5 Tips To Ensure You Have A Great Putter Fitting
Your putter is one of the most important clubs in your bag. If you don’t trust it, it’s incredibly difficult to lower your scores — no matter how well you hit your driver or irons. A professional putter fitting can be the key to unlocking more confidence and consistency on the greens. To help you make the most of your fitting experience, here are five expert tips:
1. Choose the Right Fitting Studio
Not every fitting facility is equipped for putter fittings. At Bob VanSweden Golf, we offer access to over 50,000 clubhead and shaft combinations, including a wide range of putters and custom configurations. Be sure the studio you visit is fully equipped for putter-specific fittings, not just irons and drivers.
2. Bring Your Current Putter
Always bring your current gamer with you. This helps both you and your fitter compare your current performance to new models — identifying where real improvements can be made. Look closely at consistency, not just looks or feel.
3. Be Open-Minded About Brands
Our fittings are completely brand agnostic — and for good reason. The best putter for your stroke may come from a brand you haven’t tried before. Keeping an open mind increases your chances of finding the best match for your feel, stroke type, and visual preferences.
4. Focus on Feel and Looks
Performance data matters, but feel and aesthetics are just as important — especially with a putter. You need to like how it looks behind the ball and feel comfortable with how it rolls. Confidence in your putter builds trust in your entire short game.
5. Know Your On-Course Struggles
Before your fitting, think about why you’re considering a new putter. Are you struggling with speed control? Short putts? Distance lag? The more you can tell your fitter about your tendencies on the course, the more effective your fitting will be.
Final Thoughts
Putter fittings are one of the most overlooked but impactful ways to improve your scoring. By choosing a studio with a wide selection of heads, shafts, and data-driven technology — and by coming prepared — you’ll walk away with a putter that inspires confidence and delivers results.