Michael Breed's 3-Degree Putting Solution

Can you turn a negative into a positive? When it comes to putting, that’s exactly what Michael Breed wants you to do.

Indeed, in his new book The 3-Degree Putting Solution, Breed—a leading instructor and host of The Golf Fix on the Golf Channel—makes his case for negative dynamic loft as a crucial key to putting success.

Specifically, he advocates pressing the putter forward at address and de-lofting the putter to establish a negative dynamic loft of three degrees at impact. Why? Because according to Breed’s research, it’s the best way to impart immediate topspin, which in turn yields a number of salutary performance benefits.

In Breed’s words: “When you hit the ball with negative loft, you all but eliminate the jump in the ball that comes right after impact. It enables you to impart forward rotation and have the putt roll to the target with topspin. It allows you to control the speed and direction of the ball, and it will not check up with backspin the way it does when it is hit with positive loft.”

According to Breed, his epiphany arrived 30 years ago, after noticing that “the ball always jumped into the air immediately after impact with the putter face.” He found that by leaning the shaft forward and de-lofting his putter in the process, he was able to put a more pure roll on the ball.

Seeking affirmation, he conducted additional research, and found that several top players have espoused negative putter loft for more than 100 years, including Willie Park, Jr., Walter Hagen, Horton Smith, Bobby Locke and Dave Stockton.

(Before delving any further into Breed’s book, let’s take a moment to review the fundamentals of putter loft. As explained in PutterZone.com’s putter fitting book Putter Perfection, most putters feature a fixed loft of two to four degrees. This loft is designed to lift the ball out of its natural depression on the green. But as with any golf club, you can de-loft a putter by leaning the shaft forward at address, manipulating what is called the “dynamic loft,” or effective loft. So if you have a putter with two degrees of loft, and you lean the shaft four degrees forward, you de-loft the putter face for a dynamic loft of negative two degrees.)

While writing his book, Breed conducted scientific testing to verify his theories, and found that striking the ball with negative loft greatly enhances accuracy and distance control. The key, he writes, is to de-loft the putter face, allowing you to “make contact with the center of your putter at a point in the middle or slightly above the equator of your ball. That’ll produce that desired forward rotation. That’ll allow your ball, as Horton Smith suggests, to really hunt the hole.”

Breed’s advice squares with what PutterZone was told about Dave Stockton’s stroke by Duane Anderson at the TaylorMade Putting Lab: “Stockton’s putter has five degrees of loft, and he leans his shaft forward by seven degrees, for a dynamic loft of minus two degrees. But his vertical path is 2.7 degrees, resulting in a slightly positive launch angle that gets the ball rolling quickly with effective topspin.”

However, leading instructor Geoff Mangum, in the comments section of that same TaylorMade story, counters that “the suggestion that rolling a ball MUST use negative loft with a slight upswing is also incorrect. The real physics of rolling a ball does not require that combination, and certain combinations of a positive loft with slight upswing through impact do a great job of rolling the ball also.”

There’s no doubt that there’s more than one way to sink a putt, as is demonstrated every Sunday on the PGA Tour. But according to Breed, he has found the best way to sink a putt.

Breed's book is a compelling read, and it delves into the larger putting experience with a variety of drills and tips for grip, setup and stroke. If you employ Breed's method, you will be in the good company of numerous top talents in the world of putting.

As for it being the true "putting solution," we'll leave that debate up to the ranks of the top putting instructors.

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The Fringe: PING Anser Forged Wedge Review

Now that we have all exhausted our collective angst about the new USGA groove rules on wedges, it’s time to move on and embrace the new crop of conforming wedges that have emerged in 2011.

Among these is the PING Forged Anser Wedge, which is the natural extension of PING's Anser irons and putters, and the latest entry into the company's expanding universe of all things "Anser."

Under The Hood

According to the company, “PING designs wedges to provide versatility and stroke-saving performance for golfers of all abilities. From full shots to delicate chips and pitches around the green, every PING wedge is engineered to ensure reliability from any lie. Feel and forgiveness are engineered into every head, every groove, and every sole.”

-Forged from soft 8620 steel

-Thicker hitting area and hour-glass-shaped reinforced back cavity provide solid feel and feedback.

-Machined face and grooves ensure maximum spin and control.

