If you think you're the only one wondering about belly putters since seeing Sergio Garcia sporting one rather successfully at last year's British Open and TPC, think again. Everyone wants know what the deal is!
The newest thing for golfers wanting to improve their score, belly putters reduce the "Degrees of freedom" that a player has when he is putting by nature of their increased length and thickness compared with other putters. This was designed for players weak on their putting arcs, but is not recommended for anything beyond a short putt.
Belly putters are the most sensitive of all golf clubs to fitting for correct length. Some people often make fun at the extra long yip-sticks saying things like "Belly putters are for lost and desperate souls. Since belly putters are longer and generally have a thicker grip than conventional putters, they inhibit feel and feedback.
The detractors go on to ask why everyone in the majors doesn't use one if they're so great. "Who cares what statistics say about the belly putter's greatness? Show us the real deal!" Well, Sergio is definitely proof that it can work. Now, if only he could walk away with the green jacket at August of the Masters whilst wielding one, the skeptics could go home...
Those who called it a tool of the desperate are not without merit. Sergio's putting was so bad it could only improve through use of a special club. But, here's what I say: that's what it's there for! If it can improve Sergio or anyone else's putting ability, why not go for it?
Belly putters are simply one more tool in the golfer's Bag 'O Skill Boosters that are available on the market. Sizes range from 100 to 115 cm [Very important to pick the right size for you!], and nearly all the manufacturers in our putting section sell them.
As the season draws closer look for reviews on all the best belly putters, written by yours truly.
I happen to be one of the ones that thinks they're for old guys with bad backs, but we shall see... - 16650
The newest thing for golfers wanting to improve their score, belly putters reduce the "Degrees of freedom" that a player has when he is putting by nature of their increased length and thickness compared with other putters. This was designed for players weak on their putting arcs, but is not recommended for anything beyond a short putt.
Belly putters are the most sensitive of all golf clubs to fitting for correct length. Some people often make fun at the extra long yip-sticks saying things like "Belly putters are for lost and desperate souls. Since belly putters are longer and generally have a thicker grip than conventional putters, they inhibit feel and feedback.
The detractors go on to ask why everyone in the majors doesn't use one if they're so great. "Who cares what statistics say about the belly putter's greatness? Show us the real deal!" Well, Sergio is definitely proof that it can work. Now, if only he could walk away with the green jacket at August of the Masters whilst wielding one, the skeptics could go home...
Those who called it a tool of the desperate are not without merit. Sergio's putting was so bad it could only improve through use of a special club. But, here's what I say: that's what it's there for! If it can improve Sergio or anyone else's putting ability, why not go for it?
Belly putters are simply one more tool in the golfer's Bag 'O Skill Boosters that are available on the market. Sizes range from 100 to 115 cm [Very important to pick the right size for you!], and nearly all the manufacturers in our putting section sell them.
As the season draws closer look for reviews on all the best belly putters, written by yours truly.
I happen to be one of the ones that thinks they're for old guys with bad backs, but we shall see... - 16650
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