3 fingers or 4?

[leroybrown]

I have been using the traditional 4 finger power grip, but i was playing a round with an older guy that plays at my home course a lot, and he was giving me some tips. One of them was to use a 3 finger backhand grip, instead of the 4. I couldnt really argue with him seeing that he was easily throwing 350 feet. DOes anyone one have any sort of advise on whether the 3 finger grip is better?

 

[drickanderson]

I've tried the 3-finger power grip, and it always feels like it's getting away from me. I say go throw a few and see how it feels.

 

[jdw80550]

I love using three fingers on the wider rim discs that are coming out (Boss, Katana, Nuke, etc.). I small hands and the wider rims were to hard for me to hold on a regular power grip. I do feel like I can get more snap on the disc with three fingers, but I definately loose some accuracy with it. I still use the four finger grip for most of my throws, but when I have the opportunity to really let it fly I go down to three.

 

[biodarwin]

Anything over speed 6 and I switch to a 2 finger power grip. I get more snap and its way more consistent for me.

 

[eegor]

I'm an "older guy" and I use 3 fingers. It helps me keep the nose down on my throws... giving me more distance and accuracy (as well as a long turnover shot I didn't have before using it). Everyone has different motions, so use what works for you.

 

[jblough]

Forgive my ignorance, but which finger is omitted in the three finger power grip?

 

[BACKhand13]

The pinky is taken off the inside of the rim.

This is my grip, I love it. I started with the 4 finger but once I tried and got used to the 3 finger I was throwing a lot more accurately, farther, and consistently.

I just say go out and try it for a round or maybe a hole or two.

 

[Lewis]

I feel like I have more control with a four-finger grip, but I'm 100% sure that I can throw farther with a three-finger grip.

 

[wolito]

I started with the 4 finger grip but now I use the 3 finger grip as I feel I can get a more powerful and quicker snap from it. Just a preferrence thing I feel.

 

[SAxDrc]

I don't really notice a difference in how far or how accurately I throw with 3 vs 4 fingers. I use 3 only because it feels more comfortable.

 

[JMONEY]

With 4 fingers I get more snap resulting in more distance. The 3 finger gives me an earlier release allowing the disc to fly low.

 

[biodarwin]

Neither, I get the most snap and distance from 2 fingers. Especially on wider rim discs.

 

[bodeankane]

Lost a fight with a table saw 10 years ago , so I like the 2.5 finger grip. Maybe I can go lefty and try 3 or 4.

 

[Jimb]

Lost a fight with a table saw 10 years ago , so I like the 2.5 finger grip. Maybe I can go lefty and try 3 or 4.

Yeah, those table saws aren't to be messed with.

 

[Myers]

I am also a 3 finger grip, I am surprised at how many there are out there as I am the odd ball amongst my DG friends. I think 3 fingers is much more comfortable than 4, that is the only reason I use it.

 

[kinfolkfan]

I use 4 fingers BH. I have never seen a two finger BH grip, that is strange.

 

[bcr123psu]

I'd love to see what a DGCR consultant has to say about the differences between the two and any scientific reasoning as to why one should be used over the other for a given situation.

 

[JSurmann]

I actually tested this out yesterday on the driving range at my local course and with the 3 finger I was consistently throwing 25-30' further that the 4 finger grip I was using.

I really can't get my pinky fully onto the rim anyways so I think it might have been slowing it down a bit.

 

[NothinButChing]

4 fingers always feels like grip lock city n I'm gonna throw bad but switch between the two more often going with 3-fingered grip

 

[leroybrown]

Thanks for all the tips, i'll go out and see what feels the best.