Putting triggers are a motion that that you use to start your putt. It’s an effort to stay relaxed and not be tight or mechanical over the ball.
PuttOUT: Tournament Inspired
This version is the same as the PuttOut Academy Putting Studio only it’s color design is inspired by the first major tournament of the year. It’s first rate.
Training Aids: Magic! Oh Really?
Use training aids to improve your game. Improve enough that you can leave them at home and repeat the good things you have learned at the course. That’s the magic.
Slope and Effective Stimp
How does the degree or percent of slope figure into the effective stimp of a putt? It’s a significant factor. Let’s take a look at ways to measure it.
Tripod Mount: Perfect Upgrade
The tripod mount for my phone and iPad has been upgraded significantly. The Owine tripod mount is width adjustable from 3.74 to 9.05 inches fitting almost any phone or tablet. It comes with a camera wireless remote.
Alignment Rods and Devices
Alignment is critical for full swing shots, pitching, chipping and putting. Let’s take a look at various options for alignment and setup at the range or on the practice green.
Warming Up: A better way
Warming up and stretching are just as important as hitting some shots before a round. There is a great way to do it and it only takes 10 minutes.
Pelz Putting Tutor: Why 3?
The Dave Pelz Putting Tutor is a valuable tool for squaring your putter face at setup, for green reading and putting mechanics. The question is why do I use 3 of them?
Aim Boards for Putting
Aim boards provide the feedback you need. Here are examples that work well with a putting alignment laser or with target holes.
SKLZ: Spring Tune Up
A SKLZ Spring tune up is always in order. Swing training, grip training and a smash bag impact training work out will help to take some of the Winter rust off.
Putts per round vs Strokes Gained
Putts per round is not a pure measure of putting skill because it doesn’t take into account putt distances.
Fitting: The proper length clubs
In the fitting world, WTF means “Wrist To Floor.” It refers to measuring the distance from your wrist joint to the floor to determine proper club length.
Self Video: Full Swing and Putts
Taking self video for full swing shots or putts is not hard to do. Basically, anyone with a smartphone can do it. Video is best shot at 720p resolution and up. Slow motion video is best shot at 120 fps and up.
Wright Putting Dynamics Laser Optics V3
The Wright Putting Dynamics Laser Optics V3 is a high-powered green laser that projects a solid line and can be used for start line, stroke accuracy, and visualization training.