Plumbers Neck vs Single shaft bend

[tsped83]

Still I continue to be a putter whore, always in search of the putter I can finally settle on. The Nome is currently in the bag and has been OK thus far, but it doesn't prevent doubts creeping in. It's all between the ears I'm sure but I want a putter I'm truly happy with.

So my question is (I know it may be subjective) are there tangible benefits of a plumbers neck vs single bend/flare style hosel? Putting aside visual preference, and assuming both are conducive to a slight arc stroke, what are the pros and cons of the different styles?

Thoughts as always appreciated.

 

[virtuocity]

How many putting lessons have you had?

 

[Foxholer]

Plumber' Neck allows the putter designer to modify the to-hang and offset quite widely for an otherwise identical head (sans shaft).

Slight bend/Goose-neck/Double bend shafts achieve similar with a smoother look that may appeal to different users.

It really depends on what you prefer, whether you are likely to change the shaft (Plumber's Necks are much easier) and what your stroke and eye dominance is.

I certainly found that Centre-shafted putters suited me before finding out that they suited my Right-handed, left eye dominance,

It really is quite a search to find 'the one' and even then there will be days where that one will not perform. Good Luck in your search! It only took me about 30-40 'tests'!