A Guide to Buying A
Putter
You may think that buying a putter is pretty
standard stuff, just buy any one. In fact though, there are lots of different
variations and factors to a putter. There are so many different styles it can be
difficult to find one that suits your needs and playing style. Here are a few
tips and bits of information to help you to make that decision.
Price and Quality
Price and
quality, like with most goods are usually directly related when purchasing a
putter. Usually the more money you spend the better the putter. It’s not so much
the case though all the time. Being lavish on a putter will ensure that you have
a superb quality club but it may not feel right to you or suits your style.
Sometimes a cheaper putter will be perfect for you and improve your game. It is
very much down to personal preference and style.
Conventional, Belly and Long
Putters
You will find that if you can putt with a conventional
putter, then that’s what you should use. Belly/long putters reduce the wrist
action needed for the putt but they reduce the distance control available.
Usually a favourite amongst people that suffer from back problems
Putter
Heads
The traditional blades are best left to the experts. The heel-weighted
blades are much harder to control and require a lot more experience and accuracy
to be used and are therefore much too difficult for most recreational players.
Mallet putters are more suited to recreational players, they promote a
straight-back-and-through stroke which minimizes the chances of getting a
mishit.
Face Inserts
Putters face
inserts are not crucial to your game but they can make subtle improvements. They
can be made from metal, rubber, ceramic, plastic, glass or wood. The inserts are
designed to give you a softer feel to the club and define the sweet spot. They
can also increase the heel toe rating. The weights are more placebo than help,
if your game is improved it is likely that because the putter feels better then
it will have improved your confidence.
Offset Shafts and
Hosels
The more offset in the clubhead, the more time the golfer has
to correct their swing, altering the position of the clubhead to ensure a
central hit. It allows them to hit square to the target as the clubface will
arrive a second later due to it being offset back, making it less likely that
the golfers slices or fades the ball.
Other Factors
Other factors
that can affect the putter is the size of the grip. The larger the grip then the
more it will prevent wrist bend. It is all down to personal preference when
choosing the grip. Weight is also a varying factor, again that is something down
to personal preference and the strength of the player.
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