Golf Putters
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Golf putters are without doubt the most important club your bag.  When it comes to reducing your score a golf putter has the most potential of any club in your bag. A good tip to see where your losing shots is to make a note on your card of how many putts you make on each hole. If your average is 3 putts on a green, this is what you need to concentrate on.

Players of all standards live or die by their putting abilities. Choosing the right putter can be difficult given the different types of putters available in today's modern game. To help you make the right choice I have outlined certain criteria to help you choose the right golf putter.

Golf putters are made from a variety of different materials and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Materials used vary from carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, brass, copper, zinc and tungsten. Putting is a "feel" shot so you may want to experiment with various types, particularly if your a beginner. The different materials used will vary the weight of your putter, this is extremely important as the weight will determine the type of "stroke" played. To light will result in a quick "jerky" stroke, (not good). A heavier putter will give you a more slower and consistent stroke (very good).

There are two basic head shapes, the blade and the mallet. Blades are thin and offer more "feel" so are tended to be used more by lower handicappers. Some now come with a cavity back design to help reduce the blade twisting on impact through the ball. The mallet type is large and rounded at the back, some are produced with a 2 golf ball design at the back which helps line your putt square to the hole, or your putting line. Mallets are normally weighted and are heavier than the blades and are increasingly popular, particularly with beginners. Lots of putter heads now come with an insert in the face of the putter. This is designed to deliver a softer "feel" on contact. The insert is commonly made of rubber, ceramic or plastic and gives more emphasis on the "sweet spot".

Lengths of putters vary and over recent years we have seen more and more long putters, like the Belly Putter and the Broom Handle Putter on the US and European tour. These have had mixed response, and some controversy as most pros agree that a standard putter should be used. If you can use a standard putter then stick with it. The Belly Putter (played with the end of the shaft touching your belly) and the Broom Handle (played with the end of the shaft resting on your chin) are used by golfers who have developed the "yips" (putting nerves) and therefore resort to these types of putters for extra confidence.

Choosing the best golf putters

Since beginners tend to be inconsistent with their putting stroke, a heavier putter is recommended, the mallet type for instance, resulting in a slower, smoother more consistent pendulum like stroke. Try out as many putters as you can, until you find the right one for you. A putter you feel comfortable and confident with, then stick with it! In time your putting average will come down, less three putts, and more single putts.

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