The below high speed (1000 fps) video is fascinating because it shows us what happens when a ball is struck off the toe with a blade.
The first part of the clip shows a ball being hit with passive hands with very light grip pressure.
The second half of the clip shows us a similar ‘toe hit’, this time with a very firm grip pressure. The nice thing about the shot hit with a firmer grip pressure is that it will still travel in roughly the same direction as a center strike, only slightly less far.
To me this footage suggests that a firm grip is the better option. A good firm grip can also keep twisting of the club face to a minimum when you’re in the rough.
DISCLAIMER: Proceed with caution…
A firm grip has to be compatible with your type of swing! And even if that’s the case you’ll still need to train your wrists to stay ‘loose’ while maintaining a good firm grip with the fingers.
I won’t go into the details of the different swing types; I just wanted to show you this video.
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