Golf Putters

Which Putter is Right for You?fulcrum, keeping your body more stationary.
You drive for show and putt for dough. That oldThe long putter is like a grandfather clock. The
axiom simply sums up the game of golf. What kindpendulum like swing forces the wrists to stay locked
of game are we playing when a six inch puttand send the putt in its intended direction.
becomes more important than your best drive of theThe putters grip is strictly a personal decision. Some
day? Therefore, it seems buying the right putter andgolfers like a thick grip and feel it helps keep the
knowing how use to that pesky little club is probablywrists 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 rightthat simply feels the most confortable. You'll know it
putter for your golf game. It's simply by trial andwhen you hold it.
error. But first, learn about the different putter stylesPutters have several different heads. Let's begin with
and club heads. Then narrow your search down to athe one that is probably not your best choice.
particular type of putter. Then check out the nameEven though most PGA touring pros use heel
brands to find the putter with just the right touchweighted blade, it is very hard to control and will
and feel for you. The one that gives you totalprobably hurt more than help. Check out a heel toe
confidence when lining up that 15 foot putt. The bestweighted putter or a face balanced mallet head. Both
news is, that unlike a driver, you don't have to spendhave larger sweet spots and even a poorly hit putt
big bucks on your putter. Sure there are models thatwill end up in the general target area.
cost several hundred dollars, but you can also findOffset 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. Theputter to better line up the putt, by being more on
tried and true conventional putter has been around astop of the golf ball. They also help keep your hands
long as golf itself. It is still the best choice for almostin front of the ball.
every golfer. One should consider the two otherThere are many excellent putters on the market.
putter types only if you are having big puttingYou can learn more about the manufacturers like
problems and need something, anything to get thatCallaway, 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 staymore by reading the articles and reviews on this web
steady throughout the putt and you need somethingsite. The more knowledge you obtain, the better
to keep them and your other body parts fromchance you have of getting that perfect putter.
yipping when you are trying to put the ball in thePutting 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 bellyto do the same thing every time you line up a putt,
putter gives you a third point of contact, youryou'll get the dough. Even though your playing
stomach, when lining up your putt and can act as apartners may drive for show.