Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf

Putters
SECTION 8
Many players don’t think it’s important to be fi t for a putter, yet when you consider that putts account for
up to one-third of the strokes taken in a given round, it becomes clear that a well-fi t putter can make a
signifi cant impact on a player’s scorecard.
The objective when putter-fi tting is to recommend a club that 1) satisfi es the player in terms of look and
feel; 2) that they have confi dence in aiming; 3) that feels right in terms of length and swing weight;
4) whose sole lies fl ush against the putting surface at address; 5) that feels and sounds pleasing at impact;
and 6) that launches the ball with forwardspin or minimal backspin to promote a smooth and accurate roll.
Achieving all of the above means taking into careful account the putter’s head style, hosel confi guration,
lie, loft, length and grip.
Head style and hosel confi guration
The most common putterhead styles include:
> Blade
> Mallet
> High MOI
Blade
Blade-style putters generally feature a rectangular head shape that is
fairly thin and incorporates a straight leading- and trailing-edge. The
blade is the most common type of putter.
Mallet
Mallet putters generally feature a rounded rear edge that creates a
half-moon shape when viewed at address.
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