Thank you for this info because l don't see anybody talking about it and l think the majority of us that's our problem but me in particular. l think l am too consciously thinking of trying to square the club face at impact rather than just letting the swinging of the club swing/impact/follow through.
Release, is not just releasing the power accumulators but also releasing the flex of the shaft, so it acts like a " leaf spring ", releasing its flex through the divot ! In order to do this the club, needs to be both mechanicaly coupled and moving in phaze , with the rotating mass ! Extremely difficult to acheive, ask Mr Hogan, whos unique sound at strike was achieved this way : compressing the ball , with so much rotational mass : that elusive low pitched hiss sound, is actually the air escaping from the dimples 😅
Hi Jonathan, you've done previous videos explaining how the latissimus actively lowers the arms in the downswing. Can you explain how this ties in to a tension free move like this? Thanks
To be fair, your grip pressure is going to change from backswing to downswing. Just find your tempo and grip pressure by swinging softly first and feeling the club-head, then ramp up the pace and see if you still have the same feeling.
Jeff, the key is actually wrist freedom-of-movement since it is your wrist angles that need to be released freely. Increasing grip pressure increases tension in the wrists and that tension restricts the range of motion in the wrists in the back swing and downswing and also inhibits the release, which impacts path, face angle, AoA and dynamic loft. That said, some players (e.g. Tiger) can grip the club really firmly but still maintain relaxed wrists and forearms. The ideal grip pressure is enough to feel comfortable you have control over the club, in terms of not throwing it over your shoulder or down the fairway, but not so much as to restrict the freedom of movement in your wrists. A Pro showed me this great test: hold a club out in front of you and hold it so lightly it almost falls out of your hands to the floor. Squeeze the grip gradually, without cocking the wrists, until the club rises back up to between 45* and 30* droop. Now make the club head move in circles in both directions, while trying to maintain that pressure. If you feel you still have a good connection and plenty of freedom of movement (everything feels a bit 'loosey goosey'), you are in the right ball-park. For me, this pressure is about 20% of the maximum I can generate, so pretty 'light'. Once you find the 'magic' spot, squeeze as had as you can and try to make the circles again. You'll have a limited range of motion. Drop to what feels like 50% pressure and try again and finally go back to that 'magic' pressure and feel the difference. You will automatically increase grip pressure somewhat, just before impact, so you won't lose the club 😊
You'll come to find for the most part golf is a game of opposites in terms of what you think and this is a good example. By gripping it tighter gaining tensions thinking you have control of the club actually does the opposite. Think of it like this to gain control you must feel like you lose control (lighter grip, less tension and more fluid and natural).
@@nicholasdemetriades9154 well obviously there are some exceptions to this rule and there are ways of gripping it. You can grip it tight without having tension in the forearms.
You have a great understanding of the "science" of golf and you have a GREAT skill to communicate it to others!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Finally. Finally. Finally. Fundamentally correct information. Thank you very much!
An excellent balancer to those 'hold the angles' proponents. Thanks Jonathan 👍
Such a good explanation. Love your work.
Great sir Jonathan Taylor
Thank you for this info because l don't see anybody talking about it and l think the majority of us that's our problem but me in particular. l think l am too consciously thinking of trying to square the club face at impact rather than just letting the swinging of the club swing/impact/follow through.
Excellent. Thanks.
Release, is not just releasing the power accumulators but also releasing the flex of the shaft, so it acts like a " leaf spring ", releasing its flex through the divot !
In order to do this the club, needs to be both mechanicaly coupled and moving in phaze , with the rotating mass !
Extremely difficult to acheive, ask Mr Hogan, whos unique sound at strike was achieved this way : compressing the ball , with so much rotational mass : that elusive low pitched hiss sound, is actually the air escaping from the dimples 😅
What is the more damaging thought, pulling the handle or “scooping?”
Pulling the handle down, definitely! But through impact pulling the handle up is a good thought 😂 great game isn’t it.
Hi Jonathan, you've done previous videos explaining how the latissimus actively lowers the arms in the downswing. Can you explain how this ties in to a tension free move like this? Thanks
I will try to do this in the next video
To be fair, your grip pressure is going to change from backswing to downswing. Just find your tempo and grip pressure by swinging softly first and feeling the club-head, then ramp up the pace and see if you still have the same feeling.
Jonathan, is there some way to test that your grip is light enough?
Jeff, the key is actually wrist freedom-of-movement since it is your wrist angles that need to be released freely. Increasing grip pressure increases tension in the wrists and that tension restricts the range of motion in the wrists in the back swing and downswing and also inhibits the release, which impacts path, face angle, AoA and dynamic loft. That said, some players (e.g. Tiger) can grip the club really firmly but still maintain relaxed wrists and forearms. The ideal grip pressure is enough to feel comfortable you have control over the club, in terms of not throwing it over your shoulder or down the fairway, but not so much as to restrict the freedom of movement in your wrists.
A Pro showed me this great test: hold a club out in front of you and hold it so lightly it almost falls out of your hands to the floor. Squeeze the grip gradually, without cocking the wrists, until the club rises back up to between 45* and 30* droop. Now make the club head move in circles in both directions, while trying to maintain that pressure. If you feel you still have a good connection and plenty of freedom of movement (everything feels a bit 'loosey goosey'), you are in the right ball-park. For me, this pressure is about 20% of the maximum I can generate, so pretty 'light'. Once you find the 'magic' spot, squeeze as had as you can and try to make the circles again. You'll have a limited range of motion. Drop to what feels like 50% pressure and try again and finally go back to that 'magic' pressure and feel the difference. You will automatically increase grip pressure somewhat, just before impact, so you won't lose the club 😊
You'll come to find for the most part golf is a game of opposites in terms of what you think and this is a good example. By gripping it tighter gaining tensions thinking you have control of the club actually does the opposite. Think of it like this to gain control you must feel like you lose control (lighter grip, less tension and more fluid and natural).
Hmm. Picture 3-4" of rough ball down with 30' to the pin. Grip it light? I don't think so!
@@nicholasdemetriades9154 well obviously there are some exceptions to this rule and there are ways of gripping it. You can grip it tight without having tension in the forearms.
Excellent, thank you