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Golf 101: How to properly grip the golf club
I’m sure you’ve heard by now that a good grip is one of the cornerstones of a good swing. Clichés become clichés because they’re true, and putting your hands on the club is extremely important… for reasons you know, and for some reasons you probably haven’t heard before.
Let’s start with the big, obvious one you already know. Your grip establishes the default relationship between the clubface and the golf ball. If you set your grip in a way that promotes bringing the club back to impact open or closed, you’re going to have to do something else in your swing to compensate for that. In other words, a sound grip makes the job of squaring the club easier.
The less obvious reason that a good grip is important is speed. If you set the club in your hands correctly—so that the handle runs across the base of the fingers in your left hand and not across the palm—you’re giving your wrists much more freedom to move. This wrist “mobility” is what allows the final transfer of energy from the body to the club. A great swing thought is to envision that your wrist joints were just greased up. They should feel like they are unrestricted and “oily.”
Another less obvious problem caused by a bad grip is that it tends to perpetuate itself. If you have a bad grip and repeatedly make off-center contact on the clubface, the off-center hits will actually jar the face of the club more off-line, and you’ll hit it even more crooked. And the bad feeling those shots produce in your hands will cause you to continually adjust it. There’s no consistency or feel there. It’s like hitting a whole bunch of baseballs off the end of an aluminum bat on a 39-degree day. A recipe for pain.
To fix your grip, start with your left (top) hand. Set the handle along the first joints of your fingers, and hold it like you would carry a suitcase or briefcase by its handle.
When you get the grip in this position, you’re creating an angle (and a lever) between the club and your left arm, and you’re giving the wrist freedom to move. If you turned the handle so that it crossed your palm diagonally—like a putting grip—you’d immediately feel how your wrist would be much more restricted in how it could bend or turn. That’s why it’s great for putting—because it restricts how the face turns. But on a full swing, you want to take full advantage of the range of motion that comes from rotating from open to square. (this is what the club is designed to do!)
Get a firm grip on the handle with all of the fingers of your left hand and get as much of the thumbprint pushed onto the grip as you can. Now, place your right hand on the handle so that the underside of your right thumb covers the left thumb as much as possible, and get as much of the thumbprint on your right hand onto the top of the grip as possible.
Where you place your hand on the grip is more important than if you decide to interlock, overlap or play with all 10 fingers on the handle. I prefer the overlapping grip because it keeps the index finger of your left hand on the handle, and that extra finger can make a difference for many players.
If your grip isn’t great and you make these changes, it’ll definitely feel strange at first. But I’m betting that straighter and longer shots will make up for it.
The LPGA Tour is kicking off its 2026 season this week at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, and the pros are dealing with something most Florida golfers rarely face: freezing temperatures.
“It’s colder here than in the UK at the minute, which is a first,” said England’s Charley Hull during Wednesday’s media day at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Even Lydia Ko, who lives at Lake Nona, seemed surprised by the cold snap. “We’re pretty much getting to below zero in celsius here, which maybe in other parts of the country they would be thankful, but when you’re in Florida it is a little bit of a surprise,” she said.
If the world’s best players are adjusting their games for cold weather, recreational golfers should, too. Here’s how to play smart when the mercury drops.
Understand What Cold Does to Your Game
Before you change anything, you need to know what you’re fighting against. Cold air is denser than warm air, which means your ball won’t fly as far. Period.
Hull noticed this immediately during practice rounds at Lake Nona. She mentioned hitting a gap wedge into the 18th hole during a previous win but needing a 4-iron during Tuesday’s practice round. That’s a difference of four or five clubs for the same shot.
Action item: Expect to lose 5-10 yards on every club in your bag when temperatures dip below 50 degrees. Plan accordingly and don’t be stubborn about club selection.
Layer Up Without Restricting Your Swing
Hull admitted she wore three pairs of pants during practice. While that might be extreme for most of us, staying warm is critical to playing well in cold conditions.
Your muscles need warmth to function properly. When you’re cold, your body tightens up and your swing gets shorter and faster. Neither of those things help you hit good golf shots.
