Clarke was using a TaylorMade R11 driver, as well as Tour Preferred MB irons and a Penta TP golf ball throughout his round on Sunday. but I'd say if anybody is extended he is . Irons: Fred Couples has opted to bring along the Bridgestone J15 irons, which he used at the Augusta National last year, as part of his equipment. Amateur golfers, watch Fred Couples grip the club and take heart. I try to keep my hands clean and dry when I play, when it's hot (always in FL) I will grab a couple cubes of ice and rub them in my hands to clean/cool them and cut down on sweat, and that does the trick quite nicely every 3-4 holes. His swing is an extension of his personality easy-going, relaxed and laid back. I now hold my club like freddy describes. If you notice that your hands are sliding around the grip either during the backswing or through impact that is something that needs to be corrected. Does he also hear the commentator in his head as he stands over the shot?. Grip pressure - or more accurately, the lack of it - is the secret to long driving, according to Fred Couples, currently one of the longest on the US Champions Tour. Required fields are marked *. . PGA TOUR Champions recently posted about Fred speaking of gloves, and why he does not use them. So I borrowed a glove.". a dedicated Golden State Warriors fan. . heck yeah . Blisters on your hands. With the help of Ping Senior Tour Manager Brad Millard, Couples was able to walk away from that session with a new Ping G425 driver, a set of Ping I210 irons (three to six irons), and two new Ping Glide 3.0 wedges, among other things (54, 58). stockers72, March 23, 2011 in Tour Talk, Adams XTD 10.5 freddy's flail works different than some because of how he grips it . cheers! From my own experience, a stronger grip helped me achieve a . . A grip that only allows you to see one or two knuckles is considered a weak grip, while seeing three or all four at address is a strong grip. The GRIP can TIGHTEN up with CF Couples also . We will confirm if any or all go in play. of course slicefixer tells that story about how big his thighs are . Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 65 TX (45 1/4). If the average amateur golfer could copy the smooth tempo and rhythm of Freddie Couples (or Ernie Els for that matter) they would see an improvement in their game. I hate golf gloves. Maybe that's because he's been Super Gluing himself for years. Display as a link instead, Commonly, golfers who work on their grip specifically will suddenly notice that they are unable to hit the golf ball as far as they used to. Couples isnt one to play around in that category and has tested (at home) different sets from time to time but hasnt ever found that true replacement for the Bridgestone Dual Pocket CB he has loved for 10 years. Ping I200 4-9 Irons Shaft: Garsen Ultimate. . However, it is a nightmare in the rain with no glove. . . The . A blister is a sure sign that your hands are moving around on the club during the swing, which is a problem that could hurt your performance overall. TGM has this concept of the "flail" . Lewis insists on having his compressed exactly a quarter of an inch, so that they're 10 1/4" in length instead of 10 1/2". Getting a blister while you play might seem like no big deal, but it actually could indicate that there is something wrong within your grip. Editors note: Our Andrew Tursky filed this item on Xander Schauffeles putter switch ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational for PGATour.coms Equipment Report. . but can he go in full extension with his wrists with this release? More photos of Xanders new flatstick in the forums. Upload or insert images from URL. The part of his bag that I believe has made the biggest impact on his stellar play over the past decade was the switch to the Bridgestone golf ball (currently the Tour B RXS). None of them choke it, but just moving from a 3 to a 5 on a 10 pt tightness scale. . could just be a freak of nature . pic.twitter.com/oxrzAXO6xF, Tom Candiotti (@TomCandiotti) November 11, 2021. From my point of view he has to have a loose grip. He attributes this to keeping his whole body (and most importantly, his hands) relaxed and maintaining good balance. . His first win came from The ACE Group Classic in 2010. The overlap. