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>> 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) > >What I've described <b>IS</b> squeezing the grip. And >squeezing it <b>VERY</b> hard! That was also the >'test' that Scott gave me. We are not talking relaxed >but very tight. > >However I agree with you that a tight grip inhibits >the release of most amateurs. If you don't maintain >the angle deep into the swing, you will note generate >enough force to need a tight grip. In that case if >you are tight, the release force is so small you can >overpower it. If you sustain the angle to the point >that the club is horizontal when your hands get to >your right leg, you will not be able to overpower the >release. > >I also think that it may be possible to get a higher >club head speed with a a less tight grip and more >freedom in the wrists, but I think the swing will then >be more timing dependent. > >One thing I am certain of - if you sustain the angle >and don't squeeze the grip hard you <b>better</b> have >tapered grips! > >Peter

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