Putter swing path

[Fabs2210]

Hello guys,

 

my first post and topic here. My name is Fabian, I am 25 and I come from Germany. And of course I am addicted to Golf   .

My question is: is there really something like a SBST putter path? I heard some manufacturers and teaching pro's say that it is a myth, that the putter path always has a slight arc.

 

I ask because I just tried the Taylormade OS CB Spider, and it performed awesome. The putter is face balanced. I would not consider my putter path to be straight, but everywhere on the net I read that face balanced putters are for SBST strokes.

Sure I do not let it influence my decision in buying it  because it performed good for me, but I am curious !

 

Thanks in advance,

Fabian

[Kor.A.Door]

Some putters promote different paths, my understanding is that face balanced putters promote a straight back, straight through stroke, is it truly SBST, I don't know for sure, then there are putters with varying degrees of toe hand that promote slight arc, and then full toe hand that promote a strong arc to the stroke, the way the putter is balanced can help players find one that works well with how they will stroke the putter.

[808nation]

There are different putters for different stroke types; no arc, little arc, and big arc. To be honest, you just need a putter that will give you the most confidence, I don't like to get too technical with my putter stroke. Golfing in general is too hard as it is.

 

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[apprenti23]

Amount of arc and amount of face rotation in relation to that arc will dictate if you require face balanced putters or something with some toe hang. Go get fit by someone who uses Sam Putt Lab and all of your questions will be answered.

[Kenny B]

Welcome from the Pacific Northwest!!  Glad you joined us Fabian.  

 

You can get your putter path checked out or go by what works for you.  Sounds like you found it... for now.  I use a face-balanced putter because it feels good to me.  There are varying degrees of SBST paths.  I'd like to think that mine is SBST, but honestly I don't know.  I just know that putters with toe hang don't work well for me.  If your eyes are directly over the ball at address, then it's more likely your path is SBST.  If your eyes are slightly to the inside of the ball, then you likely have a slight arc.  Heaven forbid if your eyes are outside the ball at address!!

[McGolfer]

Unless the putter is directly below your shoulders, I don't think there is such a thing as SBST. The simple fact that a putt is still a swing around a central point that is not perfectly perpendicular to the path means that there will be some arc, but that arc may be minimal. If the path is not perfectly aligned with axis of force some manipulation would be required (likely the hands or arms) to keep the face and path square. Unless the axis of force is perfectly in line with your putter path or some additional force is applied to redirect the natural path there will be some arc and face rotation in your putting stroke. I believe the conversion regarding putter balancing comes from the degree of arc and face rotation.

 

That being said, in my mind, all that matters is that your putts start on your intended line with minimal spin and you have good feel with the putter. To evaluate this, I use the Pelz Putting Tutor to check how the ball comes off the club. Seriously, the Pelz Putting Tutor is the only training aid I find useful, and I think it is extremely useful. Link: https://www.pelzgolf.com/dave_pelz_golf_pro_shop/_PelzLearningAids.aspx?aid=7

 

 

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