Action item: Wear multiple thin layers instead of one bulky jacket. Look for golf-specific cold weather gear that stretches with your swing. Keep hand warmers in your pockets between shots. And don’t forget a good hat because you lose significant body heat through your head.
Take More Club Than You Think You Need
This is where ego gets in the way of good scores. When it’s cold, the ball doesn’t compress as well off the clubface. Combined with denser air, you’re looking at serious distance loss.
The pros at Lake Nona are dealing with a course that measures 6,642 yards but plays much longer this week. If they’re adjusting, you should too.
Action item: Take at least one extra club on every approach shot. In temperatures below 40 degrees, consider taking two extra clubs. It’s better to fly the ball to the back of the green than to come up short in a bunker.
Adjust Your Expectations on the Greens
Cold weather affects putting in ways most golfers don’t consider. The ball is harder and doesn’t roll as smoothly. Your hands are cold, making it harder to feel the putter. And if there’s any moisture on the greens, they’ll be slower than normal.
Ko mentioned that she still sometimes reads the greens wrong at Lake Nona despite being a member for years. Cold weather makes that challenge even tougher.
Action item: Hit putts more firmly than usual. The ball needs extra speed to hold its line on cold greens. Take a few extra practice strokes to get a feel for the speed before you putt.
Embrace the Mental Challenge
Hull said something interesting about cold weather golf: “I like the mental toughness of it.”
That’s the right attitude. Everyone on the course is dealing with the same conditions. The player who stays patient and doesn’t get frustrated by the extra difficulty will come out ahead.
Action item: Lower your expectations by a few strokes. If you normally shoot 85, accept that 90 might be a good score in 40-degree weather. Focus on solid contact and smart decisions rather than perfect shots.
Warm Up Longer and Smarter
This might be the most important tip of all. Cold muscles are tight muscles, and tight muscles get injured easily.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul revealed she’s been protecting a wrist injury that bothered her late last season. Cold weather makes those kinds of injuries more likely if you don’t prepare properly.
Action item: Spend at least 20 minutes warming up before your round. Start with stretching, then hit easy wedge shots before working up to your driver. Keep moving between shots on the course to maintain body heat and flexibility.
The pros at Lake Nona this week will adapt and compete at the highest level despite the cold. You can do the same at your local course by following these tips and keeping a positive attitude.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, and whether you love him or hate him, the guy knows how to win when it matters. After his LIV Golf stint, the five-time major champion returns this week at the Farmers Insurance Open.
What makes Koepka fascinating? He doesn’t fit the mold. His swing isn’t textbook. He doesn’t obsess over mechanics. Yet he’s won three PGA Championships and two U.S. Opens, regularly making it look easier than guys with prettier swings.
So, what can average golfers learn from someone who treats the game so differently? Quite a bit.
Stop Overthinking Every Shot
Koepka describes his approach as “reactionary” rather than mechanical. While most tour pros grind over swing thoughts, Brooks sees the target and hits it. No mental checklist.
This might be the most valuable lesson for weekend golfers who’ve watched too many YouTube swing videos.
How to actually do this:
On the range, hit five balls where you stare at the target for three seconds prior to addressing the ball. Don’t think about grip or stance. Just burn that target into your brain. You’ll be shocked at how pure you hit it when your brain focuses on where the ball is going instead of how you’re swinging.
Next time you play, give yourself a rule: Once you pull the club, you’ve got 15 seconds to hit. Koepka is one of the fastest players on tour because he doesn’t give his brain time to sabotage him.
If you feel tension in your hands at address, you’re trying to control too much. Koepka’s grip pressure is famously light. Loosen up until the club almost feels like it might slip, then add just enough pressure to hold on. That’s your swing thought: soft hands, see the target.
This approach works better under pressure. When you’re standing over that shot with water left and OB right, the last thing you need is a mental checklist. See it, feel it, hit it.
Play to Your Strengths (Even If They’re Not Pretty)
Koepka uses a strong grip that wouldn’t pass muster in some teaching circles. But he’s built his game around what works for him, elite driving distance and recovery skills. He doesn’t try to be someone he’s not.
