Which putting grip should YOU use? Change your game FOREVER!

Рет қаралды 629,297

Күн бұрын

Which putter grip style should YOU use | Simple way to lower your score
►Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to RICK SHIELS now
bit.ly/SubRickShielsGolf
►Official Garmin Ambassador:
explore.garmin.com/en-GB/golf/
► Hit #Subscribe & #HitTheBell so you don't miss out on any new videos!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
►My Links:
Facebook ► / rickshielspga
Twitter ► bit.ly/RickShielsTwitter
Instagram ► bit.ly/RickShielsIG
Web ► www.rickshielsgolf.co.uk/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This KZfaq channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
I specialise in golf club reviews, golf club unboxing, golf club news, golf club head to heads, and all about golf clubs.
I also want to make you play better golf by providing coaching video on all topics about golf, how to fix your slice, fix your hook, help you drive the golf ball longer, hit your irons more pure, hit your irons closer to the hole and help you draw and fade your golf shots.
I will also help you lower your score by chipping better by stopping you duff and thin chips, pitch the ball closer and also create backspin. Also I will provide you help to putt better and hole more putts!
On this channel I also make fun and entertaining golf content based on crazy and sometimes “gimmicky” golf clubs. I like to cut through the marketing hype about products and I like to give you the honest truth about golf equipment.
If you enjoy the channel make sure you hit subscribe and also tap the notification bell so that you are always notified when I release a new video.

Пікірлер: 535

@RickShielsPGA 2 жыл бұрын

What putting grip style do you use?

@julia-6195 2 жыл бұрын

My Odyssey Tank Versa came with a long grip. Split hand grip. Left hand at the top, right hand at the bottom of the grip. Stopped the putting yips.

@spotcatsteve3752 2 жыл бұрын

The same one that got me there. Why change?

@terrancemcdonald1572 2 жыл бұрын

Standard ... feels the best for me and I've had the most success with it

@sarahtucker2738 2 жыл бұрын

Trying out the standard with a wrist lock grip. So far so good. Good compromise

@robindavey5728 2 жыл бұрын

Suffered with the yips on short putts for many years and have tried everything including armlock and wristlock. I always end up going back to the saw/claw style. I always thought reverse claw was right hand on top and left hand below the right but in a claw style (for a right handed golfer) and didn't realise the Tommy Fleetwood grip is the reverse claw.

@davexilly 2 жыл бұрын

I lie down and use the butt of the grip as a snooker queue. So much better than actual putting. Next level.

@daveystreb9042 2 жыл бұрын

Just keep a pool cue in the bag🤣🤣🤣🤣

@davexilly 2 жыл бұрын

@@daveystreb9042 I'm a game changer not a rule breaker!

@daveystreb9042 2 жыл бұрын

@@davexilly I'm a better pool player than I am a golfer and I think we should bring this up to the usga🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@vaporshaze2117 2 жыл бұрын

But is it legal in tournament play?

@danieldalton7923 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve pulled that off in mini golf a couple times gotta try it in the course 😂

@watfordbros5440 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why but I love having one finger on the shaft - just gives me more control

@codydavis3698 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what she said

@kmeye10 2 жыл бұрын

ME TOO

@jackblendell5732 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@iancbinns1 2 жыл бұрын

@@codydavis3698 thank you!!!

@watfordbros5440 2 жыл бұрын

@@codydavis3698 fair enough mate

@scottjones2531 2 жыл бұрын

Great timing Rick! I just switched to the prayer grip from standard. Like you mentioned, it keeps the shoulders level, and I feel like the putter swings more freely. I've been delivering more energy to the ball with less effort, which is great because I tend to leave putts short. I was starting to get very mechanical and technical. Prayer grip just lets me roll it!

@johnengledow9416 Жыл бұрын

Been using the reverse grip for about 5 years. As Rick says it does feel different when you start using it, but I would recommend it if you’re struggling.

