After 40 years of interlock, due to a few hand injuries etc., I've gone to baseball grip from the tee up to about 50yds in. Then I go back to interlock for the 'feel' around the green that has always been pretty solid. Enjoyed your round....
@unclewilliam5950Күн бұрын
Remember he said "it was a big mistake listening to others opinions". So don't listen to this guy's opinion? I have no idea how the grip would make you hit it fat or thin. I get not being able to hit a draw as easy but the grip made you hit it fat???????? Seems more like "I need content for my channel". But again he said listening to others opinions was a mistake, remember that.
@SamKingGolf14 сағат бұрын
The weight, the feel… many things can impact how you hit a golf ball.
@jasonward7211Күн бұрын
So I was having problems with my right elbow and left hand ... Pain and suffering after each round! I am a 2 handicap and have a pretty firm swing and solid game.... Never ever would have dreamed of grips on my clubs being my problem with injury and slightly inconsistent results with the game. I dove in and put a full re grip on all clubs in my bag with the JMX zen lite medium size and I will never go back to standard grips ever again!! My first round of play with maybe 10 balls on the range.... I posted a 68!!! So about four range sessions and gap sessions later, I am so very impressed! I have actually been able to FEEL where the club is throughout my entire swing and it's so wonderful! At 47 years old... Maybe senior tour!!! LOL - great review buddy! Cheers
@robertsandidge4412 күн бұрын
Well that sucks. Personally I switched to jumbo max mid size the beginning of this year and I’ve been killing it. I’m so much more consistent and I will NEVER go back to toothpick grips. When I pick up my buddies clubs it feels as foreign to me as breathing water.
@philbinks2 күн бұрын
Iona Stephen, an ex-LPGA pro, current golf TV presenter, KZbinr, changed to the Baseball grip due to wrist injuries. I'm doing the same after 30 years of mediocre golf! with midsize grips at first due to the overlocking grip giving me discomfort in the right hand. Thanks for the video it inspired me to change.
@SamKingGolf2 күн бұрын
Let me know how you get on!!!
@Criscross2923 күн бұрын
Your full swing is so much more natural with the mid-size grips. Don’t listen to these comments on KZbin. They might be trying to help, but it’s like getting medical advice from a bunch of strangers.
@ecliqxse95913 күн бұрын
Change the shafts , it’s the engine of the club..
@killashee77423 күн бұрын
You can absolutely hit a high baby draw with Jumbo Max XL grips. Bryson DeChanbeau hits his driver with a high draw every time. He keeps spin low by drawing and gets some pretty good distance and accuracy.
@SamKingGolf3 күн бұрын
He’s a tour pro? I’d be concerned if he couldn’t hit a draw with ANY grip.
@killashee77423 күн бұрын
Why is it NOT one you tuber who has reviewed JMax grips have NOT once mentioned there are 5 Different size JMax grips. WHAT size grip did you use?? It would be good to know. BTW.... I have XL glove and love my set of JMax Ultra Lite XL size. If you wear a regular size glove .... a JMax Small or Extra Small might work.
@Kylez12123 күн бұрын
Interesting... I actually find it way easier to draw it because the fatter grip gives you more torque to close to face down. Skinny screwdriver vs a big handled one, you can turn them down more. I find this easier to control than a small grips where it's hard to know how much to turn it down. Everyone is different though
@algispliskevicius90433 күн бұрын
I've been using the Ultralites for 2 years now. Never going back! thanks for the video.
@Milkywaymike3 күн бұрын
I use JMX ultralight (XS) on my driver with (S) on my irons. My driver I love which I hit straight 70-80% of the time. Ironically I have the opposite problem that you have... My irons tend to draw and sometimes over draw when in reality I am trying to keep my shot straight. Maybe I should try those grips out if your shot shape is straight and that is what I'm seeking.
@SamKingGolf3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the detail mate! Hopefully it helps others reading the comments. Weird how the grips vary depending on the golfer… I think I’ll stick to the ‘normal’ grips of regular or midsize 🤣
@elijahbuffington3 күн бұрын
I had very good results with the JMX ultralight Medium throughout my set. I tended to miss everything left due to a strong grip and a in to out club path. I hit it higher and miss way less left more consistently with these. +1.6 handicap currently with multiple rounds under par with the grips the last month or so I haven’t noticed any inability to work it left but it has allowed me to hit a few fades here and there when I really try to
@SamKingGolf3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment man! I think my tendency to swing across the ball or leave my face slightly open just makes these grips unusable. The smaller side allows me to rotate my wrists on impact a little easier!
