an improved golf club shaft comprising a plurality of alternating circular and rectangular cross - sections extending from a top end of the shaft toward a club head and a corresponding grip which closely follows the alternating cross - sectional contour of the shaft . the rectangular cross - sections allow the shaft of the golf club to fit between chosen fingers on either hand of a golfer , thus stiffening the golfer &# 39 ; s grip on the club without creating additional tension in the golfer &# 39 ; s arms , which can cause extraneous motion . improved golf club shaft grips , employing the alternating cross - sectional area system as disclosed for the improved shaft are attachable to conventional golf club shafts for a golfer &# 39 ; s use . an improved method for holding a golf club , conventional or as taught herein , to provide additional stability to a golfer during a golf swing is also taught .