Finally a video that tells me where to place my hands on the club. I've seen videos that show you how to grip but I didn't know if I should place my hands up or further down the club. THANK YOU! This is so helpful!
I’m getting back into golf after a 25 year break. This is the single best video I’ve seen on proper golf grip. Better than my lessons. Thank you for these videos.
After all these years I finally learned the proper grip. I taught myself to play golf, and developed a decent game, bringing my handicap down to a 14. I am getting used to my new proper grip and playing much better.Thank you very much.You are a great teacher.
Just wanted to thank you for this video. I am someone who has always sliced the ball. Recently I have been able to hit more of a fade but the huge slice would still show up from time to time. However, changing my grip like you demonstrated in this video resulted in a round that I just finished without a single slice or fade and even some nice draws. Now if I can just learn to trust it and set up to account for my new shot shape I will be in business! Thank you so much!!!
+Tyler Devinney That is great Tyler, glad to hear it! You will have to let us all know how you do as you continue to practice. Keep up the good work! ~Clay
I've watched a lot of your videos with limited to no success in my golf swing, but this video was like magic. Amazing how something as simple as putting your hands on the club "correctly" can change your entire swing and improve your ball striking. Thanks
Hi Cosmik, glad to see you find a video that worked for you. We talk about grip in your Stable Fluid Spine Angle section on TopSpeedGolf.com, and I thought this might help you along with your new grip. topspeedgolf.com/topic/most-important-angle-secondary-axis-tilt-at-impact/. Let us know how your game develops, keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
Left thumb splitting right hand has been huge for me as I struggled keeping thumb stable, control of club face has been so much easier with hands working together. Serious video Clay, keep up the good work
I was recently told at a fitting that I had a baseball grip with both thumbs right in the middle. Thanks for making this video! I could not find such a informative video on what I should be doing! Keep up the great videos buddy
best detail, thank you so much. the most important part of the whole video was how the right palm fits into the left upper thumb. i never did have it all the way in place before, but now it feels great.
This was the one that started it all for me! Best detail on how to grip a club. The short thumbs was my key. Added 20 yards and most solid contact ever.Thank you!
What the what!!!! I have been putting the golf club under the pad on my left hand. Plus never heard of the short thumb. I use a baseball grip mainly because I played baseball and didn't play golf till years later. I will put this to work tonight and try to play with it tomorrow. Thanks Clay!!!
Thanks for this video! My slice has been killing my game. I watched this and corrected my grip, went to the range tonight and hit straight shots IMMEDIATLEY!
Thanks Clay. This video on how to grip a club is the clearest tutorial I have seen and makes perfect sense to me. I am a 60 year old guy from Canada and our season is short, so I am looking forward to trying this out when the weather improves. I have watched some of your other videos and I can see where I can improve my grip, putting, and core swing. There are many great videos here on UA-cam, but your methods of training and manner of speech makes much more sense to me than elsewhere. I am a happy guy when I crack a 100, but think the target this year is 90 and with you helpful videos I should get there (I will send an update if I do :-)
Thanks Clay, this was a game changer :). I have always struggled with consistent grip. Now my wrists and hands are relaxed. I'm hitting more consistently and at least one club longer.
A very precise and accurate understanding to grip of golf clubs. I have already applied and found a big change in ball connection. Thanks. Keep up the good work !!!
Great video...one of the best I've seen on grip...if I can add my 2 cents based on my experiences going from a hacker to a 4 handicap, I started out with a very strong grip (probably to help overcome my swing faults) to fight a slice and then as I got better the grip became more neutral but my misses were always hooks so after doing some research about Mr. Hogan's grip, I went to the range and tried lining my V's up to the left eye (which I believe is what Mr. Hogan used when he went to his weaker grip)...it felt very weird at first but my hook was gone and I could go at it as hard as I wanted and my ball flight was generally straight or with a baby draw...as a side benefit I discovered I could hit baby fades too....the moral of my personal story is everybody's swing is different so don't be afraid to go to the range and try adjusting your grip and watch what it does to your ball flight...you might discovery your own grip secret.
Thanks Quentin...btw after doing some online legwork I made contact with my old swing coach, Mike Keymont and will be starting up lessons again on my way back to playing golf again...thanks for all the replies and good luck with TSG...you guys have great videos, some of the best I've ever seen.
Another great video Clay, great in depth detail, very well explained and presented which is a skill in itself - I have always played with a long left thumb but have consistently struggled to square the club face, i followed your advice and bingo - Guys try this out and stop at impact position - Long left thumb face = Open .... Short thumb face = Square ..... the longer the club the more this is exaggerated.