@1Zeus1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick. I came across your channel a few weeks ago since I recently started playing and I have to say, I really enjoy your videos. Everything that I have learned from just watching is so valuable and I just wanted to say thank you! Best golf channel right here🔥

@S73VO 2 жыл бұрын

It would be great to see a review on different grip styles, different thicknesses and weights etc and how they effect the performance of a putter. Particularly jumbo, flatso, traditional etc

@vegasbhoy6686 2 жыл бұрын

Never changed the actual putting technique BUT as I was struggling with my putting I changed the actual PUTTER a lot then I discovered the fat grips and it drastically improved my putting, very very rarely 3 putt now, total game changer 👍

@petergeorge1850 2 жыл бұрын

I recently re-gripped my old Odyssey Two ball putter with an Odyssey jumbo grip and have instinctively moved to the prayer grip which is working really well. I much prefer the feel of it over the standard grip

@12pking 2 жыл бұрын

I got the same club but never tried anyother club. costs £300 though! And I seem to be hitting the cup every time surprisingly but then again I am 6ft 5"

@thejesusdied4u86 2 жыл бұрын

I despise my Odyssey Two Ball. Can't stand it.

@gillyarchtop Жыл бұрын

What’s the prayer grip like on long putts? It looks like it would be accurate for short putts but I kinda feel that it wouldn’t be as good to get enough power for the ball to reach a 60 foot putt with any accuracy or relative proximity. Thoughts?

@WeCameAsRomansx 2 жыл бұрын

Reverse Claw Grip. When I first got into Golf a little more seriously, I was constantly watching Fleetwood because of his Iron game. I noticed the unorthodox putting grip and tried it out for a season. I noticed that I have a lot more control and I'm sinking so many more putts now using this grip style and haven't looked back since.

@kklleeccuunn 2 жыл бұрын

Recently had a SuperStroke Traxion Tour 5.0 grip put on my TaylorMade Spider putter. Honestly the best £30 I’ve spent on my golf game! Having more contact with the putter handle on my right palm has drastically improved my stroke stability

@uglygolf 2 жыл бұрын

I have recently been struggling with me face opening on striking the ball so I have now developed a interlock grip that really really has worked wonders for me. My thumbs sit straight down the front of the grip.

@eltonirusen8762 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial, I use the standard grip! It feels natural. I’ve never tried other grips! Probably worth a reassessment to improve my short game. Thanks for the advice Rick!

@richardmiller3385 Жыл бұрын

It's crazy, I have watched several of your videos and each one has really helped me. Been playing for 3 years now and tried Reverse Standard Grip and it feels so natural! Thank you!

@biagiocozza8875 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Rick I’ve had the traditional style grip for a long time, recently I’ve been experimenting with a right hand low, with very little grip on the putter, has been working fantastically.

@lillithara5120 2 жыл бұрын

I have had a very unconventional putting grip for almost 20 years now. Its pretty close to the traditional putter grip but with my right-hand I run the grip through my index finger and middle finger. Then i curl my index finger on my right-hand on the top of my grip to cause the flat of the grip to match with the flat of my index finger. It helped me a lot with keeping the face square through contact.

@dj5708 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Rick! Never seen a video go through so many different types of putting grips all in one video. I could try all of them one after the other. I'm with you, the prayer grip feel week in the hands but i can feel nothing working independently. The two versions of the claw were great as well. I was doing one wrong until I watched your video. Much better now. Cheers

@anthonyreynolds951 20 күн бұрын

Hey Rick i've just got back in to playing after the better part of a decade away from the game and i am finding that the claw grip is giving me greater control with my putter and less twisting of the putter face. Thanks for all the great content

@ronnievitulli6991 2 жыл бұрын

Just started playing golf and you videos are really helping out! Thank you

@nwsausuke1 2 жыл бұрын

I refer to the reverse claw as the pencil claw grip, because I feel like if I replaced the putter with a fat pencil, I'd be able to steadily write even without wrapping my fingers all the way around. It restocked my confidence putting to the point where I can go back to the original standard grip but keep the stability in my stroked that i gained from using the pencil claw grip.

