Golf Putting Grips - 7 Most
Common!
The Reverse Overlap Golf Putting Grip - This is probably
the most common golf putting grip - place both
hands on the putter next to each other (left hand above) with the
thumbs on top of the grip pointing downwards. Then wrap the index
finger of the left hand so it is covering the fingers of the right
hand, this ensures that they are connected and can work as one unit.
The
Cross-Handed Golf Putting Grip - This is basically the
reverse of the traditional Reverse Overlap - so
you would place both hands on the putter, but this time with the right
hand above the left, again, both thumbs on top of the grip pointing
down the shaft and the wrap the index finger of the right hand so it is
covering the fingers of the left hand, the advantage of this putting
grip is that the left hand is less likely to collapse in the forward
stroke.
The Two
Fingers Down Golf Putting Grip - This is a variation of
the Reverse Overlap - so following the same set
up but this time the index finger of the right hand will be placed on
and pointing down the side of putter grip.
The
Split Handed Golf Putting Grip - This is where the hands
are placed apart from each other on the putting
grip, you can alternate which hand goes on top. With this grip the
fingers of the top hand should be touching the forearm of the lower
hand to ensure they are working as one unit. Again, the advantage of
this putting grip is that the left hand is less likely to collapse in
the forward stroke.
The Claw
Golf Putting Grip - This is probably the most unusual
putting grip - the left hand is place
on the putter grip in the traditional way, however the fingers of the
right hand are place on top of the grip, with the thumb hooking
underneath, which looks like a lobsters pincer or claw (hence the name).
The
Bernhard Langer Golf Putting Grip - This grip is intended
to take the hands out of the equation allowing
the shoulders to take control - place your left hand at the bottom of
the putter grip with the index finger pointing down the shaft, the left
forearm should be resting tightly against the putter grip. Then add the
right hand to the top of the grip so that the fingers are resting
againt the back of the left arm ad the thumb is resting just above the
wrist joint of the left arm.
The Box
Golf Putting Grip - This is one of the most recent of golf
putting grips - with this
putting grip, both of your hands are place side by side, so that your
shoulders are level. The left hand should be placed near the top of the
grip with the index finger running down the side of the grip and the
right hand is placed just slightly lower but covering the left hand,
with the fingers wraping over the left hands fingers.
There are of course, many other variations and styles of golf putting
grips to choose from, however you should be able to find one from the
above list that
feels right and is comfortable for you.
