Points In Selecting A Golf Putter

To select a putter, one needs to know the art and science of selecting it. First of all, there is no putter that can make a person great golfer. It is the skill and practice that can make a great golfer. But when choosing a putter, it is better to have enough knowledge about selecting a putter so that the golf putter selected is compatible with your style and also provides you with the sound and feel you really need.

Types of Putter Styles - Putter styles are of three types and each one has its own advantages. The modern blade putter is made replicating the early design which was used for putting. This style is usually left to the golfers who are highly skilled.

The second design, sometimes considered the most copied design in putters, is the Pinger Anser. This design is somewhat of a modern standard. This putter is easier to use than the blade putter because it provides more forgiveness. This is due to the flange heel-toe weighted design.

The final style is the face-balanced mallet putter. When it comes to hitting the golf ball off center this putter gives the most forgiveness, making this the easiest putter to use for most golfers.

Moment of Inertia (MOI) - Moment of Inertia is the measure of an object to resist a change in its rotation. Much of the accuracy of a putter rests on its ability to not twist during impact.

The higher moment of inertia of the putter helps in reducing the putterface movement when the ball is hit off the center.

Shafting - The putter shaft enters the putter head either at the heel or the center. There are different types of Hosel design and shaft shape.

It is found that straight-in centered shaft putters are much better due to the reduced effect of twisting of the putter face they cause. This is the same principle that is used in the designing a hammer which has a shaft at the center of the head.

Cost - When selecting a putter, the cost is the least thing that must be taken into consideration. When you select a wrong putter, it is of very little or no use. Hence it is expensive for the usage it offers. When you select the right putter for you, it will be used on every hole and hence is better than even the most expensive putters.

Inserts - When selecting a putterface, you may often doubt what effect does inserting the material cause. The material inserted neither helps nor obstructs with aiming. One must choose it depending on what causes the best sound and feel when in contact with the ball.

Alignment Aids - Aiming is a part of every golf swing and many manufactures will put various aiming aides on their putters. These come in the form of lines, circles, and other shapes on the putter head.

With most marketing claims these should reviewed with a little skepticism. They may work for some people and not with others. Just take a moment to view the aides and see if they help you line with your aim. If not don't use them or select a different club.