Wrist angles are crucial in the golf swing for several reasons:
Clubface Control: The angle of your wrists directly influences the position of the clubface at impact. Proper wrist angles help ensure the clubface is square to the target line, leading to straighter shots. Incorrect wrist angles can cause the clubface to be open or closed, resulting in slices or
hooks.
Power Generation: The wrists play a significant role in creating lag, which is the angle between the club shaft and your lead arm. Maintaining this lag until the right moment in the downswing maximizes the speed of the clubhead as it strikes the ball, generating more power and distance.
Mastering the correct wrist positions
Consistency: Consistent wrist angles contribute to a repeatable swing. When your wrists are in the correct position, you’re more likely to strike the ball in the same way each time, leading to predictable ball flight and distance control.
Trajectory
Control: The angle of your wrists affects the loft of the club at impact. Proper wrist angles can help you control the trajectory of your shots, whether you need a high, soft landing or a lower, penetrating ball flight.
Impact Position: The correct wrist angles ensure that your hands lead the clubhead at impact, promoting a better strike on the ball. This "forward shaft lean" helps compress the ball, improving both distance and
control.
The Reverse Hinge Technique is one simple movement in your wrists…
Watch video: You
simply make this movement when you transition from backswing to downswing.
