Put Your Grip in Neutral to Get Your Swing in Gear!

By Allen J. Riley

Woodlands Performance Center

Many of us feel that to help release and square our clubface at impact we need a strong (trailing hand somewhat under the club) grip. In truth, one of the best ways to square the clubface and get maximum power from your swing is what we call a “neutral grip.” See the images below to view the correct way to "neutralize" your grip.

As we see in the image to the right, the club is held rather horizontally across the left hand. The back of the leading (target side) of the hand is facing parallel to the target line.

In the second image we see the placement of the trailing hand on the club. The palm of the hand faces parallel to the target line.

The last image illustrates that the leading hand’s thumb is held slightly to the trailing side of the grip. The trailing hand’s thumb is just on the lead side of the grip.

By following the instruction above you will end up with a grip that promotes a full controlled, natural release of the club through impact, leading to straighter ball flight with the appropriate trajectory.