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????
To put it briefly, belly putters are designed to help golfers better control their putting arc by reducing their range of motion. This is accomplished by increasing the length and thickness of the club when compared to other putters. While it is only recommended for short putting, it has quickly become a fad amongst players hoping to improve their scores.
An obvious disadvantage of the belly putter is the reduced feedback the golfer feels due to its added length. This has led detractors of the belly putter to say it us a club for aging golfers as well as "for those with no other hope of improving their scores." Ouch. Sorry, Sergio.
"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 are associated with older players, but Sergio Garcia's putting has cost him so much that he's using one. Men who use belly putters are basically announcing to the world that they have the yips and are desperately searching for a cure Sometimes, there is no cure, Just ask some of the best ball strikers on the mini-tours who never quite made it because of their putting I for one say, if it helps you, go for it.
Belly putters are simply one more tool in the golfer's Bag 'O Skill Boosters that are available on the market. Sizes range from 100 to 115 cm [Very important to pick the right size for you!], and nearly all the manufacturers in our putting section sell them.
As the season draws closer look for reviews on all the best belly putters, written by yours truly.
I, for one, still can't shake the perception that belly putters are for old guys who have bad backs. But thats just me... - 15438
To put it briefly, belly putters are designed to help golfers better control their putting arc by reducing their range of motion. This is accomplished by increasing the length and thickness of the club when compared to other putters. While it is only recommended for short putting, it has quickly become a fad amongst players hoping to improve their scores.
An obvious disadvantage of the belly putter is the reduced feedback the golfer feels due to its added length. This has led detractors of the belly putter to say it us a club for aging golfers as well as "for those with no other hope of improving their scores." Ouch. Sorry, Sergio.
"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 are associated with older players, but Sergio Garcia's putting has cost him so much that he's using one. Men who use belly putters are basically announcing to the world that they have the yips and are desperately searching for a cure Sometimes, there is no cure, Just ask some of the best ball strikers on the mini-tours who never quite made it because of their putting I for one say, if it helps you, go for it.
Belly putters are simply one more tool in the golfer's Bag 'O Skill Boosters that are available on the market. Sizes range from 100 to 115 cm [Very important to pick the right size for you!], and nearly all the manufacturers in our putting section sell them.
As the season draws closer look for reviews on all the best belly putters, written by yours truly.
I, for one, still can't shake the perception that belly putters are for old guys who have bad backs. But thats just me... - 15438
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