Paul, I seem to be hinging too much at the top. In a slow motion video it get the club parallel at the top then it keeps going and head stars back down along with crossing the line. Am i hinging the wrong way.
I have hinged it for years so my wrists are loose and the momentum going back hinges it. Once you get it hinging just be loose and it will go there too.
Paul, I feel like my left wrist is a little bit cupped and a little bit hinged at the top of my backswing. It gets gets me to the 90 degree angle between left arm and the club.
Do you agree?
Thanks, Mike
Yes, there should be a slight amount of cupping in the wrists at the top of the backswing. If you took your set up position and hinged the club up directly in front of you, as if you were trying to hinge it to touch your nose, this is the correct amount of cupping in your top hand.
Hi Paul,
I love watching your instructional videos and have improved my golf game to a handicap of 5.
However, I have mixed feeling about your hinge on top of golf swing; your hinge to get max angle requires Flex of leading (left) wrists that at times cause weak contact and increase loft of club head.
Therefore, I have made my adjustment to more of Dustin Johnson/John Rahm method; where I Bow/Extend the leading (left) wrist at Top of swing resulting in more of solid and decrease loft of club head, resulting in longer carry/distance.
Can you comment or maybe do a video about this?
Thank you and All the Best,
Tae Chung, M.D.
Paul– I have struggled trying to keep powerless arms at the top and this video really helped by saying its OK to let your arms extend out freely–there is much less tension than keeping the arms too close and connected. I am still confused about the relationship between the grip and hinging with the left wrist only? Or both wrists hinge together? Can you share some links? Thx, Paul
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
10 Responses to “Say Yes – Wrist Hinge”
April 20, 2017
JohnCuendetPaul, I seem to be hinging too much at the top. In a slow motion video it get the club parallel at the top then it keeps going and head stars back down along with crossing the line. Am i hinging the wrong way.
April 21, 2017
PaulBerghoutPaul– I love your taking the club back. The shalf looks so heavy going back, and even at the top. That is what I want to do!!! Paul B
April 23, 2017
Paul WilsonPaul,
Just make it feel heavy. I totally feel the weight of the club.
April 21, 2017
PaulBerghoutP.s.– Paul, you got that loose, heavy club from taking it back with your shoulders and lose wrists right/
April 23, 2017
Paul WilsonPaul,
I have hinged it for years so my wrists are loose and the momentum going back hinges it. Once you get it hinging just be loose and it will go there too.
March 19, 2020
MichaelJansenPaul, I feel like my left wrist is a little bit cupped and a little bit hinged at the top of my backswing. It gets gets me to the 90 degree angle between left arm and the club.
Do you agree?
Thanks, Mike
March 21, 2020
Paul WilsonYes, there should be a slight amount of cupping in the wrists at the top of the backswing. If you took your set up position and hinged the club up directly in front of you, as if you were trying to hinge it to touch your nose, this is the correct amount of cupping in your top hand.
March 6, 2020
TaeChungHi Paul,
I love watching your instructional videos and have improved my golf game to a handicap of 5.
However, I have mixed feeling about your hinge on top of golf swing; your hinge to get max angle requires Flex of leading (left) wrists that at times cause weak contact and increase loft of club head.
Therefore, I have made my adjustment to more of Dustin Johnson/John Rahm method; where I Bow/Extend the leading (left) wrist at Top of swing resulting in more of solid and decrease loft of club head, resulting in longer carry/distance.
Can you comment or maybe do a video about this?
Thank you and All the Best,
Tae Chung, M.D.
March 19, 2020
Paul WilsonWatch this tip: Cause and Effect – Trying To Bow Your Wrist: https://ignitiongolf.com/cause-effect-forward-bow-wrist/
June 11, 2021
ihmpadrePaul– I have struggled trying to keep powerless arms at the top and this video really helped by saying its OK to let your arms extend out freely–there is much less tension than keeping the arms too close and connected. I am still confused about the relationship between the grip and hinging with the left wrist only? Or both wrists hinge together? Can you share some links? Thx, Paul