Here’s how to build your game like Brooks:
Look at your last five rounds and figure out where you’re actually gaining strokes. Bombing it off the tee, but can’t hit greens? Lean into it. Play courses where distance matters more than precision. On tight holes, grip down on your 3-wood instead of trying to thread a driver through a keyhole you’ll miss seven times out of ten.
Koepka knows he can scramble, so he’s not afraid to miss greens. If you’re deadly from 50 to 75 yards, start leaving yourself those distances on the par 5’s instead of going for them in two every time.
Know when to take your medicine. Koepka in the trees at the PGA? He’s punching out to 100 yards, not trying to bend a 6-iron around three oaks. You’re in the rough with a flyer lie and water short? Hit your 8-iron to the middle and move on. That’s not playing scared, that’s playing smart.
Save Your Best for When It Counts
Here’s a wild stat: Koepka’s putting average in majors is often more than a full stroke better per round than in regular events. He elevates when pressure is highest.
How does an amateur tap into that gear? It’s not about trying harder, it’s about caring differently.
Here’s what actually works:
Decide which rounds matter to you. Club championship? Member-guest? That annual trip with college buddies? Circle those dates and treat them differently. Koepka doesn’t care much about regular tour events, but majors? That’s when he locks in.
Two weeks before your big round, change your practice. Stop beating balls mindlessly. Play nine holes in which every shot has consequences. Miss the fairway? Hit from the rough on the next hole too. Three-putt? Twenty push-ups. Koepka’s practice intensity ramps up before majors because he’s rehearsing pressure, not just swings.
Develop a between-shot routine that resets your brain. Koepka is famous for his blank expression after bad shots. Try this: After any shot, take three deep breaths while walking, then find something specific to notice, a tree, a cloud, someone’s shirt. That’s your reset button. By the time you reach your ball, the last shot is gone.
The Bottom Line
Brooks Koepka’s return reminds us there’s no single path to success in golf. His “substance over style” approach proves that results matter more than looking good.
You don’t need a perfect swing; you need a reliable one that holds up under pressure. You don’t need to hit every shot in the book; you need the shots you can count on. And you don’t need to play great every time; you need to play great when it matters.
Welcome back, Brooks. Thanks for the reminder that golf is ultimately about getting the ball in the hole, not winning style points.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Blades Brown made a big impression last week in the California desert, and not just because he’s only 18. He put up numbers that would catch any weekend golfer’s attention. Most of us won’t hit 317-yard drives or find 86% of our greens in regulation, but there’s a lot to learn from how Brown managed his game at The American Express.
Here are three practical lessons from his performance that you can use on your own course this weekend.
Step 1: Give Priority to Accuracy Over Distance Off The Tee
Brown’s driving stats are impressive. He averaged almost 318 yards off the tee, ranking 12th in the field. More importantly, he hit 76.79% of his fairways, tying for fourth place in the tournament.
Think about that ratio for a second. Brown could have swung harder, chased more distance and tried to overpower the course. Instead, he played smart golf and kept his ball in play.
Your Action Item: Next time you’re on the tee box, ask yourself a simple question before pulling the driver. Do you need maximum distance here, or do you need to be in the fairway? If there’s trouble lurking or the hole doesn’t demand every yard you can muster, take something off your swing. Grip down an inch. Make a three-quarter swing. Do whatever it takes to find the short grass. Brown’s approach illustrates that fairways lead to greens, and greens lead to birdies. He made 22 of them last week, along with an eagle.
The math is simple. When you’re hitting three out of every four fairways like Brown did, you’re giving yourself legitimate looks at the green with your approach shots. That’s when scoring happens.
Step 2: Commit To Hitting More Greens
This is where Brown really separated himself. He hit 62 of 72 greens in regulation, an 86.11% clip that tied for first in the entire field. Read that again. An 18-year-old kid tied for the lead in one of the most important ball-striking statistics in professional golf.
How did he do it? By keeping his ball in the fairway (see Step 1) and giving himself clean looks with mid-irons and wedges.