-A high-density tungsten toe weight is balanced by a longer hosel to optimize the CG position for penetrating, high-spin trajectories

-Sole tapers narrower from toe to heel for exceptional performance from tight lies and bunkers

-Thicker face in the impact area, with stabilizing bar that brings consistency to your shot making

-Loft/Bounce: 50.12 • 52.12 • 54.12 • 56.12 • 58.10 • 60.10-True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner shaft

-$169

Why It Rocks

We almost made this a one-word review: “Thwump.” Because that’s exactly what this wedge delivers: a rich, thick “thwump” at impact that is both super sweet and rock solid.

Simply put, the sensation off the face of the PING Anser Forged wedge is sensational. It seems that every club these days makes claims to superior feel. But this one really walks the talk, striking a deep bass note in the hands and ears. Thwump, baby!

This wedge also seems to exhibit a fine sense of overall control and balance. The elevated MOI from the tungsten sole weight and perimeter weighting, combined with the versatility afforded by the tapered sole, bring almost a forgiving game-improvement quality to this tour-worthy wedge.

Like PING's latest Anser putters, the Anser Forged Wedges boast a modern and almost futuristic aesthetic edge. These wedges are on the pricey side, but they are also packed with meaningful features.

We’re no wedge wizards here at PutterZone.com, just average recreational golfers. In other words, we’re no strangers to skulling the ball or hitting it fat. So we’re always looking for that extra edge of confidence, and that's something we get from the PING Anser Forged wedge.

And since confidence tends to elevate performance, the advantage of this wedge can actually exceed the sum of its impressive technological parts.

The Bottom Line

Thwump! The PING Anser Forged Wedges offer the total package, from looks to feel to performance.

About The Fringe

The Fringe is where PutterZone.com roams "beyond the green" in search of golf's hottest new gear. This occasional series is reserved for products that truly earn the spotlight by demonstrating superior quality and ingenuity.

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The Fringe: Invisibrush Golf Towel Review

Let’s face it, we’re a little overloaded on the golf course these days, sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity.

You’ve got your SkyCaddie on one hip to keep your shots on line, and your smartphone on the other to keep the boss at bay. Your pockets are loaded with tees, divot tools, ball markers and various credit, debit and membership cards. Your golf bag is bursting with peanuts, beer, receipts, balls and who-knows-what.

And now you need a brush, because the grooves on your irons are gummed up. But the last thing you wanted before starting your round was another contraption—a brush—bogging you down, so now you’re buffing your irons with your bag towel, which wipes the clubface but compacts the debris into the grooves. And now you’re fishing around in your pocket for a tee to clean each groove, one by one, as your compadres wait impatiently for you to take your shot.

So what if there was a quick solution? What if your towel were also…a brush? What if your towel could clean and scour your clubs? Well, folks, your "what ifs" have been answered. Welcome to the rulefourteen Invisibrush golf towel by Rule Golf.

Under The Hood

Rule Golf is a small independent company "dedicated to creating innovative golf tools that focus your game." According to Rule Golf, "The rulefourteen Invisibrush Golf Towel is a revolutionary, all-in-one hybrid towel that cleans clubs, grips and balls better than a brush or towel alone! It features an innovative, patent pending, dual-grain construction with an absorbent microfiber face and a coarse scrubber backing for clean clubs and crisp shots."

-All-in-one: Dual-grain, hybrid towel and brush construction saves time and money.

-Microfiber face: Absorbent microfiber face to clean clubs, grips and balls.

-Coarse scrubber backing: Brush-like backing cleans deep into your grooves.

-Two sizes to fit your game: Players (20" x 40") and Bag (14"x 28").

-Made in the USA.

-$20

Why It Rocks

Rule Golf's proprietor and inventor, Joe Borgenicht, is becoming the "Why didn't I think of that?" guy of golf. How cool is it to combine a scrubber surface with a towel, lightening your load while simplifying your golf life?

Yes, we've seen those brush accessories that can be pinned to your golf towel, but they are weighty and unwieldy. With the Invisibrush, the towel is your brush.

The Invisibrush is simple, effective and inventive. Need to quickly wipe mud or grass from the club face? Use the towel side. Need a deeper treatment that will get into the grooves? Use the brush side.