Great video! Can't wait to try as so far I either feel too much vibration or end up with a blister on the right middle finger! I just started and I'm loving it! Un grand merci Clay!
Thanks Nancy! It sounds like you may be gripping the club a little too firmly. Here is a great video from our website if you're interested in joining our membership: topspeedgolf.com/vault/how-tight-to-hold-the-golf-club-in-crazy-detail/. Play well! ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
How much in the fingers of the right hand should the club be? Should it run the same way as in the left hand? I've seen a video where the coach says it should be more in the fingers of the right hand to make the right hand weaker to minimise the risk of it being too dominant in the swing. Best grip video bar none this though.
Hi, the right hand will be a little more in the fingers than the left as the thumb of your left hand fits comfortably between the pads of the right hand like Clay talks about in the video. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Clear & concise instruction, well spoken presentation Mr Ballard, helped me glean the key aspects of teaching the grip, and the training aide is both simple to use, and useful
I was struggling with a slice about a year ago until I played with a friend of mine who is a pretty good golfer (at least a single digit handicap and doesn't play often). I was trying to strengthen my grip to compensate for my slice after seeing all the advice online. Well, as uncomfortable as it was for me to do, he made my weaken my grip (similar to how Ben Hogans grip was that you mentioned in the video) and my shots went dead straight. I think the weakened grip allowed me to get the sensation that I was rolling my hands over and squaring the club face. The weakened grip certainly eliminated one side of the golf course (the left side), but I was also hitting straighter shots because I was rolling my hands over... As I've played more and have gotten more comfortable, my grip is more neutral and not quite as weak as my friend suggested I tried out... But that's cause I got comfortable hitting straight shots with an EXTREMELY weak grip. I think the key is to exaggerate different things while practicing to get the awareness.
I always think random things, but I always wonder why you are not more tan lol. You should stop by HHI sometime (Hilton Head Island) As far as your videos; they have been tremendous. I started playing again after 12 years, yes, 12 years and the videos have been helping. Just have to keep working on everything till I get my swing and consistency down and I will be happy. I noticed because I played baseball, hockey and lacrosse it throws my driver off a lot when I started again. The attack angles are much different, but all it takes is practice and making my body get used to the movement. I hope you hold your head high knowing you help so many individuals because we all only get one life and I feel you are making the most of yours and hopefully enjoying life as much as we are. Thanks again, Clay. Have a great weekend and I will work on all this again tomorrow when I go to play again!
Hi Josh, I do live in Florida which is the sunshine state so people are mostly tan here :-). Glad you have found the instruction useful. Keep up the hard work!
Thanks Clay. Loved the feel tip of holding something small to understand the short thumb. Would be interesting to get your take on Greg Norman's grip. He uses a variant of the interlock with all ten fingers on the club.
Hi, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video. Greg Norman's grip is fine too. Personally, I find it uncomfortable. My hands likely just don't fit together the same way his do. The main things that are important are security and gripping it in a way that allows you to hinge properly. Beyond that, you do what works best for you. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Great vid My hand size Palm 5 inches which is long Longest finger 3 1/2 When I do as you say and put the bone on meaty part of your hand on top of the club The v points to my shoulder not my ear Any suggestion tried small medium and large grips always struggled with Thai if I put the thumb meaty part on top of the club I get the v pointing to my ear but this is more finger grip the only options is finger nutural grip or strong Palm grip
That's fine. You can use a weak or stronger grip. It's really personal preference and what works best for you. The key is not having the club too much in the fingers and not too much in the palm.
Man, I would just like to think you for making a real golf lesson video on grips. There are 3 million on UA-cam but they are all the same, or when they start to get good the person says long on to my website to find out more . Just an awesome job
Excellent video Clay, as always. Just one question: how do you avoid the (potentially) destructive action of the right index and thumb by pressing against each other and taking control of the whole swing? ...
Hi, this comes from proper sequencing; loading up, weight shift, lag and release. It sounds like you swing mostly with your arms instead of creating momentum with your lower body. I would recommend working through our Top Speed Golf System to improve this. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
+Lee Doodson Golf Thanks! I will try to add a video like that soon. Maybe I could do some extreme, closeup pictures from every angle. Is that along the lines of what you were thinking? Play well!! ~Clay
Clay, I really enjoyed this instruction on the Grip. Can you PLEASE respond with the LINK where to purchase the "The Golf Grip" Thank you my friend!!!!
Here's something really simple: Place your hands on the club with absolutely no tension or twisting of either of your wrists. This neutral zone grip allows proper finger pressure and overall light grip pressure which in turn promotes club head speed and accuracy through impact.
