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Have you ever considered using an armlock putter? In today’s episode, Adam details the pros and cons of using an armlock putter following his multi-month experiment. What are a few things you need to consider when making the switch? What can you expect to find when practicing with an armlock? Is an armlock putter the best option for you?
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THPGolf · Armlock Putters: Golf Unfiltered Episode 270
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As someone that has tried the armlock previously, I fell more on the con side of things you discussed, but it was interesting to follow your long term progress. Also interesting that you went back.
Whatever makes you happy, my friend.
It has been fun to follow.
I have gone arm lock more or less full time for about a year and a half, after trying it for about 4 years on and off before that. Bought 2 putters built as arm lock. Bought 1 putter that I think was professionally modified to be an arm lock. And have modified 2 putters myself, one was a belly putter and one was a regular length putter.
A few observations…
I agree that it will help with a regular length putter because it forces you to putt with your shoulders. You will still have the motion if you go back to the regular length putter.
I have had more success since I went to the claw grip (a la Webb Simpson). That really promotes the “back-handed“ stroke that Adam talks about
Ball position is more important than with a regular length putter, since you can’t maneuver the putter head like you can with a regular length putter
If you want to modify a regular length putter, you must add considerable weight to the head. When I modified the regular putter, I really couldn’t feel the club head until I added about 50 grams of lead tape. (The belly putter already had a heavy head)
I found distance control and direction control were both easier than with a regular length putter… eventually.
Finally, yes, I agree that it is almost – almost – automatic inside 9 feet.
I’ve rolled two armlock putters (42" Odyssey doublewide and a 43.5" Ping Sigma 2 Valor). I’m not certain I will go this way, but putting is the weakest part of my game. It is out of sync with the rest of my game, and that bugs me. I’m looking to make more putts, whatever the approach or tool. In my little test sessions, I am struck by the consistency. If I’m on line, I’m going to hit the same putt over and over, minimal variability. Light bulbs go off in my noggin. Hmm. I have some 2ndswing credit and may use it to pick up an armlock to test over the winter. I would rather go and get fit, but that’s not in the cards anytime soon. And, of course, I may go a different direction.