The brush side is abrasive yet soft, and doesn't scratch or mark your clubs. It's actually more like a rough scouring pad than a brush with bristles. Regardless, it does the job. The efficacy of the scrubbing is enhanced if you moisten a corner of it with water (or, if you're feeling old school, a little Pabst Blue Ribbon).

Our only quibble is that we wish the larger Players model came with a slit or loop to better secure it to your clubs. The Bag model, however, clips right on your bag. If you're a heavy-duty towel user, then you will want to opt for the Players version. For most of us, however, the Bag version will provide more than enough coverage for a round of golf.

The Final Word

The Invisibrush Golf Towel is a sweet solution for cleaning your clubs, clearing your grooves and simplifying your golf life.

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Best Golf Book Picks

We are avid readers of the latest and greatest golf titles that aim to raise our game. Following is a selection of some of our newly published favorites, as well as others that we consider classics of the genre. We will add to this list as new titles catch our attention.

Phil Mickelson’s Secrets of The Short Game

Lefty is up to his same old tricks in this book—but this time, he’s letting you in on some of his secrets. You still may not become a flop-shot savant like Mickelson after reading this book, but you’ll learn some practical insights that can immediately lower your score. $19.73 on Amazon.

Dave Stockton’s Unconscious Putting

Dave Stockton is one of hottest putting instructors in professional golf, and now he’s giving the rest of us a window into his winning touch. Along the way, Stockton steers you away from mechanical thoughts and toward a more intuitive approach. $18.15 on Amazon.

Stan Utley’s The Art of Putting

This seminal work by short game guru Stan Utley is perfect for those who want to pursue a feel-based arcing stroke, as opposed to a straight-back-and-through stroke. Utley preaches against rigidity, favoring a nuanced approach that can help some golfers unlock their natural abilities. $16.50 on Amazon.

The Stack and Tilt Swing

Here’s another book that’s not for everyone, but that can make a big impact for many golfers. After brightly soaring into the golf world like a comet a few years ago, the Stack and Tilt swing has lost some of its luster amid competing instructional attacks. But the fact is that for many recreational golfers, it’s a godsend that enables them to strike the ball more cleanly and consistently. $19.73 on Amazon.

Tiger Woods: How I Play Golf

Are you getting tired of waiting for Tiger Woods to return to form? Then travel back in time, when his form was at its finest. Originally published in 2001, this book is a classic that showcases Tiger’s tips and techniques when he was at the peak of his game. It offers keen insights for golfers of all skill levels, and has a timeless quality that will endure for years to come. $13.98 on Amazon.

The Match

Transport yourself back to the golden age of golf and an epic round at Cypress Point on the Monterey Peninsula as author Mark Frost documents an impromptu match between Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson and amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi. It’s a riveting read that will make you want to dig out your persimmon wood and head for the coast. $$10.87 on Amazon.

Michael Breed's 3-Degree Putting Solution

In his new book The 3-Degree Putting Solution, Breed—a leading instructor and host of The Golf Fix on the Golf Channel—advocates pressing the putter forward at address and de-lofting the putter to establish a negative dynamic loft of three degrees at impact. Why? Because according to Breed’s research, it’s the best way to impart immediate topspin, which in turn yields a number of salutary performance benefits. $15.85 on Amazon.

Putter Perfection

Okay, you can call it shameless self-promotion, but this groundbreaking putter fitting guide by PutterZone.com editor Sean Weir has earned praise from the New York Times, Golf.com, GolfDigest.com and The Hacker’s Paradise, among others. Simply put, if you want to maximize your putting potential, you need a putter that fits—and Putter Perfection will help you find one. $12.99 on Amazon.

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Cleveland Belly Putter Review

Cleveland Golf is once again aiming to offer the biggest bang for your putter buck, and this time they're doing it with the new $129 Cleveland Classic Black Pearl belly putters.

Considering that most belly-specific putters cost more than $150, Cleveland Golf is clearly endeavoring to carve its own niche in the rapidly growing belly putter market.

The Cleveland Classic belly putters come in four lengths of 39, 41, 43 and 45 inches. The lie angle is 72 degrees, and the head weight is 400 grams. They also come with a long large-diameter grip to support the belly style stroke.

So, do these putters hit the sweet spot of value and quality in the belly putter world? Tune into PutterZone.com's Cleveland Classic belly putter review, in conjunction with our friends at Golfland Warehouse:

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Boo! Ghost Belly Putters Flying Off Shelves

TaylorMade Golf today announced that it is tripling its fourth quarter forecast for belly and long putters, stating, "We can't make these putters fast enough."