I like that! As long as your posture is good from the shoulders, that is fantastic advice. So many players try to put the strangle hold on the grip. Thanks for the post! ~Clay
Hi, This is one of very detail video. I just start to learn golf. May I ask where can I buy the golf grip training aid? There are many from Amazon which one will you recommend? Thank you.
Hey! Sorry it took me a while to get back to you! It's been a loooong time since I bought this training aid and since I filmed this video... so I'm not 100% sure, but I believe this is the training aid in question: www.amazon.com/Golf-Grip-training-Achieve-maintain-proper/dp/B00GJNQLHS/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=golf+grip+training+aid&qid=1663254510&sr=8-5 Thanks for watching!
Thanks Clay ! My grip is definitely on the stronger side. I feel as though I can generate so much more power using my two thumbs as "accelerator levers" on the club, compared to when using a neutral grip. Would you agree that more power can be generated in the downswing with a stronger grip ? (I feel about a 20% increase in torque/power)
Went to the range today to try a grip that was highly rated and commented on. Turns out it's super strong after watching this, which is why I struggled. So hard to find good golf info
You can have a weak, neutral or strong grip with everything talked about in the video. The main idea here is that you don't want it too much in the fingers and too much in the palms. If it's too much in the fingers then your grip may not be very secure. If it's too much in the palms then it's difficult to get a good hinge.
@@TopSpeedGolf - once I saw this vid it made sense what I had been trying was wrong and I tested the tips from this vid down the range. Grip feels perfect now whilst I'm swinging whereas before it felt wrong just wasn't sure why. I've just got to work on squaring that face, opening the hips.... Staying central.. easy! (Help 😂) I think I've solved my problem anyway. Where I used to drive the ball solid 300+ straight, I used to be super fit and now I'm older (fatter 😬) I'm much less mobile so I figure I used to have athletic recovery in the downswing I don't have now. Your videos are great, thanks for the reply man, I really appreciate it and keep up the good work 👍
Great""" video!! - One of the best when it comes to detail.. Where do I purchase the "Snap on Golf Grip you mentioned? (I have not been able to locate one). "Your help would be appreciated.. Thanks Clay!
I am right handed...should I feel the impact of my shot on my index finger of my right hand...or should I feel the impact more on my left hand palm or both equally? Thanks
Morning, Clay, me again. I wonder what your personal thoughts are on how to initiate the downswing. There is so much information, a lot of it different, about how this occurs. Keith
+Keith Dennis Hi Keith. It should happen that you shift to the right early in the backswing. As you are about waist high in the backswing, your weight first begins to start shifting left. As you start the downswing, your left foot will push into the ground, and your hips will start to rotate open, then the shoulders, then the arms and club release. Here is a video I did on the hips opening part. Good luck and play well! ua-cam.com/video/_vFBe5RtBvs/v-deo.html
Dear Clay, total beginner question. With a one iron I can easily see how the club face would line up, but with even a 6 iron, which has maybe a 30 degree face, what is it you are actually lining up? The base of the face?
I noticed a number of more modern players use a stronger grip than was taught in the 70s. I also have noticed that trying to get "shaft lean" tends to open up the club face at impact with a more neutral grip. Using a stronger grip seems to make it easier to keep a square club face during a strong rotation into the ball and with "leaning the shaft," and compressing the ball. I haven't taken this to the range as yet (new thoughts) but it seems to make sense to me. I have seen that rotating quickly and strongly through often ends up with a slightly high fade, especially with the longer clubs (3 hybrid, fairway woods and esp the driver), sometimes a push or sometimes getting the club a little stuck behind. Your thoughts?
HI, thanks for the comment. Yes, a stronger grip can make it a little easier to get forward shaft lean. If you have a weaker grip then you'll need to square the face at impact by turning the handle bowing the lead wrist. This is what Clay talks about in The Move section on the website. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
I've been taught to hold the club in your left hand across my fingers and not the palm. In the right hand, you basically hold it with your middle/ring finger with very little pressure. Holding in the palm restricts hinging is what I was taught.....?
Great video! Question though Clay. I’d love to know what grip device you were using. I’ve been looking for one. Thanks Clay and keep up the great videos!
