We were talking the other day with DJ about 'face balanced' putters, something he's changed to. It dawned on me that we didn't describe what face balanced means. So I thought I'd do a little demonstration.
Face balanced means that when you balance the shaft, the face stays parallel to the ground. On the other hand, with a pure heel putter, when balanced, the face is perpendicular to the ground. The problem with a pure heel putter is there is a tendency for the toe to pass the heel and that can cause pushes or blocks. You really have to focus on keeping your wrists and hands firm.
So I like a face balanced putter, and one that's heavy. As I said, a heavy putter means less of a stroke, which means less margin for error.
When looking for a putter, two other factors come in to play: shaft length and grip size. I've started to use a belly putter because I find it more stable. DJ is also trying the belly putter.
So the next time you're looking for a putter, check out these features and get the one that's right for you.
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