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I've found that a putter with an insert in the
face - a very common feature - was a bad thing for
me. I found that I was getting a very bad result
if I miss-hit the ball. A miss-hit happened
whenever I didn't hit the insert squarely.
I got a Founder's Club (in-store at Golf Town)
putter, that had a face that was made out of a
single material. It was also slightly taller than
my other putter (a higher face), which ensured
that I didn't miss-hit nearly as often. I have
found that it made a big difference by eliminating
my miss-hits.
Always test your putter before you buy.
One key consideration should be the type of grip.
Do you hold the steel shaft, as I do, or is all
contact on the grip? if so - consider if you want
a hard grip, to ensure that your power is
transferred efficiently. In my case, I want a hard
grip (we don't swing putters hard, so I found that
a soft grip deadened my 'touch').
Another consideration is the length. I've seen
some videos say that the natural position should
have our eyes directly over the ball, or for
amateurs, we should be leaned back from, or ahead
of, our ball - so that we can see the line more
easily.
Another thing that I found is the face of the
putter - is it a solid, or is it a small insert.
If you are an amateur, you may be a bit 'wobbly'
in your swing. If you move the putter up or down,
you may not hit the ball with the hard 'insert',
and you may instead hit the edge of the softer
steel frame. Personally, I found that a solid face
gave me a consistent feel that improved my putting.
Consider the height of your putter face. I had 1
that was quite short, and when combined with the
short insert, it lead to miss-hits.
Another consideration is the body of the putter -
the area behind the club's face. I found that a
longer body allowed me to see if I was tilting the
putter during my swing. |