Buying a Putter, How to Choose the Right One?

When it comes to improving your golf performance, your putter is one of the most important clubs in your bag. At Handmade Custom Clubs, we are specialists in clubfitting and clubmaking, and we know that choosing the right putter can make the difference between a perfect shot and a frustrating round. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you buy a putter that perfectly suits your game.

Why is it important to choose the right putter?

The putter accounts for around 40% of the strokes you take during a round of golf. This means that the choice of this club can have a significant impact on your final result. A suitable putter improves your confidence, consistency and accuracy on the green, essential factors for reducing strokes and enjoying each round more.

Key factors to consider when purchasing a putter

When you decide to buy a putter, it is important to consider several factors that influence performance and comfort. Below we explain the most important aspects:

1. Type of putter according to the head design

Blade

Blade putters have a thin head and a classic design. They are ideal for experienced players with a precise stroke, as they offer less tolerance for errors. This design is perfect for fast greens and players looking for more feel in each stroke.

Heel-Toe

This type of putter is an evolution of the blade and has more weight at the ends, which increases forgiveness on off-center hits. They usually include alignment guides, facilitating precision.

Mallet

Mallet putters have a larger, deeper head with weight distributed towards the back. This provides stability and is ideal for players looking for consistency and forgiveness.

2. Putter length

Putter length affects your posture and eye alignment. Men's putters typically measure between 34 and 35 inches, while women's putters measure between 32 and 33 inches. A proper putter length allows you to:

• Maintain a comfortable posture.
• Place your eyes directly on the ball.
• Improve consistency in hitting.

At HCC, we recommend a custom fitting to ensure the putter is the perfect length for you.

3. Putter weight

Weight directly influences the feel and balance of the stroke. Standard putters have a head weight of approximately 360 grams. If you prefer a shorter shaft, increasing the head weight can be beneficial for balance.

4. Putter balance

Balance refers to how the weight is distributed across the putter head. There are two main types:

• Face Balanced: Ideal for straight back and forth shots with less clubface rotation.
• Toe Weighted: Designed for arcing strokes, allowing natural rotation during the movement.

5. Type of hit

Knowing your stroke style is essential to choosing a suitable putter:

• Straight punch: You need a face balanced putter that facilitates linear movements.
• Arc Strike: Requires a toe weighted putter that matches the natural rotation of the stroke.

6. Putter grip

Grip affects the comfort and control of the club. There are different sizes and shapes to suit the player's preference. Thicker grips help to minimize wrist action, promoting a more consistent stroke.

Technical details: Loft and lie angle

loft

The loft of a putter is between 2 and 4 degrees. This angle allows the ball to roll smoothly without bouncing. A professional fitter can adjust the loft to suit your putting style.

Lie angle

The lie angle determines how the putter head sits on the ground. An incorrect angle can cause deviations in the stroke. At HCC, we fine-tune this parameter to ensure the best possible position.

At Handmade Custom Clubs we create the perfect putt for your Golf

Have you already decided to buy the putter? Here we leave you our Online Golf Shop where with just a couple of clicks you can customize every aspect of your new putt.

Still, we recommend you Book Fitting so that we can make a personalized and exhaustive study of your putt and so that you can get the best putter for your golf. At Handmade Custom Clubs we are specialists in creating custom golf clubs.