@EVERYTHINGHEEM3 күн бұрын
I think you need the tour series bro. What needs to be explained on the site is set make up. If you’re using shafts like a KBS tour or Ventus red or any high launch shaft use the ultralite or zenlite. X100, project X tip stiff shafts use the tour. But if you want to draw the ball. Tour series. If you want to fade it. Zen lite or ultralite. (But that’s general test from me and a group of people) And I know they say the site is accurate but always go a size down or two. And bend all your irons 2-4 degrees upright. Me and my boy have spent a lot of money on these grips testing them to find the keys to success. Hopefully this will help.
@SamKingGolf3 күн бұрын
Amazing details! Thanks for commenting… hopefully others read this!
@EVERYTHINGHEEM3 күн бұрын
@@SamKingGolfyes sir! 😎
@jamesmc813 күн бұрын
think the moral of the story here is "quite hands" is actually BS. Wrist and hand action is essential to strike the ball and keep the club on plane. a larger grip is a personal preference and not part of a technical correction. find a sweet spot between: *1* being able to fully and freely move your wrists/hands, *2* a secure hold on the club and *3* comfort. go too far in one direction and you will loose one of the 3. A golf swing is the same as a throwing action (in terms of bio-mechanics): you cant throw a ball very well with "quite hands". also sam, if you like the rubber on the zen lites in the rain, try "IOMIC (brand) - STICKY Midsize" they have the same synthetic rubber on them thats great in the rain.
@SamKingGolf3 күн бұрын
Agreed! However, I do like the lack of hand movement for wedge play. Thanks mate… I’ll look into them! 😊
@metalheads-golf3 күн бұрын
You're so right. Went from fade to now draw and straight shots with the JumboMax Ultralite Medium. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
@jamesmc813 күн бұрын
Yeah I liked the oversized grips for certain shots on wedges. I can get chipping yips so it helped here, similar to putting yips and a fat grip
@Qaloso3 күн бұрын
Ive a feeling the problem isnt the grips *kind of* You mentioned you cant feel the club and getting inconsistent strikes. Highly likely its a swing weight issue. Especially full shots where you cant feel the weight of the head. Alot of people put jumbo grips but forgot to add lead tape to the head to offset the weight at the handle. If not, The weight off balances your club and makes it feel different.
@SamKingGolf3 күн бұрын
Perhaps! I didn’t fit them… why do you think they are SO good on the partial wedge shots?
@Qaloso3 күн бұрын
@@SamKingGolf i find dinky shots (partial/chips/short punches)you tend to slow down, feel the head and let the club swing. Wedges are built heavier swing weight from factory anyways so a lighter swing weight point from those jumbo max’s probably didnt mess you up or even you benefited from a lighter feel wedge. I play d3.5 for woods, d3 for irons and d5-d7 on wedges. But i built it to feel the same when I swing it because of the length and force of swing. Full shots where you put more force tends to be weird since it probably didnt feel stable. Swing weight is overlooked but it’ll affect tremendously if it’s off.
@jamesmc813 күн бұрын
@@SamKingGolf jmx zenlite xs is 56g, exact same weight as a midsize from golfpride. probably not a swingweight issue.
@metalheads-golf3 күн бұрын
He should have gone for the Ultralite.
@Qaloso3 күн бұрын
@@jamesmc81 you’d be surprised. I had the same model of tour velvets re gripped and the swing weight changed. Maybe the wraps, maybe anything. Plus he didnt check so we’ll never know
@michaeljensen40954 күн бұрын
Have you tried to hit a forced draw with the jumbos and found you really cannot execute it? That would be reason for me to not try them.
@SamKingGolf4 күн бұрын
Yep. Trying my absolute best… it would turn into a low hook or I would end up almost shanking it. But again… that’s just me, I’d recommend getting 1 and trying it yourself!
