Choosing A Putter
Putting is an important part of the game and well rounded golfer should be able to master it. One key thing is to have good equipment to help with this. A putter is a club which is designed to be able to push the ball along the ground. The putter is used on the green, when the ball is close to the hole.
Therefore it is important for all golfers to have a putter. It is a precise part of the game and therefore it is important to be able to move the ball smoothly and accurately. Putters made using the latest technology should be able to help the player to achieve this.
There are three main types of putters, a belly putter, long putter and conventional one. The belly putter is a lot longer than a conventional one, by 6-8 inches and it can be lent on the player’s stomach when a put is being made. It does decrease the control over the power of the shot and it is not possible to hit the ball so far. However, there are some professionals who have improved their games by using them, such as Vijay Singh and John O'Hara but some people feel they should not be used as they give players an unfair advantage.
By giving you a third contact with the club, the use of a belly putter can make a more stable shot. It means that the wrist action is more controllable and the golfer is forced into a good position for hitting the ball. It is different to other putters though and so it will take practice to master it.
It is important to have the right equipment when you are playing golf. If you are not comfortable with your tools, then you will not do a good job, but with so many to choose from it can be difficult knowing where to start. There are many places where you can find information to help. There are websites and golf publications that you can refer to. You can also speak to some PGA professionals and get guidance from them.
A putter can be one of the most important clubs and so choosing the right one of these could be the most important decision that you make. It is a different skill to the rest of the golf game and you need to make sure that you use a club which suits your game, so that you can benefit from the best results.
Conventional putters are popular among all levels of player as they do provide control as well as precision. They have a medium head which can vary in shape, size and weight. They might have lines on them to help you to line up when you are starting to putt. They may have a rolled face which will help to stop bounce. This is a classic type of putter and so a safe choice.
A mallet putter has a distinctive shaped head which curls back from the club face. It has a lower centre of gravity because of the weight and density of it which makes it more accurate. They are good for players who tend to swing with too much wrist action because the weight slows down the club. A heavy putter is best used with a pendulum action and a heavy putter is better for this and should hit the ball in the centre more often. The clubs shape will stop so much backspin on the ball and is really useful for players who find it difficult to strike the ball using the centre of the club. The half mallet club can also assist players in the same way.
A blade putter is light and has a thin small head. It is suitable for all abilities of golfer to use and is great for players who hit consistently well. It is soft and so good on all sorts of greens. There are also long putters and belly putters to consider but these are less conventional and tend to be used by players who have been playing a long time and know their game very well.