Today, I messed around with something called a “heel shafted putter.” I’ve been messing with my golf game lately, trying to get better at putting, and I heard these kinds of putters could help. So, I decided to give it a shot.
First off, I went online and did some digging about what a heel shafted putter even is. I found out that it’s basically a putter where the shaft connects to the head of the club closer to the heel. I read that this design is supposed to be good for folks who have an arcing putting stroke – which, come to think of it, is kinda how I putt.
After getting a basic understanding, I headed out to a golf store. I browsed around, checking out different putters, and finally found a section with heel shafted ones. They looked a bit different than what I was used to, but I picked one up that felt okay in my hands.
Next, I took it to the practice green to try it out. I set up some balls and started practicing. At first, it felt weird, like really weird. I was all over the place. I noticed that I had to adjust my stance a bit, playing the ball a little more forward, closer to my front foot. I also tried to stand a bit taller and keep my arms loose, like I read I should.
I kept at it, hitting putt after putt. I started to get a feel for how this putter wanted to swing. It did seem to swing open and closed more naturally, like a gate, just like those articles said. Slowly but surely, I started sinking more putts. They weren’t all perfect, but I definitely felt an improvement compared to my old putter.
I also remembered reading something about toe hang putters and how they can help you square the face if you have an arc. So, I was paying attention to that, and I think this heel shafted putter was helping me keep the face square at impact. I usually tend to push the ball a little, so this was good.
Some Things I Learned
- Heel shafted putters are different. They look different, and they feel different. It takes some getting used to.
- Stance and arm position matter. I had to tweak my stance and keep my arms loose to get the most out of it.
- It seems to help with an arcing stroke. If you swing your putter like a gate, this type of putter might be worth checking out.
- Practice makes perfect It takes some time to figure out how to use this thing.
I spent a good chunk of the day practicing with it. I’m not a pro by any means, but I think this heel shafted putter might actually help my game. I’ll keep using it and see how it goes. Maybe I’ll even buy this one, or maybe I’ll look around for a used one online, maybe try to get a deal somewhere or something. Who knows? Anyway, it was a fun experiment, and I’m excited to see if it makes a difference in my scores.
