FAQ Over putters

There are various types of golf putters, including: blade putters (with a traditional design and narrow head), mallet putters (with a larger, forgiving head with alignment aids), counterbalanced putters (with extra weight in the grip for stability), face-balanced putters (neutral balance that stays straight when balanced on the finger), and toe-balanced putters (where the heel weight allows the head to hang downwards).

Finding the right golf putter is a personal choice and depends on your playing style, preferences, and physique. Factors to consider include weight (lighter versus heavier putter), length (for posture and alignment), balance (face-balanced, toe-balanced, or heel-toe-balanced), and grip type (such as standard, oversized, pistol, or belly grips). The advice of a professional golf club fitter or experienced golf professional can help with the choice.

A Face Balanced putter is a type of putter with a balanced design where the weight of the putter head is aligned directly above the shaft. This ensures that the putter face rotates less during the swing, which helps promote a straight and consistent putting motion.

A “toe hang putter” is a putter in which the clubhead is balanced so that the toe points downwards when the putter is held horizontally. This type is popular among golfers with an arc putting stroke because it can support the natural movement.

A counterbalanced putter is designed with a heavier weight in the grip or shaft to bring the center of gravity closer to the hands. This can improve stability and control during putting by reducing vibrations and unwanted movements.

You can determine whether you have a face-balanced or toe-hang putter by: 1) balancing the putter on your finger — if it remains parallel, it is face-balanced; if the head hangs down, it is toe-hang; 2) looking at the shaft line — straight means face-balanced, curved means toe-hang; 3) touching the putter head — pointing upwards means face-balanced, pointing downwards means toe-hang.

The type of putter you use can influence your performance. Various characteristics such as weight, balance, length, and head shape affect how you hit the ball, your control over direction and distance, and your feel while putting. By knowing what type of putter you have, you can better adapt it to your playing style and potentially upgrade to a model that suits you better.

Knowing the type of putter can help you improve your putting skills and make better equipment choices. Putters with a larger toe or bow spin more during the putting motion, while a putter with a balanced face can help hit the ball straight at the target. This understanding of balance and putter action can lead to more consistent and accurate putts.