Rafa's boy
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Why is there a lack of players using this grip? That is the impression I get looking around what was posted on this forum and other places. Please answer if you use a western forehand grip or could provide info about it.
I can't say I find much to dislike about the Western grip, but maybe that is just my game style. I hear all this about low balls being a western grippers worst nightmare, and I think that is overexaggerated. Low balls are probably the least ideal and high balls are the most ideal, but I don't see it as a weakness. I also observed that you really have to focus more using a Western grip. You have to remember to really drive/follow through the ball, or else your ball is going to be a sitting duck. I also noticed that the majority of balls I shank are down the line. It doesn't happen when I stay focused, but it feels like even when I lose an ounce of focus it doesn't go down the line as I desire.
Just my two cents...
Thanks in advance for your replies
I can't say I find much to dislike about the Western grip, but maybe that is just my game style. I hear all this about low balls being a western grippers worst nightmare, and I think that is overexaggerated. Low balls are probably the least ideal and high balls are the most ideal, but I don't see it as a weakness. I also observed that you really have to focus more using a Western grip. You have to remember to really drive/follow through the ball, or else your ball is going to be a sitting duck. I also noticed that the majority of balls I shank are down the line. It doesn't happen when I stay focused, but it feels like even when I lose an ounce of focus it doesn't go down the line as I desire.
Just my two cents...
Thanks in advance for your replies