Your Action Item: Start tracking your greens in regulation. You don’t need a fancy app or a statistics degree. Just mark down whether you hit the green in the regulation number of strokes. Par 3s in one shot. Par 4s in two shots. Par 5s in three shots.
Once you know your baseline, set a goal to improve it by 10%. If you’re currently hitting five greens per round, aim for six. The beauty of this approach is that it forces you to think strategically about club selection and shot shape. Brown’s strokes gained approach number was positive (0.179), meaning he was better than the field average. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be on the dance floor more often.
When you hit more greens, you eliminate the need for heroic short game shots. Brown only had to scramble 10 times all week, and he got up and down 70% of the time. That’s solid, but the real story is that he rarely put himself in scrambling situations to begin with.
Step 3: Minimize Mistakes And Stay Patient
Here’s the stat that jumps off the page: Brown made only three bogeys all week. Three. In four rounds of professional golf against the best players in the world.
He also made just one double bogey. That kind of clean card doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you play within yourself, avoid the big miss and trust that pars are never bad scores.
Your Action Item: Before your next round, decide that you’re going to play boring golf. No hero shots over water. No driver on tight holes just because you can. No aggressive pins when there’s a safe side of the green.
Brown’s performance shows us that consistency beats flash every single time. He didn’t lead the field in any single strokes gained category, but he was solid across the board. That’s how you post numbers and cash checks.
Give these three steps a try. Your scorecard will thank you.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “The Starter” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
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James J Gutierrez
Apr 22, 2020 at 1:07 pm
I have a question.
I am right handed in everything I do but my grip for a golf club is left hand down the shaft and right hand above. (Cross handed). I’ve tried changing grip to the natural right handed one but cannot do it at all. Would you recommend keep trying to learn to play the natural right handed way or play the way I feel a lot more comfortable?
Dr. Freud
Nov 1, 2018 at 3:45 pm
You should grip the club handle with your lower dominant hand the same way you hold your member when you pound it… 😮
Jr.
Nov 12, 2018 at 3:02 pm
Hairy palm grip??????
skip
Oct 24, 2018 at 3:35 pm
I dunno, his grip looks sloppy and in the palm.
steve
Oct 27, 2018 at 7:45 pm
He’s got fat-palmed hands… so thin grips fill his hand gripping style.
allanengineering
Oct 16, 2018 at 12:12 am
Michael and Brian sound so amateurish trying to explain Dr. Sasho’s scientific sham… so pathetic…
steve
Oct 24, 2018 at 12:50 am
If you understand the alpha-beta-gamma torques you have your golfswing aced… but it only applies to the lead hand/arm…. a one armed swing… lol
James
Oct 15, 2018 at 3:24 pm
A good grip starts with the right size grips! The most underlooked part of even most ‘high-end’ fittings. It’s ‘too hard’ to go through shafts/heads/loft/lie adjustments – then test 5 grip sizes. Not practical – yet we all know about the tour player with ’12 wraps under left hand & 5 1/2 under the Rt” (etc). We just LOVE the guy who needs mizuno’s – off the wall – but ‘with ONE extra wrap’ pulleeze…
I am constantly surprised when new students who can palm a basketball MAYBE have std midsize grips – or guys with 90+mph 6iron speed – who can crush walnuts in their paws come in with MUSHY winn oversize wraps! Ruin an otherwise good fitting….
Anyway, the STRONG HAND MUST BE positioned in a position to function – at speed as the article says based on Functional Human Anatomy & the size & shape of the head of the Radius bone. How much ‘on top’ of the lead hand’s thumb is relative to the person’s size , strength & rotational flexiblity – as well as the right platform to place the hands on.
geohogan
Oct 15, 2018 at 4:49 pm
5 different grip sizes is bound to change the SW.
Std grips are 50 grams and oversize up to 100 grams. That is serious counterbalancing, which will significantly change feel.
