How do you grip the club?

[spackler]

I was just curious to see what kind of grip most people use. I used an interlocking grip until very recently when I switched to the ten finger/baseball style grip.

[LobWedge]

I was just curious to see what kind of grip most people use. I used an interlocking grip until very recently when I switched to the ten finger/baseball style grip.

Ah, the "Dave Barr" grip. How's that working for you?

I use the interlock (see my avatar). My fingers are too short to get comfortable with the Vardon. I've tried and it just won't work.

[KickerOfElves]

I have big hands and use interlock. Didn't even notice until recently that I have instinctively switched from Vardon to interlock. Weird.

[beefstuf]

I used to interlock and started overlapping a long time ago because I thought that was the reason for my bad play. It was not the reason, but it is now the way I grip the club.

[Nat Williams]

I was taught interlock as a kid, and it stuck, have never even tried another grip.

[LobWedge]

Interesting DYK. Steve Jones uses the reverse overlap (putter) grip when he's swinging because of previous injuries to his index and ring fingers on his left hand.

[Colby]

I use both hands and pray!

[Thimble]

switched to overlap after interlocking for several years. i find i'm gripping the club a lot lighter.

[LobWedge]

I use both hands and pray!

I guess that your prayers don't get answered much.

[spackler]

Ah, the "Dave Barr" grip. How's that working for you?

Better so far, I found with the interlock I was both gripping it too tight and too much in my palms. I know there's a bit of a stigma against the ten finger, or at least there used to be, I was just curious to see if many others were using it.

[Colby]

Tommy "Two Gloves" from the BB4 uses that grip I believe.

[jeffc]

10 finger for me. Started out with interlock when I was a kid but later on this just felt right. I have small hands and i think that might be part of the reason. Note I do put with an interlock grip though.

[Pinshark]

10 finger for me. Started out with interlock when I was a kid but later on this just felt right. I have small hands and i think that might be part of the reason. Note I do put with an interlock grip though.

Interesting. I interlock but I use ten finger for putting.

[northern33]

I use the 10 finger grip. It just felt natural to me when I first picked up a club. I've tried overlapping grip at the ramge but don't feel like I have control of the club when I use that grip. I also have small hands and fingers, so maybe that's a reson why I feel most comfortable with the baseball grip.

[jonf]

Interesting. I interlock but I use ten finger for putting.

I'm the opposite. I use the ten finger, but find interlock better for putting.

[sharkhark]

I am suprised at the number of interlock since generally most golfers use conventional vardon.
I was playing a couple of yrs ago and frustrated. Suddenly thought just for fun of switching to hit a few interlock.
Went well. Thought most don't play that way and was going to switch back until someone said "tiger and jack play that way". A minority I don't mind being a part of.

[LobWedge]

I was at the British Golf Museum in St. Andrews in 2003. There's a collection of statues called the "Master's Collection". They are detailed bronze castings of the actual grips of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els, Nick Price, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Steve Elkington, John Daly and Seve Ballesteros, done by Tico Torres. Some of you may recognize the artist's name. He's the drummer for Bon Jovi. He's also an accomplished artist and a huge golf nut. He donated the statues in 2002. Very impressive.

[Bull147]

I used a Vardon until late last season. I had a big slice with my woods, and a hook (?) with my irons by October, so in frustration, I switched back to a baseball grip. Like magic, the slice straightened out, and the hook became an on-demand draw. Given that I take a size 8 glove, this is not supposed to work, but it does!! My 4 trips to the range this spring have yielded similar results, so I guess I've found one that works (for now).

[Wilster]

I guess i've always used the 10 finger/ baseball grip , it works fine for me , i've tried the finger interlock but it seems so weird. I was told that the the only thing youv'e got to compensate for on the baseball grip is to roll your right wrist forwardand around on the club shaft so you don't push your shot out right , but hey , each to their own !

[little brit]

Mmmm interesting, I find I switch it up somewhat. I have used all three at times and can change without any problem. I also have very small hands and was using first Vardon then interlock then 10 finger. Last time I went out I switched back to the interlock, it felt more secure.

[milner_7]

I was a ten finger guy until 3 years ago and have since been interlocking. I think I am going try a few rounds this year with the overlap just for fun!

[MusicMan]

been ten finger for 10 years, gonna try and switch this year to interlock... sooo weird

[dH]

Overlap; I've heard from a few people that it's the purest and the others hav slight detractors liek w/ the baseball your hands are fighting themselves and it's harder to get a consistent feel. It is best to "grip and rip though"

[Marmotte]

Light Vardon. Started with the interlock, but the instructor pointed to me that I was gripping much too tight with my front hand and too much in the palm with my left hand. He re-engineered my grip with a Vardon type. It is lighter and more comfortable. Still have a tendency to slice my driver, but it is more a question of swing plane consistency. After looking at a video, I tried ten-fingers, it reduced my slice but reduced my control on the short irons. Back to my trusty Vardon.

[Chieflongtee]

Light Vardon. Started with the interlock, but the instructor pointed to me that I was gripping much too tight with my front hand and too much in the palm with my left hand. He re-engineered my grip with a Vardon type. It is lighter and more comfortable. Still have a tendency to slice my driver, but it is more a question of swing plane consistency. After looking at a video, I tried ten-fingers, it reduced my slice but reduced my control on the short irons. Back to my trusty Vardon.

I had a friend in Montreal who played different shots with different grips. He was a very good player. Whatever works I guess.

[BPW]

I have also used all 3 grips for years and change on a whim without a problem. Recently I injured my left hand and am now using a reverse overlap grip and it also works fine.........

Long as you swing within yourself any grip will do............ I also play to a single digit handicap............

[lovethatping]

overlap for my irons. 10 finger for woods and putter. interlock actually hurts.