Importance of Custom Fitting for Putters
A putter is the most-used club in a golfer’s bag, often accounting for 40% or more of total strokes in a round. Custom fitting ensures that a golfer’s putter complements their stroke, leading to improved accuracy, consistency, overall putting performance and confidence on the greens.
A proper fitting takes into account factors like length, loft, lie angle, weight, grip and alignment.
Computer analysis is a powerful tool in custom putter fitting allowing for your putter to be tailored to your unique stroke, improving consistency, accuracy and feel. The latest technology provided detailed insights to how you interact with your putter, allowing precise fitting parameters.
Key Aspects of a Putter Fitting:
1. Putter Length – Ensures proper posture and eye position over the ball
2. Loft & Lie Angle – Adjusted to ensure optimal launch and roll
3. Head Design & Weight – Mallet vs. blade putters based on stroke type (arc vs. straight)
4. Toe Hang vs. Face-Balanced – Helps match putter to stroke path
5. Grip Style & Size – Affects feel, control, and stroke consistency
6. Alignment Aids – Helps improve aiming and visualization
Key Benefits of a Custom Putter Fitting:
1. Better Alignment & Aim
Many golfers unknowingly misalign their putter at address. A properly fitted
putter with the right alignment aids, head shape, and lie angle ensures
you’re aiming accurately at your target.
2. Improved Stroke Consistency
A putter that matches your stroke type (arc vs. straight-back-straight
through) promotes better mechanics and repeatability, reducing the risk of
mishits.
3. Optimal Distance Control
The correct loft and weight distribution improve the ball’s roll, reducing
skidding and bouncing for more predictable speed control.
4. Proper Length & Posture
A putter that’s too long or too short can cause poor posture, leading to
inconsistencies in stroke mechanics. Custom fitting ensures the correct
length for a comfortable and repeatable setup.
5. Matching Toe Hang to Stroke Type
Golfers with an arcing stroke typically benefit from a toe-hang putter, while
those with a straight stroke perform better with a face-balanced putter.
6. Grip Selection for Stability & Feel
Grip size and shape affect hand action during the stroke. A proper grip fit
can enhance stability and reduce unwanted wrist movement.
7. Increased Confidence on the Greens
When a golfer trusts their equipment, they make more confident,
committed strokes, leading to lower scores.
A final thought....
Custom fitting a putter is one of the fastest ways to improve your game because it directly affects accuracy, consistency, and confidence on the greens. Investing in a properly fitted putter can lead to immediate improvements and lower scores.
