The Perfect Golf Grip Starts With This Little Secret

[@Grunt21Tennessee]

Perfect timing for this one. I have been pondering the thumb placement and this video nailed the answer. Thanks!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for following our content Grunt!

[@jwallach566]

Thanks so much for this tip. Been struggling with my grip for a while and was the reason I believe that cause a partial tear of a ligament in my wrist. Took 10 weeks off recovering. Played today and ball was flying straight. Win-Win

[@RodMoore-oi1jp]

Best grip lesson ever. I have been struggling with my grip lately. 45 degree and Short thumb was just what I needed to set it properly.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome, it is a minor adjustment but works wonders.

[@patbutler6467]

I’ve watched about 3,746 videos on the grip and you were the first one to mention anything about the left “short thumb”. Thankyou!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Only the best here...thanks for posting. Hope we helped your game.

[@GregHansen-dt7mr]

Used this grip today. Unreal how it changed my contact, distance and accuracy. Thank you!!!!

[@patrickhiga803]

Awesome Todd, another foundational lesson. Thanks so much from Pat at Kapolei, Hawaii

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Hawaii sounds amazing this time of the year 👍

[@DEBallenzaak01]

thanks for your tips from the Netherlands

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@DEBallenzaak01 our pleasure! Have you seen this www.badliegolfbook.com

[@ronj9460]

My Gosh you make this game so much easier. Thx from a reletively new, "experienced Golfer, in Michigan.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

That may be the ultimate compliment, thanks Ron! Hope you subscribed!

[@andrewts123]

The short thumb is a very useful tip, not covered much elsewhere.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You are spot on...hope you are enjoying the channel.

[@Bangaveragegolfer]

This video has been a game changer for me!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Dave. Have you seen our book, The Bad Lie...I cover this and the entire Vertical Line Swing System. More information here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@peterneild438]

Excelent lesson, I put it into practice, and although at first it felt "funny", the instant result was fantastic !!! Peter here from Argentina. My playing buddies are listening to me when I pass on what I learn here.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Peter, hope you are charging your buddies for the tips LOL....appreciate you.

[@jamiesloan7259]

Here’s a great way to perfect how to hold the club…. Practice one-handed swings with both hands separately. You’ll find it impossible to have any control, or leverage, if not holding it properly(in the fingers). You’ll also figure out how strong or weak both hands need to be to set the club properly, and start your ball online.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid post here....

[@ward4251]

Been struggling with consistency lately, and narrowed it down to my grip. Tried the 45 degree method today at the range, and literally drew every ball with every club, and had solid contact. This game is wild.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Have you seen this? It all started here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDFfGSEYrNsp7ssi=-gwDqtP31kRVKg_e

[@richardsiles8206]

Wonderful simplw tip- thank you.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Boom, progress!

[@billbonner9758]

Just watched this video and have been trying it as I watched similar video the other day. Question: at what point in the set up do you square the club face? After getting the grip I need to set the club on the ground to square it the the grip wants to change. Bill, Perth Ontario Canada.

[@dennisengelhardt3462]

Hi Todd, Dennis from Ocala Florida. I wanted to leave this here as I wrote an email to VLS but have not received a response. I ordered the Maxvert and gave it a great chance. However I still hit my Calloway Rogue much better, much straighter. I also cannot return it because I had total confidence that it would be great, and because I have very large hands, I got a larger grip put on! I am hitting my Rogue straighter, longer, and more consistent with your instruction.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Dennis, thank you for reaching out. Keep the MaxVert as a back up. It is a solid club for those times when your driver is not working. Great to hear you are seeing progress with the videos...more to come my friend.

[@toddg6263]

Thx for the video. I do everything you said related to gripping the club. Lately, my arthritis has weakened my hands and I have been putting the trigger finger on my right hand down the back part of the shaft for stability. Seems to work for me. Any thoughts?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Todd, good question. Having stability and a feeling of control in the hands is important. If moving the finger down the shaft provides that, I would suggest you continue. Appreciate you posting...

[@stanlane268]

Tiger and Jack Interlock. So I have always too. If really big hands, then overlap is what I have always heard. Thoughts?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Not going to argue with the two best golfers who have walked this planet. Interlock is a viable option.

