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The gloves get a hole near the thumb after only a few uses, or the underside of the palm wears out.
Are the gloves flimsy?
No, that's not it. It's a sign that the grip is off.
Gloves wear down where the club slipped from your hand. Slipping means it wasn't gripped properly.
01What the worn-out spots tell us
| worn-out spot | What does it mean? |
|---|---|
| Inside of the left thumb | You are resting your thumb straight on the grip. You need to lower it slightly to the side. |
| The underside of the palm (under the little finger) | I am holding it with my palm. You need to hold it with your fingers. |
| Between the index and middle fingers | The grip is too thick or doesn't fit my hand. |
| Between the thumb and index finger (V shape) | I use my wrist too much. |
The second one is the most common. If you grip it with your palm, the club rotates during the swing.
02Hold it with your fingers.
- Place the club on the base of your left hand fingers.It's not the center of the palm. It's the joint where the finger begins.
- Wrap your fingers around your palm.If the order is reversed, it becomes a palm grip.
- The thumb is slightly to the right of the center of the grip.If you hold it up straight, your thumb wears out and you can't apply any force.
03Why is it better to hold it with your fingers?
If you grip it with your palm, your wrist won't bend. Then, power won't accumulate during the backswing.
If you grip it with your fingers, your wrist is free, so the club goes up properly.
And the club doesn't rotate at impact. The direction is stable.
At first, it feels awkward and like you might miss out. That is normal. You will get comfortable after just one week.
04Check the V sign.
If you hold the grip and look down at your hand, your thumb and index finger form a V shape.
- Does the left hand make a V shape pointing toward the right shoulder?This is the standard. If you aim it toward the chin, it is too weak.
- Can you see two or three joints on the back of the left hand?If you see only one, it's too weak, and if you see four, it's too strong.
- Is the right-hand V-shape also in the same direction?If your two hands look in different directions, you fight during the swing.
- Are the two hands stuck together?The club shakes if you are apart.
Two or three joints on the back of the hand are the safest option.
If you are slicing severely, try gripping it tighter (making one more visible). If you are hooking, do the opposite.
05To what extent is the intensity
Many people make mistakes here.
Squeeze the toothpaste, but only enough so that no contents come out.
If you clench your fists tightly, your forearms stiffen, and if your forearms stiffen, your shoulders stiffen.
Then the speed decreases and the distance won't be long.
I find myself gripping particularly tightly on the first hole tee box ([[LINK:L02]] episode),
In that case, put the club down and pick it up again.
06Use the gloves like this.
- Use one that fits perfectly. If it's too big, your hand will move around inside and it will wear out faster.
- Please take it off and dry it during the round. It becomes slippery and stretches if it gets wet with sweat.
- If you alternate between the two, it lasts much longer.
- Many people take off their gloves when putting. It really brings the feel in their hands back to life.
07The reason for looking at the grip first
When your swing keeps failing, the first thing to check is your grip.
The only place the club touches the body is the hands.
If this is off, no matter how good your swing is, you won't get results.
However, the grip isn't very visible on its own. Try taking a picture of just your hand with your phone.
If you use the method covered in [[LINK:L26]], it can be verified in 3 minutes.
In the next part, we'll cover lower body lead. You'll get the hang of it if you just lift your right foot.
