Discover guidelines for choosing the perfect golf putters
Golf putters are the most important clubs in any golfer’s bag. They can influence up to 55% of your golf game. With so many different choices available on the market today it’s sometimes difficult to decide which brand or type will work best for you. When considering a putter the most important thing to remember is that confidence is all the matters. The price, brand, model etc. are all secondary to the fact the choosing the right putter is simply a matter of which one makes you most comfortable. Always remember a putter is right for you if you are making puts. We have all the information you will need to make an informed decision on your next purchase.
The two main club head types are blade and mallet. Traditional blade putters are usually thin. Off center hits will be less accurate when using this type of head. The advantage of the blade traditional blade putter is that it is easy to line up the putt. They are also very accurate when struck properly. The mallet resembles a mallet or small hammer. They are wider and larger than blade putters and are often rounded at the toe, heel, and back. They come in all different shapes and sizes. Many mallet putters have alignment lines on the putter to assist with aiming your putt.
Stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, zinc or aluminum are the materials most putters are made with today. The main differences with the material are the feel and the weight. If you prefer to feel more of the ball when you put, then the softer materials such as brass, zinc and aluminum are probably for you. Putters made of steel are normally lighter in weight, but aluminum is a material that is known to be soft and light. Many of the newer materials are also designed to give more feel and also be lighter. Milling is the process of creating a flat and consistent putter face. The purpose of an insert is to create a softer feel when the ball is struck and to add to the perimeter weighting of the putter since the lighter insert is in the center of the face.
When referring to the putter shaft the three main factors to consider are the length, grip, and hosel. The best way to determine the most appropriate length for you to take your normal putting stance with your hands in your normal position. By taking your normal putting position and stance you should be able to determine if the shaft is the right length for you. Longer putters are for a very upright putting stance you should hold the putter in the middle or slightly lower than middle on the grip of the club. Long putters are also great for players with bad backs. Your putter grip is a matter of personal preference. Most putter grips will be bigger in thickness than all of your other clubs.
The point where the shaft enters the club face of your putter is the hosel. There are 2 main points of entry of the hosel into the putter. On some the hosel enters the putter face in the middle or in the heel of the putter face. This type is usually best for those with a straight back. Another type of is the offset hosel. This type has a bend in the hosel or shaft to allow for the shaft to be ahead of the club head. This produces a smoother rolling ball. For more information and specifications please visit our recommended suppliers.
