Strong grip advantages

[warbirdlover]

On the Golf Channel last night one teacher was saying alot of pros are going to a "strong" grip (right hand golfer and left hand). This is supposed to help get the face closed on impact. Do any of the experts in here (charnockpro etc) agree?

[Adam Pettman]

I have a very strong grip with my left hand, it pretty much garuntees you wont lose a ball out to the right.

[Sandy]

I have a very strong grip too and it helps me immensely. I find it very hard to hit a slice of any kind, but really have to be careful that I don't hit a pull if my swing goes a bit wrong. Adds a very pleasing draw to my shots though, and the difference it makes in the quality and consistency of contact with the ball is remarkable.

[MGP]

A lot of people around here (Kansas) and in places where it's normally windy (UK, west Texas, coastal areas, etc.) tend to develop stronger grips as it promotes a draw and keeps your shots down since it de-lofts the club a bit and tends to close the clubface at impact.

Me, I have a pretty neutral grip and hit my normal power fade most of the time. When I need to hit a low runner though, I'll strengthen the grip and swing a little easier. If I try to swing from my heels with a strong grip I can almost count on a nasty pull.

[warbirdlover]

Now a stronger grip with the left hand (right hand golfer) shows more knuckles and the "vee" points more toward right shoulder (or vice versa)???

[Adam Pettman]

Stronger grip = more knuckles showing.

[mont86]

I too was told during a lesson to use a stronger grip because it closes the club face.

Golf.com has a video of how it works.

[gunning4u]

I have switched to a stronger grip last year and I don’t loose too many balls right. I think it helps me square the club face with out having to get too handsy and flip the club or roll the club shut just before impact.

[JasonMacIsaac]

With a strong grip you will gain more distance on your good shots because your wrist action becomes overwhelming. A strong grip also makes it very hard to release the club and time the clubhead going through impact, you often times hold on and hit a block or a cut.

I have between a strong grip and a neutral grip. I have no problem getting through it and I get a slight power advantage.