Golf Grip - Overlap vs. Interlock vs. Ten Finger

[Cyrocks]

As for pros using the 10 finger grip, I found this with a quick google search:



I think I read once that a great majority use the overlap, but the interlock is very common as well. I think the same article also claimed that interlock (and maybe 10 finger as well?) is more common on the ladies tour than the overlap.

Just finished taking lessons, and at the beginning of my lessons my instructor asked me what grip I used. I said interlock, and he said because of the size of my hands he thought I used either the overlap or 10-finger. But he said any grip was fine and "It's all about what you feel comfortable using."

I tried the overlap -- didn't like it. Tried the 10-finger -- didn't like it.

My golf instructor was great (and he is a well-respected instructor), so if he said grip doesn't matter, then I believe him.

 

[IcSyU]

Dude, I've golfed with you more than once---what are you doing giving golf advice??? :skeptical:

Isn't that kinda like having a fat gym teacher?

As I say, not as I do. Same with baseball, I can teach someone to hit, and I was an awful hitter until my senior year of HS. Knowing what to do is one thing, being able to do it is a whole different mess.

 

[Boxerdaddy]

I grew up with the interlock but I had a problem with blisters so I changed to overlap out of neccessity (about 5 years ago). It took a little to get used to it feels comfortable now. I did have (and still sometimes) have trouble chipping with the overlap so normall for my wedges (not full swing shots...just usually inside of 50 yards or so) I switch back to the interlock. Seems to give me a lot more control on those short chips.

But my advice to anyone who thinks the overlap in uncomfortable...just keep at it. I personally like it better and seems to give me a little more power thru my swing but obviously do whatever feels more comfortable.

 

[ZJohnson]

As for pros THAT USED the 10 finger grip, I found this with a quick google search:.

Moe Norman: (Deceased) SECOND greatest ball striker behind Hogan
Bob Estes: (44) Experimented with it, not used permanently
Bob Rosburg: (Deceased) Solid at best player, one major and stopped playing professionally in the 70s...also Bob passed last year
Dave Barr: (58) Who? Doesn't play anymore
Beth Daniel: (54) I will give you this one, but doesn't play anymore.
Art Wall: (Deceased) 45 aces is impressive

Ok, I stated that no one on tour uses this and you still didn't find any. Here is proof that Estes doesn't use it.

http://www.golfdigest.com/images/golfworld/2007-08/gwar01_070810flesch.jpg

It is an old school grip at best, these days its for beginners or people with health problems.

 

[ahaselhu]

Moe Norman: (Deceased) SECOND greatest ball striker behind Hogan
Bob Estes: (44) Experimented with it, not used permanently
Bob Rosburg: (Deceased) Solid at best player, one major and stopped playing professionally in the 70s...also Bob passed last year
Dave Barr: (58) Who? Doesn't play anymore
Beth Daniel: (54) I will give you this one, but doesn't play anymore.
Art Wall: (Deceased) 45 aces is impressive

Ok, I stated that no one on tour uses this and you still didn't find any. Here is proof that Estes doesn't use it.

http://www.golfdigest.com/images/golfworld/2007-08/gwar01_070810flesch.jpg

It is an old school grip at best, these days its for beginners or people with health problems.

From what I could find, Tommy Gainey still uses the 10-finger grip. He hasn't played any PGA tour events this year, currently just playing on the Nationwide tour.

 

[davidrcr24]

for a practical stand point point either the interlock or the overlap is better than the 10 finger. I would even say the overlap is better than interlock. It allows the hands to best act as one and not for them to act individually and have one hand take over.. there by closing or opening the club face

 

[Chad]

anyone try a double overlap or double interlock?

 

[Cyrocks]

anyone try a double overlap or double interlock?

Is those anything like double secret probation?