Thank you. I always worry that my videos are too long, but also try to balance that with clearly communicating helpful tips.

Hard to consolidate such vital information into a 15 minute video AND hold viewer's attention throughout. You did just that sir. Many thanks. Learned a lot.

@@sventiger55 thank you for those kind words

Thank you, Charlie. And you’re welcome.

Louis, what is the difference for face balanced/centre shaft putters...?

@@gringo19860 Generally face-balanced putters are for those golfers who putt straight back, straight through. If a golfer has an arced putting stroke, they will normally use a heel-toe putter, much like Tiger Woods Scotty Cameron/Ping Anser style. However, since I've been playing for over 60 years, my general rule is if you find a putter that works for you, never let it out of your sight no matter how it looks, who made it or what it cost.

Thanks, Randy appreciate your comments

What do you mean? It seems quite technical can you expand on what you mean? Also what does plumb mean?

@@brianmyers4195 thank you sit

Thank you very much

Thank you...glad to help.

Very true

Yes. Then speed is the only thing left to work on

Yikes. Well, it should be easy to improve. Just work on two footers.

Posting video on Friday going in depth on the aiming piece of this and then the following week adding speed and distance control to the mix

I got it. It is sometimes hard to be motivated to go and practice plus, everybody is so busy these days.

Yes, as we age, we have to be super effective from inside 100 yards

Thank you for the kind words Dan

Sounds like we’d make a good scramble team

I added a putting tip that may work for your breaking putts. 16:55

There is a technique you can use for the speed/distance thing that does not involve total judgement. Use the length of your backstroke to control the distance. On the practice green before a round, roll a few putts, taking the putter back as far as your right big toe (assuming right handed). Step off how far they rolled. So now you know how many steps corresponds to a big toe backstroke. Do the same for middle toe, little toe, one foot width outside of right foot. That will probably get you up to 10 paces or more, depending on the speed the greens are rolling that day. Now when you are on the course, just step off the distance to the hole and use the corresponding backstroke length that you found when warming up. If the putt is uphill or downhill, add or subtract steps from the number that you stepped off. Obviously you will need some adjustments for really long putts but this will get you in the ballpark. It gives you something to do that is a lot more definite than just winging it, which can take off a lot pressure and free up whatever intuition you do have. For this to work, you have to first learn to make a smooth stroke where you always have the same tempo regardless of the backswing length. It won't work well if you tend to take it back too short then try to make up by hitting it hard or soft. That "slap it harder" technique is hard to control under the best of circumstances, so it is worthwhile to learn the smooth-stroke, control the speed with the backstroke technique regardless of whether or not you use the toe calibration or just eyeball it. Another nice thing about this technique is that the calibration step where you are doing big toe, middle toe, etc is pretty good as a warmup. It forces you to observe your backstroke and control it, instead of just going out and doing whatever without really paying attention.

Perhaps, it is a hilly course with sever sloping greens, and the greenskeepers cut holes on highly sloping portion of the greens. If so, the approaches will need the ball to stop below the hole for an uphill first putt, if possible. Approaches need to avoid missing on the high sides of the greens that result in chipping or pitching downhill to the flag. One of the Bryan brothers, who plays on the PGA tour, even said that he avoids having to chip or pitch with the wind, if the winds are strong. If the greens are superfast on top of these, it is a totally different putting ball game that is not addressed in the video.

@@golfscienceguru no disagreement. Just can’t cover everything in one video

lol. I’ve heard it called a padlock but never a cheese although I could see that. Actually it’s bamboo.

I’m not familiar with that product but will research and possibly review

Thank you for those kind words

You’re welcome. And you can always cut the ruler down to 14 inches.

That’s very true. So just to clear it up. I don’t need any longer than the 14” ?

@@paulbunn72 correct

I too have struggled with pushing short putts. I have found that the usual cause, for me, is looking up, which I often do when nervous. When you start to look up, your left shoulder goes up and the clubface opens. If I remember to keep my head still it doesn't happen. But of course, when you are nervous, it can be hard to remember to do the right thing. The ruler technique will get your eyeballs and alignment dialed in, but you have to find a way to take your practice to the course under pressure. Golf messes with your head.

