This article was machine-translated from the Korean original. Read the Korean original
The putter is the club used the most during a round. You hold it more than thirty times over an 18-hole round.
However, most people spend weeks choosing a driver and just pick up a putter that catches their eye in the store.
I'm not saying you should buy an expensive one. I'm saying you should choose one that fits your stroke.
01There are two types.
| Blade | Mallet | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | It is thin and simple. | The back is large and round. |
| Center of gravity | Front | It is spread out at the back. |
| A well-matched stroke | A person who forms a slight arch | A person who pushes and pulls straight |
| merit | I have a good sense of touch in my fingertips. | It slides less even if you miss. |
| Disappointing aspects | It shows if you miss. | My senses are dull. |
It’s not about which one is better. It’s a matter of how my hand moves.
02Start by checking my strokes
You can check it in 3 minutes at home.
- Place a line on the floor.You can use a tape measure or a long ruler, or if you don't have one, the grain of the floorboards will work.
- Shake along that line as usual.You don't need a ball. About twenty times.
- I see how the head moved.Did you go straight along the line? Or did you turn slightly inward?
- If it went back and forth in a straight line → Mallet is correct.
- If you drew an arch inward → Blade is correct.
Don't try to force a change. The stroke that feels comfortable to your body is your own.
03Length is more important.
Actually, length is more important to the score than type.
If the putter is too long, it moves away from your body, so your eyes cannot reach the ball. Then, the direction will be off.
- Stand comfortably with your arms hanging down.Relax and be natural
- Try gripping it right there.You shouldn't extend or bend your arms.
- Whether the eyes come right over the ballIf it is inside the ball, the putter is too long.
- Whether the shoulders are hunchedIf it rises, it is too long.
You should usually cut it 1 to 2 inches shorter than what is sold.
We cut it for you at the store, so please get it measured. A few tens of thousands of won can make a difference in your score.
04Check the weight too.
Light putters and heavy putters are used differently.
- If you frequently play on fast greens, go for the heavier side. It rolls even if you hit it softly.
- If there are many slow greens, go for the lighter side. It makes it easier to hit hard.
- If your hands keep shaking, choose the heavier side. Use your hands less.
If the course our group often takes is on the faster side, please look at the heavier option.
05The grip is also a weapon.
Putter grips are easy to change and inexpensive. They are also quite effective.
- If your wrist keeps bending, use a thicker grip. It reduces wrist movement.
- If you can't get a sense of distance, use a thin grip. It brings the sensation in your fingertips back to life.
It feels like a different putter just by changing the grip. Try this before buying a new putter.
06Remember just one thing
Please use it for a while after changing it.
If you change it every time it doesn't fit, nothing will stick in your hands.
This is the reason pros use the same putter for ten years.
Once you have chosen one, start by getting a feel for the distance on the practice green, just as covered in [[LINK:L12]].
That is much bigger than the equipment.
In the next part, I will cover how to finish ambiguous putts from conced distance.
This is the last part of Part 2.
