Golf Putters

Different Balances

Each putter can come in various different neck styles which predominantly affect the weight balance of the putter head. The neck type is the style and the angle where the shaft bends into the putter face. There are various options for these such as a double bend, single bend, slight slant neck, s-neck and an advanced toe hang slant. The purpose of these different styles is to cater for all styles of putting strokes. The double and single bend putters possess a face balanced weighted head which suits the golfer who tends to position the majority of their upper body over the ball and therefore has a straight back and forth stroke. The evenly distributed weighted head therefore promotes the club face to stay in line at impact. At the other end of the scale the slanted and s-neck styles have the weight positioned in the toe of the putter head. This is tailored for the golfer who stands more upright and away from the ball while executing their stroke. These golfers tend to stroke the ball on an ark and so with the weight being situated in the toe, this helps steer the toe back onto the correct club path at impact.

Shaft Options

All putters come fitted with a steel shaft to allow the golfer to have complete control when guiding the direction of the putter face along the green. Depending on the various putters available some shafts can come in either a chrome or black finish, to provide an aesthetic benefit on the eye of the user. The shaft length is predominantly the most important factor when deciding which putter to have. Although a player’s height can determine the required length of the putter, the majority of golfers will use a putter at a length of 34 inches. The taller player would potentially require the putter to be an inch longer than standard and play at 35 inches. This would be similar for the shorter player who would be more suited to a putter which is an inch shorter than standard and playing at 33 inches.

Head Shape

The various head styles available coincide with the different weight balances of putter heads. The traditional anser/blade style of putter tends to mostly come on the more toe weighted end of the scale and provides little forgiveness but prioritises precision and accuracy. A large percentage of the best putters in the world insist that these allow for the most accurate stroke. The various mallet styles of putter heads which come in all different sizes of big or small backs provide the most forgiveness on the greens. The increasingly popular variations of funky designs promote improving a golfer’s visual alignment over the ball. The vast modern day technology and designs available therefore provide a golfer with the opportunity of sourcing the perfect putter for them.