Date Posted:20:39:08 07/18/00 Tue Author:hp Subject: Re: grip strength, again.... In reply to:
Peter
's message, "Re: What the pros know" on 19:59:51 07/18/00 Tue
> > The thing that I see, and I think it directly relates
> > to the release, is how FAST the ball flies off of the
> > clubface. YET, the followthrough is seemingly far
> > behind. With my game, and amateurs in general, it
> > seems like the ball and clubhead travel at the same
> > speed after the ball is struck. But, the ball flies
> > off of a pro's club WAY before you see the clubhead
> > come up to the finish position. I used to think it
> > was acceleration to just past the ball, but now you
> > have me wondering...
>
> When you don't sustain the angle and release late, the
> club head is moving much closer to arm speed. The
> 'whip' of release is what provides the extra
> acceleration and the better your technique, the more
> advantage you get from this.
>
> This is why I can get the same or slightly longer
> distances now with what feels like a 50-75% swing.
>
> Peter
Peter, I think this is relevant...when we talked about grip strength and concluded it was "holding power"...the average golfer has grip strength but it's the kind that squeezes the grip and actually inhibits a good whip/release...mainly because of the tight grip, the wrists get locked...need a non squeezing type grip that gets strength from it's form and not pressure (I think)...the SA grip is perfect for this because of the amount of skin on the grip gives more traction...jmo, hp