[@osvaldosantiago1901]

Thanks for the tip. Q. Is it more important to have a "strong" lead hand grip or trail hand grip?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Better to have a strong lead hand over a strong trail hand in our experience. We cover much of this in our book, The Bad Lie. Amazon link here if interested in learning www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@dennisengelhardt3462]

Thank you for responding! I do have another question, I play with a regular 4 some on Thursday and two of them have always played without a glove. They said they learned to play without one, and the times they tried one, just didn't feel right! What is your feelings on this?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question! It is really a personal decision. Many great players have played with a glove and many without. Up to you...

[@dantheman1281]

Thanks Todd for the grip tip. One suggestion, have Nick zoom in on your grip as you're explaining the technique, especially on the trigger finger description. Thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Dan, we hear you and will be sure to pass forward to my man Nick....thanks for being part of the conversation.

[@kevinspradlin6288]

I am in Nevada, I have a handicap of 8. I can't use the traditional grip due to arthritis in my hand, my thumbs can't take it. I get best results with a baseball grip. Any advice or tips Todd? I also am having problems logging in to VLS, which has helped me immensely. Thanks for all the great lessons on line!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

The baseball grip is a valid option, just be sure to keep the club more in the fingers not the palms.

[@kevinspradlin6288]

Let me clarify a bit...I have to wrap my thumbs around the grip...just like a baseball bat. It works but any advice on how to make it more functional would be great. I realize you likely haven't encountered this so I am left to my own devices.@@USGOLFTVshow

[@markb8039]

Thanks, i never knew about the long thumb before. made a big difference. Is interlock or overlap just a preference.. or is there and advantage using one or the other?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Prefer the overlap however both work. We dive into this in depth in my book The Bad Lie. More here vlsgolf.com/

[@williamlorentz-hf3yd]

Hi Todd - love your teaching videos and i recently purchased your Maxvert driver can’t wait for Minnesota golf season to begin so I can try it out with your VLS system! Question on the long vs short thumb. Does this apply to both thumbs or just the trailing hand? Thanks!

[@paj9568]

Hi Todd. Writing to you from snowy Montreal; great time of year to work on fundamentals like a good grip. You mention that the thumbs should be snug and short. Can you detail where on the shaft the thumbs should be? Inline with the shaft or to one side etc? Love your instruction style and channel.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great question, the thumb should be slightly to right of clubshaft center for a right handed player. Can't wait for Spring!

[@paj9568]

@@USGOLFTVshow Thanks. Assume you mean lead hand (left) thumb should be slightly to right of clubshaft center for a right handed player? Be really great if you did a very specific step by step video with close ups.

[@wendalleboyd8337]

Having problems with trail hand placement in the fingers can you please help

[@danielmcconlogue8312]

I'm confused. I thought in a previous video you had recommended a much stronger grip 'looking for 2 or 3 knuckles on the lead hand'? Love you teaching - trying to incorporate all that you teach in the VLS:)

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid point, yes with the Vertical Line Swing System we like a slightly stronger grip. For "general" coaching, a neutral grip is where we start.

[@brimill8257]

Hi Todd good video! Do you use this for all clubs?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, all clubs. You can find more details here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@brunomai3337]

Great tip!!!!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad it was helpful! Are you a subscriber?

[@brunomai3337]

@@USGOLFTVshow now I am! Really like your videos. Straight to the point with valuable information

[@brunomai3337]

This tip allowed me to drop my score yesterday!

[@WillowER51]

Should I use this 45 degree grip with the driver. Holding the driver up at a 45 degree angle the same as an iron?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, that is our suggestion. If you would like to learn more around the Vertical Line Swing, check this out www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@donschultz7759]

Will this work with all shots

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, here is another good video on the grip as well that can help kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqG4qoKZaKikiMksi=rz0amhAqjgRHZhwT

[@quarksmork]

So the thumbs should be slightly right on the lead hand and slightly left on the trail hand?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes this is true. We cover the grip in great detail in our book, The Bad Lie. More information here if interested vlsgolf.com/

[@quarksmork]

@@USGOLFTVshow Thanks Todd. I've been following you for about a year now and my game is getting better. I'm an experienced golfer and had a back injury about 8 years ago and got back to golfing about 2 years ago and developed some very bad habits. Since following you I have dropped a good 10 strokes off my game. Thanks so much!

