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Lighten Your Grip Pressure

Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News
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BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - The hands must work together as a single unit when striking a ball with power. In addition to the type of grip you choose, another characteristic of a sound grip is light grip pressure. Gripping the club too tight can cause thin, weak shots that slice. A lighter grip enhances wrist hinge - a vital power source in the swing. This light pressure also increases the amount of clubface rotation, thus improving your chance of squaring the club at impact. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is light and 10 is tight, a pressure of 4 or 5 is recommended. This allows the club to be swung with power and control. At address, feel relaxed and tension-free in your hands and forearms. This pressure, combined with the proper placement of the hands on the grip, will give you your greatest chance to produce longer, straighter shots.




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