@natecoozy208 2 жыл бұрын

I just started the claw this year and I really like it. I've holed a lot of 5-10 foot puts that I normally would miss.

@martinhamilton9378 2 жыл бұрын

My playing partner did this too and he used to miss 80% of 5 footers and now holes circa 80% of 5 footers. Definitely worth considering

@natecoozy208 2 жыл бұрын

@@martinhamilton9378 it’s especially helped me in the 3ft - just out of a gimme range. I almost never miss those lately 🤞it continues lol

@jasonb5613 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently using the claw. Definitely tried them all except the broom. My sons and I were having this conversation on the course this past weekend. My youngest was trying the prayer grip. Great video

@peyton_Goodwin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I have been trying to figure out a putting style that works good for me.

@superstu2000 Жыл бұрын

I experimented with the reverse grip which initially I liked but over time I realised my putting scores were getting worse and worse. Bought a chipper which I love, and was using standard grip with that. Now I've switched back to standard grip for my putter as well and my putting scores have got much better. Will stick with standard for now - oh, and with my index finger on my RH down the side for a little more stability.

@gigatron2008 2 жыл бұрын

I started using this new grip I made up this year and it’s a game changer. #8 the two finger RH. Place your left hand middle finger on one side of the grip, ring finger on the right side of the grip. Your two fingers look like a claw. Wrap right hand around your left with your two left fingers gripping the front and back of the grip below your right hand. Small pencil grip works best. I can freaking feel everything. It’s amazing for short medium range putts.

@KW-lj6sr 2 жыл бұрын

I used to be a standard gripper but I couldn’t sink anything, not even 2 footers, too flicky. Changed to trying the claw grip that actually worked into a reverse claw grip. Which is the exact grip I’ve been using for the last year, I love it. A lot more stable and control within close proximity of the hole, holds its line for me very well, anything long I go back to standard grip to get it close for a two put. Reverse claw is what works for me! ☺️

@TrueRezz 2 жыл бұрын

i started with standard grip and noticed you use the claw grip in a lot of your videos so i tried it out the other day and made some of the best putts of my life. thanks coach rick

@craoutdoors6827 2 жыл бұрын

great video guys, love all your content but as a new golfer only been playing in the last 12 months your coaching videos are my favourite. cheers think i will have to try every putting grip now😂

@r.frederick4775 2 жыл бұрын

never had a putting lesson so wouldn't know which one feels best. With our different hand shapes, I'd be intrigued to find out. thanks for the video Rick.

@robertmccabe8475 2 жыл бұрын

I actually use the same grip I use with all of my clubs. I am 67 years young and have been golfing since my early teens. I use the old style Moe Norman base ball grip, I have exceptional large hands and it works well for me. Cheers Bob McCabe

@jamesallen9448 2 жыл бұрын

I use standard with a very open stance. This lets me rotate my body to putt instead of using my arms. I find it works well for me.

@UraniumAtom 2 жыл бұрын

I use basically a standard grip with both forefingers running down the handle. Very stable, good for both long and short puts and I find it very easy to control. I also have a large grip as then all my fingers are on the handle and not overlapped on my hands which I found reduces stability.

@Kana16 2 жыл бұрын

ahhhh thank you for this video. I struggle [a lot] with putting (3-putts!!!). i use standard grip right now and have trouble keeping it level. will be trying some of these!

@matthewbloor9694 2 жыл бұрын

I've just taken up golf for 1st time at 45 years old been told about you you tube channel watched alot of your videos find them very informative thanks

@joshuamcdonald6405 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all these videos Rick🤘

@TheModernrenaissance 2 жыл бұрын

I was literally just thinking about changing up my putter grip and I was going to look for a video on different grips. Thanks!

@robandjunewalker3812 2 жыл бұрын

I have started using the reverse grip! Takes time to work! But does seem to keep your right hand straight at the hole.👍

@tylerwilliams5164 2 жыл бұрын

I actually putt left-handed (when I hit every other club right-handed) and I have the most control with a reverse grip, so I essentially use the same grip for every club…I definitely surprise people when I pull out my putter lol.