Hi Shlomo, you want a short thumb so that you get better coverage on the grip with the fingers. If you have a long thumb then you may have grip security issues. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Hey clay are your grips a size bigger than normal because it looks like you have big hands like me I'm 6 foot 3 with long arms and I feel I need bigger grips
Love Clay's advice but on this one I have to say it doesn't work for me. After years of trying to avoid the long left hand thumb (leading hand) I became frustrated and decided to work tirelessly to move in the direction of Dustin Johnson. To begin with I was completely the opposite of DJ's left hand position at the top of the swing until I studied DJ's grip and found that DJ uses a long left hand thumb which I have found to be what works for me. I must position my left hand below the bump on the end of the club's grip which allows me the ability to Flexion my left hand at the top of the swing. It took me 8-months to become comfortable with my new swing - but it was worth it. I have become more consistent, stronger and confident.
I have a baseball grip because I CANNOT overlap or interlock my cadet fingers but would like too.I am a 12 Handicapper.Am I limited to how good I can get ? TY
Hi Clay, Just started playing golf and trying to get my grip sorted - great video . Please advise where I can buy the clip on plastic grip from , it doesn't appear to be available in New Zealand. Cheers Mike
Clay, thanks for the grip drill. I see you have a ton of great videos out there. After this video, what video would you recommend next? I am a beginner golfer and I've decided to start investing time into learning. Thanks!
It's called the Golf Grip Training Aid. Here is a link where you can find out more info/purchase: golfsupport.com/golf-accessories/training-practice-and-fun/golf-grip Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor
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Finally a video that tells me where to place my hands on the club. I've seen videos that show you how to grip but I didn't know if I should place my hands up or further down the club. THANK YOU! This is so helpful!
Happy to help!
I've watched about 10 'how to grip the club' guides and this was by far the best. Thank you!
Its true. Clay is the best especialky when without beard. Looks dirty
Awesome, thank you!
I’m getting back into golf after a 25 year break. This is the single best video I’ve seen on proper golf grip. Better than my lessons. Thank you for these videos.
Thanks Brad!
The best and most detailed golf instruction video I've seen on how to get your perfect grip! Thanks alot Clay! Keep up your fantastic work!
Thanks 👍
After all these years I finally learned the proper grip. I taught myself to play golf, and developed a decent game, bringing my handicap down to a 14. I am getting used to my new proper grip and playing much better.Thank you very much.You are a great teacher.
Keep it up! Glad I could be of help to you.
@@TopSpeedGolf I forgot to mention that I bought the grip training aid, it is great. Thank you for the recommendation.
Just wanted to thank you for this video. I am someone who has always sliced the ball. Recently I have been able to hit more of a fade but the huge slice would still show up from time to time. However, changing my grip like you demonstrated in this video resulted in a round that I just finished without a single slice or fade and even some nice draws. Now if I can just learn to trust it and set up to account for my new shot shape I will be in business! Thank you so much!!!
+Tyler Devinney That is great Tyler, glad to hear it! You will have to let us all know how you do as you continue to practice. Keep up the good work! ~Clay
I've watched a lot of your videos with limited to no success in my golf swing, but this video was like magic. Amazing how something as simple as putting your hands on the club "correctly" can change your entire swing and improve your ball striking. Thanks
Hi Cosmik, glad to see you find a video that worked for you. We talk about grip in your Stable Fluid Spine Angle section on TopSpeedGolf.com, and I thought this might help you along with your new grip. topspeedgolf.com/topic/most-important-angle-secondary-axis-tilt-at-impact/. Let us know how your game develops, keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
Left thumb splitting right hand has been huge for me as I struggled keeping thumb stable, control of club face has been so much easier with hands working together. Serious video Clay, keep up the good work
Thanks!
I watch alot of videos of golf! You are the best for all these little things that nobody talks! Big love from Canada!
Thanks!
I was recently told at a fitting that I had a baseball grip with both thumbs right in the middle. Thanks for making this video! I could not find such a informative video on what I should be doing! Keep up the great videos buddy
Thanks Dustin!
best detail, thank you so much. the most important part of the whole video was how the right palm fits into the left upper thumb. i never did have it all the way in place before, but now it feels great.
Thanks Thomas! Glad you enjoyed the video and that it was able to help. Hope you're playing great! ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
This was the one that started it all for me! Best detail on how to grip a club. The short thumbs was my key. Added 20 yards and most solid contact ever.Thank you!
What the what!!!! I have been putting the golf club under the pad on my left hand. Plus never heard of the short thumb. I use a baseball grip mainly because I played baseball and didn't play golf till years later. I will put this to work tonight and try to play with it tomorrow. Thanks Clay!!!
Best of luck!
@@TopSpeedGolf side note bad idea to try a new grip while playing golf. Lol.
4:50 crazy detail! Thanks for making this.
You bet!
Thanks for this video! My slice has been killing my game. I watched this and corrected my grip, went to the range tonight and hit straight shots IMMEDIATLEY!