Many great ball strikers with large hands use(d) woman’s grips.
allan
Oct 16, 2018 at 12:07 am
Only if they have fat hands… and thin skinny hands may need oversized grips to fill the hand grip volume/
geo
Oct 19, 2018 at 9:01 pm
Control is the pinkie of the top hand.
Grip hand volume has nothing to do with control of a lever.
oversize grips work for some golfers because of the change in SW as a result of heavier weight at the butt end of the lever.
steve
Oct 24, 2018 at 12:39 am
The pinkie is the weakest of the all the fingers… and you depend on ‘control’ with that weakness??!!! The club is NOT a “lever”… it’s just a simple segment that flips over and around. Stop with the “lever” nonsense…!!!
geohogan
Oct 26, 2018 at 10:02 am
There is more than one way to swing a golf club for sure. Some like you are flippers… carry on.
steve
Oct 27, 2018 at 7:47 pm
…. and you don’t know the difference between kinematics and kinetics… btw it’s you who flips out… 😛
geohogan
Oct 26, 2018 at 10:09 am
Now you understand why a small diameter , womans grip is preferred by many.
It is easily controlled by a pinkie.
steve
Oct 27, 2018 at 7:51 pm
No… you need a bigger grip butt diameter to counteract the gamma torque which twists the club axially…. and the weak pinkie finger need a bigger grip butt end to apply more counter-torque. You are ignorant about shaft torque science.
the dude
Oct 15, 2018 at 8:14 pm
well done sir….
geohogan
Oct 15, 2018 at 11:31 am
But on a full swing, you want to take full advantage of the range of motion that comes from rotating from open to square. (this is what the club is designed to do!)
beg to differ. Our body turn is what causes the clubface to square not the club(or hands)
steve
Oct 16, 2018 at 12:15 am
The clubhead flips square because it’s eccentric from the shaft. It’s all in the hands and arms. The body will align the swing path only. Do I have to teach you everything?!!
geo
Oct 19, 2018 at 8:24 pm
Good luck squaring the clubface consistently with hands
when it impossible to even know where our hands or club is in space during the 1/4 second of DS and when impact is
5, 10,000th second.
Whereas we can rotate and consistently square the clubface to the target, SIDE ON.
steve
Oct 24, 2018 at 12:36 am
No… I didn’t say that duufus…. I said the eccentricity of the clubhead squares the hands and arms…. if you time it correctly with body aligned swing path. Jeez, you are non-scientific … lol
Tom
Oct 14, 2018 at 9:59 pm
Suggestions for next articles; tying ones golf shoes, teeing up the ball and how to use the ball washer….deep deep info…
geohogan
Oct 14, 2018 at 8:40 pm
The key to a good grip is establishing the proper fulcrum point. The proper fulcrum is fundamental to lag, IMO.
allanengineering
Oct 16, 2018 at 12:19 am
You are confusing a static fulcrum with dynamic torque pivot points. Sheesh, you are really engineering ignorant.
geo
Oct 19, 2018 at 8:58 pm
Lag increases radial acceleration
The proper fulcrum established by the hands
maximizes the kinetic energy of lag.
Ke=1/2mv2
Another example is the “one inch punch”
steve
Oct 24, 2018 at 12:44 am
What a pile of nonsense!!!!
Lag decreases accelerations because it interferes with the Kinetic Chain.
There is no “hand fulcrum” because you “release” the club approaching impact. There is no time to apply any hand leverage effectively.
What is the “one inch punch”… references?
geohogan
Oct 26, 2018 at 9:27 pm
Clubhead behind the hands at P6, means when arms decelerate (kinematic chain),
there is maximum (maximum radius) for radial acceleration of the clubhead to impact.
steve
Oct 27, 2018 at 7:40 pm
What is P6? Define “maximum radius”.
“decelerate” is a Kinetic Chain term… NOT kinematic!
Kinematics is positions… kinetics is energy. Sheesh you really lost it now.
Tom
Oct 14, 2018 at 6:57 pm
WOW, breathtaking!
steve
Oct 14, 2018 at 4:59 pm
How does the hand grip affect gamma torque? Thanks.
allan
Oct 16, 2018 at 12:03 am
…or…. how is gamma torque affected by the hand grip?
