Most putters manufacturers focus on improving the performance of the clubs (accuracy, distance). The putters are among the clubs with the most accuracy, distance, and forgiveness in the market today.
Best Putter Grips
A novice golfer is generally more concerned with the distance traveled on the first swing than the number of putts played on the green. However, experienced players know that their scores will depend on their putting. How many times have you seen a pro in a televised tournament save his “par” with his putting?
Before starting their journey, amateurs often ask themselves the same question:
“How am I going to play today? Which often means, "How will my swing be with my woodwinds and irons?" The ball may very well go to the right today and to the left tomorrow. That said, today there are so many possible adjustments to the heads of golf clubs that an amateur golf player can easily compensate with his equipment. In the case of golf clubs, adjustments are made during fitting.
We are not yet at this level with putters and fortunately! Because of the feeling when putting is fundamental. During the putt, the golfer is more likely to make a mistake that can cost him dearly. This is largely because of the reduced amplitude of the putting swing which is minimal and therefore the slightest mistake can send the ball much further than the hole.
It is much easier to hide a bad putt than a bad drive. Unless you really want to, even with the worst putts, the ball should still stay on the green. However, no one wants to putt four times, even in friendly games.
Choosing the best putter grips for you is fundamental. And the best putter to improve your putting has to be a GOOD putter. So what makes a putter a GOOD putter?
Putter Face Style
For those who have been playing golf for a while, you must remember when some brands started talking about “ face inserts ” on their putters. These are counterweights that alter the natural balance of the putter. It's a commercial argument to attract the consumer, but in reality what's the point of having one more variable on your putter? And why add counterweights when the putter could “naturally” be perfectly balanced. In addition, these removable elements affect the purity of the sensation on impact. Take the example of the MORDRED putter; a unique and sophisticated look, while having the perfect balance for a pro roster.
Traditional metal putters offered a very stiff feel on impact, not to mention the quirky sound they made. The “face inserts” were invented in particular to give more traction to the ball and therefore make it leave more quickly at the moment of impact.
This is where more advanced golf brands, have developed a way to have the same effect, if not better, through patented C-Claw technology. This eliminates the need for counterweight and therefore the additional club variable and reduces ball slippage on impact while improving topspin and roll.
Putter Weight
Usually, the weight of a putter is measured in grams and the head varies between 350 and 400 grams. Why this weight? Because the greens are getting faster and faster.
The speed of greens around the world has increased by more than 40% over the past three decades. Concretely, half of the grasses used for the greens today did not exist 30 years ago. A heavier putter performs better on a faster green.
One of the best performing putters in the putter collection is the PENDRAGON putter with a head that weighs 405 grams.
What is the best weight for optimal performance?
To answer this question, only your impression and feeling with the putter grip or an expert will be able to tell you. Come and try them in our sales outlets or contact us, we will help you choose the best putter for your game.