amarc17 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hello fellow spies! I’m a 4 handicap, crosshanded golfer throughout the bag, from putter all the way up to driver. Curious to see if anyone else plays that way and who, if anyone, they’ve received instruction from. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy RohanVster and srooch2 2 Quote Link to comment
CarlH Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 One of our better golfers at our course who has won numerous club championships, as well as other events, chips cross handed, but the rest of his game is traditional. Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment
poprocksncoke Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 have only tried it with the putter, not sure how well that would work for me. Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Link to comment
yungkory Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just tried a "full" swing in the living room like this. Feels like I'm going to break my wrist or hand or quite possibly I might just disintegrate? poprocksncoke, NateBevers3 and Stuka44 3 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment
THEZIPR23 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 @amarc17 Never tried anything cross handed. I would like to know how you got started playing this way? I have seen a few do it but not to the low single digits like you. Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment
Kenny B Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 3 hours ago, yungkory said: Just tried a "full" swing in the living room like this. Feels like I'm going to break my wrist or hand or quite possibly I might just disintegrate? Seems like I remember VJ chipping that way several years ago. Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment
CarlH Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Kenny B said: Seems like I remember VJ chipping that way several years ago. Yep, he did (not sure, but I think he still is chipping that way) Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment
poprocksncoke Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Saw a guy do this the other night playing softball. First thought was WTF?? Could only imagine seeing that on the golf course. How does one even do that? Stuka44 1 Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Link to comment
SteddyGolf Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I played with a young Hawaiian guy who nothing short of crushed the ball hitting cross handed. It was pretty amazing to see. He used a crossed handed grip on every club in the bag. He was a really big dude too. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Stuka44 and amarc17 2 Quote Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment
GB13 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, CarlH said: Yep, he did (not sure, but I think he still is chipping that way) Yes he does. I've experimented with chipping crosshanded since I putt that way, and it works fairly well, it's not something I'd use in every shot, but if you struggle to make consistent contact on chips, it could work. Quote Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment
Bulldog Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I’m cross handed just in putting. I’m left handed but play right handed. Putting cross handed feels better to me. I’ve tried cross handed pitches and chips. Seems like every shot was a short flop shot. Maybe I probably should put it into my game. Garry Delaplane 1 Quote Stay on Target! 0811X Gen 4 Driver 0311XF Gen 5 Fairway 4 Wood Maltby KE4 TC HyWay Utility Wood EQ1-NX Single Length Irons (LW - 7) EQ1-NX Single Length Hybrids (4, 5, 6) MEZZ.1 Putter (2022 tester) Tour Ball X Link to comment
amarc17 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 [mention=58717]amarc17[/mention] Never tried anything cross handed. I would like to know how you got started playing this way? I have seen a few do it but not to the low single digits like you. I basically picked up a club as a kid and taught myself. Took a few lessons growing up but it was ingrained in me.... by that point the instructors just went with it. I’ve since learned from a few other instructors a lot of kids may pick up the club that way but typically either switch or are told to switch to conventional. I will say though, from what I’ve also heard, including below in this thread, seems like crosshanded hitters can hit it out there. Its not the first time I’ve heard from others that fact. I’ve never met anyone else thats like me in this regard though, would love to one day just to pick their brain! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment
THEZIPR23 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 https://www.golfdigest.com/story/oklahoma-mens-golf-team-plays-an-epic-golf-prank-on-one-of-its-own Saw this video today. Notice his hands. Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment
RohanVster Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 3/20/2019 at 12:18 AM, amarc17 said: Hello fellow spies! I’m a 4 handicap, crosshanded golfer throughout the bag, from putter all the way up to driver. Curious to see if anyone else plays that way and who, if anyone, they’ve received instruction from. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Hello fellow cackhanded player! I also play crosshanded throughout my bag...tried playing the correct way but only ended up hurting my game! Don't you just love it when you are playing with new groups and you bomb it, then everyone tries it out Anyway, just wanted to say hi and will follow you mate Stuka44 1 Quote Driver : Rogue ST MAX LS Driver 3 Hybrid : APEX'21 3H 5 Wood : Rogue ST MAX LS Irons : APEX'21 5-PW Irons Wedges : JAWS 56 Putter : 2-ball Balls : Callaway Chrome Soft OR Marathon (depending on course and weather) Shoes : Fuel Link to comment
Stuka44 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) On 6/28/2023 at 9:12 AM, RohanVster said: Hello fellow cackhanded player! I never saw this originally. I can't imagine how one would even swing. I played with a guy who used to work with me who, used what I can only describe as a "HOCKEY" swing. His hands were traditionally placed but he left at minimum 1.5 inches between his hands on the grip. I give you credit, like others above, I can only picture myself in traction attempting a driver swing crosshanded. Edited June 29, 2023 by Stuka44 RohanVster 1 Quote Driver: Cobra King Speedzone Irons: Mavrik 4-GW Wedges: CG-14 56 & RTX 52 Putter: Scottsdale Wolverine Woods: Gigagolf 3W, 2H, 3H Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Link to comment
