garth Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 I've been practicing with left hand low a lot lately - it feels really solid. Is this dead now that we've got belly putters and Stan Utley teaching the correct release of the putterhead? Am I crazy for switching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipCheck Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Depending if you sink the putts or not, that will tell you your answer. I putt left hand low the majority of the time. It's very comfortable for me now, and it squares the shoulders. However, it's pretty easy to switch back to the traditional style, which I do from time to time on really, really fast greens and on some short putts. Sounds weird, but sometimes on short ones, I like to imitate Mickelson's stroke, w/an open stance. It just works. I can't use a belly putter, b/c my belly's always changing! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Slaughter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 i used to putt left hand low, putted well, but it became uncomfortable after awhile, so i tried the conventional grip again and have been using it since. dont know, way things go with me, i could be using a belly putter, cross-handed or a long putter soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwolf Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I have been experimenting with left hand low for a short while, it still feels very strange to me, my hands don't feel very comfortable. Can someone describe, if possible, the best/most comfortable way to place your hands on the grip using left hand low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa55 Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I have been experimenting with left hand low for a short while, it still feels very strange to me, my hands don't feel very comfortable. Can someone describe, if possible, the best/most comfortable way to place your hands on the grip using left hand low? I've been putting left hand low since I started playing six years ago. Using a conventional grip just feels odd. It took me a while to get any sort of feel putting conventionally this season when my putter wasn't working. My grip for left hand low is an overlap with my left pinkie and part of my ring finger on top of my right hand. It's just the grip that has developed over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipCheck Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I have been experimenting with left hand low for a short while, it still feels very strange to me, my hands don't feel very comfortable. Can someone describe, if possible, the best/most comfortable way to place your hands on the grip using left hand low? I've been putting left hand low since I started playing six years ago. Using a conventional grip just feels odd. It took me a while to get any sort of feel putting conventionally this season when my putter wasn't working. My grip for left hand low is an overlap with my left pinkie and part of my ring finger on top of my right hand. It's just the grip that has developed over time. Two points: 1) I do the same thing gripwise 2) Your avatar is freaking me out :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indacup Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Often I think the key to success is change. How many times have we done ourselves, or seen others gain success thru change? Only to see it dissolve later down the road? Reason is, when a person changes to a new putter or style, it requires them to concentrate more. So the reason they're putting better is NOT due to the new club or style...but the change, that brought upon more concentration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornyjuan Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 The first week or so putting cross-handed is very awkward but once you get used to it you may never go back. But then agian, you may hate it so it all depends on whatever makes you comfortable. Most comfortable crosshand for me is left pinky interlocked with right index. On longer putts(were talking about 15+ feet) i'd suggest using traditional putting. But I think the main benefit of cross-hand is the square shoulders (just take a look in the mirror and compare the two). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwolf Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Thanks for the info guys, I will continue to experiment with cross handed during the off season which is fast approaching! :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kre8ivetl Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Does anyone else not enjoy seeing naked men>? Is it just me or what? I'd prefer women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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