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.
"If belly putters are so good, prove it in the pros!" That's what the skeptics say. Sergio showed it can improve one's ability, but the ultimate test at August for the Masters has yet to occur. If Sergio or another player can win using the belly putter, maybe it would put some of these complaints to bed.
Belly putters have the problem of being associated with older players. As a result, their use by a player practically screams "I have the yips!" to the golf snobs. I happen to think that if it improves your game and you enjoy using it, why not?
Another weapon in the golfer's arsenal, belly putters come in fixed lengths ranging from 100 cm to 115 cm. If you step over to our putting section, you'll see many manufacturers of the infamous yip-stick.
Golf Guru Guy will be reviewing some for you as we approach the season
I, for one, still can't shake the perception that belly putters are for old guys who have bad backs. But thats just me... - 15255
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.
"If belly putters are so good, prove it in the pros!" That's what the skeptics say. Sergio showed it can improve one's ability, but the ultimate test at August for the Masters has yet to occur. If Sergio or another player can win using the belly putter, maybe it would put some of these complaints to bed.
Belly putters have the problem of being associated with older players. As a result, their use by a player practically screams "I have the yips!" to the golf snobs. I happen to think that if it improves your game and you enjoy using it, why not?
Another weapon in the golfer's arsenal, belly putters come in fixed lengths ranging from 100 cm to 115 cm. If you step over to our putting section, you'll see many manufacturers of the infamous yip-stick.
Golf Guru Guy will be reviewing some for you as we approach the season
I, for one, still can't shake the perception that belly putters are for old guys who have bad backs. But thats just me... - 15255
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