Proper Setup With a Four Ball Blade Putter

submitted: Oct 6th 2008 | by: B.Swanson | Total views: 2 | Word Count: 669 | PDF View | Print Article

The goal of putting couldn't be simpler: put the golf ball in the hole. Yet nothing quite shows the gap between 'simple' and 'easy' like putting. A proper setup is fundamental to of proper putting technique. Set up correctly, and the correct putting stroke will be more achievable. A four ball blade putter may enable you to line up the head correctly.

The first thing you need to understand about a proper putting stroke is that it moves in an arc, not a straight line. Bear in mind-and this is very important-that the arc should be natural, not one that you must think about to perform accurately. It is always best to work toward being instinctive rather than mechanical and you'll have better feel and distance control. This will give you more made putts and minimal three-putts.

As with any golf shot, if you get the setup to the ball right you'll improve your chances of hitting the ball squarely and be able to play more instinctively. A proper setup is achieved through five lines of address. A four ball blade putter can enable you to see if you've set up properly. The five lines will lead you to a proper setup and enable you to have the right length of shaft fitted. The five lines at address are:

1: Your forearms and the shaft are aligned with each other. The shaft and your forearms need to be on the same plane. Your arms can then move in unison with the shaft when you stroke. Grasp that four ball blade putter with your palms rather than fingers to set yourself on the path to optimum alignment.

2: Hands directly under shoulder line. Bow forward from your hips. Face the ground with your entire upper body, and your hands will end up under the shoulder line, free and clear of the body. Bend your elbows slightly. Don't hold tension your arms or hands.

3. Eyes rest over the ball. If you're in your bowed forward stance, let your eyes settle over the ball. You're more likely to see the line if your eyes are there or just inside the target line. If you have problems aligning correctly, consider a four ball blade putter. The unique alignment system will make proper setup and takeaway easier.

4. Balance your weight on the middle of your feet. Your eyes are now over the golf ball. Next, place your feet the correct distance away from the ball, so that you can feel you weight in the middle of your feet. If you're standing too close to the ball, your weight will be on your heels. On the other hand, if you're too far away, your weight will tend to rest on your toes.

5. Shaft aligned 90 degrees to the ground. Don't lean the four ball blade putter shaft forward or backward at address. Leaning would change the built-in loft of the four ball blade putter. On the other hand, if you're aligned 90 degrees to the ground, the face of your four ball blade putter will have about 4 degrees of loft, and this is what you need to get the proper roll. If you can't help leaning forward at address, you will need to add loft to the four ball blade putter face to compensate for your lean. The alignment balls on the four ball blade putter can help you determine if you've compensated accurately.

It is worth reiterating that your stroke when putting should trace an arc. If you practice until you can consistently and instinctively align according to these five lines at address, you will find it quite a bit easier to stroke along the correct arc. Even though the arc tends to be small, it is easy to see in some people as a result of the effort to keep the putter head straight back to straight through. Avoid rocking your shoulders or your putter's path will be suboptimal. Learn to use these five lines by instinct to achieve a proper setup.

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One of the most critical concepts in putting is a proper setup. The Four Ball Blade Putter features a unique ball alignment system to ensure proper setup and takeaway. These features also help you reduce strokes on the green. Find these exceptional putters at Golf Today Store.


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