One of the biggest misconceptions in women’s golf is that petite players don’t have the capability of hitting the ball very far because of their small hand size. While hand size does impact strength and technique, those with bigger hands having a genetic advantage, there’s plenty of examples on the LPGA, LET and particularly on the Asian Tour of pint-sized pocket rocket players with tiny hands who bomb the ball big distances.
There are two critical factors that contribute to small-handed players being able to hit the ball a long way - good technique and the best grip and best shaft combination.
