The Problem
The Solution
Discovering The Putting Gate
I visited Amazon and quickly found the Precision Distance Control Putting Aid.
How it Worked (or Didn’t)
Both putting training aids focus on distance training to improve speed control on the greens but they approach this goal from different points in the putting stroke. PuttOUT concentrates solely on the result while the Precision Distance Putting Drill Aid focuses on the initial part of the putting stroke.
Setting up the Precision Distance Putting Aid is very simple. The gate acts as a handle and the training aid folds in half for easy transport. Simply unfold it, lay it flat and position the gate where you want to start your distance training.
Golfers can set the gate at their desired putting distance and start practicing. The aid provides guidelines for the length of the back stroke and the placement of the gate for the follow-through portion of the stroke.
As someone with a flowing putting stroke, I found that this training aid encouraged me to have a shorter back stroke and a quicker follow-through, resulting in a somewhat abrupt stroke. While this isn’t necessarily a drawback, it doesn’t account for green speed and uses meters instead of feet, which may be a drawback for some. (There are 3.2 feet in one meter.)
The Final Verdict
Will this aid improve your putting stroke and distance control? In my experience it encourages a putting style that may not suit all golfers. While it may work well for some who struggle with their putting, I found it conflicted with my natural stroke. Unfortunately, I didn’t achieve the results I had hoped for when testing it on the practice green.
However, if you struggle with putting distances, this aid can serve as a valuable guide to differentiate your putting strokes for various distances. It can help establish a routine and consistency, thanks to its clear markings and stop gate that prevents an excessively long follow-through.
When used in conjunction with the PuttOUT, the Precision Distance Control Putting Aid can be an even more valuable tool, as they address different aspects of putting distance control.
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