You were right about being nervous but not about looking up

It is a Kotahi

Agree...having an intermediate target helps so much

Great idea

Thank you for the kind words...glad to here you're improving

Yes I have and it’s a good drill

Thanks Mike...appreciate the kind words

It’s just camera angle on those shots… I saw that and had to go back and check my swing

Thank you

Thanks

I can relate to having a room full

Thank you

That’s how I do it

Ours trick us. Same thing for me. LOL

No, it is not too long. I would just mark off a 14 inch section and put a line at nine of that 14 inches and make that your placement for the ball then another line 5 inches behind that and that’s what you wanna worry about just ignore the rest of the ruler or you can cut it down if you choose, but it’s not necessary.

I would set up with that I just behind and just inside the ball

@@KeithBergner the 3 1/2 inches comment was simply a hypothetical example off the top of my head. Then the actual putt I showed in the video did have a 14 inch break. Not a stupid question at all. I understand how I created the confusion. One was just a hypothetical for giving you the concept and then the other was an actual real put on the course.

I thought I had totally missed a class somewhere. Thanks for replying so quickly.

@@user-fp3ek8ri1z thank you sir

It’s a Honu made of bamboo and brass. That bright yellow grip is just my color choice. Here’s my review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWdi6R7v7XGpmg.htmlsi=BaF4MMkSm7Mw36jz

The Honu is my favorite putter ever...Here's my review from 3 years ago. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWdi6R7v7XGpmg.htmlsi=Ewn-rmIz-7JZqBnL

It’s a Honu. Here’s a review I did several years ago. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWdi6R7v7XGpmg.htmlsi=-DvcEm5AK7pcMVSe

@@davidroman1654 exactly. The putter has to arc and curve because of the way the shaft goes into any putter. It’s not 90° like a croquet mallet. Will do a video soon on the question of whether the putting stroke is an arc or a pendulum and the fact that it is both, and neither at the same time. The face has to be square in the 5 inches behind the ball both back and through

Agree. Speed should have been part of the equation

The alignment ball mark is the only one in this video that you can use on course

I certainly agree with you. That pace is the most difficult part of putting. My theory here is that you can get better than 99% of people with these things and then work on speed and distance control until you become truly elite at putting.

I didn’t. Very interesting I’ll hunt for that

I figured out what Bob Toski revealed about putting. Just do the motion I explained above over and over and you will get it.

Wow. Tough world. Poor guy has made 496 out of 497 putts inside of 3 feet this year and the one that counted most is the only one any of us ever talk about. That’s the price you pay for living in the spotlight I feel sorry for him, but at the same time it’s part of the game. He probably will recover from this and make it up in the future.

Thank you

Cool....do you use a broomstick style putter?

@@misteroneputt wooo! this would be plus if i use broomstick style putter... and even better if i anchor my left elbow to my side...lol

It’s a Honu. Here’s a review I did several years ago. Video description has a discount code that will save you a few bucks kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWdi6R7v7XGpmg.htmlsi=-DvcEm5AK7pcMVSe

I was also checking that thing out and wanted to ask the same question, I’m waiting for my LAB golf putter to show up and I saw that putter and I’m thinking “that technology seems awful familiar….”

@@devivoman the technology and engineering concept are pretty much the same as the lab Golf butters whole new was started before lab but nobody copied each other. I played a lab until I got the whole new to try and love it because of the feel but you will be very pleased with your lab golf putter. They are great.

@@misteroneputt I didn’t mean my comment as a jab at any one or any company, rereading it it may have come across that way unintentionally. I like that putter you are using, it is very sharp, I like the bamboo. Honestly my first thought was it looked like a very old putter, and I wondered “did I just blow $525 on a putter with “new” technology that has been around since the 70’s?” and wondered if I was going to be able to find a used one of those online for $40😂 I was honestly pleased to find out it was a new putter that wasn’t miles less expensive! I can see how that putter would suit your eye better, probably almost nostalgic being wood and all. I’ll be 40 this year so the “newer” “tech-y-er” LAB putter will probably suit my eye better! I really enjoyed the video you made, I’ll keep watching! Thanks for sharing!

@@devivoman it didn’t come across as mean or critical. Online stuff is easy to take the wrong way because there’s no tone of voice or facial expressions. But I took your comment as simply that a comment. no no offense. I do know of a customer who has two Honu Putters and wants to sell one at a decent price but it’s more than $40.

