| Which Putter is Right for You? | | | | fulcrum, keeping your body more stationary. |
| You drive for show and putt for dough. That old | | | | The long putter is like a grandfather clock. The |
| axiom simply sums up the game of golf. What kind | | | | pendulum like swing forces the wrists to stay locked |
| of game are we playing when a six inch putt | | | | and send the putt in its intended direction. |
| becomes more important than your best drive of the | | | | The putters grip is strictly a personal decision. Some |
| day? Therefore, it seems buying the right putter and | | | | golfers like a thick grip and feel it helps keep the |
| knowing how use to that pesky little club is probably | | | | wrists straight. Others like a slimmer grip and feel it |
| the most important thing we do on the golf course. | | | | gives them more control. Try both and use the one |
| Unfortunately, there is no easy way to find the right | | | | that simply feels the most confortable. You'll know it |
| putter for your golf game. It's simply by trial and | | | | when you hold it. |
| error. But first, learn about the different putter styles | | | | Putters have several different heads. Let's begin with |
| and club heads. Then narrow your search down to a | | | | the one that is probably not your best choice. |
| particular type of putter. Then check out the name | | | | Even though most PGA touring pros use heel |
| brands to find the putter with just the right touch | | | | weighted blade, it is very hard to control and will |
| and feel for you. The one that gives you total | | | | probably hurt more than help. Check out a heel toe |
| confidence when lining up that 15 foot putt. The best | | | | weighted putter or a face balanced mallet head. Both |
| news is, that unlike a driver, you don't have to spend | | | | have larger sweet spots and even a poorly hit putt |
| big bucks on your putter. Sure there are models that | | | | will end up in the general target area. |
| cost several hundred dollars, but you can also find | | | | Offset or hosel shafts are very helpful to the |
| terrific putters in the $10.00 to $25.00 range. | | | | average recreational golfer. The shaft allows the |
| Let's explore the different types of putters. The | | | | putter to better line up the putt, by being more on |
| tried and true conventional putter has been around as | | | | top of the golf ball. They also help keep your hands |
| long as golf itself. It is still the best choice for almost | | | | in front of the ball. |
| every golfer. One should consider the two other | | | | There are many excellent putters on the market. |
| putter types only if you are having big putting | | | | You can learn more about the manufacturers like |
| problems and need something, anything to get that | | | | Callaway, Cameron, Ping, Nike, Scotty, Odyssey, |
| smooth putting stroke back in the grove. | | | | Taylor Made, Tommy Armour, Wilson and many |
| Bad putting usually means your hands just can't stay | | | | more by reading the articles and reviews on this web |
| steady throughout the putt and you need something | | | | site. The more knowledge you obtain, the better |
| to keep them and your other body parts from | | | | chance you have of getting that perfect putter. |
| yipping when you are trying to put the ball in the | | | | Putting is mental. Putting is confidence. Putting is |
| hole. | | | | practice. Putting is technique. If you can train yourself |
| Belly putters and long putters can help. The belly | | | | to do the same thing every time you line up a putt, |
| putter gives you a third point of contact, your | | | | you'll get the dough. Even though your playing |
| stomach, when lining up your putt and can act as a | | | | partners may drive for show. |