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by Carl Hartley


Whether it is true or not, a lot of golfers professional and amateurs a like seem to believe that golf putters can make a difference in your golfing and can lower your handicap. So every once and a while they go out and buy different putters in hope that their handicap will get better.

What is important about a golfers putter is that they find just the right one that gives them the right feel in their hands. By finding the right putter that fits the way you play the game of golf is probably the only way the putter actually influences the way a person plays golf.

First off you should pick a type and style that fits the way you personally golf. The different styles are the face balance forward which is good for the golfer who has a back and through motion to their golfing style. If you have what is called an in to out golf stroke then the toe balanced putter is the best style for you.

The type of putter is important as well. Golf putters come in three distinct types. One is the blade. The blade is probably used the most by most golfers. This putter has a smallish head and flat face. These are a great putter to use on faster greens and are perfect for those softer touches. A lot of professionals prefer to use the weighted peripheral type which is perfect for those who have a more in and out type of stroke.

Another thing you need to consider when trying to find just the right golf putter is the face as well as the insert of the putter. The reason why the insert is important is that it is designed to give the golfer a softer feel when they go to putt the ball. The metal faced putter is generally made from steel or from other lighter metals like aluminum, brass, bronze, zinc and other light metals. These types of putters are heavy but gives the golfer a solid and controlled feel when they hit the ball.

A putter with an inserted face is one that is generally made of lightweight metal but the insert is made of a material other than metal. This type of putter gives the golfer a somewhat more natural feel to their stroke. Grooved face putters are great for cutting down on skidding, hopping off the green and back spinning. All these things may help your golf game.

The Odyssey is probably the top rated putter by the critics and golfers who use it. It is especially popular with amateurs because it tends to give them a little more control any length putt that they come across. Professionals however; seem to favor the Scotty Cameron Studio Style putter. It seems more of those with lower handicaps played better with the Scotty Cameron putter. This could be because they might play more often than those with a high handicap.

A lot of amateurs prefer using the White Steel 2 Bar SRT type of putter. The unique thing about this putter is that it has a white outline of a ball on the face. This makes it easier for the amateur to line up their ball when putting. This helps to build the golfers confidence and that is what is important overall.

It is completely up to individual preferences when it comes to choosing the right golf putter. Whether you believe a putter can help lower your handicap or not, one thing holds true, with plenty of practice you will polish your skills and build your confidence.




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