No problem Phil! Glad you liked the video and that it helped. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Great video! You are very easy to listen to and explain the nuances of golf very well! Thank you for your video!
Thanks!
Best video I've seen explaining all aspects of a good golf grip!
Thanks Jamie!
You explain it very well and keep it simple.
Thanks Eric!
@@TopSpeedGolf I did your slow take away and full turn and my irons were pure...thank you
Thanks Clay. This video on how to grip a club is the clearest tutorial I have seen and makes perfect sense to me. I am a 60 year old guy from Canada and our season is short, so I am looking forward to trying this out when the weather improves. I have watched some of your other videos and I can see where I can improve my grip, putting, and core swing. There are many great videos here on UA-cam, but your methods of training and manner of speech makes much more sense to me than elsewhere. I am a happy guy when I crack a 100, but think the target this year is 90 and with you helpful videos I should get there (I will send an update if I do :-)
Thanks Clay, this was a game changer :). I have always struggled with consistent grip. Now my wrists and hands are relaxed. I'm hitting more consistently and at least one club longer.
Nice! Keep up the great work! ~Clay
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Thanks! This video really helped! It felt great and went straight!
Glad it helped
One of the best grip drills I've seen. Looking forward to range and losing the slice. Thanks!
Thanks 👍
What a fantastic video ❤
Thank you so much!
Very detailed and accurate explanation..thanks a lot
Thanks!
Got it! Thanks Clay. Wish you every success with Top speed golf.
+Keith Dennis Thanks Keith, it's going really well. Let me know how you do as you work through some of the drills. ~Clay
A very precise and accurate understanding to grip of golf clubs. I have already applied and found a big change in ball connection. Thanks. Keep up the good work !!!
Thanks Chetan!
Great video...one of the best I've seen on grip...if I can add my 2 cents based on my experiences going from a hacker to a 4 handicap, I started out with a very strong grip (probably to help overcome my swing faults) to fight a slice and then as I got better the grip became more neutral but my misses were always hooks so after doing some research about Mr. Hogan's grip, I went to the range and tried lining my V's up to the left eye (which I believe is what Mr. Hogan used when he went to his weaker grip)...it felt very weird at first but my hook was gone and I could go at it as hard as I wanted and my ball flight was generally straight or with a baby draw...as a side benefit I discovered I could hit baby fades too....the moral of my personal story is everybody's swing is different so don't be afraid to go to the range and try adjusting your grip and watch what it does to your ball flight...you might discovery your own grip secret.
Hi Steve, thank you for sharing your story. I agree 100%. Keep up the hard work! ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Thanks Quentin...btw after doing some online legwork I made contact with my old swing coach, Mike Keymont and will be starting up lessons again on my way back to playing golf again...thanks for all the replies and good luck with TSG...you guys have great videos, some of the best I've ever seen.
Thanks Steve! Best of luck to you too on your way back to great golf. ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
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Best golf series I've seen. Fantastic, thanks.
Thanks!
Been struggling with grip for ages this really cleared it up
I’m now heading to the range to test out my new grip!
Thanks a lot!
Great to hear!
Thanks for all the tips I really want my daughter to experience this sport
Our pleasure!
Simple great info. Thanks Clay awesome
Thanks!
Another great video Clay, great in depth detail, very well explained and presented which is a skill in itself - I have always played with a long left thumb but have consistently struggled to square the club face, i followed your advice and bingo - Guys try this out and stop at impact position - Long left thumb face = Open .... Short thumb face = Square ..... the longer the club the more this is exaggerated.
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This was by far the most helpful video when it comes to proper grip. This was a eureka moment for me so thank you.
Thanks Clay. You just saved my golf 😀
My pleasure!
Great! Now I have 50 more things to worry about in my setup.
I delivered on my crazy detail promise!!! Haha.
I use neutral grip after starting off with a really strong grip. I now use a slightly strong grip for when I play draws
Thanks for sharing!
1:35 that's a good part, I am seeing the long thumb in my grip and I was confused how to fix that.
Hi Corek, shorten your thumb and allow your fingers to spread more onto the club. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Again, great video !!
Thanks Marius! Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Yes that would be great Clay cause I have a neutral grip but just wanna make sure it's in right part of hands many thanks
+Lee Doodson Golf Ok, thanks for the suggestion Lee. I will put that on my list of videos to make. ~Clay
Great video! Can't wait to try as so far I either feel too much vibration or end up with a blister on the right middle finger! I just started and I'm loving it! Un grand merci Clay!
