| The three lowest priorities to consider when | | | | eliminate your most common mistakes. |
| choosing a putter are: | | | | |
| | | | To find out what these are put a piece of |
| *The kind your best friend, who happens to be | | | | impact tape on the putter you now use and |
| a great putter... unless of course you have | | | | stroke 30 putts, if your marks are mostly |
| had a chance to actually putt with it and you | | | | near the heel you want a heel-shaft putter |
| truly do like it. | | | | (the shaft enters the heel of the putter). |
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| *The one that looks nice or is the latest fad | | | | If you tend to strike towards the head, you |
| putter. | | | | want a center shafted putter. |
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| *The one the tour pro endorses | | | | *If you want alignment aids on your clubs, |
| | | | get them, they are legal and anything that |
| This is one of the most important | | | | helps your stroke is encouraged. |
| considerations when choosing a putter; avoid | | | | |
| all three of the above methods of choosing! | | | | *Find a putter with a light club head, try a |
| | | | few strokes with it, then tape a couple of |
| Putters have specifications and | | | | dimes to the back of the head, does it feel |
| characteristics that can effect your putting | | | | better or worse to put with the added weight. |
| in good or bad ways. Here are the qualities | | | | |
| you need to look for: | | | | *Grip size and shape are important factors; |
| | | | the grip needs to be small enough for you to |
| *Shaft length and lie angel (the angle the | | | | be able to control easily, but big enough so |
| shaft comes out of the head of the club) must | | | | your fingers don't overlap uncomfortably. |
| fit you in three ways | | | | |
| | | | In fact, the putter is the only club allowed |
| *It must allow you to address the ball with | | | | to have a flat top on the grip. This allows |
| your eyes directly over the target line while | | | | for more consistent grip each time you use |
| your hands are under your shoulders. | | | | it. |
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| *If must be long enough so you are completely | | | | Putting is such a 'feel' part of the game, so |
| comfortable in your shoulders, legs or back | | | | the putter you eventually choose will be the |
| when practicing for long periods of time and | | | | putter that best fits your eye and works best |
| don't experience unusual fatigue. | | | | for you. So, take your time and try out |
| | | | several makes and models before you make your |
| *You should choose a design that will help | | | | final decision. |