Adjusting the lie angle allows the golfer to achieve a great fit. Instead of the putter having to be adjusted for the player, the putter can also be altered to suit the individual. An adjustment for the lie angle will enable the golfer make sure that his putter head lies flat on the ground when he is at address. For putters who have face loft, this is crucial. Studies in laser laboratories have revealed that even four degrees of error in the lie angle setting could result in a directional error exceeding 1.4 inches from a distance of 10 feet.
To achieve a perfect straight back stroke and straight through putter, you need to balance your face. A center shaft mounted to the rear of the putter can create a balance design. A USGA compliant adjustable lie angle putter design can be used, provided that there are no limitations on the lie angle. The putter will remain face-balanced at all lie angles.
A putter with an adjustable lie angle can be adjusted to fit the length of the putter. So the player can achieve his ideal position by placing his eyes on the target/ball line. Golfers should position themselves so that their arms are naturally straight. The arms should be straight and not flexed. A one-piece motion is used to grasp the putter with the arms and hands.
I was conducting a clinic on putting at a nearby country club when I observed three violations of the proper fit for a putter.
1) Incorrect Length
Many golfers, novice and expert, had difficulty gripping their putters properly. To aid in alignment, the tops of many putter grips include flat sections to prevent excessive wrist use. The steel shaft was in the middle of golfers’ hands when their grips were 3 to 4 inches down. They were unable to take advantage of the flat areas of the grip. The shaft could be cut to the right length, and a grip installed. Most pro shops and golf shops can quickly complete this task.
2) Incorrect Lie Angle Setup
Most golfers either had their heel or toe off the ground at the address, or they stood with their eyes well within the ball position to ensure that their putter heads were flat. They were using lie angles that weren’t appropriate for their size or putting position in most cases. Putter heels or toes in the air when addressing the ball were causing alignment problems and stroke errors. They also increased the likelihood of getting part of the putter caught on the ground, which could cause it to be twisted off-line. Alignment problems were created by golfers who addressed their putts from a distance that is significantly beyond the target line/ball. This can easily be checked with a friend, or by using a putter. “ball drop”You can drill. Golfers take their normal putting positions, with a golfball at their tips. Next, they will drop the ball to note its position relative to where their feet are. The ball’s location gives the right ball placement at setup.
3. Incorrect weight
The majority of golfers used standard “off the rack”Putters were able to handle any weight, no matter how heavy or light. Their putters had to be adapted to them. Good distance control is essential for stroke consistency and weight management. You can adjust your putter’s weight based on how strong you are, what the green speeds, and other factors. This is crucial for putting success.
In golf putter fitting, it is crucial to ensure proper face balance, length, lie angle, and weight. This is crucial to help the golfer be the best putter possible.