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. At the very least, for me, a loose grip means that I can forget about my hands/arms which makes the swing that much more repeatable. Note that Freddie was talking about his grip pressure [b][i]at address[/i][/b]. Offset, bounce, and a long blade length. This grip is formed by placing the right pinky finger between the index and middle fingers of the left hand, essentially locking the hands together. Todd Hamilton tries to engineer a fade by having his grips turned a bit to the right. The more I look at his swing - the more I like it except the swingplane he uses. Working at a golf coursewhat is your experience? Fred Couples WITB: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Shaft On the contrary, he will not be using the Gold Tour Shafts. Note: All descriptions are for right-handed golfers. If you get Freddy to change nine clubs in one sitting, you deserve a medal. It is important to note that you need to experiment with different left hand positions on the club while you are at the driving range hitting some practice shots. When it comes to your grip pressure, the looser the hands, the better rhythm, power and ball striking you will achieve. . Anyone struggling with their game should seriously consider Ping for everything. . I sweat right through them and ruin them so fast, I feel like I am fine without. "Personally, I don't know how people play golf with a glove," Couples said Friday at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in San Francisco. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! There was a picture years ago (possibly on the cover of Golf Digest?) However, you might have more problems hiding in your grip than you realize. . . They are so good, but so hard to come by. If you can see only one knuckle on your left hand at address, youve got a weak grip. . (Correct answer). Post a Pic of Your Latest Purchase. Taylormade Stealth Plus 9* Ventus Black 6X. Lucas Glover not wearing a golf glove is proably from where he grew up. . Brad Millard (Ping Tour Rep) was the man running the session, and in a Herculean effort, was able to spin Couples out of some old standbys and into a new driver and irons. This comes in the shape of the Callaway Great Big Bertha (GBB) Epic, which is a monster of a driver. By According to Golf Digest, Couples' mother passed away on Mother's Day in 1994 of cancer. Frankly, Fred is so talented and gifted athletically, any grip pressure would result in nothing but great shots. TaylorMade Golf has launched its High-Toe 3 wedge in a new chrome finish. (We respect privacy and keep all emails confidential). Its nice. Clear editor. To prevent a Hook the bottom hands' index and middle finger come off to produce a unique flat wrist with the other hand which helps prevent it from closing. Why does Fred Couples not use gloves while playing? Lucas Glover not wearing a golf glove is proably from where he grew up. . PING G25 20*, 23*, 27*, 31* Ping might make you a custom set with your exact bounce spec. Fred Couples used to use Golf Pride Tour Velvet, non-cordhe rarely changes his grips so they get really slippery and has Joe LaCava sand them with emory cloth to keep them freshened. In this case, you should try to hit some one-handed shots using a wedge and only your left hand. It's more of an uncock and BEND UP the left wrist with him . after the first few rounds and range sessions without one on it feels totally natural, i play half cord new decades as well, do the job just fine in the heat. that grip type kinda blurs some of the distinctions . I'm still working on this swing theory stuff, but isn't this horrible through impact? I wish my hands didn't sweat so much lol. Now before everyone goes bonkers, I know what his records are and I realize he hits it better than 99% of tour players, just curious. The tool has a face milling design and a Bettinardi handle that measures 17 inches. the shaft and his left arm are "in-line" the club is being released "up plane" and the face is quiiiiiiiiiiiiiet. Is Wunder your real last name? Grips that are too large will make it difficult to release the club properly through impact, while grips that are too skinny will allow the club to release early. Note: All of the instruction in this section is based on a right handed golfer. Cally Apex UT 21 + 24 KBS S I've been playing for 15 years and have never used a glove and I use nothing but Golf Pride Tour Wraps. Just throwing that out there. Titleist TSR3 9* MCA Diamana X'17 60X, Titleist TSi2 16.5* 4WD MCA Diamana X'17 70X, Titleist TSi2 21* 7WD MCA Diamana GT 80TX MIURA TC-201 4-6 MCA MMT-105TX, MIURA MB-101 7-P . Freddie is my alltime favorite. . He generates a lot of centrifugal force in his swing, back and through, and his grip pressure will increase accordingly, all controlled by his central nervous system. How Does Fred Couples grip the club? Have a look at the alignments in this picture though . Cally MackDaddy 2 Tour Grind 52 + 58 / DG S400 Pressures vary. Same with Phil's left hand. . Probably some pent up rebellious anger he had in his youth about his last name. Theres this crazy gene in me that makes me want to screw sheep. Tommy Gainey doesnt wear gloves.. I put tape around my thumb knuckle where I used to split my skin. All right, so this is episode three in our putting . Would you guys consider the Ping i210 irons a low handicap player set? Often, these shots wont turn either right or left in the air they will just start on a line out to the right, and then travel straight until they land. Maybe its my ocd but why is there a pic of two Tensei AV Raw shafts if Freddie is using a Tensei CK Blue 65 TX? In fact, most golf shops will actually do the installation for free if you purchase the grips from them. The