Puttering Around – How to Choose the Putter that is Right for You
Putters: even if you don’t play golf, you have probably heard about them. If you are new to the sport of golf, how do you know when you have found the right putter? Here are some guidelines for finding the right putter for your needs.
Putter – Is it Really the Most Used Golf Club?
Some golfers swear that the putter, although probably not as impressive looking as your fairway woods or irons, is probably the most important club because it is the one most used. It’s true: putter clubs really are the most used clubs in your club set. If you do some simply arithmetic, it becomes obvious that the putter really is probably the most used club in your bag. If you average, say, two putts per green, in total you would have used your putter 36 times during one round of golf. That’s a lot of putting! And if you think about it, the propensity that newer golfers have to putting means that if you are an inexperienced player, you are even more likely to use your putter even more than that. For these, reasons, it is important that you get to know your putter, and choose one that is just right for you.
So Many Different Putter Types
There are many varieties of putters. It can be difficult to even begin to count the different types of putters currently available on the market. Choosing a putter is often considered a somewhat personal thing. There is a complicated alchemy to choosing the perfect putter. Measurements and sizes do no necessarily mean much if the putter club does not feel good in your grip. It helps to test as many putters out there as possible before investing in one putter club.
Three Basic Types of Putter Clubs
There are basically three different putter clubs. These come in a variety of lengths. The three basic styles of putter clubs are the heel-toe club head, the traditional blade club head, and the mallet club head. Most lengths of putter clubs are pretty standard. They are either belly putter or so-called broomstick putters. Visit your pro shop to find the right putter length for you. Mostly, the type of putter you choose is a matter of personal preference.
When Are You More Likely to Use Your Putter?
Well, you will definitely use your putter on the putting green. However, there are also many other instances in which you may want to consider using your putter club. For instance, you may be tempted to use your putter club in many other situations. For example, it is pretty common for people to use their putting off the putting green, as long as you do not stray too far and the turf is cut low. You will always want to use your putter where the surface is smooth and low. The so-called frog hair and fringe that surrounds a putting green tends to qualify for these purposes.
Learning the Basics About Putter Length
In general, there are three basic putter lengths. These are known as conventional, belly, and long. There are about as many variations on these lengths as there are putter clubs. Which putter length would work best for you? When it comes to putter length, the answer is mostly based on your personal preferences. There is no exactly science when it comes to picking the right putter length. In general, opt for a conventional putter if you are not sure. Use a belly putter if you are looking for better wrist control or action. A long putter is best for those who want to keep their wrist action out of play.
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