Are You Gripping Your Golf Club Wrong?

How tight should you hold the golf club? Is it really a “3 out of 10” like you’ve always heard… or is there more to the story?In this episode, we break down brand-new research on grip pressure with insights from Liam Mucklow, who has studied golfers of every skill level using pressure-sensor grips. From Tour pros to slicers and high-handicappers, we’ll show you what really happens with the hands at setup, transition, and impact - and why most golfers get it wrong.You’ll see why:-Tour pros grip firmer than you think (and why their “3/10” isn’t yours)-High-handicappers often grip too lightly and lose control of the club-Hooks and slices both come from hand pressure patterns gone wrong-Grip strength and even grip size can change your swing speed and contactThis is practical, research-backed info you can use the next time you tee it up.📩 Want more instruction like this every Thursday? Join the free Golfwell Weekly:

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Are You Gripping Your Golf Club Wrong? is an episode from Golf Science Lab by Golf Science Lab.

This episode is 00:37:55 long.

This episode was published on Sep 9, 2025.

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