Wrist Mechanics in Golf
Did you know that 80% of your golf ball’s direction is determined by your clubface angle?
To hit straight shots, you need to control that angle—and your wrists are what make it happen.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to master wrist action in your golf game.
Check out the interactive video element to see how your wrists influence the swing.
For a deeper dive into specific techniques and tips, simply scroll down to explore our wrist action-related articles.
Featured Wrist Mechanics Posts
Our most popular wrist action information. Everything from impact to the top of the backswing to clubface control can be found here.
Wrist Action in Golf Swing: Practical Guide with Drills to Help You Master It
A complete guide detailing everything about how the wrists work in the golf swing.
How to Square the Clubface at Impact (A Comprehensive Guide to Do it Consistently)
Learn how to get a square clubface at impact and improve your consistency.
HackMotion Insights: 1,000,000 Swings Analyzed and Key Discoveries
With more than 1,000,000 golf swings recorded, we have made in-depth discoveries about the golf swing.
Wrist Action Fundamentals
After studying more than 1,000,000 golf swings, we know that golfers with the best wrist action follow a specific pattern throughout their swing.
That pattern can be repeated to create more distance, better ball flight control, and lower scores.
This information will help you improve your wrist action fundamentals.
The Lead Wrist in the Golf Swing: Your Key to Consistency
The lead wrist (left wrist for right-handed golfers, right wrist for left-handed golfers) greatly influences ball flight and contact quality.
Mastering Wrist Position at the Top of the Backswing (The Secret to a Square Clubface)
If you struggle with inconsistency in your golf shots, one of the first things to check is your clubface position
How to Stop Rolling Wrists in Golf Swing and What to Do Instead
Have you been told to roll your wrists through impact when hitting a golf ball? It’s time to rethink that
Flat Left Wrist in Golf Swing: Consistency Starts with Your Lead Wrist
After analyzing more than 1,000,000 golf swings, there is one fact that we absolutely cannot deny: a flat left wrist
Proper Forearm Rotation in the Golf Swing (Gain More Power & Control in Your Swing)
If you struggle with inconsistent shots and lack of power, proper forearm rotation could be the issue. After analyzing more
How to Fix a Cupped Wrist in Golf (Complete Guide with Proven Drills & Practical Tips
Struggling with slices or weak contact? A cupped wrist might be the hidden culprit. Fixing the cupped wrist at the
Trail Wrist Role in Golf – The Holy Grail of Great Ball Striking
At HackMotion, we deal a lot with data from the lead wrist. The lead wrist data is often easier for
Bowed Wrist in Golf (Could It Be the Swing Secret You Needed?)
Have you ever noticed that pictures of professionals at the top of their backswing show a lot of variation? Most
Proper Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing Explained & Drills to Improve
How much should the wrists hinge in golf? Do they hinge with your irons but not your driver? What do
Practice Drills for Optimal Wrist Action
Are you unsure what proper wrist action feels like?
Try to recreate the feeling during a drill and then transfer that to the course. Working on drills is a great way to get the wrists in the right position and improve your game.
6 Effective Wrist Hinge Drills to Improve Power and Control
Golfers constantly wonder if they’re hinging too little, losing power and control, or if they’re over-hinging, causing an inconsistent clubface
6 Best Drills to Stop Casting in Golf and Fix Your Swing
Casting is a golf swing error that can cost you distance, accuracy, and consistency. If you are not retaining your
Practical Drills to Improve Wrist Mechanics and Clubface Control
HackMotion was created so that golfers could see and feel (simultaneously) how their wrists are impacting their golf swing. Stepping
Motorcycle Drill using HackMotion to Improve Your Downswing
After analyzing more than 1,000,000 golf swings with the HackMotion wrist sensor, we know that most amateur golfers have too
8 Proven Drills for Maintaining a Flat Lead Wrist in Your Golf Swing
A flat lead wrist promotes forward shaft lean at address, clean contact, more distance, and better consistency in your golf
HackMotion Golf Drills: Train Smarter with a Virtual Coach on Your Wrist
Have you ever said, “If I could just get the feeling, I could repeat it”? In golf, sometimes all it
Mastering Clubface Control
The wrists control the clubface of the golf club. Whether you hit the ball with an open, closed, or square clubface, it’s because your wrists are involved.
These tips, drills, and insights will help you take charge of the clubface.
6 Proven Clubface Control Drills for Consistency & Accuracy
If you want to hit the ball straight, you need to control your clubface at impact. If the ball goes
How to Square the Clubface at Impact (A Comprehensive Guide to Do it Consistently)
Learn how to get a square clubface at impact and improve your consistency.
Achieve Proper Shaft Lean at Impact: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
You probably have the general idea that having forward shaft lean at impact is important. But why? Shaft lean at
Recent Articles on Wrist Mechanics
Explore our recent articles on wrist mechanics for tips to improve your golf game.
Find out how wrist action changes for different shots like pitch shots, bunker shots, and chips. Learn to adapt your wrist mechanics for better performance.
Discover solutions to common wrist issues, like too much wrist hinge or increased extension at the top of your swing. Our articles offer practical advice to help you achieve a more consistent and effective golf swing.
How Wrist Action Changes in Full Swing and Short Game
Have you ever set up to hit a pitch shot the same way you set up to hit a drive?
The Role of Wrists in Generating Power and Speed in the Golf Swing
We often discuss how the wrists control the clubface. If you hit a straight shot, a fade, or a draw,
Wrist Action in Bunker Shots (The Things You’re Probably Doing Wrong)
The way the wrist performs in the bunker is different from other golf shots. If you are keeping your wrists
The 8 Most Common Wrist Mistakes in Your Golf Swing and How to Avoid Them
Do you ever feel like it’s easier to make mistakes in golf than to do things right? You aren’t alone.
Fine-Tuning Your Wrist Action for Draw and Fade Shots
After analyzing more than 1,000,000 golf swings, we have figured out the exact patterns that help players succeed with consistent
Golf Takeaway Problems that Lead to Poor Wrist Action in the Golf Swing
Since HackMotion was developed, we have analyzed more than 1,000,000 golf swings for proper wrist action and movement. Most of
Mastering Wrist Position at Impact: The Key to Consistency in Golf
The secret to a powerful, consistent swing lies in one key moment—impact. And the secret to mastering impact? Your wrist
Wrist Action in Golf for Women Golfers: The Key to Power and Consistency
Women golfers have different strengths in their golf swing than men. However, there is no getting around the idea that
HackMotion Insights: 1,000,000 Swings Analyzed and Key Discoveries
With more than 1,000,000 golf swings recorded, we have made in-depth discoveries about the golf swing.
Breaking Down Dustin Johnson’s Golf Swing: The Impact of Wrist Motion
There is something special about the way Dustin Johnson plays golf. He gets incredible ball speed, compresses the ball in
How Grip Can Affect Radial Deviation (by Golf Coach Russell Heritage)
The grip is the only connection we have with the golf club. If it’s incorrect, it could be causing the
How Bryson DeChambeau Releases Clubhead Speed by Rotating The Wrists
Understand how Bryson Dechambeau controls his clubface even when generating so much power
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