The Case for Mallet style Putters
Mallet style putters have become the best-selling putters right now, with the excellent stability this type of putter gives to the golfer while putting . A mallet putter is well balanced, has a bigger putter head than blade style putters, and generally have more mass than a regular putter.
Mallet putters also have more MOI than regular putters. This means that the putter’s head will twist less on an off-center hit, so the ball stays on a straighter line and loses less of it’s speed than when struck by a conventional putter. Mallet style putters typically include elaborate alignment systems that help you aim short putts easily. Some of the most helpful designs are the Odyssey putters, especially their new White Hot XG line of mallet putters.
Becuase of the heavier weight and higher MOI, mallet putters fell very solid, even on less than optimal contact. If you are used to putting with a blade style putter, you may be surprised at how simple it is to hit the ball solidly and how little force is needed. It will take some practice but you will get used to it rather quickly.
Many purists feel that a more traditional style putter offers more feel to the golfer . However other golfers feel the high MOI of mallet patters actually translates into considerable feel, even on lengthy putts or those tricky downhill putts. One of the most important aspects of touch putts is getting the ball started on the right line, and high MOI mallet putters do that job perfectly.
An area where mallet putters really shine is on short putts between 4-8 feet. These are the money putts in golf. The more of this length putt you make during a round, the better your score will be . And all of the features of mallet putters – more mass , high MOI and sophisticated alignment aids – translate into making more of those little ones that can otherwise ruin a good round of golf.
Mallet style putters perform most optimally with a simple , straight-through putting stroke. If you use a different style , it doesn’t mean you can’t use a mallet putter . But it can deprive you of all the game improvement features mallet putters offer . But if you putt with a longer, arcing swing, you may want to look at some the newer mid-mallets putters.
The new Mallet designs can seem a bit funky , but there are still quite a few with a traditional look. If you can put up with the large, exotic shapes of some of the newer-style mallet putters (like the White Hot Sabertooth putter), you will find them to be a benefit to your golf game. If you prefer a more demure look, some of the more conventional mid-mallet putters may suit you best .
A lot of people have changed to higher MOI mallet-style putters for some time . Maybe it’s time for you to give them a try , too .