The Correct Wrist Set Simplifies Your Golf Swing
5 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2024–2025
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains setting the wrists early in the backswing and how grip affects the face.
Why golfers recommend it
- Video fixed wrong hand rotation
- Malaska setting wrists early at 2:50
- Fingers grip and wrist hinge video
- Malaska one of the best
- Closed face, grip food for thought
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
5 comments from Reddit
u/Sobuli 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “I can hit P-9, others are slicing or hitting toe”
Actually these two comments and u/UnitedAd668 comment were the key points. I noticed that at the star i do rotate hands on wrong direction, making the swing path inside and whole swing inside basically forcing cupped wrists at top. I changed a bit following this: ▶ this video and noticed that it forces better rotation (not too deep and over). Now just to hit around 600+ balls on range to find new problems! Also, it …
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u/123xyz32 2024 · r/golftips · in “Enough wrist hinge?”
I’d watch Malaska’s video on setting your wrist. It was an eye opener for me. ▶ this video
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u/andmaythefranchise 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any tips on keeping the upper body above the lower through impact?”
I don't think that's a problem at all. In fact I think that part looks great. I think the issue has more to do with how shut the clubface is throughout, which means you have to flip a bit to avoid a hook. Your grip looks pretty strong, which is fine. But I'd encourage you to focus on cocking your wrists more with that grip, or potentially making the grip a little more neutral as a second option. Here's some food for …
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u/rueggy 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Completely lost can’t swing consistently what am I doing wrong”
I think this Malaska youtube hits on what golfguy is saying: ▶ this video At 2:50 he talks about setting the wrists early to drive the club handle down, vs what many amateurs do which is go straight back and then take the club inside.
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u/MaximumInspection589 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Please give me swing tips”
Make sure you're holding the club in your fingers. On the backswing your left thumb needs to come up for a proper wrist hinge. See if this video helps. Cheers! ▶ this video
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