[@douglaswhite7106]

I tend toward being a hooker. My current hybrid-iron set have a fair amount of offset. How does this affect my grip. Should I try a more neutral grip to "offset" the "offset"?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

If your tendency is to hook, the off set may not be the best. Would also check your bottom hand grip. Maybe too strong.

[@douglaswhite7106]

I'm also finding the the amount of grip strength applied by both hands, makes a big difference for me. I gave up on the "hold club like a baby bird" grip and went back to my baseball playing days. I have much more control when I grip firmly with both hands, but keep my wrists and shoulders supple. Thanks again for another great video.

[@simonjackson3743]

I’m going to try this tomorrow, I’ve been struggling with my grip that I’m very frustrated and considered to call a day on golf. I end up wrapping my right hand fingers around the club, no connection to my left hand and my thumb down the right side, then of course, every ball goes left. Two months ago, all was working, though a poor grip, the issue worked into my game as I tried to Hold the club in my fingers. Fingers (no pun) crossed for tomorrow.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Hope this helps. We cover the grip and our entire Vertical Line Swing System in our book The Bad Lie. You can find the book here if interested www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@bartsickler5930]

Hey Todd, I have big hands and trying to grip like you are showing here, this grip is not working. What about for us guy that have big hands? Thanks, Bart

[@jeffreyschmidt3786]

After doing this, can you move to a strong left hand grip?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

A mid strong lead hand grip is ok. Just be careful not to bee too strong. See here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaqwpIuperugpJY

[@patten1962]

I think I may have a long thumb. Going to check it out now.

[@jamespark3399]

Looks like the lead hand is partially in the palm, near the base of the fingers. I always have the grip in my fingers. Is that wrong? Thanks😊

[@USGOLFTVshow]

James, this is worth watching kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqG4qoKZaKikiMk

[@bobbentley5722]

My pro has been trying to get me to do this for years! 90% of my bad shots come from a poor grip and My glove shows lots of wear in the heel pad. I could never understand why I was getting the wear if I started out alright. It must be a long thumb! Sometimes it almost feels like I’m re-gripping at the top! I’ll give this a try tomorrow and report back.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this Bob. 👊

[@Mcmerry170]

When doing a strong grip. I feel like my lead hand thumb is flexing too much when wrist hinging and making my down swing feel stuck

[@heyman1012]

So I reverse this as being left handed ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it. Cover this an much more in my first book The Bad Lie if you enjoy learning www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@craiganderson-jones4916]

Is this the same for a driver? Silly question, but just wondering, really

[@USGOLFTVshow]

No silly questions here, yes, same grip for all full swings. We cover this in our book The Bad Lie which you can find here if interested www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@Airbus320lover]

Joke: I do wear out the glove a lot but I played a lot of golf lol Coach I'll try that on the Range to get accustomed to the feel.

[@wendalleboyd8337]

I don’t know what you mean when you say down in the fingers

[@edwardwalters1607]

I only hit my driver around 200 but its straight.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You can play some great golf with 200 and straight, most high scores come from lack of accuracy over lack of distance! Thanks for watching Edward, what other topics would you like to see us cover?

[@edwardwalters1607]

@@USGOLFTVshow well we have sand traps that are basically dirt now. Sometimes raked and sometimes like concrete what's the best way to play them?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@edwardwalters1607 Good question. Keep the clubface square at address and use a 54 degree wedge

[@briankimmel1149]

thx kolb. now I have to play again tomorrow try it out told her I'd weed the garden mow the lawn gonna get yelled at again this is your fault

[@USGOLFTVshow]

LOL, we will take the blame.

[@dookiehowser1162]

How far to the right of the shaft do you place your left thumb, just right or on the side? My right hand has a tendency to move on the take away during the hinge

[@earlfultz8603]

I wonder if he thinks he could hit the ball as good as Moe Norman

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We had the pleasure of watching Moe Norman hit balls in person many years back. He was an all time great ball striker...