Which of these golf clubs r the best?

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Putter Fitting – How important is it?

Proper putter fitting can make all the difference in your putting performance.  There are many things that go into determining which putter fits you the best, things like lie angle, putter length and putter face loft.  Their is an excellent video by Eric Hogge, the Head Golf Professional for the Center for Golf Learning and Performance and the Director of Club Fitting for PGA of America, describing these three elements of putter fitting. 

Proper fitting is important, so much so that you can’t buy a new Coutour model putter without getting fitted for one first.  They have devised a way scientific way to gauge your proper fit.  They call it the Tri-Fit Measurement System.  I’m not sure putter fitting needs to be quite this exact, but then again I was never very good at math.

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For Better Feel, Add Inserts

Half of putting is knowing you can make any put, so when your lacking confidence even the “gimmie’s” feel more difficult.  To gain feel and confidence with you’re putting try different putter inserts.

Inserts are located on the face of the putter and are designed to give you greater control of speed, distance and promotes a true roll of the ball.  Because inserts are typically made of a lighter substance then the putter head, the ball stays on the face longer increasing stability through impact.

Try to find the type of putter that not only fits your stroke, but one that feels good as well.  Confidence can take you a long way on the greens, so go out and find a putter that feels like a million dollars!  Oh, by the way, all four majors we’re won with putters using insert technology.

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Putting Perspectives with Dave Pelz

In order for us to be able to know whether or not we’re choosing the correct putter we should know how to put correctly. Dave Pelz is one of the best instructors in the country and one that I read and listen to as much as possible. Here is a tip from Dave to help lower the amount of three puts in your round.  I’ll be adding different tips from lots of instructors from time to time.

Dave Pelz: Putting Perspectives - Golf Video | Golf Channel

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Blade or Mallet?

OK, so let’s dive into the different putter heads that we’ll see in golf shops across America.  The most common two heads are blade and mallet.  Each head has its different physical characteristics as well as how the golf ball reacts of the face of the putter. 

Blade:  Blade putters are generally smaller and thinner than the other designs.  Blade putters have a consistent thickness and are evenly weighted.  If you’ve ever been to Put-Put with the kids you’ve used a blade putter.  Most golfers say they have a better feel with blade putters and they are certainly lighter.

Mallet:  Mallet putters are larger then blade putters and come in a variety of shapes.  The common trait is that most of the weight is in the rear of the head which in turn leads to greater speed through the ball.  Mallet putters have a natural tendency to stay square through the golf ball when putting.

Which is best?  Everyone is a little different, so get out there and test them for yourself.

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