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I'm trying to resist replacing my recently dusted off old clubs 'just because,' but my 20 yo Odyssey DF550 putter hasn't been very friendly so far. It's basically a full toe hang (5:00) heel and toe putter. According to Ping's categories, my natural stroke is a slight arc or IDTL. It's not a strong arc or SBST. Lots of articles explain why a face balanced putter might not suit a strong arc stroke, but I haven't found one that discusses any other case (like mine?). I've even found a few articles that seem to claim face balanced is good for everyone among other conflicting guidance (toe up?). Is there a consensus here?

FWIW I seem to tend to push/miss right when I miss, unless I deliberately let my left hand take over - which feels unnatural/uncomfortable.

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Toe hang is irrelevant.

Read that.

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10 hours ago, iacas said:

Toe hang is irrelevant.

Read that.

Thanks, interesting, and not surprising. The marketing myths in golf equipment aren't unlike so many consumer products, yet I fall for some of them.

Kind makes me wonder why so many folks here stress how important a putter fitting is. I know what length feels comfortable, I can see if the lie is reasonable and I can decide for myself if a putter looks, feels and putts "right" to me. For now I'm going to see if more practice cures my inconsistencies with my old putter.

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Just now, Midpack said:

Thanks, interesting, and not surprising. The marketing myths in golf equipment aren't unlike so many consumer products, yet I fall for some of them.

Kind makes me wonder why so many folks here stress how important a putter fitting is. I know what length feels comfortable, I can see if the lie is reasonable and I can decide for myself if a putter looks, feels and putts "right." For now I'm going to see if more practice cures my inconsistencies with my old putter.

I think a putter fitting is very important. For two things:

  • Aim. Most people can't aim the putter(s) they own.
  • Distance. The weight distribution in the putter greatly affects how well you can hit putts the proper distance.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

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