So there you have it, the latest proof that the tail of tour success is what wags the retail dog. If a putter wins on tour, then it's probably going to win on the shelf. And in terms of winning on the PGA Tour, belly putters are the hottest thing going right now. In the latter half of this year, they have been used to win the PGA Championship and the $10 million FedEx Cup title, and numerous high-profile players such as Phil Mickelson and Rocco Mediate have been toying around with them.

According to TaylorMade, the company has ramped up production and expedited in-store dates significantly in an effort to get its two models, the Corza Ghost belly putter and the Ghost Spider belly putter, to retail.

Cleveland Golf is also responding to increased demand with its new Cleveland Classic Black Pearl belly putters, which will be released this month, and which PutterZone.com reported on earlier. At $119, the Cleveland belly putters are poised to drive the value category in belly putters.

At PutterZone.com, we don't get too worked up about golf consumers following the lead of their favorite tour professionals. It's a very human impulse to imitate what we see as elite and successful, and to want to use the same putter on Monday that just won PGA Tour event on Sunday.

Along the way, however, most recreational golfers fail to imitate tour professionals in a more important way, and that is to make sure that their putters are properly fitted (see PutterZone.com's putter fitting guide, Putter Perfection).

Clearly, many golfers are in a rush to try the belly putter. That's understandable. But if you're one of them, just remember that a little fitting diligence will go a long way toward achieving better results, whether it's with a traditional putter or a belly putter.

Also, once you have belly putter that properly fits, you still need to know how to use it, and it may not be as intuitive as you might think. For example, many golfers instinctively press the butt end of the grip directly on or above their belly button. But some instructors suggest that, for most golfers, the ideal position is to anchor the grip one to two inches ahead of the belly button, ie: toward the target line.

In other words, with a belly putter, as with a traditional putter, you need to do your homework and take an informed approach to finding what works best for you in terms of setup and stroke.

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The Fairway Buzz: Micro Putters and Trash Talk

Rocco Mediate has switched to the belly putter. Many moons ago, he was one of the first players to win with a long putter: "I was the antichrist (in 1991) in the putting world. And now look at it. People, trust me, I had a lot of interesting comments about the putter back then.” USA Today

Golf tournament raises $10,000 for muscular dystrophy and other causes, in honor of a fireman who was killed in a tragic accident. Hometown Life

Another community loses another golf course: “Someone had scribbled ‘thanks for the memories’ on a whiteboard outside the clubhouse.” Morning Call

Uh-oh. Tiger Woods after yesterday's round at the Fry's.com Open: "That's probably one of the worst putting rounds I’ve ever had." Fox Sports

Scientists devise ‘micro golf putter’ to test ‘dead or alive’ status of cells. TruthDive

How trash talk, Twitter are helping grow golf business (starring the Radi-Eye putter). Gaston Gazette

Putter of The Day: The new PING Sydney ($249) features a lightweight aluminum chassis combined with strategically placed tungsten weights for high MOI and enhanced stability. The putter is face balanced, favoring a stright-back-straight-through stroke, and incorporates a bold red alignment bar along the crown.

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Insider Interview: MxV1 Putters

The MxV1 putter by MxV Golf features a ball-shaped "Center Strike Technology" face that is designed to provide truer roll and improved accuracy. Creator Brian Wittman is a marketer, designer and entrepreneur with 30 years in the creative and branding business working in the entertainment and technology sectors. He was the original creative director for Priceline.com, responsible for its look and feel and the famed William Shatner commercials. "I took up golf and its related challenges in my mid-40s and have been trying to figure out the game ever since," he says. On that note, he was inspired to develop a new putter that aims to deliver a perfect strike each time. The MxV1 putter will be released in December. In the meantime, here is our exclusive interview:

Can you please describe the unique face of the MxV1 putter?

The MxV1’s innovative putter face currently takes nearly 10 hours to produce from a solid brass block, finished in a powder coat. It is then custom fitted and assembled. The face is the exact diameter of a golf ball (1.68 inches). It is tubular in shape with regulation grooves designed to deliver a confident, direct strike with no backspin anywhere on its surface. It offers two onboard alignment aids—one on the leading top edge of the face, with markers at the center and stretching the width of a golf ball; and one on the back deck—a cutout the size of a ball that also serves as a lift to scoop the ball off the green. The weight and balance are symmetrical, making it a perfect putter for conventional right and left hand, single bend, straight, long and belly putter shafts.

