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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