V is for victory

[jermax]

Does anybody know where the V is in a golf grip----is it the bones--first and second metacarpals and proximal phalanx of the inmdex finger and proximal and distal phalanges of the thumb or is it a skin fold--which curves ?? or is it the space between the distal phalanx of the thumb and the proximal phalanx of the index finger which changes by slightly moving either finger ?? pointing the V's somewhere is tough without knowing where they are

[YodasLuke]

Does anybody know where the V is in a golf grip----is it the bones--first and second metacarpals and proximal phalanx of the inmdex finger and proximal and distal phalanges of the thumb or is it a skin fold--which curves ?? or is it the space between the distal phalanx of the thumb and the proximal phalanx of the index finger which changes by slightly moving either finger ?? pointing the V's somewhere is tough without knowing where they are

You could make it very simple by having your hands vertical (which you can see), and getting your #3 pressure point on the aft side of the shaft. I would suggest, if the left hand is vertical, separating the left thumb from the hand to create a space instead of a "V". Move it toward the aft side of the shaft so the left thumb fits snugly in the cup of the right hand. This is assuming that you'd be starting with the recommended 10-2-B grip.
The pressure points are your guide, not the "V". When my left thumb touces the side of my hand, it looks like ), and when my right thumb touches the side of my hand it looks like (.

[kmmcnabb]

I answered this question in another forum but agree totally with pressure points rather than where creases point. Get your #3 and left thumb on the aft side and you should be real close. To check pressure, take grip with left thumb and #3 pp (right index finger segment closest to palm) on the aft side (back). Now push the head of the club against a wall, golf cart, or any other immovable object and feel where the pressure is. Should be #3pp, left thumb, and rt hand against top of left thumb. Grip is good to go.

Try it.

I don't use the thumb/forefinger creases, that is how I ended up playing a slice for about 20 years.

Kevin

[jermax]

Thanks for the thought of starting by getting the left hand vertical--I can relate to that--I assume that means at impact fix with the clubface slightly open to the target line and shaft leaning forward..I guess it would work at address position as well---as far as aft goes there are 180 degrees of aft---if we are looking at a clock, where on the 12-6 clock would the left thumb and #3 pressure point be located ?

[YodasLuke]

Thanks for the thought of starting by getting the left hand vertical--I can relate to that--I assume that means at impact fix with the clubface slightly open to the target line and shaft leaning forward..I guess it would work at address position as well---as far as aft goes there are 180 degrees of aft---if we are looking at a clock, where on the 12-6 clock would the left thumb and #3 pressure point be located ?

#3 pressure point is at 3:00 or 90 degrees (only position available for normal force) to the vertical plane of the left arm flying wedge. The left thumb should be in the area of 1:00 to 2:00 with the pad of the thumb on the shaft.

[annikan skywalker]

Me likey....Right forefinger at 90 degrees to the Left Arm Flying Wedge...looking down the right forearm angle of approach.....Checkout 7-2 Item #3