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most important part of the putter is the length. Recently,
golf magazines have been telling everyone that putters are too
long and that the average pro uses a putter several inches shorter
than the ones typically sold in stores. Focus on the word "average".
This word means exactly what it says. What does this really
tell you? Unfortunately, not too much. What matters is how
tall you are, how far down do your hands hang, and what angle
do you set up at standing over the ball. Don’t get overly
concerned about what length putter the average pro is using,
but do take note that almost every pro is getting his/her putter
fitted for their stance.
Another important part of the putter is the lie angle. The
proper lie angle is what helps insure that the putter head stays
level to the ground when you make your stroke. A putter that
is not level can easily mislead the eye into mis-aligning your
putt - on certain models of putters, it can also influence the
spin of the ball off the face. A final part of the proper lie
angle is that it helps you to get your eyes directly over the
ball...a too flat angle will tend to push you away from the
ball, too upright and you may get too close to the ball.
Third, the loft angle of the putter must match your stroke.
Some golfers press their hands forward, delofting the putter
to the point that the ball is actually driven into the ground,
causing it to skid or even hop - a sure way to cause distance
and direction control problems.
A properly fitted putter can help to avoid these problems, making
it easier to become a better putter and a better golfer. Make
sure that the putter you are using is right for you.
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