Putting Arc.... Does it work?

kc8kir · 06-30-2009, 01:09 PM

Hey, does anyone here know if the putting arc training aid works well?

I'm looking for something to groove a putting stroke, as my putting is just horrible. I putt something like 40-45 putts a round. It's despicable. I get so frustrated at putting. I just can't get a good putting round going.

If the putting arc works, I might make one out of wood to try out.

Really really really want to start putting better. I hate mallet putters, so I need something to help me learn to swing the blade.

willgolfer · 06-30-2009, 01:42 PM

Try the Z-Factor Perfect Putting Machine. Worked wonders for me.

Also probably need to work on your fundamentals (grip, stance, ball position, etc.).

Do you do any practice drills?

kc8kir · 06-30-2009, 01:51 PM

I do a number of drills when I am practicing. Balls around the hole. Balls in a line from the hole. Balls to the fringe. Etc.

My touch is just non existant, especially on the course. On the practice grounds, I can get in a good groove. Try it on the course and nope, no luck. I'm all over the place. Some short, some long, most way off target. It's a nightmare scenario. I three putt like crazy.

Frizit · 06-30-2009, 02:31 PM

Putting arc does work. I wouldn't recommend making one out of wood though. There is a scientific formula for the precise angle that the thing is made on.
Now how precise that needs to be I'm not really sure of though.

I just recently purchased a laser that attaches to the putter face that helps you with your alignment. Still cannot believe how far left I aimed with the putter and then cut across it to get it back on line. I knew I did it to some degree and even asked Brian about it when I saw him in May but he said a lot of good putters aim left and as long as I putted well not to worry about it. But me being the perfectionist I am, I have been working with the laser alignment and my putting arc to really hone a stroke. Still a work in progress but hopefully it will strengthen that part of my game.

detonum · 06-30-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizit

Putting arc does work. I wouldn't recommend making one out of wood though. There is a scientific formula for the precise angle that the thing is made on.
Now how precise that needs to be I'm not really sure of though.

I think the lie angle of the putter (if proper for the players stroke) would be the optimum angle to build the putting arc.

Richie3Jack · 06-30-2009, 02:46 PM

I'd also suggest getting a putter fitting. Something that has the Mitchell Putter Fitting Studio or similar to that. I just got one done yesterday and it was amazing and noticed an improvement in my putting one day later. My putter is supposed to be at a 71* lie angle and a 3* loft. But when they measure it the putter was at a 70.5* lie angle and a 4.5* loft. By reducing the loft to 3* on my putter, they reduced the skid by about 20%. We tried another putter with 3.5* loft and that reduced by skid by about 25%. There's another putter that I'm pretty sure would be perfect for me and I would guess reduce the skid by about 30-35%, but I haven't purchased it yet. It was such a noticeable difference today even with my own putter. I hit just about everything square and didn't have any issues with the short putts and burned the cup or made quite a bit today. And again, that's only with my adjusted putter which improved the skid by about 20%.

Before I was very erratic with my misses and it started to compound the problem and make me a bit 'yip-ish.'

I have the Z-Factor. Solid product, although I'm thinking of selling mine.

3JACK

Richie3Jack · 06-30-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizit

I just recently purchased a laser that attaches to the putter face that helps you with your alignment. Still cannot believe how far left I aimed with the putter and then cut across it to get it back on line. I knew I did it to some degree and even asked Brian about it when I saw him in May but he said a lot of good putters aim left and as long as I putted well not to worry about it. But me being the perfectionist I am, I have been working with the laser alignment and my putting arc to really hone a stroke. Still a work in progress but hopefully it will strengthen that part of my game.

There's been a study done that shows 80% of golfers cannot aim straight from 6 feet out. Approximately 55% aim left of the target and 25% aim right. Edel Putters are designed to get the golfer fit so they can naturally aim at the target, but are extremely expensive. Loren Roberts is actually aimed 1* left at address, but then he's at 0.0* at impact. I work with my laser attachment quite a bit as I tend to aim right of the target. Tough to get out of doing.

3JACK

kc8kir · 06-30-2009, 03:34 PM

I imagine it would be a good idea to have a putting stroke prior to spending for a fitting and adjustments. I just need a basic stroke at the moment that won't cop out making a 2 footer. Yes.. I miss those...

vjcapron · 06-30-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc8kir

Hey, does anyone here know if the putting arc training aid works well?

Yes it works, and it works very well. It has helped me become a much better putter.

curtisj76 · 06-30-2009, 05:27 PM

I'd like to make one out of wood too. All you would have to do is borrow someone's and then trace around it. Sounds simple (I think).

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kc8kir Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 241	Putting Arc.... Does it work? Hey, does anyone here know if the putting arc training aid works well? I'm looking for something to groove a putting stroke, as my putting is just horrible. I putt something like 40-45 putts a round. It's despicable. I get so frustrated at putting. I just can't get a good putting round going. If the putting arc works, I might make one out of wood to try out. Really really really want to start putting better. I hate mallet putters, so I need something to help me learn to swing the blade.

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06-30-2009, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
willgolfer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 69	Try the Z-Factor Perfect Putting Machine. Worked wonders for me. Also probably need to work on your fundamentals (grip, stance, ball position, etc.). Do you do any practice drills?

06-30-2009, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
kc8kir Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 241	I do a number of drills when I am practicing. Balls around the hole. Balls in a line from the hole. Balls to the fringe. Etc. My touch is just non existant, especially on the course. On the practice grounds, I can get in a good groove. Try it on the course and nope, no luck. I'm all over the place. Some short, some long, most way off target. It's a nightmare scenario. I three putt like crazy.

06-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Frizit Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 37	Putting arc does work. I wouldn't recommend making one out of wood though. There is a scientific formula for the precise angle that the thing is made on. Now how precise that needs to be I'm not really sure of though. I just recently purchased a laser that attaches to the putter face that helps you with your alignment. Still cannot believe how far left I aimed with the putter and then cut across it to get it back on line. I knew I did it to some degree and even asked Brian about it when I saw him in May but he said a lot of good putters aim left and as long as I putted well not to worry about it. But me being the perfectionist I am, I have been working with the laser alignment and my putting arc to really hone a stroke. Still a work in progress but hopefully it will strengthen that part of my game.

06-30-2009, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Richie3Jack Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 808	I'd also suggest getting a putter fitting. Something that has the Mitchell Putter Fitting Studio or similar to that. I just got one done yesterday and it was amazing and noticed an improvement in my putting one day later. My putter is supposed to be at a 71* lie angle and a 3* loft. But when they measure it the putter was at a 70.5* lie angle and a 4.5* loft. By reducing the loft to 3* on my putter, they reduced the skid by about 20%. We tried another putter with 3.5* loft and that reduced by skid by about 25%. There's another putter that I'm pretty sure would be perfect for me and I would guess reduce the skid by about 30-35%, but I haven't purchased it yet. It was such a noticeable difference today even with my own putter. I hit just about everything square and didn't have any issues with the short putts and burned the cup or made quite a bit today. And again, that's only with my adjusted putter which improved the skid by about 20%. Before I was very erratic with my misses and it started to compound the problem and make me a bit 'yip-ish.' I have the Z-Factor. Solid product, although I'm thinking of selling mine. 3JACK

06-30-2009, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
kc8kir Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 241	I imagine it would be a good idea to have a putting stroke prior to spending for a fitting and adjustments. I just need a basic stroke at the moment that won't cop out making a 2 footer. Yes.. I miss those...

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