wedge is designed to generate maximum spin around the greens when the face is rotated open. . Odysse TriForce3 adjustable length Wishon 54, 59 Micro-Groove HM Whats with the weird Bridgestone golf ball ad thrown into the middle of the article? He and Butch were discussing the pressure of the grip. Try to test out as many different grips as you can until you find the ones that feel just right. In addition to the new features, the TaylorMade 2022 Stealth irons incorporate fundamental TaylorMade iron innovations that have been created to effortlessly fit into the most recent designs on the market. TM RBZ Stage 2 16.5* or PING G25 17* Hyd I play the Lamkin Crossline's. Practice a lighter grip pressure with small swings at first to make sure you can maintain control of the club before moving up to larger, more powerful swings. Adams Idea Pro 22Hogan Icons 4-PTitleist SM8 50 54 60Callaway MD4 64Ping Sigma Darby, [quote name='justinp766' timestamp='1300907244' post='3081389'] You might be able to find more power using this grip, but it can be difficult for many golfers to control the club head this way. [/quote] throwing the clubface at the ball. "I made it to the finals and I'msweating so bad I couldn't hold onto the club. When you are at the practice range, hitting one handed shots is a great way to work on your grip and make sure that it is doing what it need to do during your swing. . We review the golf clubs and ball that Phil Mickelson, the oldest Major winner in history, uses. It seems that by loosening my grip, I can focus on the turning of my body more and letting the hands/arms just come along for the ride. While many teachers advocate a moderately strong grip to their students, few if any would advise a golfer to hold the club like Boom Boom. However, there is one thing worth emulating Couples grip pressure. Not only do they resemble a club from his past (Ping Eye 2) but they have a few things Freddy loves. i could be completely wrong here but for his face to work that way his wrists may HAVE TO do that stuff. . 4 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X, Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x, Putter- Odyssey Vesa 12 center stroke lab shaft. Check out Vijay Singh's right hand after impact. I re-gripped my irons last night and decided to go back to these after a recent round in the rain. Bryson's Massive Thick "JumboMax" Grips, The 5.5 Degree Cobra Driver And The Rest Of His Winning Equipment 0 0 GolfCentralDaily July 6, 2020 2020-07-06T10:30:00+01:00 Edit this post Be honest we've all eaten 6000 calories for brekkie this morning in the hope we'll gain 10 miles an hour ball speed! I would like that setup. 1. They were not saying one is better than the other, only correlation. Nicklaus also favored very firm leather wrap grips with paper underlisting held on by tar tape. Fred Couples has a fluid swing enabled by lack of tension in his hands and arms, owing to his light golf grip pressure. Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) It is extremely important that you get grips which are the right size for you. Ive never felt the need to call someone a jerk on an online forum, because it would take an overwhelming jerk for me to make such a statement. To the average golfer wanting to crush the ball huge distances, this might sound counter-intuitive. This is usually as sign that your grip is too strong. This is more complicated than it seems, and is actually a point where many golfers go wrong. Tom Watson likes his grip pressure to be just enough so that the club does not fall down his hands if he holds the club vertically in the air, no more than that. Hi Mike. Putter: Odyssey 2-Ball 10. Speaking of Byrd, he was wearing a glove on several highlights of him winning in Hawaii earlier in the year. which is the alignment of the shaft and left arm . My logic is if you have a abundance of pressure then your arms , wrists and forearms are tense. According to Golf Week's Mike Southern, a stronger grip makes the club feel lighter and easier to handle on your backswing. . . With the belly putter, he doesnt have to bend over as much at address. Chris. What grip does Fred Couples use? Lets be honest the golf grip is not the most exciting part of the game. Just interesting how his swing works loose grip I am not sure about this maybe loose arms. Its to the point that it feels unnatural to have one on. Freddie definitely is very loose with the right hand through impact. Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI 80 TX, Utility: King Cobra LTDx (4), Cobra King Forged CB (5-PW) This can be a frustrating problem to deal with because you will feel like you are making a quality swing, only to look up and see the ball sailing off to the right of your intended target. It always seems like Fred Couples has it together. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . There are plenty of talented golfers who use weak grips, and there are plenty who use rather strong grips as well. 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