The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast How Grip Technique Can Change Your Swing w/ Shauheen Nakhjavani
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Jan 26, 2026 Shauheen Nakhjavani, a renowned swing instructor focused on grip technique and clubface presentation. He discusses why grip isn’t one-size-fits-all. Short changes can alter face angle, launch and spin. Learn when to weaken or strengthen your grip, how grips must match swing path and player type, and practical ways to test adjustments on the range.
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No Universal Perfect Grip
- There is no single perfect grip; effective grips vary by player and body type.
- Changing a functional grip can require many other swing changes and may not improve performance.
Use Grip To Adjust Launch And Spin
- Weaken a grip to open the face, increase loft and spin, and help slow-speed players launch the ball.
- Strengthen a grip to close the face and lower trajectory, but test since outcomes depend on other swing factors.
Grip Must Match Swing Speed
- Grip choice must match swing speed and physical capabilities for optimal launch and spin.
- Faster swingers often benefit from stronger grips while slower swingers may need weaker grips to get the ball airborne.
