Why Grip Size Matters

Why does Anthony Kim grip down so far on his irons and woods?

Why did Reggie Smith use two different bat handle sizes as a switch hitter? 

Why does Tiger Woods use 4 extra wraps of tape under his right hand and Retief Goosen and JB Holmes use multiple wraps under an oversized grip?

How could Ty Cobb use the same bat for so many years? Why were batting averages higher, bat handles larger, bats heavier and, injuries and broken bats fewer prior to the metal bat?

Your Core Muscles are your center of gravity.  Your Balance begins with your core.  When you place anything in your hands, if it is too small or too large, your core muscles tense in one or more areas.  This tension creates a left or right rotation of your pelvis (hip line.) If you are swinging a club or bat, your path will track your hip line the majority of the time.

Everything we explore on this site is directly related to balance.  Exact balance  creates accurate visual perception of the release of a pitch or "seeing lines" on the putting green.  Our research shows that there are four things that impact your balance, all originating with your core muscles:  

Core Tension:  Ninety-eight percent of the population has core tension that causes rotation of the pelvis (hip line.)  We will show you a 2 minute exercise that will "square your core" for 12 hours.  See our online video.  Note:  Always check with your physician before doing any new exercise.  

Stance Width:  We each have a mathematical progression of stance widths where we are in or out of balance.  When we are in a balanced stance width, our core has the same muscle tone throughout.  When we are in an out of balance stance width, increased tension in one part of our core creates rotation of our hips to the right or left.

Grip Size:  As noted, anything you grip that fits your hands results in balanced core muscles.  Anything you place in your hands that does not fit results in increased core tension creating a right or left rotation of your hips.

Power Angle:  Every individual has a different, naturally occurring angle of their dominant arm that is their angle of spine tilt, thigh angle with knee flex and overall posture.  When a posture is assumed that sets this angle, your core will be balanced and you will have maximum rotation and power.  

If you are interested in determining your ideal grip size, stance widths and power angle, click on Do-It-Yourself, do your measurements create your personal file with your email and a password and follow the path through the shopping cart.  Your results will be emailed to you.  We have many videos that will guide you through setting up in your new posture, stance width and grip size.