Thanks Nancy! It sounds like you may be gripping the club a little too firmly. Here is a great video from our website if you're interested in joining our membership: topspeedgolf.com/vault/how-tight-to-hold-the-golf-club-in-crazy-detail/. Play well! ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Where do y’all get this grip aid because I’m left handed don’t know where to shop for one
How much in the fingers of the right hand should the club be? Should it run the same way as in the left hand? I've seen a video where the coach says it should be more in the fingers of the right hand to make the right hand weaker to minimise the risk of it being too dominant in the swing.
Best grip video bar none this though.
Hi, the right hand will be a little more in the fingers than the left as the thumb of your left hand fits comfortably between the pads of the right hand like Clay talks about in the video. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
@@TopSpeedGolf Thank you for the response.
Clear & concise instruction, well spoken presentation Mr Ballard, helped me glean the key aspects of teaching the grip, and the training aide is both simple to use, and useful
Thanks William!
I was struggling with a slice about a year ago until I played with a friend of mine who is a pretty good golfer (at least a single digit handicap and doesn't play often).
I was trying to strengthen my grip to compensate for my slice after seeing all the advice online. Well, as uncomfortable as it was for me to do, he made my weaken my grip (similar to how Ben Hogans grip was that you mentioned in the video) and my shots went dead straight.
I think the weakened grip allowed me to get the sensation that I was rolling my hands over and squaring the club face. The weakened grip certainly eliminated one side of the golf course (the left side), but I was also hitting straighter shots because I was rolling my hands over...
As I've played more and have gotten more comfortable, my grip is more neutral and not quite as weak as my friend suggested I tried out... But that's cause I got comfortable hitting straight shots with an EXTREMELY weak grip. I think the key is to exaggerate different things while practicing to get the awareness.
Great comments. I agree!
I have a big problem with my hands not turning over this may be genius
Purchase the training aid mentioned and definitely has helped tremendously, love it
Awesome details Clay. I’m sure this will benefit me tremendously this season. Thanks
Thanks Harold!
Thanks Clay this was very informative and a great tip. I've been looking for direction on the proper grip and this video is spot on!..NICE!
Thanks Brad!
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to create it for us.
Thanks Steve! Glad you liked the video :-) Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Wow, your videos are so thorough! It's insane, but very helpful.
Thanks!
Small details can make a big difference!
Super tips Clay TY !
Thanks clay my grip was long thumb. This was awesome thanks
Glad to help Charles!! Best of luck with the grip!!
Nicklaus used the interlocking grip. John Daley uses the interlocking grip.
Thanks for sharing!
I always think random things, but I always wonder why you are not more tan lol. You should stop by HHI sometime (Hilton Head Island)
As far as your videos; they have been tremendous. I started playing again after 12 years, yes, 12 years and the videos have been helping. Just have to keep working on everything till I get my swing and consistency down and I will be happy. I noticed because I played baseball, hockey and lacrosse it throws my driver off a lot when I started again. The attack angles are much different, but all it takes is practice and making my body get used to the movement. I hope you hold your head high knowing you help so many individuals because we all only get one life and I feel you are making the most of yours and hopefully enjoying life as much as we are. Thanks again, Clay. Have a great weekend and I will work on all this again tomorrow when I go to play again!
Hi Josh, I do live in Florida which is the sunshine state so people are mostly tan here :-). Glad you have found the instruction useful. Keep up the hard work!
wow good detail
Another great video with a huge amount of specific tips. Great guide! Thank you!
Thanks Clay. Loved the feel tip of holding something small to understand the short thumb. Would be interesting to get your take on Greg Norman's grip. He uses a variant of the interlock with all ten fingers on the club.
Hi, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video. Greg Norman's grip is fine too. Personally, I find it uncomfortable. My hands likely just don't fit together the same way his do. The main things that are important are security and gripping it in a way that allows you to hinge properly. Beyond that, you do what works best for you. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Awesome video.
Thanks!
very helpful clears my doubts clear understanding of griping the club thanks
Great vid
My hand size
Palm 5 inches which is long
Longest finger 3 1/2
When I do as you say and put the bone on meaty part of your hand on top of the club
The v points to my shoulder not my ear
Any suggestion tried small medium and large grips always struggled with Thai if I put the thumb meaty part on top of the club I get the v pointing to my ear but this is more finger grip the only options is finger nutural grip or strong Palm grip
That's fine. You can use a weak or stronger grip. It's really personal preference and what works best for you. The key is not having the club too much in the fingers and not too much in the palm.
Man, I would just like to think you for making a real golf lesson video on grips. There are 3 million on UA-cam but they are all the same, or when they start to get good the person says long on to my website to find out more . Just an awesome job
Thanks John!
