GOLF: Throw Release VS. Twist Release
4 golfers recommended it · 2024–2026
Explainer · Beginner
Compares a throwing release with a twisting release and how each affects the clubface.
Why golfers recommend it
- Great video for new golfers
- Passive release
- Release videos very good
- Fanning face open in backswing
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
4 comments from Reddit
u/thepottedplant22 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “I seriously need help with my golf swing”
▶ this video I think this is a great video for new golfers to watch. I think you’ll get a lot of conflicting advice, and that’s because there are two main ways to square the clubface. One is twisting the club face closed, and the other is a throw release (more popular these days). Pick the release pattern that makes sense to you and follow advice and drills that will get you in the correct setup, takeaway, …
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u/ImNako 2025 · r/golftips · in “Swing advice”
▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video all 3 of these are very good videos on the release of the club. the first one is a little "salesy" but has good info if you look past it. The last one kinda gets into the weeds since the twist and throw release depends on a lot of factors like grip and wrist conditions but using either is better than none at all.
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u/logicmechanic 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Getting back into it, roast me.”
A lot to like here imo. Playing with a closer to shut clubface is a great ball speed generator. To me it looks like you are turning the club over through impact, whereas you don’t have to. You can do a a more passive release. ▶ this video Basically means your trail hand goes through impact following the lead hand and doesn’t roll over until after.
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u/glm409 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Beginner - wrist turn help”
You are fanning your clubface open on your backswing, which is something you don't want to do, since you will have to figure out how to get it closed on the downswing. Here's a couple of videos that might help. ▶ this video ▶ this video
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