RohanVster Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 15 hours ago, Stuka44 said: I never saw this originally. I can't imagine how one would even swing. I played with a guy who used to work with me who, used what I can only describe as a "HOCKEY" swing. His hands were traditionally placed but he left at minimum 1.5 inches between his hands on the grip. I give you credit, like others above, I can only picture myself in traction attempting a driver swing crosshanded. Wow, a hockey grip, that's just crazy! Quote Driver : Rogue ST MAX LS Driver 3 Hybrid : APEX'21 3H 5 Wood : Rogue ST MAX LS Irons : APEX'21 5-PW Irons Wedges : JAWS 56 Putter : 2-ball Balls : Callaway Chrome Soft OR Marathon (depending on course and weather) Shoes : Fuel Link to comment
GolfSpy_APH Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 For putting... Kinda. Altho can't really say I have tried it. My chipping is usually pretty solid, but always up for giving something like this a try! Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment
golffun Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 I have putted cross handed for about 30 years now... have been chipping cross handed as well for about5 years.. trying to get the longer pitch shots to work cross handed too. sometimes I chip short delicate chips one handed using just my right hand and have become pretty good at it. I'm 76, 15 hdcp .. used to be better, but age has taken distance away unfortunately. Advice... Try chipping cross handed... seems that the pros are trying it and using it successfully. . use putting stroke, especially if you putt cross handed ... GOOD LUCK TO ALL.. Quote Link to comment
Desous17 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Full bag crossed hand golfer here. Right handed but do everything left and didn’t have access to left handed clubs growing up and here we are 20 years later… cross handed monstrosity. I’ve been kinda worried to ever get proper golf lessons because I’d be laughed out of the bay… I’m sitting at like a 12 hdcp. Random playing partners are always in awe to see how I can even make contact with the ball lol. IMG_0673.mov cnosil 1 Quote Driver - Rogue ST Max LS 3W - Rogue ST MAX Hybrid - Epic Flah + Big Bertha 19 Irons - Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metals Wedges - Vokey 54, 58 Putter - Odessey O-Works V-Fang Link to comment
BobBC78 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Matt Fitzpatrick chips and frequently pitches "cackhanded". If I recall correctly, it began as a drill Pete Cowen had him work on for low point control and he liked so much that he went with it. I've started to incorporate "cackhanded" chipping into block practice, but am a long way from deciding to try it on the course, LOL. Quote Ping G400 Max 10.5* - Kuro Kage HBP Black Gen 2, 44.5" length Ping G425 SFT 5W (19*) - Alta CB Slate SR flex Ping G430 5H (26*), 6H (30*) and 7H (34*)- Alta CB 70 regular flex Ping G710 8i-W - Recoil 80 F3 shaft (1) Cleveland CBX4 50* and 58*, Smart Sole 4C - Recoil 95 F3 shaft Odyssey Original 2-Ball White Hot counterbalanced (lead tape in the head, Super Stroke grip with 50-gram weight) Other: Vice Pro or Maxfli Tour; Shot Scope X5; True Linkswear; Callaway Org 7 bag; Clicgear 3.5+ Currently doing a Member Review on Argolf's Pendragon XL Broomstick putter. Link to comment
igcascade Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 I putt cross handed all the time and have tried chipping/pitching with some success as well. I think I could learn the rest of the bag, and at this point, it may help more than hurt. I know a head pro at a local country club that is cross handed all through his bag and, of course, he shoots pretty low. RohanVster and Stuka44 2 Quote Link to comment
Parshooter36 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 There was a guy on Big Break years ago that hit every club crosshanded. I remember trying a few swings at the range, but it felt very awkward and I could not hit the ball at all. RohanVster and Deacon Blues 2 Quote Driver: QI10 Max Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 0317 5 & 6 Hybrids Irons: ZX4 7-AW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Array F-3 Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment
Thin2win Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 The head golf professional at a small but wonderful course north of Seattle plays crosshanded. He is an excellent player, and has been the PNW chapter PGA instructor of the year. He currently has a couple PGA players that come see him for lessons. His dad gave lessons to almost all the pga players in the 80s and 90s. the course actually has 100s, maybe 1000s of those lessons on video a his dad recorded every lesson. But Craig is a great guy if you are looking for a PGA pro that plays in this style. RohanVster 1 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment
csgoofy1 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 I play that way and never had a lesson. Most of the people that I ask for lessons, look at my swing, and won't help me. RohanVster 1 Quote Link to comment
Deacon Blues Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Parshooter36 said: There was a guy on Big Break years ago that hit every club crosshanded. I remember trying a few swings at the range, but it felt very awkward and I could not hit the ball at all. That's Will Lowery (https://willlowery.com/). I've known Will since he was 6 years old; his dad Cliff is a friend of mine. We used to play tennis together regularly, and Will would always tag along. He would pick up one of his dad's racquets (which were way too big and heavy for him at the time) and hit two-handed backhands and forehands (like Monica Seles). When he tagged along with his dad on the golf course too, Will's two-handed (cross-handed) forehand became his golf swing, and the rest is history. RohanVster and Parshooter36 2 Quote Driver: Ping G400 Max (10.5° @ 9.9°) - Wishon S2S Red Wood R Hybrids: Wishon EQ1-NX (20°, 24°) - Wishon S2S Red Hybrid R Irons: Wishon EQ1-NX (6i-9i) - Aerotech SteelFiber i95 R Wedges: Cleveland CBX 2 (46°, 52°), CBX Full-Face (58°) - Project X LZ 5.5 Putter: Ping DS72 C Balls: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment
EMacK1961 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Like Tommy Fleetwood, sometimes I chip cross-handed. I find that I have better distance control using my putting grip. With a conventional grip, I tend to run the ball by. Quote "It's only rock and roll...but I like it." - Mick Jagger "It is not the will to win that matters-Everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul "Bear" Bryant "If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing with all your heart." - the Buddha What's in the bag: Driver Taylormade R15, 3W Callaway RazrFit Extreme, 5W - Cobra Fly Z XL, Heat II Single Length Irons 4-AW, SW, LW What's on my feet: Squarz/Under Armour Charged Draw 2 Bag Boy Quad XL Push Cart w/Bag Boy CB15 bag Where I play: Baja Country Club - Ensenada, Baja Califorinia, Mexico/Bajamar Oceanfront Golf Resort, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico Link to comment
Ernie111 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Putt cross handed for years. I started because of Fred Couples. My favorite golfer. Quote Hit em long Link to comment
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