Excellent video Clay, as always. Just one question: how do you avoid the (potentially) destructive action of the right index and thumb by pressing against each other and taking control of the whole swing? ...
Hi, this comes from proper sequencing; loading up, weight shift, lag and release. It sounds like you swing mostly with your arms instead of creating momentum with your lower body. I would recommend working through our Top Speed Golf System to improve this. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Hi Clay can you do a golf grip video from side on to see how you take the grip so shows more detail ? Keep videos coming great help to all
+Lee Doodson Golf Thanks! I will try to add a video like that soon. Maybe I could do some extreme, closeup pictures from every angle. Is that along the lines of what you were thinking? Play well!! ~Clay
Thanks man, you just helped me out tremendously.
No problem Daniel! Glad the video helped. Play well!
Clay, I really enjoyed this instruction on the Grip. Can you PLEASE respond with the LINK where to purchase the "The Golf Grip" Thank you my friend!!!!
Love the videos! Thank you for all of the insight
Thanks!
Here's something really simple: Place your hands on the club with absolutely no tension or twisting of either of your wrists. This neutral zone grip allows proper finger pressure and overall light grip pressure which in turn promotes club head speed and accuracy through impact.
I like that! As long as your posture is good from the shoulders, that is fantastic advice. So many players try to put the strangle hold on the grip. Thanks for the post! ~Clay
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Great. Thanks Clay.
Great video! I took a lot from your explanation.
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Great video. Thanks'.
Hi, This is one of very detail video. I just start to learn golf. May I ask where can I buy the golf grip training aid? There are many from Amazon which one will you recommend? Thank you.
Hey! Sorry it took me a while to get back to you!
It's been a loooong time since I bought this training aid and since I filmed this video... so I'm not 100% sure, but I believe this is the training aid in question:
www.amazon.com/Golf-Grip-training-Achieve-maintain-proper/dp/B00GJNQLHS/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=golf+grip+training+aid&qid=1663254510&sr=8-5
Thanks for watching!
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Hi Armin, thanks for the positive feedback, let us know how your game comes along. Keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
Didn't even know that bone existed. Amazing video
Thanks!
Thank you for all the details. As a long thumber myself Iook forward to fixing that.
It definitely helps with control! Good luck! ~Clay
Thanks Clay ! My grip is definitely on the stronger side. I feel as though I can generate so much more power using my two thumbs as "accelerator levers" on the club, compared to when using a neutral grip. Would you agree that more power can be generated in the downswing with a stronger grip ? (I feel about a 20% increase in torque/power)
Went to the range today to try a grip that was highly rated and commented on. Turns out it's super strong after watching this, which is why I struggled. So hard to find good golf info
You can have a weak, neutral or strong grip with everything talked about in the video. The main idea here is that you don't want it too much in the fingers and too much in the palms. If it's too much in the fingers then your grip may not be very secure. If it's too much in the palms then it's difficult to get a good hinge.
@@TopSpeedGolf - once I saw this vid it made sense what I had been trying was wrong and I tested the tips from this vid down the range. Grip feels perfect now whilst I'm swinging whereas before it felt wrong just wasn't sure why. I've just got to work on squaring that face, opening the hips.... Staying central.. easy! (Help 😂)
I think I've solved my problem anyway. Where I used to drive the ball solid 300+ straight, I used to be super fit and now I'm older (fatter 😬) I'm much less mobile so I figure I used to have athletic recovery in the downswing I don't have now.
Your videos are great, thanks for the reply man, I really appreciate it and keep up the good work 👍
Great""" video!! - One of the best when it comes to detail.. Where do I purchase the "Snap on Golf Grip you mentioned? (I have not been able to locate one). "Your help would be appreciated.. Thanks Clay!
James Sheridan Golf Grip training aid. Achieve and maintain a proper golf grip www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJNQLHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_d8ZgybQMC6A4K
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I am right handed...should I feel the impact of my shot on my index finger of my right hand...or should I feel the impact more on my left hand palm or both equally? Thanks
I personally feel it in the bottom 3 fingers of my left hand. Everyone can be a little different though. Play well!
Morning, Clay, me again. I wonder what your personal thoughts are on how to initiate the downswing. There is so much information, a lot of it different, about how this occurs. Keith
+Keith Dennis Hi Keith. It should happen that you shift to the right early in the backswing. As you are about waist high in the backswing, your weight first begins to start shifting left. As you start the downswing, your left foot will push into the ground, and your hips will start to rotate open, then the shoulders, then the arms and club release.