How does the Center Strike Technology work at impact—and what specific benefits does it deliver?

When used as designed in a steady, level pendulum motion, positioned slightly ahead of the ball, you are essentially hitting a ball with a ball and thereby striking at the ball's center of gravity, every time. This produces a true roll with zero backspin and a straighter line to the target. Even if miss-struck, slightly off the center, you will still get a straight shot off towards the cup.

Conventional golf wisdom says that putter loft is necessary to lift the ball from its natural depression on the green and get the ball rolling more quickly. What do you say to someone who is concerned about not having loft on their putter?

You could say we intentionally substituted loft for accuracy in the unique design of the MxV1 and have found this to be more consistent in driving the ball to the target. Once you reach the green, most players will mark their ball, if even slightly, off its original natural depression. We've tested and retested the MxV1 in and around the “donut,” the eight foot circle outside of the pin that contains "invisible" divots and anomalies. We've focused on maintaining a steady, straight, controllable roll with no backspin in the crucial first three feet towards the hole. Because you're consistently hitting the ball's center of gravity, with a steady confident swing stride, you gain more accuracy—which is the ultimate goal.

As a side note, we like to promote the click-click sound of Newton's Cradle in your head, as a tempo, as you aim and engage the putter to the ball.

The putter was initially inspired by the Newton’s Cradle, a popular desk toy. Can you elaborate on that?

When you witness the demonstration of momentum—mass x velocity, hence "mxv"—as shown in the cradle, you'll see how a ball hitting a ball directly hits the center of gravity each time. This begged the question, why are golf putters flat faced? Clearly, striking an object's center of gravity with an object of the same shape was more consistent and more easily achieved than striking an object with an opposing shape. There were too many variables otherwise.

We built and tested a "theory model" and proved that the design worked to deliver a more consistent, accurate contact with the ball, moving the ball forward with a true roll, no backspin and therefore a straighter line to the hole. We sent our first prototype to a doctor of physics to substantiate my concept, with remarkable results in his independent testing. We knew then it was time to move this idea forward.

Can you briefly describe the process of going from concept all the way through production and, now, sales? It sounds like a big undertaking?

It's no doubt exciting taking an idea from concept to the market. Having done it before with many other products of my own and for others, it remains challenging especially when breaking into a new market.

Aesthetically, we've married function and style in a way that we've not seen before. And, by the looks we’ve gotten on the courses we've tested the MxV1, neither has anyone else. One of the biggest hurdles was ensuring that the quality and integrity of the design and the craftsmanship did not suffer in the manufacturing process. We painstakingly worked through "acceptable" models and finishes to achieve "exceptional" ones. This is an upmarket product ($269 suggested retail) for the serious golfer. The MxV1 presently takes nearly 10 hours to build. The end result had better be something worthwhile—not only in its performance but in its overall value and endurance.

Another challenge, of course, is getting the MxV1 into the golfer's hands. We decided to go viral first, selling directly from our website while at the same time offering selected pro shops a unique consignment package. We're not exactly a traditional company but we are looking for steady, manageable growth with superior customer satisfaction.

It is a big undertaking, one that is driven by passion and the idea of reinventing the way the game is played. A lofty goal... even without the loft.

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Piretti Potenza Putter Review

Established in 2008, Piretti Fine Putters has quietly and quickly emerged as one of the golf world’s leading boutique putter companies.

Now comes a new model from Piretti—the Potenza ($275), which is available in both satin steel and midnight black finishes. Does the Potenza offer something truly different amid the growing crowd of high-end milled putters?

Following is PutterZone.com’s Piretti Potenza putter review.

The Storyline

As with all Piretti putters, the Potenza is precision milled from a solid block of steel. In an earlier interview with PutterZone.com, Piretti founder Mike Johnson said, “We refuse to cut any corners during the manufacturing process, which is why we choose to mill all of our putters out of solid billets of material. Piretti will never offer a cast putter because we feel we get much tighter tolerances by milling them in a CNC machine.”

