Picking a Putter ¶
By: Nick W on April 4, 2020, 4:52 p.m.
For the Stock Tour Swing putting stroke, what would be the best putter to buy? I feel like there are a few different options to consider (see below).
Hosel Options:
Toe Hang
Face Balanced
Center Shafted
Head Type:
Mallet
Blade
Face Type:
Insert
Milled
Both with varying degrees of hardness and softness
Grip:
Traditional
Superstroke-type large grip
Length:
Between 33-35 inches for traditional
Then there are belly putter and longer options
Weight:
Many putters now come equipped with weight kits to adjust the putter weight.
Are there any other potential features I'm missing?
I feel like pretty much everything above is personal preference, but that there may be some research on the best hosel type. Thinking through it, it would make sense that center shafted would produce the best results because the face would rotate the least. But perhaps that too would be personal preference. I'd also guess that firm faces would be preferred to soft ones; not that they necessarily produce better putting by themselves, but the feedback provided by the firmer face would lead to better putting over time.
So, is there a best type of putter for the Stock Tour putting stroke?
Thank you,
Nick