Golf Tip - How To Choose The Best Putter For You

Of all the golf putting tips out there, this is probably the best!

You must choose a putter that is perfect for you.

But how do choose the perfect putter? Firstly remember that what might be the best putter for you might not be the best putter for someone else. You need to make sure you've got the best putter for you.

So, how should you choose a putter?

GOLF PUTTING TIP #1 - FIND YOUR LOCAL PGA QUALIFIED GOLF PRO

PGA golf pros are by far the most qualified guys to help you find your perfect putter. You'll find a PGA pro at your local golf course.

GOLF PUTTING TIP #2 - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF PUTTER

There are primarily three main types of putter and it's crucial that you choose the right type.

By watching you try a couple of putters the pro will be able to determine which type of putter you need and then be able to show you a selection of those types of putters.

1. 'Toe Down'

or

2. '45 Degree Balanced' Putters

Both of these types are designed for people that 'open' the club face slightly on the backswing and close the face when they swing the putter through to the target.

3. 'Face Balanced' Putter

These are designed for people that don't change the angle of the club face as they take it back and swing through the ball.

GOLF PUTTING TIP #3 - CHOOSE THE CORRECT 'OFFSET'

After the type of putter, this is the next most important factor. When you are holding an offset putter and looking down ready to putt, it will appear that the shaft of the putter is slightly in front of the club head. This promotes the golfer to have their hands just in front of the ball at impact, and this is ideal for good putting.

Not all putters are offset, and again by looking at your putting stroke the golf pro will be able to see if you need an offset putter.

GOLF PUTTING TIP #4 - CHECK HOW THE PUTTER FEELS

Feel is made up from a combination of factors including the style, the colour, the type of materials used, weight and the grip.

Although many of them are emotional factors, they are still incredibly important. What does the putter feel like when you strike the putt. Does it feel hard or soft?

GOLF PUTTING TIP #5 - DOES IT MAKE YOU CONFIDENT

When you are holding the putter does it give you confidence?

GOLF PUTTING TIP #6 - TECHNOLOGY AND ALIGNMENT AIDS

Putters these days come in all shapes and sizes, and are made from many different materials. Many putters have an insert in the face made of metal, rubber, ceramics or even glass! Many putters have alignment aids on them to help you ensure you are lined up correctly, and we would recommend that your putter has these.

GOLF PUTTING TIP #7 - REPUTATION

We recommend you choose a putter from a company with a good reputation.

Lastly for most people PRICE is a factor.

It's unlikely that a $300 putter will be twice as good as a $150 putter, and how would you measure this? Will you hole twice as many putts with the $300 putter? I doubt it...

If you follow these golf putting tips and don't get side-tracked by a pushy sales guy, you will ensure you walk out of the shop with the best putter for your game.