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Putter Fitting Guide
Find your perfect putter specifications
A properly fitted putter can dramatically improve your putting performance. Learn the key specifications and how they affect your stroke.
🏌️ Putter Types
Blade Putters
Consistent stroke, good feel players
Target Handicap: 0-15
Characteristics:
- • Traditional appearance
- • Excellent feedback
- • Tour-proven design
- • Less forgiveness
Mallet Putters
Stability and forgiveness seekers
Target Handicap: 8-25+
Characteristics:
- • High MOI design
- • Alignment assistance
- • More forgiving
- • Larger sweet spot
Mid-Mallet
Balance of feel and forgiveness
Target Handicap: 5-20
Characteristics:
- • Moderate size
- • Good stability
- • Versatile design
- • Balanced performance
🔧 Fitting Specifications
Putter Length
Proper length ensures comfortable posture and consistent stroke
Key Factors:
- • Height and arm length
- • Posture preference
- • Stroke type
- • Eye position over ball
Guidelines:
- • Standard length: 34-35 inches
- • Shorter players: 32-33 inches
- • Taller players: 36-38 inches
- • Test different lengths before deciding
📋 Fitting Process
Professional Fitting Steps
1
Static Measurements
Height, arm length, and natural setup position
2
Dynamic Analysis
Stroke observation and impact analysis
3
Testing
Try different specifications and models
4
Data Collection
Performance metrics and feel feedback
Self-Assessment Tips
Setup Check
Eyes should be over or slightly inside the ball line
Comfort Test
Arms should hang naturally without tension
Stroke Consistency
Putter should feel balanced throughout the stroke