Putter hosel types and their effects...

[kevster84]

Hi all,I am in the market for a new putter. After trying a few out i prefer the blade style of putter to the mallet type. However I am unsure of the differences in the type of hosel type. I prefer a full offset type putter however not sure of the differences between putters with an 'L' neck and those with a slanted neck. What affect do the different hosels have on performance or is it down to aesthetics?Thanks in advance!​

 

[One Planer]

Hi all,I am in the market for a new putter. After trying a few out i prefer the blade style of putter to the mallet type. However I am unsure of the differences in the type of hosel type. I prefer a full offset type putter however not sure of the differences between putters with an 'L' neck and those with a slanted neck. What affect do the different hosels have on performance or is it down to aesthetics?Thanks in advance!​

I beleive hosel type to do with eye dominance (..... or some guff like that).

I got fitted for my putter so left all the technical aspects to the fitter. My advice would be to do the same

 

[kevster84]

When I tried the putters I liked having an offset, definitely easier to line up the shot and suited my putting style. Just didn't notice any difference with the two hosel types but there must be a reason!!!

 

[Liverbirdie]

Don't forget there are centre-shafted putters also.

 

[kevster84]

I prefer the shaft to meet the heel of the club with an offset. Current putter the shaft is central and I don't like it at all!

 

[kevster84]

http://images.onlinegolf.co.uk/Images/products/upload1/PU/TM/PUTM045_1Product.jpg

or

http://images.onlinegolf.co.uk/Images/products/upload5/PU/TM/PUTM045_5Product.jpg

These are the two putters with different hosels.