There are three main types of putting strokes – straight back and through, arcing, and side-slinging. Let’s take a closer look at each one:
- Straight Back and Through: The most common type is the straight back and through putting stroke. This stroke involves taking the putter back in a straight line and then swinging it through to the target.
- Arcing: The arcing putting stroke involves taking the putter back in an arc and then swinging it through to the target. This stroke is best suited for golfers who have a slow putting tempo.
- Side-Slinging: The side-slinging putting stroke involves taking the putter back on an angle and then swinging it across your body to the target. This stroke is best suited for golfers who have a fast-putting tempo.
So how do you determine your putting stroke?Â
To do this, take a few practice swings with your regular club and note how the clubhead moves on each swing. If the clubhead moves mainly in a circular arc, you have an arcing stroke.Â
If the clubhead moves straight back and forth, you have a straight backstroke, and if the clubhead moves mostly straight up and down, you have a straight-through stroke.
Once you’ve determined your putting stroke type, it’s time to select the type of club head that will work best for you. If you have an arcing stroke, you’ll want a clubhead with more loft, like the Taylormade Spider Tour.Â
If you have a straight backstroke, you’ll want a clubhead with less loft, like the TaylorMade Rossa Monza Corse. And if you have a straight-through stroke, you’ll want a clubhead with no loft, like the TaylorMade Spider Limited.