TOUR SNSR Contour is an evolution of the classic tapered pistol profile that is the shape preference of over 75% of Tour players. The pistol allows golfers to “lock in” their upper hand for consistent hand placement that translates to more confidence in every stroke.

Rory McIlroy plays with a SuperStroke Traxion Pistol GT Tour putter grip. The SuperStroke website says the pistol-style grip allows players to lock in their upper hand and maintain even grip pressure for a more consistent stroke.

And that puts the putter in a lot better position in your forearms. And in your hands to be able to move back and forth.

Rory's formula: More side bend than rotation Smith explains that this move helps "shallow" Rory's swing, which allows him to swing more from in-to-out. Slicers often do the opposite, Smith explains. They don't create enough right side bend and rotate their upper body too fast, which sends the club over the top.

Many leading professional golfers, such as Tiger Woods use the interlocking grip. Place your hands on the golf club and intertwine your pinky finger on the trailing hand with the index finger on the lead hand. This is a good grip for people with smaller hands.

SuperStroke golf grips have become one of the most popular putter grips on the PGA tour for good reason. But with SuperStroke offering putter grips made specifically for different putting grip styles, finding the best putting grip for your preferred method can take a bit of practice.

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Yet Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods couldn't be any different and not just stats wise. Comparing the wins, Woods-71 McIlroy-2, is easy. Comparing their careers up until the age of 22, Woods- Three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles, 1996 NCAA Champion, 1997 Masters Champion and No.

Too far behind you which therefore means from this type of position. You can then set the club into a good location.

neutral TIger's choice to play a strong grip early on largely reflects his need to optimize for a larger swing arc and faster body rotation. At some point, his upper body strength caught up with his legs, allowing him to transition to the weak and neutral grips.

Scott Piercy is one of a handful of players on the PGA Tour with a 10-finger grip. In fact, since Bob Estes went to something else a few years back, Piercy is the only guy that I know of who still uses it. Most players either use an interlock grip or the overlap grip.

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