OT: Fixing a golf slice?

[uconnfan68]

Good. I'm trying to be mindful of a slow, controlled swing and a strong grip. Still trying to make sure I get aligned with that second tee. When I'm successful I definitely see a straighter shot, but I've also lost some distance. I'm focusing on mitigating that slice though. I will focus on distance when I start to feel more comfortable with the new technique. So that will probably be next year some time 😂

What do you mean by “strong” grip? Hope it isn’t how tightly you grip the club... that’s the source of most problems for amateurs. Use only enough pressure to hold the club parallel to the ground.

 

[alphasigko]

What do you mean by “strong” grip? Hope it isn’t how tightly you grip the club... that’s the source of most problems for amateurs. Use only enough pressure to hold the club parallel to the ground.

An answer to your question:

Strong Grip vs Weak Grip in Golf: Complete Overview - Golf Journey 365

I am sure you have all heard the many different pieces of advice about the grip in golf. Some advocate for the strong grip, while others promote a more neutral

golfjourney365.com

 

[Zissou]

What do you mean by “strong” grip? Hope it isn’t how tightly you grip the club... that’s the source of most problems for amateurs. Use only enough pressure to hold the club parallel to the ground.

My grip advice would be firm with the left hand. This is in the fingers and palm, but not in the wrist or forearm.

A neutral grip has the “Vs” of your thumb pointing to your shoulders, up your arms. Left V to left shoulder, Right V to right shoulder. A “strong” grip rotates the left hand “a little” so the left V is to your chin or right ear. This can help cure a slice by encouraging the inside out motion.

We risk putting too much on the plate though, and making things complicated! Keep it simple! If Jake can tick that 2nd Tee he has developed the inside-out swing.

Closing the stance can help: close both the feet and hips. Shortening the swing can help. Keeping the right elbow in can help. A “strong grip” can help (firm in the left hand, slightly rotating the V to the right ear).

I disagree that “too firm” a left hand grip is a big problem for many, unless that translates to a stiff wrist and forearm.

 

[JakeTheDog]

What do you mean by “strong” grip? Hope it isn’t how tightly you grip the club... that’s the source of most problems for amateurs. Use only enough pressure to hold the club parallel to the ground.

Not how tight but more making sure my hands are positioned correctly.

 

[uconnfan68]

An answer to your question:

Strong Grip vs Weak Grip in Golf: Complete Overview - Golf Journey 365

I am sure you have all heard the many different pieces of advice about the grip in golf. Some advocate for the strong grip, while others promote a more neutral

golfjourney365.com

Yeah, I knew that... wasn’t sure if a casual newbie did. That’s why I wanted a clarification.

 

[uconnfan68]

Not how tight but more making sure my hands are positioned correctly.

Vs to the right ear. Are you using interlocking or overlapping? I find that it’s easy to lose proper positioning with interlocking, but had to switch to that a few years ago. Just takes more focus.

 

[alphasigko]

Yeah, I knew that... wasn’t sure if a casual newbie did. That’s why I wanted a clarification.

I figured as much, but I thought I would just reply with the information.