then bend toward the face or the target, then back up again, then finally back toward the heel.

This applies to both shafts with single bends as well as to those with two or more bends. To begin installation, put the shaft in the putter with the curve (or bend) aimed directly toward the target. In most cases, this should look "right." In the cases where it may not or in the cases of actually custom fitting the putter to the player, the shaft may be rotated slightly to achieve the proper look and lie angle.

Curved shaft putter assembly is fairly straightforward once you know the basics. Today's tip should take some of the fear out of curved shaft putter assembly!

by Jeff Summitt, Hireko Technical Director
jsummitt@hirekogolf.com