@TheSaNiOnE4 күн бұрын
I Took some time with Trainer. Very promising Feedback and I was adviced to quickly get bigger grips. Have Winn Dri Tec in midsize and only have M/L hands. So I will try some oversize/jumbo grips but from the „normal“ Brands and not from JumboMax. They seem to be Even larger then normal Jumbo grips?
@SamKingGolf4 күн бұрын
I have M/L hands too. Again I was given this advice and although the numbers looks good at first glance… the workability on the course is something I HATED. Obviously everyone is different and golf is unique depending on each person but that’s just my personal experience with the grips!
@TheSaNiOnE4 күн бұрын
@@SamKingGolf Thank you for your feedback. I think I will start with one grip in Oversize and try it some time in the 7 or 8 Iron. To much money wasted, if the same happend to me.
@SamKingGolf4 күн бұрын
100% man! Try them out… you might love them!
@jamesmc813 күн бұрын
smart approach. try increase the size in small increments. the size sam used from jumbomax would be 2 sizes up from a standard midsize. standard jumbo would sit in between the two. Winn do a jumbo size that keeps the weight closer to a regular grip(56g) weight is something to be mindfull off when sizing up. a standard midsize grip is 55g to 60g. but i have seen standard jumbo size grips from lamkin that are 80g, which would massively effect the balance of your club. having said that, some people really like a heavy grip. the grips sam uses (jmx zenlite "XS" would be 56g, although 2 sizes bigger than midsize). jumbomax and winn are able to manage the weight of their grips better by making them from foam and not rubber. another benifit of a foam grip when you size up is less torque. jumbo grips made from rubber are essentially just big hunks of rubber compared to their smaller counterparts, so they can feel "twisty" or "torquey" in the hands as they lack the rigidity of foam - this isnt a problem with standard size rubber grips as they are just a thin layer of rubber over the golf shaft - when you use a smaller grip the shaft itself provides the rigidity.i would try new grips on driver, your favorite iron and your favorite wedge. hope that helps.
@jamesmc813 күн бұрын
@@TheSaNiOnE oh and watch out for the name "oversize". this means midsize in some brands. the next size up from midsize is "jumbo". jumbomax call this "standard jumbo".
@MrSvanholt5 күн бұрын
I had massive problem with grip pressure a couple of years ago that caused severe hand pain. Tried out the Ultralite large and haven't looked back, amazing grips!
@user-jv4dp4vd6g6 күн бұрын
Song name or I will eat you
@Cats31416 күн бұрын
My game is really close to yours. Any ideas you have should help me.
@finster758 күн бұрын
Just came across this when I was looking for a video of Glencruitten GC to send to someone. Couldn't believe it when I watched your video........I was in the group in front of you that day. Was playing with my wife, and my friend (he's a member at Glencruitten). We let you play through us on the 13th up the top of the hill (we were getting a bit worn out by that point). Can hear my friend giving you some advice on where your shot landed on the 13th (can also hear my missus being impressed with your tee shot haha). Your shot on the 10th wasn't a problem, think we mentioned at the time that it landed well clear of us, all good. Really enjoyable course, especially with all those "blind" approaches and tee shots. Was a fantastic day for it as well.
@SamKingGolf8 күн бұрын
I remember! Was a pleasure meeting you and thanks for letting me through 🤣
@jamesmc819 күн бұрын
Gorgeous swing. Very Hogan like with shallow back and down swing. Did you give up on the jumbomax grips?
@SamKingGolf9 күн бұрын
For the irons… bringing a video out early next week explaining why!
@jamesmc819 күн бұрын
Playing into the wind. Your ball flight isnt t too high. You're just hitting it too hard. The harder you hit it the more it spins and the more it get scooped up by the wind. Directly into the wind, even if you club up, if you hit it hard it won't work. Take a 7iron instead of a 9iron, for example(2 clubs up), choke down an inch, narrow your stance and just put a pitch/chip swing on it- the ball will come out low. The narrower stance takes care of ball position.
@SamKingGolf9 күн бұрын
I’ll try this out during my next round! Thanks man… appreciate it!
@jamesmc819 күн бұрын
It's basic but it works. and don't fear wrist hinge on the shorte less powered swings. You need the wrists active to keep it on plane and time the swing. You've a great half power chip swing, so just put that on your irons.