According to Johnson, “Our guiding principles are to make the best putters possible out of the best materials possible, and to make them appealing enough that people are proud to putt with a Piretti putter and show it off to their friends.”

The Piretti Potenza is similar to Piretti’s original Cottonwood heel-toe weighted blade, but with softer lines, a flow-neck hosel and a deeper toe hang. The loft is 2.5 degrees, in keeping with Piretti’s tradition of lower lofts. “We’ve found that most golfers are playing with too much loft on their putters, which causes the ball to skip at impact,” Johnson says.

At the point of purchase, you can choose from a wide range of length and lie angle options, as well as head weights of 360 and 370 grams. You can also choose from among four grip options and the two finishes, satin steel or midnight black. Finally, you can opt to have either a sightline or sight dot on your Potenza.

The View from PutterZone.com

The Piretti Potenza gets high marks right out of the gate for offering such a wide range of personal fitting options, and for doing so at the relatively affordable price of $275.

I tried the satin steel Potenza at 360 grams and found it to be strikingly elegant in both looks and feel. Despite being a young company, Piretti offers a mature aesthetic in its putters.

On the Potenza, the signature lion logo is tastefully rendered in red on the heel of the face, and echoed in a larger format along the sole. The model name Potenza is stamped in a stately font along the toe end of the sole, while the cavity features the Piretti script logo. The face boasts deep swirling milling lines, and the hosel features subtle vertical milling lines along the front and rear.

I have to say that between the two available finishes, my first choice would be the midnight black finish, which I’ve experienced on Piretti’s Cottonwood II putter. That’s not a knock on the satin finish, but rather a nod to the stunning visual beauty of the other. Unless you really lean toward a stainless steel look in your putter, I highly recommend the midnight black.

The lines of the Potenza are soft and flowing, with rounded rear corners and gentle steps along the flange. The relatively thick topline provides a firm linear counterpoint. The short single bend hosel offers half-shaft offset, and the deep toe hang is designed to match an arcing stroke.

The feel off the face is finely tuned, with a resonant plumpness in the sweet spot that is accompanied by a resonant click in the ears. The sweet spot is narrow, and if you miss slightly to the left or right, the pitch becomes a bit higher. If you miss vertically, you earn a slightly firmer clang. In other words, the Potenza will keep you honest.

I found the Potenza to put a tight roll on the ball, which may have something to do with the low loft combined with the firmer conditions on my local practice green. Based on the specifications of the Potenza, this putter is going to be the best match for golfers who employ an arcing stroke without a pronounced forward press.

Like the Piretti Cottonwood II, the Piretti Potenza doesn’t aim to please everyone—and that’s a good thing. It’s a putter with a unique point of view. The deep toe hang, heavier head and relatively thick topline give the Potenza a sort of hybrid quality, even though the overall look is very classical. This combination of features will appeal to the golfer who wants a putter that is inherently very traditional, but that offers more modern touches that can promote confidence and consistency.

The Bottom Line

Even at $275, the Piretti Potenza manages to pack a lot of bang for the buck, with a range of personal fitting options, precision milled quality and an overall package that competes with many putters in the $300+ price range. The Potenza also offers a unique combination of features, bringing a welcome dose of variety to the high-end milled putter category.

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Special Offer: Free Introduction to Putter Fitting

PutterZone.com is excited to offer a free five-page introductory PDF guide to the basics of putter fitting, specifically putter balance, putter weighting and the three Ls (length, loft and lie angle).

Tour professionals are fanatical about the fit of their putters, because they know that's the only way to maximize their putting potential.

Yet most golfers still just grab a so-called "standard" putter right off the retail rack with little regard to how it fits, creating a recipe for trouble on the green.

Bad habits may be hard to break, but the truth is that there's no longer any excuse for failing to seek a better fit. After all, personal putter fitting options are rapidly multiplying at the point of purchase, and nearly all of the clubs offered by the top putter brands are available in different configurations that you can fit to your physique and your stroke.

Learn the basics of putter fitting and achieve a better fit for better results on the green.

To receive your free guide, just send an email to sean(at)putterzone.com with the words "Free Fitting Guide" in the subject line, and we'll email you the PDF. Your email address will be kept private.

P.S. If you want to dig even deeper into putter fitting, consider Putter Perfection, our complete guide to putter fitting available on Amazon.com.

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