Build a grip you can repeat without turning the clubface as you settle into address. Check hand placement and comfort first; more squeeze or an extreme hand rotation is not an automatic fix.

Understand what a grip change changes

PGA instructor Bernie Najar describes different grip positions and how hand placement relates to clubface and wrist movement. PGA: The Right Grip for You.

“Strong” and “weak” describe orientation, not how hard to squeeze. A comfortable hold should keep the club secure without requiring you to tense your whole forearm. The right choice can vary with the golfer and the shot.

Repeatable Golf Grip Check: Aim the face, Place both hands, Rebuild consistently.

A five-rebuild grip check

  1. With a short iron, aim the face at a clear reference before taking your full stance.
  2. Place your lead hand, then add the trail hand in your usual comfortable grip.
  3. Notice whether adding the second hand turned the face. Reset if it did.
  4. Release and rebuild the grip five times. A setup photograph can help you compare hand position without relying on memory.
  5. Try a few small range shots with that repeatable hold, recording start line and contact.

Do not use one number as a rule

Pressure scales such as four out of ten are personal feelings, not calibrated measurements. The useful question is whether the club stays secure while your motion remains comfortable. Stop a grip change that causes pain or strain.

If a repeated slice or hook remains, ask a coach to assess grip alongside face, path and contact. See straighter-shot grip basics for context, or talk through the pattern with Stubbs. The five-rebuild check is an SLGP practice suggestion.