which golf grip to use, you’ll often be deciding between the 10 finger golf grip and the just as popular Overlap grip. It got so easy to hit shots and I got so used to hitting like that I switched to single overlap. Interlock vs overlap. 10 Finger Golf Grip Vs Overlap Grip. However, at one point I realized my right hand was way too active in my swing and I wanted to quiet it down. Especially if you have too much wrist in your stroke. So I've been experimenting with grip a little bit, and I've been trying the Vardon on for size. It took a few weeks at the driving range to get used to it. You must understand what a grip can and can't do, and how to get the most from it. I have smaller hands and prefer the interlock, so I have no reason to doubt his wisdom. Some people feel that it is easier to hit a draw with an overlap grip. Joined: Mar 6, 2007 Messages: 259 Likes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 166. I'm lefty who's righty when it makes sense (shooting rifles/pistols, using scissors because no one ever has left-handed scissors...). On the note of grip pressure: it's not really that important as long as you aren't deathgripping the club, but you want all of your grip pressure to be on the bottom 3 fingers of your glove hand (pinky, ring, middle), and the index finger and thumb on the lower hand. But the grip is far more than just a few positions. I switched from an interlock to an overlap grip at the start of this season and will never go back. I prefer the overlap most of the time. You have to play with what's comfortable. I also don't blister the inside of my right pinky and left pointer anymore after the switch. Not unusual at all. Guys like Tiger and Jack only have a slight interlock. is that unusual? It gives you much more power through synergy and it gave me a considerable amount of control compared to the Vardon grip, especially in my shorter game. He won the U.S. Open in 2003 and remains a weekly tour contender. I switched from interlock to overlap. I use all 3 grips, but use the overlap on most full shots, occasionally I will interlock to "anti-left" a shot or to get a higher trajectory. Interlocking vs. Overlapping Golf Grip. For any student invested in playing golf at the highest level, I favor the overlap golf grip. Long time interlocker here, but switched to overlap a few years ago. It felt very strange at first. I chip almost always with a 10 finger grip because it gives me the most accuracy in delivering the clubface to the ball, and hit flop shots and sand shots with an interlock grip. I also like the overlapping grip because it forces my bottom hand to be looser on the club. Most people are taught a golf grip by someone that has been playing golf since they were younger than a teenager. I think the first thing to point out is what you've already said: "That I'm just holding on for dear life with my bottom hand". And whatever works. I'm in the exact same boat as you are as far as the "right hand dominant, left hand golfer" goes, so I know how you feel with the whole trailing hand thing. Most guys with larger hands prefer the overlap, while smaller handed players like the interlock. This grip type is best suited for junior golfers or those with finger or joint issues that prevent them from swinging the club comfortably using any other method. With your left hand grasp the butt end of the club in the fingers and lay the thumb on top. Overlap vs Interlock vs Baseball Grips. And does it make a difference that my left hand is weaker despite being a lefty golfer? The Vardon Overlap grip, sometimes called the Overlapping Grip, is the most common grip among great players. But you may not have that issue. Any Suggestions. (I'm also a lefty golfer who is right hand dominant, which might complicate things...?). I quickly adapted and have actually more control with a lighter grip with the overlap vs interlock. Although this grip is becoming more and more popular throughout the golf world, beware before moving to this style. Interlock grip vs overlap grip? This separation can force the swing off-plane and cause errant shots. If you have smaller hands, then you should probably stick with the interlock grip. I interlock, as do most people, but if overlap … If not, please start a new topic. IDK why, but I feel like I have absolutely no control when I do this, and that I'm just holding on for dear life with my bottom hand. Spieth's grip is one of the more interesting ones on tour--a derivative of the standard overlapping grip 98 percent of PGA Tour players use and the interlock used by … Some of the main features of both types of grips are compared below. Except the grips in the article, I know of no other golf grips that might help. I've gripped it interlock and it felt comfortable, but I can barely make contact when I tried swinging. The truth of the matter is, neither is better or worse. Discussion in 'General Golf Talk' started by hypergolf, May 31, 2007. Some people think that they are less likely to have hand irritation or blisters when using the overlap grip as well. all personal preference though! That said, if you want to use the baseball grip for irons as well for added distance, then feel free. The problem with an interlock grip is that players tend to have the club more in the palm rather than the fingers. Feels weird at first, but is fantastic once you get used to it. Golf Grip: Interlock vs Overlap - [quote]I had a 4.5 and the two NAIA schools I talked to said...uh no thanks. it's just way more comfy and my hands don't feel restricted in any way. The further you hold the club from your wrist joints, the more supple your wrists will be. The most famous of these are Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, but other professional golfers such as Tom Kite, Michelle Wie and 2011 U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy also …