The Cosmic Question: Interlock vs Overlap

Nomar · #1 08-09-2007, 03:26 PM

Ive been playing golf for ~15 years and have always interlocked, over the past couple seasons I have devolped a worsening snap hook on my 'missed' shots (esp longer clubs) and recently have been toying around with the overlap grip, releaving some of the pressure on the club from my button hand...(mixed emotions so far)...

whats everyone use ? ever switch mid round / mid season / mid career? just for certain shots (ie trying to play a big fade)?

ntnBO · #2 08-09-2007, 03:29 PM

Let's not forget that the greatest ball striker of all time used a 10-finger grip. Many a golfer would be better off doing this.

BO

sean c · #3 08-09-2007, 04:15 PM

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Let's not forget that the greatest ball striker of all time used a 10-finger grip.

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He also set the club a foot behind the ball in his set up it doesn't make it the correct thing for the masses to do. For my money I'd take Hogan anyway Mo couldn't hit it out of his shadow.

guids · #4 08-09-2007, 04:41 PM

I used interlocking, then I read Ben hogans 5 lessons, and switched, I really sucked overlapping and went back. I couldnt hit it straight to save my life. i was decent with my irons, even those sliced. Why is that?

ntnBO · #5 08-09-2007, 04:47 PM

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He also set the club a foot behind the ball in his set up it doesn't make it the correct thing for the masses to do. For my money I'd take Hogan anyway Mo couldn't hit it out of his shadow.

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It doesn't mean it's the thing for the masses to do, but many a beginning golfer would be much better suited for a 10-finger grip vs. overlap or interlock.

In terms of Hogan vs. Moe, they are certainly 1-2 in ball-striking terms, but almost every pro that watched both in action say that Moe was tops hands down. I've studied both and read their biographies and have to agree.

BO

RacersEdge · #6 08-09-2007, 04:49 PM

Interlocking - feels so natural. Overlapping felt like I was losing control of the club at the top of the swing.

Nomar · #7 08-09-2007, 04:59 PM

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Interlocking - feels so natural. Overlapping felt like I was losing control of the club at the top of the swing.

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Im in the same boat but I *think* its because I have been interlocking since I was 12...Now this overlap crap feels weird but I cant snap hook it, cant keep it straight either...we will see, coming soon 10 finger baseball grip [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

sean c · #8 08-09-2007, 05:01 PM

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He also set the club a foot behind the ball in his set up it doesn't make it the correct thing for the masses to do. For my money I'd take Hogan anyway Mo couldn't hit it out of his shadow.

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It doesn't mean it's the thing for the masses to do, but many a beginning golfer would be much better suited for a 10-finger grip vs. overlap or interlock.

In terms of Hogan vs. Moe, they are certainly 1-2 in ball-striking terms, but almost every pro that watched both in action say that Moe was tops hands down. I've studied both and read their biographies and have to agree.

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To each his own on the Hogan vs Mo debate and yeah there is nothing wrong with a ten finger grip there are at least two touring pros that I am aware of that use it.

black knight · #9 08-09-2007, 05:19 PM

I've always used the 10-finger.

bonds · #10 08-09-2007, 07:28 PM

I've always used interlock. I've played around a bit with both overlapping and 10 finger, but neither one felt natural.

I'd be curious to know how the experiment turns out - if overlapping will significantly reduce the chances of hitting a snap hook, I should try it again.