Comparing Golf Putter Styles
By J. Sandy Reese
Blade and Mallet are the two main choices when it comes to putter head designs. Determining which golf putter head type is best for you will take some consideration and trial. Simply reading about putters will not be sufficient to determine which will best meet your needs, but it is a good start.
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The main objective of a successful putting stroke is to recreate a pendulum swing. You want a simple smooth motion, which enables the face of the putter to hit the ball squarely time after time. And, you must be able to align the putter face perpendicular to the intended line of the putt.
Golf putting styles have many variations and are said to be as individual as the golfer. Based on the chosen golf putter types, golfers adapt a style that becomes their signature, their mark. Let's take basketball for example, you can identify players by the way they slam dunk and control the ball. The same identification is applied to the golfer, and their swing and putting style.
A big portion of a golfer's putting style is centered around the type of putter they choose to use. Typically there are three main styles of putters.
Let's start with the longest and work our way down. The first are the long/broomstick putters and face-on/side saddle putters. These usually reach to about chest height on the golfer. They allow for a good pendulum swing without having to bend over or lean forward. The top of the club is anchored against the body with one hand and the other hand provides the motive force to move the putter stroke back and through. This style eliminates any tendency for the golfer to get "handsy" and smooths out the stroke for improved consistency. Typically this is a great choice for seniors, or those with back concerns. This style is especially helpful for those golfers who have lost their confidence in making short putts.
The next style is the mid/belly putter. The particular length of this putter allows you to stabilize the upper end against your stomach. The putter is held with both hands. The arms are pretty fully extended to minimize wrist action. This style creates a stable environment for you to steady the putter and keep it straight during the full motion of the putting stroke.
The last style of putter is the conventional putter. This putter is about the same size as most short iron or wedge clubs. It reaches to about the waist area, and allows you slightly more arm movement if so desired. There are many putting grip variations used. Conventional reverse overlap, left hand low, claw, split and even hockey grips are used depending on the golfer's preference. Posture is either arms straight or arms bent. Modern golfers use the arms hanging straight posture.
The key to finding a successful putting style is to find which putter and technique you are most comfortable with. You want the movement to be as natural and smooth as possible. Once you find your most comfortable putter, you can then begin to practice and tailor your technique to help you improve and master your game.
The golf putter type selected by a golfer must consider overall weighting, alignment features, required set up position and posture, type of stroke (straight back/straight through) or (gate open/gate close), and overall aesthetics of appearance. Weight and Lie Angle adjustment range are important for achieving the ultimate perfect fit.
John "Sandy" Reese is the founder of Golf Lab and the inventor of the REESO Putter. The REESO putter is the ultimate game improvement putter. It uses a patented rear mount shaft design to produce an "Auto Tracking" putting stroke. The open frame mallet head design frames the golf ball for ease of alignment. Its patent pending "Easy Fit" shaft mounting design allows the golfer to easily adjust the putter lie angle for a perfect fit. And, it maintains perfect face balance at any line angle from 10 degrees to 22 degrees. A soft feel and good distance control are achieved using a patent pending vertical groove face design. Dual weight ports allow the golfer to adjust putter weight over a wide range to accommodate various playing conditions and personal preferences. The REESO putter is available right or left handed in lengths from 29 inches to 54 inches. Conventional, Mid/Belly, Long/Broomstick, and Face-On/Side Saddle styles are offered. This USGA conforming design even permits use of interchangeable shaft/grip units. So, for example, a golfer can have a Conventional and a Belly style putter using the same putter head.
Golf Lab (REESO Putters) offers a color illustrated Free Report for putting improvement and proper fitting entitled "Better Putting in 10 Minutes. Filled with up to date putting improvement tips and drills, it is a must read. To receive your free copy that you can read online or print out go to http://www.reesoputters.com/freereport-putting.asp.
You may also view all three putter styles and an introductory video about the features and benefits of the new 2010 REESO VTX putter here http://www.reesoputters.com.
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