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How to Fix Your Slice With a Better Grip
The slice is the #1 swing killer. Here’s how to fix it fast and make your ball fly straighter.
Get the GooseGrip Trainer →If you’ve been playing golf for a while, chances are you’ve hit that frustrating shot – the ball starts straight but then curves sharply to the right. That’s the dreaded slice. It robs you of distance, crushes your accuracy, and slowly kills your confidence.
The good news? A slice is one of the most common problems in golf – and it’s also one of the most fixable. Below we’ll break down why slices happen, what your grip has to do with it, and how to use a trainer like the Goose Golf Grip Trainer to build a repeatable, neutral grip.
Why Do Golfers Slice the Ball?
A slice happens when the clubface is open compared to the swing path at impact. That open face puts side spin on the ball → ball peels off to the right.
Main slice causes:
- Weak grip – hands rotated too far to the lead side → face stays open.
- Outside-in swing path – you’re cutting across the ball.
- No release – hands/forearms don’t rotate through.
- Poor body rotation – arms doing all the work.
→ In short: when hands and clubface aren’t in sync, you slice.
Strong Grip vs. Weak Grip
Your grip is the steering wheel of the clubface. Change the grip → you change the ball flight.
Weak grip
- Lead hand too far on top.
- See fewer than 2 knuckles.
- Face stays open.
Result: slice ❌
Strong grip
- Lead hand too far under.
- See 3+ knuckles.
- Face closes fast.
Result: hook ❌
Neutral grip (goal)
- See about 2 knuckles.
- “V”s point to right shoulder.
- Clubface squares naturally.
Result: straighter shots ✅
How the Goose Golf Grip Trainer Helps
Most golfers know what a neutral grip should look like, but they can’t feel it the same way every day. The Goose Golf Grip Trainer removes the guesswork.
- Clips/attaches to your club’s grip.
- Rotate it to instantly test stronger or weaker grip settings.
- Shows how hand placement changes ball flight.
- Repetition = muscle memory → you stop slicing.
Instead of guessing every round, the trainer puts your hands in the same spot every time.
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Step-by-Step: Fix Your Slice
1. Check and adjust your grip
Start from neutral (2 knuckles). Then nudge it slightly stronger if you still see a fade.
Use your GooseGrip to find that “just right” setting.
2. Fix the swing path
Work on developing an inside-out swing path, a motion where the club approaches the ball slightly from the inside. This helps produce solid contact and a natural draw instead of a slice.
Think : swing the club toward the target from the inside.
3. Release the club
Let the forearms rotate through. You should feel the clubface square and then close.
4. Drill for consistency
• 5–10 minutes per day with the grip trainer
Small reps every day > big swing changes once a month.
Why Grip Training Is the Fastest Fix
Most slices don’t start with the driver – they start with the hands. If the hands put the face in the wrong place, the swing has to “save” it. That’s hard to repeat.
- Consistent grip → consistent clubface
- Consistent clubface → straight(er) shots
- Straighter shots → confidence
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FAQs About Fixing a Slice
1. Can a grip fix a slice?
Yes. A weak grip is one of the main causes. Get the hands stronger/more neutral and the face will square sooner.
2. Strong or weak grip?
Neutral is ideal. But slicers usually benefit from a touch stronger. Hookers do the opposite.
3. How long does it take?
With a trainer and a few focused sessions, many golfers see the ball start straighter in the first week.
4. Do grip trainers work?
Yes – because they remove guesswork. Same hand position → faster muscle memory.
Final Thoughts
Fixing your slice might be the biggest confidence boost you’ll get in golf. Start with the grip, pair it with an inside path, and repeat it until it’s automatic.
- Too weak → strengthen it.
- Too strong → back it off.
- Want it repeatable → train daily.