Putter Reviews: Putter Clubs Are The Hardest To Choose

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By J. Mark Soveign
Apr 19, 2009 - 9:05:27 PM

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Heavy Putter A3 Putter
Early roll means less deflection and a straighter line so consider a heavy putter.

At least 50% of your short shots are taken with the putter head and they don't look at all like the ones you use to play miniature golf. There is a big difference now. A lot of technology goes into making the right putter today.

So, is price and quality directly related when looking at putters?   In a lot of cases, they are.  You can spend 400 bucks on an executive putter, just as you can on one of those premium drivers.  If you go by price alone, then there is a chance that it may not be the right one, and it will be too late once you take it to the course at the golf club in your locale.If you do you'll probably be getting a heck of a putter.  But you know, you can also spend $15 and get a heck of a putter as well.  If that's the one the feels right, builds your confidence, and  helps you get the ball into the hole. Don't think that you must spend a lot on a putter.

Where to begin your search for putters, wedges and the right golfers clubs

There's only one foolproof way to do this: Try as many different clubs as you can get your hands on. It's all about feel. But there are some things to consider about different putter features that can help narrow the field.  Golf putters have to feel right in your hands when you are using them. They are valuable tools for your game because they determine how you well you will perform. There are basically three types that you can use, which are the cavity type, the mallet type and the blade variety.

When you are purchasing golf equipment from a custom golf store, you will most likely find older versions of equipment, along with those that look modern and futuristic. The look of the clubs may be important to many individuals; however, you should be concerned with finding a putter that will improve your game.  Whether you buy them at a golf warehouse, a discount golf outlet or any other golf store, putters help your game by taking those small shots to a level that can become an art form.   The putter face is something that you have to feel comfortable with.

Maxfli Clubs

Maxfli men's Blue Max titanium drivers cost about $80.  You may end up back at the store looking to buy something else so try it out when you are looking to purchase the one you are most comfortable with. Custom golf fitters can customize putters to fit your height or style so you will be playing with one that is specifically designed for you.

Whether you are a novice at the game of this sport or a pro, you can find putters that fit your skill level. Many different putter clubs can be customized especially for the golfer, allowing them to have the best designed club to suit their particular golfing needs.

Heavy Putter:  The A3 Putter

The Heavy Putter Company makes putters that live up the company's name.  These putters are up to 90 percent heavier than most other putters on the market. The A3 Heavy Putter is 100% CNC milled from a forged billet.  The putter face is balanced and has a heel shaft configuration with a half shaft of off set.  The putter head weighs 475 grams and there is a 250 gram weight in the butt end of the shaft.  The overall weight is 900 grams!  This is heavy duty putting machinery.     


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