Nowadays everyone hears about how a new club will help their game; marketers have been saying anything to encourage you to buy their products. Here is a quick run-down on some of the things you should look for when buying a putter.
Putters and your Stroke
Putters can be classified into two different types, face balanced putters and non?face balanced putters. The way to find out if your putter is face balanced or not is to balance the shaft of the putter on your finger. If the face of the putter faces the sky, your putter is face-balanced, if it is non-faced balanced the toe of the club will be pointing towards the ground.
Different putting strokes should use different style of balanced putters. Players who have a putting stroke that is straight back and through should lean towards using a face-balanced putter like the Odyssey Two-Ball. While a player whose stroke follows more of a half-moon path (in to square to in) should lean towards a non-face balanced putter like a Scotty Cameron Newport 2.0.
Each type of face-balance can be found in many different types of putter, however it is more common to find face-balanced putters in more of a mallet shape, while non-face balanced putter tend to be more blade style. Check your putting stroke out and see if you might need to try a different style of putter to improve you game. At last, this time it is the equipment's fault!
Moment of Inertia (MOI)
This is the term applied to a clubhead's resistance to twisting after a ball is struck. For example, a putt hit off the heel will hold its line better if it's hit with a putter with higher MOI. The end result is you make more putts. This is significant for amateur golfers, as they tend to rarely hit the sweet spot with their putters.
To create a club with a high MOI, manufacturers will place a lot of weight on the toe and the heel of the club. So clubs with high MOI tend to be bulky and heavy, that is why they are usually labeled as 'game improvement clubs'.
Another interesting aspect of MOI is the fact that the further back the weights are from the face the higher this number is increased. This is why you get clubs like the Nike Sasquatch driver which is almost as long back-to-front as it is side-to-side, or the Ping Doc putter, which resembles a pizza more so than a golf club. Top golf companies know these facts through extensive testing, and the ultimate result is equipment that can improve your game.
So the next time you go and purchase equipment, I hope you a little more aware of how they can affect your game.
When you consider a putter you need to consider the type of grip and the size. There is a standard size grip on most putters but it is not always the best grip for everyone. If you have large hands then you will need a wider grip. If you have really small hands the grip should be smaller. You will have to hold the putter and be sure it fits your hands properly.
Something else you need to consider with a putter is the lie angle. This is the angle between the shaft and the ground. The lie angle will determine if the putter head sits flat on the ground while you are putting. You should consider a putter that sits perfectly on the ground while you are in stance to put.
The length of the putter is another consideration. When you are in stance to put the ball you should be sure the putter fits you right. The standard length is 35 inches. If you are tall or like to stand perfectly upright then you might need a longer putter. If you bend over and are closer to the ground then you might need a shorter putter. Your stance will determine the length of the putter you need.
The weight of a putter should be comfortable to you. You should not use a putter that is heavy for you or you will hit the ball too hard. You should always use a light putter when you like to play fast on the greens. If you like to take your time for results and play slowly then you might want a heavier one.
Another consideration to choosing the right putter is the head of the club. You should consider the size and the shape of the head. Most people like the perimeter-weighted putter and say it is the best. This putter has the recess in the center of the head. The most weight of the putter is distributed on the heel and the toe and provides for solidity on off-center hits. The material of the head should be considered also and is often overlooked. A cheap putter is often made of plastic or aluminum. When the head is made of lightweight materials then you have to hit the ball harder. The more expensive materials like titanium give you a better distance and you don't have to hit the ball as hard.
When you are considering a golf putter there are many things you need to think about. You should consider the head of the club, the weight, length, and the material the putter is constructed from. Your stance will also have a lot to do with the putter that is right for you. Take your time choosing the right putter. It will make a big difference in your game.
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