10-2B vs. 10-2D

[EdZ]

A question I have been pondering and experimenting with for a while now, the advantages and disadvantages of grip types 10-2B vs. 10-2D.

I've come full circle on this one, for my own swing. I had been using 10-2D with a pure swinging procedure, spent the last several months working more with 10-2B, and just came back to D.

I find that using B, I tend to push/hook with horizontal, and push/fade with angled. I tend to slip my alignments into a closed/closed (think Snead/Rocco), so generally this is a ball position\alignment problem for me, getting a bit below plane.

With 10-2D, I can use angled hinge with much more control, hitting with decent compression and a slight fade, or swinging with a 'gentle' horizontal hinge and getting a nice soft draw. In short, less rotation, more control and compression.

I understand why 10-2B is a better choice if you are fully utilizing extensor action, but honestly I see 10-2D as the 'better' choice for most.

Why then, does Homer list 10-2B as the option of choice in chapter 12? It seems to me that 10-2D would 'almost' always be a better choice between the two.

I'd love to understand more on this one.

Thanks - EZ