Comments on: How to Pick a Putter

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 23:05:25 +0000

In reply to Greg Farnham.

Greg,

Send Bruce an email and let him give you some guidance.

Best,

Matt

By: Bruce Rearick

Bruce Rearick — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:03:29 +0000

In looking at the comments. One thing you might want to consider, is that design and face balance of a putter have an influence on impact. So if I base my fit on what I aim best, that design might make it difficult to get the putter to square while in motion. That is why we consider the “picture” the putter presents AFTER we find our best impact. The key in our system is to find a putter that returns to the aim position the easiest regardless of where you aim. You would be surprised how many people aim one direction and their miss is the other and when you fix the aim, they still miss.

By: Jerry G

Jerry G — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:09:48 +0000

In reply to Egdew Rich. I think you only want to loft up if the 6 degrees becomes 3 degrees at impact with the hands because more loft typically means more backspin before roll. Most want as little backspin as possible. So if you keep the putter handle neutral at setup, let's say ala Zach Johnson, you don't want more loft because if he starts at 2.5, he is at 2.5 (or so) at impact.

By: rajopotamus

rajopotamus — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:55:33 +0000

I believe the best way to find the correct putter is to be properly fit by a PGA Pro on a SAM…Science and Motion system. We charge $50, takes 90 minutes, and is very well worth the time and money.

By: Greg Farnham

Greg Farnham — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:51:06 +0000

I live In Windsor Ontario Canada. Where can I get fitted properly for a putter ?

By: Bruce Rearick

Bruce Rearick — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:58:02 +0000

Thanks for the comments. At BurntEdges we can take it as detailed as you would wis to go with a fit. Having said that any information is good information as you build a strategy.

By: RichardP

RichardP — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:53:25 +0000

Hi Matt,
In addition to points covered in article, loft and lie also should be in the equation for a properly fit.
This year, I spent sometime with different putters. Some putters that I did not like first became my favorite after some adjustments ( length, weights and swing weights).
Also I noticed that with some attention, you can ameliorate your stroke ( path and hitting in the sweet spot) to control distance.

By: Jerry G

Jerry G — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:22:31 +0000

I always thought one started with what head, sightlines, hosel, and offset work for you in terms of aiming where you think you are aiming – sort of like the Edel concept – and then you go from there.

By: Joseph Greenberg

Joseph Greenberg — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:04:25 +0000

really good primer. one additional factor that David Edel has identified is whether the markings is toward the blade or back on the flange/mallet can have an enormous effect on alignment. Worth considering, based on conducting hundreds of fittings

By: Allen

Allen — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:51:36 +0000

Ty, overall weight and tempo was not aware of this relationship. Going to check out my putter now… thanks