Since last years British Open and TPC when Sergio Garcia was playing so well due to his new found putting stroke, everyone is asking, What is the deal with these belly putters????
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.
For those who complained: If Long/Belly putters are so advantageous, why not get one and prove it by winning some big majors. Statistically, the experts say that belly putters are better than the traditional putters. However, this needs to be proven and what better way then the ultimate putting test at August for the Masters. If Sergio or another Belly-maven can slip on the green jacket while using the Belly-stick, it could change everyones mind
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?
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.
As the season draws closer look for reviews on all the best belly putters, written by yours truly.
I have to admit it's hard for me to see a belly putter as anything other than an old man club, but if it works for you... - 16083
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.
For those who complained: If Long/Belly putters are so advantageous, why not get one and prove it by winning some big majors. Statistically, the experts say that belly putters are better than the traditional putters. However, this needs to be proven and what better way then the ultimate putting test at August for the Masters. If Sergio or another Belly-maven can slip on the green jacket while using the Belly-stick, it could change everyones mind
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?
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.
As the season draws closer look for reviews on all the best belly putters, written by yours truly.
I have to admit it's hard for me to see a belly putter as anything other than an old man club, but if it works for you... - 16083
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