@ddll239 күн бұрын
Ik why.... Its bc youre hustling and not enjoying golf... Haha
@SamKingGolf9 күн бұрын
Probably… too much pressure.
@ddll239 күн бұрын
For the wind... Hahaha 3 wood or driver... Just punch shot it. Ez pz hahaha
@jamesmc818 күн бұрын
stick no.2 driving iron (3 iron length) in the bag with the same shaft as your irons(heavy steel, baby! ). goes like a bullet. Id recommend the srixon driving irons.
@ddll239 күн бұрын
If you play/practice with me, 10 min. Ill fix ya. Ez pz
@FlankerJackChannel12 күн бұрын
Playing in the wind? I barely have a 200 yard drive so I know that every par 4 is going to be a 6 for me. Played in the 25 mph wind the other day and just gave up trying to improve. Quite sad actually. Love you videos and please keep up the good work.
@SamKingGolf12 күн бұрын
Thanks man. Yeah the wind has been wild here recently… I can’t remember what it was like to play in calm conditions 🤣
@ddll239 күн бұрын
For wind conditions you set to hit low punch draw shots. Look up on yt and practice all day at the range. 50 or 40 percent back swing :) 80 percent power at impact
@chrisj869312 күн бұрын
Are you playing lots of random courses and banging scores in? Going to much harder to maintain a handicap than someone who only puts cards in from competitions on their home course
@chrisj869312 күн бұрын
Also have been back to see the pro you had that lesson with for follow up? Can run yourself ragged self diagnosing
@SamKingGolf12 күн бұрын
Yeah. I was playing loads of courses, but now I’m trying to play the same one more consistently! It definitely made a difference.
@ddll239 күн бұрын
@@SamKingGolfI play my 9 hole course 4 times...almost daily. And bro So many times I get humbled... Plus I feed the fishes golf balls too... Kind person here
@saludin030912 күн бұрын
Hi Sam enjoy your videos the good and the bad. It would help me if you were to say which club you hit each time and the distances you have left 🤔
@SamKingGolf12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I’ll do that in the next video 😊
@gayfieldandbeyond140713 күн бұрын
Love it 😊😊
@benmoisio23214 күн бұрын
They look like the winn dri-tac, maybe less taper
@robertbachman263314 күн бұрын
Vice Pro golf ball ARE the Pro V1 killer for sure....Titleist has the biggest advertising budget, but NOT the best ball,,,,
@BirdieFever14 күн бұрын
Be sure to watch Sherm’s 25-4 handicap video on our channel, and make sure you’re doing all that non-swing related stuff he shows you. It’s not a short video, but it’s worth it and he spent a lot of time on it. We see you got the JumboMax grips. Those helped Sherm a lot and he talks about them. It’s important to remind everyone that those grips are auto-blocking, so they don’t let you turn the club face over as hard, and most shots will air to the right with them. They require a swing adjustment if you were already hitting most shots right before. Sherm likes them because he feels like he really has to emphasize the finish, and rarely sends a hook, so it’s predicable, vs. a constant two-way miss. We’re rooting for you Sam! Feel free to DM if you want to bounce ideas for going lower. Cheers! 🍻
@SamKingGolf14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment my man! Lots to think about.
@markparker558514 күн бұрын
Can these be put on with compressed air or will they only go on with tape and solvent?
@infiniteflight955314 күн бұрын
I would recommend tape and solvent... They are too thick...
@markparker558514 күн бұрын
@@infiniteflight9553 Too thick, in that they can't be put on with compressed air? Have you tried? I've only had an issue with one grip recently, and that was a Golf Pride Reverse Taper grip which are a bit plastic-like, rather than rubbery, and I had to use tape and solvent in the end, which is annoying, as it's a waste of money if I don't get on with it and have to cut it off.
@SamKingGolf4 күн бұрын
No idea man, sorry!
@FlankerJackChannel14 күн бұрын
I'm scoring 10 shots worse per round right now and it simply because I cannot hit any ball off of the tee to save my life. Takes me three to four shots to get on a green and I can generally two putt. Very distressing that my game is not improving despite practice.
@SamKingGolf14 күн бұрын
Yeah it seems like we’re in a similar situation. Just CANNOT score… new video coming out in the next few days.
