Heel Shafted Putters: Pros, Cons, and Who Should Use Them

Alright, let’s talk about these heel shafted putters. You know, the ones where that stick thingy is stuck right at the end, or close to it, on that flat part of the club. Yeah, that’s the heel. Now, some folks say these are good for some golfers, and others are better off with somethin’ else. It’s all a big ol’ mess if ya ask me.

I heard some fellas say these heel shafted putters are for those golfers who swing that club in a curvy way, not just straight back and forth. They call it an “arced putting stroke,” like a rainbow or somethin’. Sounds fancy, but it just means you don’t swing like a robot, you know? You got a little swing to ya.

Now, if you’re one of them folks who just goes straight back and straight through, like a choo-choo train on the tracks, well, they say you might want one of them center shafted putters. That’s where the stick is stuck right smack in the middle. But we ain’t talkin’ ’bout them today, are we?

Heel shafted putters: For folks with a curvy swing.
Center shafted putters: For folks with a straight swing.

But here’s the thing, ain’t nothin’ better or worse, it’s just what works for you. Like, some folks like them mushy tomatoes, and some like ’em firm. Same with these putters. You gotta try ’em out, see what feels right in your hands. Don’t let nobody tell ya what to use.

They talk about all sorts of things when it comes to putters. Toe hang this, face balanced that. Sounds like a bunch of gibberish to me. But I guess it matters to some folks. They say some putters let you feel the ball better, like when you’re kneadin’ dough, you know? And some are more forgiving, so if you don’t hit it just right, it still goes pretty straight.

And then there’s the length of the thing, and how heavy it is, and the shape of that flat part. It’s enough to make your head spin! But like I said, it all comes down to what feels good to you. Don’t go gettin’ all caught up in the fancy talk.

Some folks like them skinny putters, they call ’em blade putters. They say you can feel the ball real good with them. And then there’s them big ol’ clunky ones, mallet putters they call ’em. They say those are easier to hit straight. But shoot, I’ve seen folks miss with both kinds, so what does it matter?

So, if you’re lookin’ at these heel shafted putters, just remember, they’re supposed to be good for folks with that curvy swing. But the best thing to do is go try ’em out yourself. See if it feels right in your hands, see if you can hit the ball where you want it to go. And don’t listen to all that fancy talk, just trust your gut. That’s what I always say.

And another thing, don’t go spendin’ a fortune on one of these things. A putter’s a putter, far as I’m concerned. It ain’t gonna magically make you a better golfer. You gotta practice, you gotta learn how to read them greens, and you gotta have a little bit of luck on your side too.

So there you have it, that’s all I know about these heel shafted putters. They ain’t magic, they ain’t for everyone, but they might be just right for you. Go on and try one out, see what you think. And don’t forget to have fun out there on that golf course, that’s what it’s all about, ain’t it?

Now, I gotta go get back to my chores. All this talk about golf clubs is makin’ my head hurt. But I hope I helped you out a little bit. Remember, just trust your gut and find what works for you. That’s the best advice I can give ya.