Good video thank you. I played golf for 4 years and really struggled with being tense and death gripping the club. When I recently changed to midsize grips for my larger hands, my grip pressure naturally lessened and I immediately gained club head speed, flow and accuracy. Drastically improved my game in a very short space of time. A very overlooked consideration when people are struggling with grip pressure
@steevie80014 жыл бұрын
I watched a Louis ooustehuizen highlight video a few weeks ago a watched how relaxed he was, you could see it in his grip and his arms. I took the same thoughts into my next round and noticed a massive difference in my strike and feeling of delivering the club.
@terrybrett61645 жыл бұрын
Great video I've been gripping the club about 9 pressure for years & recently had lessons on lightening my grip pressure, it's made so much difference more speed,distance & acuracy.
@justjames11113 жыл бұрын
Great Video Mike, discussing 'feels' is always going to tricky as they're so subjective but I think you've done a really good job of explaining them. However, the point you make which is critical is that we all get used to certain 'feels' and if a too tight grip is used for any length of time that of course this becomes 'normal' and any change to this, especially a lightening/loosening of the grip can feel like wrong and as if the club will simply fly out of your hands. However, I've found that within a relatively short time of practicing with a light grip of about 3-4 on a scale of 1-10 my tempo, timing and ball-striking all improved. When I tried the old tight grip, this was when I became much more 'aware' of just how tight and tense I felt not only in my grip but throughout my whole body. Thanks Mike.
@marklogan6465 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff Michael!...Loose grip and wrists have made a huge difference for me this year.
@ggkk64745 жыл бұрын
Love to watch Michael's honest reviews of the new clubs that come out + he gives good golf instructions.
@smokey3829 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this great video. For many years, I’ve bought into the ‘live bird’ and ‘open toothpaste’ grip pressure. Your video, with real numbers, has opened my eyes that I’ve been far too light in my pressure. All the best.
@jsusna1972 Жыл бұрын
Mine has been too light as well. I especially feel light at the top of my swing as I'm sure I almost let go with the last 3 fingers of my left hand (I'm right handed). I naturally regrip on the downswing which in turn makes me cast the club. Then I'm coming through the ball with mostly straight arms with no wrist snap. That snap already happened. I'm going to work on a slightly tighter, but more importantly, a constant pressure throughout the swing.
@iancurtis1235 жыл бұрын
Been messing around with this over the past few days. Haven't played a full round with it yet but played the little par 3 course near me. Knocked off about 7 or 8 shots. Incredible difference in distance and accuracy.
@Mikey-gl1je5 жыл бұрын
Your swing is a joy to watch. Great content as always. Thanks
@peteratherton8975 жыл бұрын
Arthur Daley Ere Arfur, how do you get time to play golf, wiv her indoors naggin 😁
@petercresswell6905 жыл бұрын
Good video Mike, lighter grip helps me swing through the ball instead of at it.
@mikeb38355 жыл бұрын
Just returned from the range and I probably gained 20 yards of carry with my driver just by reducing my grip pressure, my extremely tight grip was causing my whole body to lock up through the swing.
@jeffcallihan5594 Жыл бұрын
great explanation. im loosing skin and bleeding to death with my grip. thank you for this.
@jimrohnstock99135 жыл бұрын
Been doing a similar drill lately to soften my swing and movements. Very noticeable the improved contact with lighter grip
@johnswanson42663 жыл бұрын
Everybody has one swing,but there's not one swing for everybody.As I've age (I'm 77) I've lost control over the club face .I've had to tighten up my grip to regain more control and accuracy.
@MrMattorge3 жыл бұрын
Canada loves MNG. Can you comment or do a video about squaring the golf club when we are gripping properly? I feel like I’ve solved a lot of problems gripping the club very light. Just enough to hold it. But it feels scary how little club face control you have. Can you comment on that dynamic? Thanks.
@shawnkoupal9354 жыл бұрын
Please comment on how over gripping or having an 8 plus grip pressure could considerably close the club face
@brianmccool97285 жыл бұрын
I find a firm grip really limits my ability to 'feel' where the clubhead actually is.
@keithturner20815 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you think there is a link between the strength of grip and the size of the grip? as my grips feel small and so feel I am always struggling to get a good, comfortable grip.
@steveconnelly92074 жыл бұрын
I already know the answer....As softly as possible to accurately make a smooth swing. It's simple human nature to start to add pressure when you start to pull the club forward while adding speed. DON'T SQUEESE IT !!! & KISS.
@JDSFLA5 жыл бұрын
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@joshcolbert56135 жыл бұрын
Correct grip pressure can make 7 handicap a scratch golfer it makes that drastic a difference.
@justjames11113 жыл бұрын
Mike can I ask you, do you think as a Pro' that your grip strength would be naturally greater than most Amateurs so that what you would class as a grip pressure of 3-4/10, for most Amateurs would actually feel much higher for them e.g 7-9/10 simply because their hands are weaker than yours, in the same way as a bodybuilder would easily lift a 75lb weight and think it was 'light' but for many, to lift that same 75lb weight would require much greater effort. Thanks.
@lucpaquette50313 жыл бұрын
You’re right after a while tight grip pressure becomes « normal » until you force yourself to hit a few ones really « loose »…