Putter Grip?

[starretj]

Concerning the grip on your putter, (not the grip you take with your hands), do you use the normal grips that are offered by most manufacturers? I am starting to believe that they are too large and the flat front makes it difficult to take the same type of grip I use on my other clubs, specifically getting my left thumb aft of the shaft. Thank you for any input.

Jim S.

[Thom]

Concerning the grip on your putter, (not the grip you take with your hands), do you use the normal grips that are offered by most manufacturers? I am starting to believe that they are too large and the flat front makes it difficult to take the same type of grip I use on my other clubs, specifically getting my left thumb aft of the shaft. Thank you for any input.

Jim S.

It's up to you which grip to use, but most players don't grip the putter the same way they do their other clubs.

[Fred Brattain]

It's up to you which grip to use, but most players don't grip the putter the same way they do their other clubs.

What matters is that your hands are comfortable on the putter, and that you are not "twitching" trying to find a place to put your hands. FWIW I use the same grip on my putter as on every other club in my bag. I don't need a reminder where to put my hands and when you are faced with those incredibly weird little shots you sometimes have to hit with the Texas Wedge, having a regular grip makes it easier to "feel" how to maneuver the club or to re-grip it. Justathought

Obi WunPutt

[starretj]

It's up to you which grip to use, but most players don't grip the putter the same way they do their other clubs.

This is exactly why I am asking this question. Shouldn't we be trying to take the same grip (our hands) as we do on our other clubs so that we don't start introducing manipulations into our stroke? Thanks Thom and Fred. Anyone else have any input?

Jim S.

[mb6606]

Putting does not require high speed impact. Therefore you can zero out the wrist cock accumulator by not putting your thumb on the aft side of the shaft. Then the left arm and shaft can be close to in line.

[Thom]

Putting does not require high speed impact. Therefore you can zero out the wrist cock accumulator by not putting your thumb on the aft side of the shaft. Then the left arm and shaft can be close to in line.

The reason why most people use another grip for putting is a way to get both forearms on-plane.

[starretj]

The reason why most people use another grip for putting is a way to get both forearms on-plane.

Yes, I have been using the above method that you mentioned, 10-3-G, and lately not having much success. I was wondering if any others had changed to different putting strokes from this type and if they needed to change their putter grip (club, not hands) to accomodate these changes.
Also, if others wouldn't mind mentioning what category of stroke they are using and why.

Thanks again,
Jim S.