What Is The Best Grip For Playing Golf?
What are the types of golf grips?
There are three different grips that have become popular to use in the game of golf. Almost all golfers will use either the 10 finger grip, overlap grip, or interlocking grip. The grip that a golfer uses is based on what is most comfortable to them.
Even though holding a golf club may seem like an easy task, it can be much more detailed than imagined. The grip that a player uses for their club has an effect on the way they strike the ball and the direction in which it goes. If a golfer were to use an incorrect grip, then the club may be able to move around in the hands during a swing and cause the ball to be hit erratically. The three most simple golf grips are the overlap grip, the 10 finger grip, and the interlocking grip. Each grip is unique and is used throughout the golf world.
Basics of a Golf Grip
Although there are different types of golf grips, there are a few basics that apply to every golfer’s grip. First, you should always have your dominant hand below your non-dominant hand on the club. It is important to have a moderately-tight grip on the club to help make your shots more accurate and consistent. Make sure that your grip is not too tight to avoid straining your hand and arm muscles, and not loose enough to where the golf club moves around in your hands. Lastly, always grip the club towards the top, where the tacky grip tape is located.
Interlocking Grip
The interlocking grip begins with the golfer putting all ten of his fingers on the club, similar to the 10 finger grip. However, to make the hands come closer together, the golfer interlocks the bottom hand’s pinkie with the top hand’s index finger. This grip could give the golfer more power to their swing as it forces both hands to work together to hit the ball. The interlocking grip is the most common grip used by both amateurs and professional golfers alike.
Overlap Grip
The overlap grip, also known as the “Vardon” grip, is one of the more commonly used grips in the sport. When using this grip, a golfer places their pinkie finger in between the ridge of the other hand's index and middle fingers. This grip is particularly beneficial for golfers that have large hands.
10 Finger Grip / Baseball Grip
The 10 finger grip, also known as the baseball grip, gets its name from the fact that all ten fingers of the golfer are on the club, similar to holding a baseball bat. This is not a very popular grip for professionals, but beginners enjoy using this grip because it is easy to learn and comfortable. This grip is beneficial for golfers with smaller hands, and it is also very powerful as all fingers contribute to hitting the ball.