Greg V
Oct 14, 2018 at 8:41 am
Funny, I’ve never seen a really good professional golfer’s grip with the thumb on the top of the shaft.
I would also generally see more of the two knuckles on the left hand.
When your hands hang down naturally from your shoulders, they are not perfectly aligned. The left hand will be turned a bit to the right, while the right hand will be turned a bit to the left – if the arms are relaxed. They should be this way on the club as well.
But the most important thing, which few reveal, is that the left hand heel pad should be mostly on top of the club, not beside it.
JD
Oct 14, 2018 at 10:54 am
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Don Underhill
Oct 13, 2018 at 8:25 pm
Picture shows a baseball grip with back of top hand facing target and back of lower hand facing the opposite way = a weak grip resulting in club face open at impact. Need to place club in fingers of top hand and position top hand to see 2 knuckles when looking down. Then interlock lower hand = a stronger grip that allows the club head to square at impact.
Kevin B
Oct 15, 2018 at 12:01 am
Unless the picture has changed, that isn’t a baseball grip. Are we looking at the same article? Also, are you trying to say using a weak or neutral grip means you cannot square the club up at impact?
Jeremy
Oct 15, 2018 at 1:53 pm
Way too weak of a left hand grip. Will encourage slicing which is the biggest problem in amateur golf. Why not at least recommend a neutral grip?
David B Tupper
Oct 13, 2018 at 6:06 pm
Decent article but cover topic thoroughly. Hands work together. They are parallel and backs of hands are vertical. Put your palms together as if praying, then separate them enough to allow room for club. Non-dominant hand goes on top – this is your steering wheel. Dominant hand goes below – this is your engine. Overlap, interlock, 10-finger baseball grip is personal choice. Grip pressure is light – just enough to keep from throwing club; as if holding a rabbit or a bird… firm enough to prevent escape but not so hard as to hurt it.
geohogan
Oct 15, 2018 at 8:02 pm
We keep a light grip and feel by using small diameter grips
A surgeon would not use scalpel the size of a baseball bat, nor do we use oversize pen.
steve
Oct 16, 2018 at 12:21 am
Then why do so many tour pros have extra wraps under the lower hand? Ever think of that?!!
geo
Oct 20, 2018 at 9:02 pm
Extra wraps of tape add weight .. counter balancing.
A softjoy golf glove adds 25 grams to the grip end. Ever think of how that changes swing weight?
Jack N said he added weight under his grips, as did Ben Hogan.
Bobby Jones’ hickery shafts were tapered solid wood, therefore counterbalanced. Ever think of that?
Chip
Oct 22, 2018 at 10:37 am
So you think the only reason people use extra wraps or midsize grips it to change swing weight? Because that’s not the case at all.
geohogan
Nov 9, 2018 at 3:02 pm
I am saying that golfers who think an oversize grip changes their stroke or ‘feel’ is simply because the grips size is larger are fooling themselves.
To prove it to yourself (because it means nothing to me that you dont believe this)
Measure Swing Weight of the putter with the original grip(a), then with the oversize grip(b). With oversize grip on, now add lead tape or other weights, to the putter head until the swing weight is back to the original(a) SW.
Now how does the putter work for you?
steve
Oct 24, 2018 at 12:48 am
But tape under the lower hand will be on the wrong side of your “counter balancing”… if you believe in “hand leverage” with the fulcrum between the hands. You are so disoriented in your analysis… lol
geohogan
Oct 26, 2018 at 10:37 am
The shaft is counterbalanced with weight at one end relative to the opposite end of the shaft.
Articulates like you will find any excuse to polarize.
steve
Oct 27, 2018 at 7:43 pm
Okay…. where is the “fulcrum” in your balance-counterbalance set of leverages of or on the shaft ?!!
Tiger Noods
Oct 16, 2018 at 6:32 am
I really hate to break it to you, but you can see through a simple amazon search that scalpels have widely varying grip sizes.
steve
Oct 27, 2018 at 7:54 pm
…. ouch ….!