Only one good way, What ever is comfortable to you! The only thing that matters is that the ball goes in the hole. I say practice a bunch of them.
I recently was struggling with the flat stick ( 10 ft and in) so I just switched between grips every round I played. I found the one the grip that works best for me and gives me the most confidence. It is very similar to a "claw" grip only my left hand is turned Palm up.
Yeah, you just have to test out different grips and see what works best. About 3 years ago I spent about two hours in my living room toying around with different putter grips and finally found one I liked and still use today. It's a modified cross handed grip is all I can say, it's hard to explain without seeing it, becuase I've never seen anyone else use it.
Yeah, you just have to test out different grips and see what works best. About 3 years ago I spent about two hours in my living room toying around with different putter grips and finally found one I liked and still use today. It's a modified cross handed grip is all I can say, it's hard to explain without seeing it, becuase I've never seen anyone else use it.
(assuming you are right handed)
Since you are looking for something new, find something that will take your right hand out of a position of control. The thumb and forefinger of the right hand are the root of all evil in the putting stroke.
(assuming you are right handed)
Since you are looking for something new, find something that will take your right hand out of a position of control. The thumb and forefinger of the right hand are the root of all evil in the putting stroke.
I played with another single a few weeks ago and saw something a bit unusual. He bent over the putter at address, then put his right hand on the shaft just above the clubhead...kinda like a slapshot. It wasn't particularly effective, but people from other fairways were scoping it out. I'd never seen that kind of putting stance before.
I put with the same grip I use on normal shots....I've tried changing serveral times throughout the years and getting worse results. It ultimately comes down to what feels the most comfortable and what allows you to be the most repeatable.
I've been using a cross handed (left hand low for a right handed golfer) on putts under twenty feet and reverse overlap on longer putts. Farther away I have a better feel for distance with a more conventional grip. On the shorter putts having all of my dominant hand on the grip gives me a better feel and a more reliable line. Now, if I could just read the putts better.
I played with another single a few weeks ago and saw something a bit unusual. He bent over the putter at address, then put his right hand on the shaft just above the clubhead...kinda like a slapshot. It wasn't particularly effective, but people from other fairways were scoping it out. I'd never seen that kind of putting stance before.
Sure but I bet he wasn't as attractive as Natalie Gulbis...
I've been using a cross handed (left hand low for a right handed golfer) on putts under twenty feet and reverse overlap on longer putts. Farther away I have a better feel for distance with a more conventional grip. On the shorter putts having all of my dominant hand on the grip gives me a better feel and a more reliable line. Now, if I could just read the putts better.
I've recently switched to cross-handed putting and it has tremendously helped. I've been holing putts more often, especially 10 feet and in. Cross-handed putting prevents my wrists from breaking down and hitting them straighter and on line. But like you, I've been struggling outside 20 feet. I thought of putting conventional because I certainly had good distance control, but I haven't given the cross-handed grip enough time. I think if I practice 20 feet and out more, it might work out.
May 25th, 2006, 06:46 AM
its the putter 
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