@FlankerJackChannel14 күн бұрын
@@SamKingGolf appreciate it keep up the good work
@wolfyplayz1116 күн бұрын
Keep your chin up, Sam! Golf is hard! Love your videos! You are certainly a sub - 5 HCP, but golf is mercurial and improvement doesn’t come in a predictable, gradual way
@SamKingGolf15 күн бұрын
Thank you mate! New video coming out in a few days… some improvements made in key areas.
@joedavey8416 күн бұрын
Damn 230 hole in one that’s proper!
@michaeljensen409516 күн бұрын
I think your attitude is pretty good / improved from the past and you’re being honest about needing to work on things. For the lag putting, I would consider never hitting the same putt twice. Penick as well as numerous others have suggested the same, I believe. Even if you have 3-4 balls, then move the line and distance enough that each putt is unique and this will create better feel, in my opinion. At least something different to try!
@markdavies537616 күн бұрын
I think you are indeed pretty brave filming a live competitive round and risking all for the camera. So well done for that. I only know one other youtuber who has done something similar recently. He is also WHS single digit and went around in the 90's.But like you he still posted the video. I myself have managed to get down to 12 , but its been a month or so since a decent round of 81-83. When I can, I always put my hcp on the line through golf England or in a competition. Frankly I am just fed up with the inconsistency and the uncertain outcomes of what is termed the conventional golf swing. From a personal perspective I am working on a swing that is designed to reduce the variables that lead to frustrating golf. It will also include not using driver or woods of the tee and fairway. But as you demonstrated in a recent video using a 4i off the tee can still yield a score in the 70's. I will watch your progress with interest.
@SamKingGolf16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the detailed comment, Mark! I understand your pain… I’m out filming today, trying to focus on a ‘good swing’ the entire round and forgetting about the score. Hope to see you in the comments
@BradTyler-qw4qo17 күн бұрын
You were due, Sam 👍🏻👍🏻
@oprmail683017 күн бұрын
I use the heavier option and my ball flight rose considerably, not something I wanted but the ball goes so straight that I don't really mind, maybe in the lighter grips it would go lower.
@SamKingGolf4 күн бұрын
Yeah my ball became really low and hard to control! I’ve just put out an updated review, check it out!
@Softouch33318 күн бұрын
Most common golf swing error. Over the plane through the ball (slight over the top) with the clubface slightly open before impact. Lots of fixes, but yours is mostly because the takeaway is too inside. At your level, just think a little more closed clubface on the backswing, even just 18 inches into your takeaway. Your natural ability will take over (you’ll feel that if you don’t swing correctly you’ll smother hook it; you won’t.) Little mismatches lead to big curves. When you then tense up or swing harder, it makes this particular combination (spin axis) worse.
@SamKingGolf17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment man. I did fix this area of my swing but bad habits have started to creep in again.
@rickwilliams692218 күн бұрын
Tks for the info, What's your hand size? from the tip of middle finger to the wrist crease. Just curious because I was thinking about changing.
@SamKingGolf17 күн бұрын
I wear a M/L glove!
@likefork18 күн бұрын
Was a 10.3 in the fall, up to almost a 22 right now. One of the most frustrating parts for me is how I often start fine, or even well, because either I have low expectations or I am just not in my head. Ill finish this video and try to internalize it.
@SamKingGolf18 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s rough man… hopefully you can turn it around soon. What do you think actually happens? Just lack of concentration?
@likefork18 күн бұрын
@@SamKingGolf Confidence. Some other personal things, but I find my confidence on the course often slowly devolve, even with all my self-help optimistic esque stuff I tell myself
@dankalivoda303618 күн бұрын
Lack of balance and using more arms and not turning your chest is going to encourage inconsistencies in tempo and release.
@IIrandhandleII18 күн бұрын
Agreed
@Criscross29218 күн бұрын
I wonder if it might be those larger grips that is effecting you? Not that they are worse, but maybe takes months to get used to them.
@scottwatson947918 күн бұрын
Interesting review, I have just purchased one of the exact same JMX Zen Lite grips as you and will fit one of my backup 6 irons with it later this week, it feels quite similar to a Tour Velvet but a little firmer, I usually play midsize grips but chose the standard jumbo which is one size larger so we'll see how they perform for me, so which size were you playing?