| Off-the-Rack putters are mass produced and | | | | means their hands are too low on the grip and |
| therefore can not offer many choices. This lack of | | | | therefore don't rest properly on the flat portion of the |
| choices prevents most golfers from ever reaching | | | | grip. This results in grip/alignment inconsistencies. This is |
| their true putting potential because it forces them to "fit | | | | especially true for most women and junior golfers |
| their putter". It is highly desirable for the golfer's putter | | | | because nearly all off-the-rack putters are several |
| to "fit them". | | | | inches too long for them. |
| Most off the rack putters today have limited length | | | | Putter lie angle will determine whether the golfer soles |
| choices of 33-35 inches, are set to a 17 or 18 degree | | | | the putter on the ground correctly at address. If the |
| lie angle, and have 3 to 5 degrees of loft. They force | | | | heel or toe is off the ground, visual alignment can be |
| the golfer to fit them. | | | | thrown off and the presence of loft on the putter face |
| The average golfer can not reach their putting potential | | | | will cause significant directional errors. This can be |
| with such putters. | | | | especially significant with long, face-on and side saddle |
| Putter length is crucial in allowing the golfer to use a | | | | putters. Directional errors of nearly 1.5 inches on a ten |
| posture that is most comfortable for them. A | | | | foot putt have been demonstrated for putters with 5 |
| comfortable posture is key for having the eyes | | | | degrees of loft when not properly soled. |
| properly positioned relative to the golf ball and target | | | | Also, if golfers have to fit themselves to their putter's |
| line. It is also key for staying relaxed while putting and | | | | lie angle it can force them to hold their hands and arms |
| to avoid back problems from extended putting | | | | too high or too low. Maintaining such a "forced" position |
| practice sessions. | | | | is very difficult during the actual stroke and will surely |
| Tall golfers who should be using a 36-38 inch putter | | | | cause stroke inconsistencies. And, finally such a |
| have to bend over considerably to use an off-the-rack | | | | "forced" position will make it impossible for the golfer to |
| putter. The resulting incorrect posture, back strain and | | | | relax their arms and hands during the stroke thus |
| increased tension limit their putting success. | | | | creating undesired tension. |
| Nearly all Conventional putter grips today have a flat | | | | A golfer can only achieve their true putting potential |
| portion to assist the golfer in achieving the proper hand | | | | when their putter actually fits them. Custom putters are |
| position relative to having the putter face aligned | | | | available that let the golfer select the length they want |
| correctly. The most successful putters today like Tiger | | | | and then allow them to adjust the lie angle for a |
| Woods, Loren Roberts, Brad Faxon and Zach Johnson | | | | perfect set up. A well fitted golf putter will encourage |
| putt with their arms fully extended. With today's | | | | a smoother more consistent putting stroke, better |
| extended arm putting strokes, most non-tall golfers | | | | alignment and ultimately increase the golfer's |
| have to choke down on off-the-rack putters to | | | | confidence. |
| achieve a correct and comfortable posture. This | | | | |