Well, that is another video, but I certainly understand the feeling. A couple of things in the meantime. One work on a consistent routine that occupies your mind so you won’t be thinking about long or short two work on hitting puts on the practice screen a certain distance, uphill, downhill and flat just hit them that distance and then you get good at that. That will give you a little confidence and you can then think about the distance and how much you need to adjust while you’re making your read and then going into your routine and stroke the pot without thinking about distance anymore.

You’re set up works perfectly. And thank you for the compliment.

@@misteroneputt any advice to help overcome right hand yips on shorter putts? Do you have a video on that?

@@ChipEichelberger I’ve only done one ever on the hips and virtually. Nobody watched it. Probably my fault with a bad title or something but yeah I’ve got some ideas. Email me and we’ll play with that.

We have used a thin metal yardstick 3ft to train our high school golf teams to roll the ball straight into the hole on short putts. It helps get the ball on line for any length put but especially avoids missing those short ones that kill your score.

@@bradnewton1680 thanks Brad

I don’t drag the putter on the metal ruler. I put the putter face on the equator of the ball and so I’ve been doing it with a ruler like this for seven years using both my current Potter and metal putters in the past and never had an issue.

Face rotation would mean starting at Square so 90° to the target line rotation would be anything off of that either open or closed. Pros rotate their face 4 to 6° total throughout the stroke and amateurs rotate theirs about 20 throughout the stroke so pros go from three open to three closed and amateurs go from 10 open to 10 closed.

@@misteroneputt Thank you for clarifying that. Presumably no rotation would be the ideal, but 3 degrees is very little.

@@AdrianArthurBray exactly. The True Stroke Putting Track has an attachment that goes on your putter when practicing that actually makes it impossible to rotate the face at all. I haven't tried that part of the product, but could see it as beneficial. Alternatively you could tape a couple of popsicle sticks on the outside and inside edges of your putter...running forward and backwards from the face like wings. Then set up between 2 boards or books just barely wider than your putter and make strokes...The popsicle sticks prevent the face from twisting...Develop that feel.

@@misteroneputt Many thanks for that advice. I will be working on it!

It’s a midsize Kotahi grip. I put it on the club rotated 40 degrees so the teardrop fits into the web of my right hand

Thank you!

@@misteroneputt rotated 40 degrees into web...explain please. Just ordered a new grip like that and want to put it on that way to help ...thanks

@@jeffpen2 so the grip should be perfectly aligned down the shaft, but I rotate mine 40° to the right because I like the way that feels

@@misteroneputt meaning the Bottom trianglular point in pointed to the right i suppose?

It’s a practice aid

Its a practice tool!!! Not intended for the course!!!!!!

@@markbentley9860 exactly

Hmmm thinking YOU should probably be teaching us then. LOL

Smh

I hear you. However the maker of the alignment ball mark has letters from USGA PGA and R & A stating it is legal for all play. Agree with you that we should not cheat. And I appreciate your honest and courteous comments. I can see how this aid can be considered a violation of 10.B.2. Not sure how he got it approved

@@misteroneputt If that is the case, it can only be that the PGA and USGA both consider that the line on a ball working in conjunction with the ball marker do not reveal the line, but that instead the player is still using their skill to select the line of play. I will take this to my club captain for clarification. Thank you for your comments. They have been helpful.

@@Ditmanppi true

Exactly

Aren’t we all. Valid point. Make more and putt less

Email me and I’ll try to clarify

@@misteroneputt I got lost on the 2nd and 3rd steps.

lol. So true ?

Obviously you’d use centimeters or meters or whatever applies in your situation situation

@@mw10259 wasn’t the point and apparently you haven’t watched other videos on the channel

Maybe some day.

Some think it’s ugly some have actually called it beautiful. As long as it works I don’t care what it looks like. LOL

Really?????

Have some confidentiality

@@cheelerocheeler5879 Have some what?

Confidentialism

@@cheelerocheeler5879 I don't know what that is. Do you mean, confidence?

It like eating right. Simple. But not easy.

Thank you

I agree with you about the greens being perfect but not sure what the condition of the greens has to do with rotating the putter face

Pro greens are about 10x more difficult to hold. The reaso pros don't move is due to the sniping effect. You can't ki anything g if your body is moving around of task bleeding energy. Sorry. I'm referring to approach and not putting g in this statement

@@batchelerjr Completely agree on the sniping effect. If a guy can squeeze a trigger between heartbeats to maintain stillness, he can keep his body still during a putting stroke.

That is why not moving on muni greens is even more crucial than ever

Those 2 things have nothing to do with each other