[bergsey]

Good post. I think that handicap players could possibly benefit from 10-2-D if the required release motion (hammering) is understood. It eliminates some of the moving parts and helps negate throwaway. Most amateurs suffer loss of distance from throwaway and leakage. So 10-2-D could be a "stepping stone" grip.

My copy of the book hasn't yet arrived but i'm curious whether my grip is similar to what has been described.

I grip in my left hand in the "natural" position in which it hangs - turned inwards and i can see 3 knuckles. The left wrist has a slight bend given it is turned so much. I thought i already had a strong grip but my coach made it stronger again.

Interestingly played in a couple of pro-ams recently and the pros have always commented on my grip, usually "no one plays with a grip that strong these days you need to fix that and make it more neutral"