jerry1967 Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 which grip helps to form a flat left wrist at the top of the swing,interlock or overlap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsg4tch Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Interlap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1967 Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Interlap. interlap - what is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsg4tch Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Interlap. interlap - what is this? A bad joke ;) I strengthen my right hand only to gain that flat left wrist position at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianstallion Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Flat wrist at the top is not important. What's important is what you feel more comfortable with. I use the interlock, that's how I first learned. When I make a swing using a overlap or 10 finger, I can't even hit the ball. Use what grip you have now, because that's the grip your swing is used to. I think the interlock is the better of the grips. It's not the most used, but it promotes a better hold on the club, which resists twisting of the clubhead at impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboWally Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 I interlock. I tried overlap and felt I didn't have any control over the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar571 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 i overlap, i can't even make contact with the ball interlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_sam Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 The grips are made more specifaclly for hand size and comfort level. I don't have really long fingers or large hands so i use the interlock. I've used the interlock all my life (i don't even remeber gripping a club any other way). I can use the ovelap okay, but there is spaces between my hands and it's not a firm hold. My golf bud uses the ten figer grip that he switched from the overlap. He says its almost the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_sam Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 The grips are made more specifaclly for hand size and comfort level. I don't have really long fingers or large hands so i use the interlock. I've used the interlock all my life (i don't even remeber gripping a club any other way). I can use the ovelap okay, but there is spaces between my hands and it's not a firm hold. My golf bud uses the ten figer grip that he switched from the overlap. He says its almost the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam2011 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 i tried to overlap once and my club ended up 60 yards in front of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianstallion Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 i tried to overlap once and my club ended up 60 yards in front of me. That's what I'm afraid of if I do the overlap. It really doesn't feel secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitwin3 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 its what you feel comfy with. I interlock. I have big hands and everyone tells me thats abnormal that i interlock , but hey.. thats what im comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zojo Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 it seems like overlap is for small hands and interlock is for big hands. I use interlock either way cuz thats what i've been taught Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_sam Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Actually zojo it's the other way around. Most players with smaller hands don't use the overlap because it's too hard to get their hands on the club and stay connected. My figers are quite stout, so i'm not all for using the overlap. I've used the interlock for my entire golfing life and can't complain. I tried the overlap out at the range the other day and hit the ball way right. It's all about comfort and i'll agree with the above posts on that. That comfort thing incorperates itself into the big and small hand thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianstallion Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 That's what I've heard too. But, my hands are medium sized, so I can go either way, I just learned with the interlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfin4pph Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 I have small hands and use the overlap. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_sam Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Not saying anything about there being no exceptions. You're obviously one. Your comfortable with what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper1 Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Whatever grip returns the clubface to the ball square for you. You should try both , and see what suits . Both grips are correct . so use what feels best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Interlock for me a la my boy Tiger and his boy Jack. However, that's not a critique of the overlap grip which I think can be mastered with practice. The only grip I would NOT recommend is the baseball (10 finger) grip. Great way to get wristy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jja202 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 I started as a kid with the 10 finger baseball grip, then went to the vardon overlap grip and recently I switched to the interlock grip without any hassles. I have small to medium sized hands and found that my grip of the club at the top of my swing is more secure with the interlock grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 i have smallish hands and have always used the interlock grip....now it is the only comfortable grip for me... though i have two younger sisters, one 10 and the other 12...both learning golf and the coach has recommended they start of by using the 10 finger grip.........is it just me or is this strange? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 +1, I think it is common for beginners and seniors. In fact, I actually learned with a 10 finger grip and it took me all of 1 day at the range to switch to interlocking when the time was right. (In fairness, my instructor wanted me to switch to interlock OR overlap and I just couldn't get the hang of overlap as quickly - I wish I could b/c I felt at the time that having less of my right hand on the club was - on paper - a better thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 yeah, less of the right hand would give you more control and less jerk! i didnt realise that it was common to teach beginners a 10 finger grip! also maybe because they are young and girls the coach just wanted them to use their wrists more.......and a 10 finger grip would certainly help with that! :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 With juniors, I think the first few months needs to be about being out there and having fun swinging the club. Chances of contact/feel of control is higher with a baseball grip. Technique is not an issue if you don't think it's a fun game to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breal Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I go with the interlock, I just get more freedom for wrist cock for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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