@rosestewart9397 Жыл бұрын

I have met a few people who putt left handed but play right handed or vice versa, it does make people stop and look

@charliepastrami2813 Жыл бұрын

My brother plays hockey left handed but plays golf right handed so strange

@steverosenbaum5 2 жыл бұрын

Switched from regular to reverse claw at the end of last season. I’ve made major strides with putting. Thought process is that dominant hand pushes/slides toward target. I more consistently hit my line.

@firstnamelastname6038 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thanks for the upload👍

@jeffcorder372 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. I am a standard grip but like you have tried most over 40 years. Where I end up tinkering and causing issues is stance. I was taught the Nicklaus open stance but at times I get a push to the right going. Thoughts on stance for putting would be interesting. Sorry if off topic or you covered before. Cheers from Tampa!

@josh6729 2 жыл бұрын

Best content on KZfaq by far!! Thanks so much 👌

@jakewilson24 2 жыл бұрын

I found the reverse grip to drastically improve my line. When I put it through the ringer, I noticed I was dropping even more putts than I typically do from 8 feet in. However I found once I got outside of say 12-15 feet that my lag putting dropped off substantially. And maybe it’s one of those things where practice will help establish pace, but I found my ability to two putt dropped off significantly

@jlimphoto 2 жыл бұрын

This is me exactly! So I’ve been doing reverse grip in short putts and regular on anything longer than 6 ft or so.

@ricksmith5230 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help I am a two putter going to give it a try 👍

@bucknasty1107 2 жыл бұрын

Switched to left hand low a few years ago love it.

@SurvivorKidzz 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one :)))

@mikedunn7038 2 жыл бұрын

Currently using the MidLock Evnroll and enjoying it so far.

@torsteboy 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Claw grip. I believe I saw it on your channel and it happens to suit my game the best!

@allaboutthegyro 2 жыл бұрын

I am a recent Claw convert and I am enjoying the fluid stroke through contact.

@karituominen8593 2 жыл бұрын

I got the standard with my right index finger pointing down, just feels the most natural to me 😄

@craoutdoors6827 Жыл бұрын

I m new to the game and I spend most my time fatting the irons and slicing me woods. But I do seem to be but more natural with putting I seem to read the greens quite well. But tbh I have no.idea how to hold the putter so this video is so useful for me . Cheers Rick

@krispipermel 7 ай бұрын

i use the claw grip ,after watching you ,so true about lacks power on longer putts ,great on the shorter putts,

@garrettsbriggs 2 жыл бұрын

I was a player that often found myself to be very "handsy" with the putter and for me armlock really stabilized myself and I found distance control became easier once I removed the break in the wrists.

@Trust_Rage 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Mr Rick... I know it's a slim chance u read this but I just wanted to thank you for your videos... You got me back into playing after offer 18 years .. you really saved a life

@andrewpower6476 2 жыл бұрын

i use the claw grip and it’s unreal and has made my putting so consistent

@jeffyeah4256 2 жыл бұрын

no way, u need more grip control on da shaft

@OnlyPars76 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man, I just picked up golfing again after winning a captains choice tournament this past weekend. I been watching your videos religiously and had to subscribe lol. I also watched videos on your cobra reviews bc that’s what I’ve always used and I plan to snag a set of the cobra king tour irons this Friday, can’t wait to replace my 10 year old S3 max’s

@DJ33 9 ай бұрын

All about the options, well done.

@denniscaruana2101 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that I’ve given the standard grip but with the index fingers down the grip feels so much better

@b1uelobster18 2 жыл бұрын

I use the reverse grip. Took about a year to get my feel for distance back from standard. I will never go back, it's made me much more confident over puts. 8 hcp, digger.

@zacharybouthillier6182 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve found a lot of success with a standard grip style from 12 feet out and a claw grip with the ring finger to the side of the grip closer to the hole. Paired with the claw super stroke it’s as stable as it gets.

