Everything You've Been Told About Wrist Hinge Is Wrong
Golf instructor Mags details how proper wrist hinge creates effortless speed, controls face angle, and maintains club plane. She breaks down the specific roles of the lead wrist (vertical hinge) and trail wrist (bending back) to establish a flat lead wrist at the 90-degree checkpoint. Mags demonstrates practical drills using a preset posture and the Wrist Setter training aid to fix common hinge mistakes.
The lead wrist handles the vertical up-and-down hinge, while the trail wrist bends backward to flatten the lead wrist and square the clubface.
Target a 90-degree angle between the lead arm and shaft by the time the lead arm is parallel to the ground.
Proper hinge requires the lead hand heel pad to rest securely on top of the grip, allowing leverage without bending the lead elbow.
Avoid over-hinging past 90 degrees or hinging too early without turning, both of which force swing compensations and open the clubface.
Use preset wrist hinge rehearsals or feedback devices like the Wrist Setter to feel correct backswing wrist angles.