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Choosing the Right Golf Putter

Jan 15, 2015 5:34 PM
The golf putter is probably the most important club in a golfers bag. This is due to the fact that a good amount of shots that golfers make are made with a putter. Sadly many golfers tend to ignore the importance of the putter and concentrate mostly on their woods and irons. The result of this failure to give importance to the golf putter can cause a lot of trouble for golfers because the green is where they spend the most time on.

Hence it is important that the golfer choose the right putter. And this means not settling for a generic or off-the-shelf golf putter. The key like with any other clubs is to get a putter that fits ones putting style. There is no question that golfers have their own putting styles and rituals. As such a generic putter will not work as well as one that has been customized to fit the putting style of the golfer.

The following are some of the elements to consider when choosing a golf putter:

* Weight - The weight of the putters head plays an essential role in putting. The peripheral weighted blade the largest of the three putter heads makes hitting the ball very easy. The blade putter on the other hand gives the golfer more control as its weight is concentrated in the lowest part of the blade. Lastly the mallet is best suited for beginners because of its ability to make the ball move easily.

* Length - People of average height will do just fine with a generic putter. However tall golfers will need a customized one specifically a longer putter. This will prevent hunching when putting. On the other hand if a golfer is having trouble controlling the putter with the wrist a belly putter would be the best fit.

* Loft - The degree of loft controls the bounce of the ball as the golfer makes the putt. The way the player holds the golf putter would determine the right angle of loft. This can be adjusted to suit the golfers putting style.

These are merely general factors that should be considered when planning to buy a putter. In the end the most important thing is still how a putter feels in the hands of the golfer. If the golfer feels that he or she can work just fine with an off-the-shelf golf putter then by all means customizing the club is not necessary.