how to find out which putter neck you like?

[maraca2020]

It's easy for me to find the putter head I like, which I've already done. no insert. But how do I find out which neck I like? Is it that important? I've tried a lot, but can't find the differences. Thanks for the advice

[Dub]

1. How much "toe-hang" do you want?
2. How much offset do you want?
3. What fits your eye?

If you want a face-balanced putter that many "straight-back-straight-through" strokers use then you want one with little to no toe hang or toe flow.

If you have an arcing type stroke then you may want more toe hang/toe flow.

The neck styles are a variable....although not the only variable....in determining this.

Plumbers necks and mid-slants will give you more offset than many double bend shaft/neck junctions.



I like the mid-slant style necks over the plumbers necks. This is just a personal thing. Sometimes my stroke varies and the longnecks or doublebends seem to work best. I rotate putters around every couple of months...if I get "stale" with one. I'm not saying this is advisable....or even remotely smart....but it works for me.


Don't be scared to borrow your buddie's wands for a few minutes and roll a few. Try many different styles and you'll find something that jumps out at you.

Good luck. There are a few basic categories....find the one overall type that you like and then dig into the numerous models within that type to find your specific model.

[lumpuckeroo]

It's easy for me to find the putter head I like, which I've already done. no insert. But how do I find out which neck I like? Is it that important? I've tried a lot, but can't find the differences. Thanks for the advice

I think the neck is very much a personal thing, it's what suits your eye as much if not more, than performance. Personally, I like the plumbers neck, I like to "see" my hands even with the ball when I putt. But a lot of people want their hand behind the ball at impact and address, so they go with a straight neck or a center shafted putter.

IMHO, choice what ever neck lets you setup square to your intended line of the putt and lets you contact the ball square to your intended line of the putt.

[enis750]

100% personal taste
roll a 100 different putters w different combo's and decide from there

[DavidFehertysBike]

I think the most determinate factor is what style of putter you are. If you know that you've solved the biggest equation and you cut the neck options in half. Everything after that would just be personal preference. Arc putters prefer toe hang, and those putters are ususally off-set necks. Face balanced putters usually have less offset, and youll get alot of double bends and strait shafts with those.