It is quite simply that the putter may be the most important club in the bag. Fitting the putter thus becomes one of the most important aspects of fitting. How often does a golfer have his woods and irons custom fitted, but not the putter? Certainly more often than you may care to believe…

This Tech Tip serves notice to not ignore putter fitting when a player comes in to your shop. Always take a look at the player’s putter. Is it the correct length? What about the lie and loft? Is the grip sized correctly? Is it worn? Does the putter head style match the player’s stroke characteristics? All of these are key elements of putter fitting and should be discussed during any type of fitting session.

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