Many golfers recognise the significance of custom-fitting their equipment to match their unique needs and techniques. When it comes to putters, the principle remains the same. The objective of a putter fitting is to address individual biases and ensure that all aspects of the putter are precisely tailored to the individual. In a thorough fitting session, various factors must be taken into account, including face alignment, face rotation, sweetspot arc, acceleration tendencies, and more.
One common myth in putter fitting is the belief that your stroke can be neatly matched to a specific putter type. While categorising your stroke—such as identifying the level of arc—can be a useful starting point, it’s only part of the process. The right putter must also be tested to account for individual stroke biases, aim tendencies, and other key factors. Additionally, elements such as length, lie angle, loft, and grip type all play a crucial role in achieving the best fit. Simply choosing a putter based on stroke type alone is misleading, as a proper fitting should focus on minimising personal tendencies and optimising performance rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
In the studio I have a large stock of demo putters from many of the major brands, including -
Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, Lab Putters, TaylorMade and Ping.