@h.l.4723 2 жыл бұрын

Started standard, felt twitchy. Went to claw and loved it but didn't feel good on the longer putts as Rick mentioned. Now I'm left hand low and liking it. I might start to incorporate the claw grip to my shorter putts

@texasgreg 2 жыл бұрын

Rick, enjoyed the putting grip review. I have one more for you to look up and review: Paul Runyon. A short hitter, Paul developed his short game, including putting, to a high enough level that he was able to win 29 PGA tournaments including two PGA Championships. As best as I can describe it, it is the standard grip with the palms rolled under. It was his feeling that rolling the palms of both hands under the club took wrist flex out of the putting stroke.

@regardthattingh7989 2 жыл бұрын

Thx❤ realy going to help allot

@airgus76 2 жыл бұрын

I remember around 15 years ago seeing Chris Dimarco using the claw grip for the first time. I used to have twitchy hands using a standard grip so I switched to the claw grip and it was a game changer! What was funny is back then people would look at me weird when I putted that way... now it's almost common.

@oddf182 2 жыл бұрын

First time I picked up the putter, I used the reverse grip. However I have only started playing golf and am interested to try all types out

@mach2_golf 2 жыл бұрын

We love you Rick!!

@freshturns_snowboarding Жыл бұрын

I have a fairly long 36" putter, it's a Wilson with the stock grip (kind of a fat cone with a flat front) and it's perfect for me. I choke down to the bottom of the grip with my left hand and position the rest of the grip against my left forearm. Right hand goes below left, actually on the metal shaft, but it's only there to guide my shoulders and chest. All the aiming and stability is in the left hand and arm. Changed my game big time

@neilhiscutt8796 2 жыл бұрын

Grip No1 has changed my game, noticed Lee Westwood puts the index finger down the shaft, it's brilliant, I've turned 3 puts into 1 & 2's.

@ob1slam 2 жыл бұрын

When I had a Ping Anser, I used the standard grip but since I got my Scottt Cameron, which has a much thinner grip, I started using the pencil grip lol.

@jamesbradt7186 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using the reverse claw with good results on putts from 10 feet to the hole for a year now. For longer putt’s the ball seems to come up short of the hole by 2 - 3 feet but am still able to sink the putt because I feel very comfortable using the reverse claw.

@johnspringer568 Жыл бұрын

I use three grips because of the power needed to deliver the length of the putt versus the accuracy needed. Putts over 60 feet - standard grip (right hand low). Putts between 15-60 feet - left hand low. Finally, putts of 15 feet or less - opposing hands. The more power needed results in less accuracy, the less needed results in more accuracy. Works for me. I use a face balanced/center shafted mallet putter with a straight through swing.

@freddywong5234 10 ай бұрын

Hi Rick, I used Fleetwood Style for few years now, yes less power on the longer putt, but like claw grip shorter putt is deadly.

@christophersimons6560 2 жыл бұрын

I use reverse with index fingers out. I have found it gives me much better control with the face, as well as my swing path

@BloomieeeGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been experimenting with many different grips recently and mine at the moment is between the reverse grip and the prayer grip but before that i was using the reverse claw and it was really good but it started to hurt my wrist abit

@ballforegolf 2 жыл бұрын

I am a standard grip guy. I did find some success with the reverse grip.

@johnbychok3339 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would make a video like this!!!!!

@Martin_GT40 2 жыл бұрын

Standard grip user here. My putting improved significantly when I started setting the grip in the palm of my hand and less in the fingers.

@stevecrisp2582 2 жыл бұрын

Traditional grip. Ping anser 2 Putter. Ive tried a few bigger grips and newer putters but I think the classic that has worked for decades still works for me. A lot of people just over complicate putting.

@mjhwouters 2 жыл бұрын

I use a claw-type grip, but with my right hand on top as a right handed golfer. distance control is great, but on short putts i struggle. I might try the normal claw or the Fleetwood-claw for a change

@davidwhittington9498 2 жыл бұрын

Two thumb together got to be been using the same grip for over 10 years . It just feels the best for me

@jamespfirsch2878 2 жыл бұрын

IU standard and I also provide for an 18 degrees of angle between the ball and my backstroke which makes judging the direction of the ball a little bit easier

@shanequill9344 2 жыл бұрын

Needed this

@Rileyinfo9 2 жыл бұрын

I use my interlock grip from my full swing. It's always worked well for me.