Here is a video I did on the hips opening part. Good luck and play well! ua-cam.com/video/_vFBe5RtBvs/v-deo.html
Dear Clay, total beginner question. With a one iron I can easily see how the club face would line up, but with even a 6 iron, which has maybe a 30 degree face, what is it you are actually lining up? The base of the face?
Have you found that training aid for a lefty clay?
Not sure. I think it might only be for right hand.
Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard okay thank you
I noticed a number of more modern players use a stronger grip than was taught in the 70s. I also have noticed that trying to get "shaft lean" tends to open up the club face at impact with a more neutral grip. Using a stronger grip seems to make it easier to keep a square club face during a strong rotation into the ball and with "leaning the shaft," and compressing the ball. I haven't taken this to the range as yet (new thoughts) but it seems to make sense to me. I have seen that rotating quickly and strongly through often ends up with a slightly high fade, especially with the longer clubs (3 hybrid, fairway woods and esp the driver), sometimes a push or sometimes getting the club a little stuck behind. Your thoughts?
HI, thanks for the comment. Yes, a stronger grip can make it a little easier to get forward shaft lean. If you have a weaker grip then you'll need to square the face at impact by turning the handle bowing the lead wrist. This is what Clay talks about in The Move section on the website. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Does the grip trainer come in left handed grip?
I'm not sure.
I've been taught to hold the club in your left hand across my fingers and not the palm. In the right hand, you basically hold it with your middle/ring finger with very little pressure. Holding in the palm restricts hinging is what I was taught.....?
Share the link for purchase of "Proper Grip " equipment
Big proponent of the interlock grip was Jack Nicklaus
Thanks for sharing!
If you put the wristbone at the grip you have a pretty direct connection with the arm, right?
Great video! Question though Clay. I’d love to know what grip device you were using. I’ve been looking for one. Thanks Clay and keep up the great videos!
Hi, I can't remember what it's called but you can find it on Amazon. Just search "golf grip training aid" Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
I see a lot of people recommending a long thumb saying it leads to a better hinge. Why do you choose to do short thumb?
Hi Shlomo, you want a short thumb so that you get better coverage on the grip with the fingers. If you have a long thumb then you may have grip security issues. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Hey clay are your grips a size bigger than normal because it looks like you have big hands like me I'm 6 foot 3 with long arms and I feel I need bigger grips
Love Clay's advice but on this one I have to say it doesn't work for me. After years of trying to avoid the long left hand thumb (leading hand) I became frustrated and decided to work tirelessly to move in the direction of Dustin Johnson. To begin with I was completely the opposite of DJ's left hand position at the top of the swing until I studied DJ's grip and found that DJ uses a long left hand thumb which I have found to be what works for me. I must position my left hand below the bump on the end of the club's grip which allows me the ability to Flexion my left hand at the top of the swing. It took me 8-months to become comfortable with my new swing - but it was worth it. I have become more consistent, stronger and confident.
Glad you figured out what works best for you. Thanks for sharing!
I have a baseball grip because I CANNOT overlap or interlock my cadet fingers but would like too.I am a 12 Handicapper.Am I limited to how good I can get ? TY
No, you can play great golf with a baseball grip too. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Do they make a lefty golf grip training aid?
Hi, I'm sure they do of some of the grip trainers. I would recommend searching Amazon. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instruction
I have large hands should I use mid-size or oversize grips. How does that effect our ball flight and direction.?
Hi Clay,
Just started playing golf and trying to get my grip sorted - great video . Please advise where I can buy the clip on plastic grip from , it doesn't appear to be available in New Zealand.
Cheers
Mike
Will that grip work for lefties? And that you for the videos and all the great information
Clay, thanks for the grip drill. I see you have a ton of great videos out there. After this video, what video would you recommend next? I am a beginner golfer and I've decided to start investing time into learning. Thanks!
If you have both hands neutral will not produce a strong shot ?
Hi James, you can hit a good shot with any strength of grip. You just have to find what works best for you. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
great video - thanks!
+spakuloid Thank you for watching! Play great! ~Clay
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What's the name of that grip aid?
It's called the Golf Grip Training Aid. Here is a link where you can find out more info/purchase: golfsupport.com/golf-accessories/training-practice-and-fun/golf-grip Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor
Clay just joined was wondering where could I purchases the grip trainer that you use in this video. Thank Mark
+JonL969 The website is www.golf-grip.com. Play well! ~Clay
+JonL969 or www.amazon.com/Golf-training-Achieve-maintain-proper/dp/B00GJNQLHS
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Thumbs on top of grip or sides of grip ? I feel if on top I wrongly use thumbs to over "hinge" the club.