Golf Putters
When you consider that the average golfer will use their putter for about 40% of strokes then you will realise how crucial it is to get this purchase right. The old adage of stick with a putter you like no matter what has some truth to it, but with the massive amount of technology available in modern golf putters, you really will be missing out if you don't investigate. When selecting a golf putter spend as much time (and money) as you would a driver as you will be using it around 3 times more!
Low Handicap
The putter is the golf club you will use most often during a round and yet its importance is often overlooked. As a high handicap golfer then you need to consider various aspects of a putter.
Putters is one area where the choice is an individual one but as a high handicapper consider starting with a high MOI model with some sort of aiming assistance. If you leave putts short then try a firmer insert or a milled face and maybe a heavier head. Start with a length of 34 inches and see if that feels right.
Medium Handicap
As a mid handicap golfer, chances are you have a reasonable putting stroke. It’s probable that more practice rather than a different putter is the answer to better scores but consider a few things here.
Are you still using an entry level putter and would you benefit from a more advanced one from a top golf manufacturer? Have you experimented with different type of face inserts or face technologies which can get your golf ball rolling forward quicker with more accuracy? Finally what about aiming which is often overlooked. Modern golf putters incorporate a selection of aiming aids which can be a big help.
High Handicap
High Handicap
The putter is the golf club you will use most often during a round and yet its importance is often overlooked. As a high handicap golfer then you need to consider various aspects of a putter.
• Putter head – the considerations here are finding a putter which will help you to aim and also one which has a head which has a high MOI (moment of inertia) which reduces twist on off centre hits (which will happen!)
• Putter face – what type of face will help you to get the ball rolling accurately? There can be inserts in the face which can also affect the putter’s characteristics.
• Length and type of shaft – the length of the shaft can vary from 33 inches to 35. The most common is 35 inches but don’t just assume that is right for you. Also the shaft can be placed in different positions so you need to find one that is right for you. A good starting point is an offset “standard” shaft.
Putters is one area where the choice is an individual one but as a high handicapper consider starting with a high MOI model with some sort of aiming assistance. If you leave putts short then try a firmer insert or a milled face and maybe a heavier head. Start with a length of 34 inches and see if that feels right