@peter2qg 2 жыл бұрын

Great content Rick.

@tonywescomb913 2 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see if there's any natural biases between certain grips, making them usable in different situations. For instance the claw gives good acuracy but slow pace so would be used on down hills and fast greens, so ur adapting a natural bias into your strokes

@vegastjg 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you put up 3 fingers when you said three I had no idea what you were talking about :)

@glumbum6 2 жыл бұрын

High school coach taught me to putt like Snedeker. Standard grip, slightly strong, classic pop stroke. Been holing ten footers ever since. If only I could hit a fairway…

@jaw1180 2 жыл бұрын

I went left hand low 30 years ago, can't put at all the other way now. Use the left hand low on short chips also! Try it it works!

@CNJmodeler 2 жыл бұрын

I tried out a new grip a couple of years ago that works well for me. I would say it's a variation of the claw grip perhaps. Holding the club normally with my left hand (I'm right handed), I then grip the bottom of my super stroke grip almost like holding a gun. With my pointer finger wrapped around the bottom edge of the grip. It keeps both of my arms straight and my hands quiet.

@timdanks2186 2 жыл бұрын

I have played the reverse grip for over 35 years. I 'invented' it, because when I started playing golf I found my right hand dominated my putting stroke and I would flick at the ball. Having an old style blade putter I experimented putting left handed and found that having my left hand low took my hands out of my putting stroke and was much smoother and more consistent. I contemplated putting a LH putter in my bag, but then discovered I could have the same effect if I putted with a left handers grip with a right handed putter. It was quite a talking point when I started because no-one had seen it before, and no professionals in the pro tours used it. So it was strange to slowly watch touring pros taking up 'my' putter grip. After thirty five years it feels completely natural, and if I ever take a standard grip on a putter it feels really strange.

@iamalexdean Жыл бұрын

Been golfing just this year. Did the prayer grip because I saw the thumbnail. Sunk a 40 foot putt today. No joke. Great Video

@terrelldrewek9879 2 жыл бұрын

Big fan of the Reverse Claw. I armlock the back arm, exaggerate the bent wrist, and tuck the front arm to the body.

@jrr2479 2 жыл бұрын

Used to do the claw, but now Sort of like the broom, but left hand low, completely straight arm, right hand up top with a grip like you would hold a bottle by the neck, guess like a tight claw wide stance, place club 2-4 ball-lengths behind the ball to aim, pendle shoulders back with straight left arm through. That way of aiming gives you three points, the club's line, the ball, to the hole (or intermediate point). It's the straightest way for me, took some getting used to though. Feels like it HAS to come back straight to the starting position and then continue on that line. Adjusted the shaft angle of the putter to make it flat further away from the body so the arm can be straighter.

@GaryTurpie 2 жыл бұрын

I use a variation of the standard grip. I used to have the yips until someone said try leaning the club shaft slightly forward so the left arm doesn't get loose - worked like a treat

@mikekelley7009 2 жыл бұрын

I use the prayer grip myself… putt and pray seem to go together well!

@MikeDeSando Жыл бұрын

I use the Colin Morikawa "saw grip" which he learned from Mark O'Meara the week before he won the US Open with it. I have been using it for two years and it really keeps my putter head from "floating" on the takeaway.

@joeyswaney8497 2 жыл бұрын

I have dabbled in the claw grip off and on for 10 years. I mostly go with the standard.

@markreider9663 2 жыл бұрын

I use a little twist on the standard grip that I’ve been doing for 50 years. While I do extend my left index finger down the shaft, I also overlap my right pinkie finger on top of my middle finger on my left hand. It just feels more like my normal overlap grip that I use for full shots, and my hands feel more together. Not sure anyone else does it this way…but it has worked for me.