Putting Technique

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Mon May 23, 2005 4:49 pm

Super Hero threw out a couple of articles on putting.

http://www.kenclimo.com

http://www.discgolfreview.com/resources ... putt.shtml

I'd like to hear what you all think. Have most of you switched up your technique much, or have you stuck with what was comfortable?

I myself find putting to be a somewhat un-natural motion. I learned how to drive fairly quickly and my putting has always been lagging behind. Practice has proved to be helpful, but I think there is no substitute for good technique.

I read the second article here and don't think this "short-arm" putting style is for me. I'm sure there are some great players who use a lot of spin on their putts, but I find it hard to get the line. Also, I'm usually left with long putts when I miss. As Climo says in the first article, spin causes more spits.

I originally putted (and still do in strong tail winds) with the disc flat and using a lot of loft. I never had to worry about a come back putt because the disc just dives after it slows down. While the flat disc would stick if it hit the chains, I had a lot of problems calculating the height/ speed. Jon Cunningham is someone who I think has a lot of success with the flat putt. I wouldn't say he lobbs it, but its not a low spinner either.

Recently I've noticed a few characteristics that have me considering using a hyzer putt more. First thing is, they don't hyzer. Look at Ben Maass' putt. They go straight, at least at close range. That's just the nature of the blunt putter. Second, I find it a little easier to keep my line straight if I'm trying to hyzer putt. I tend to miss to the right more (holding on too long, or swinging the arm diagonally) when putting flat. Third, I can putt lower with a hyzer putt. I lose control when my release is high. The hyzer angle creates a little bit of lift with most wind directions and I can aim low without facemasking as much.

I thought Climo's article was pretty dead on. One thing he said that I have trouble with is keeping the stance wide enough. I keep my back foot right behind the front. This helps me keep from swinging the disc from left to right. My weight transfer goes straight toward the hole. I use the left foot to push off and this helps with the weight transfer. I have virtually no power with straddle putts. Being pretty lightweight, it seems I have to throw myself out of balance to get enough oomph on the putt. Climo says that you don't have any balance with one foot behind the other. I do have to take note that most good putters I see minimize their body movements when putting (Ron Convers). Barry Schultz even says he prefers to straddle putt. The second article suggests putting with no weight transfer when possible. I have a very limited range when doing this. In fact, I need to take steps before my putts for shots longer than say 60'. When I do take the steps I can get lots of distance with a putter for upshots or even drives. Control on the shots 50' and in is what I'm after though. Any tips for me?

What technique does everyone else here use? What do you focus on? Do either of these articles reflect your putting style or do you use something entirely different?

McCabe · Post by **McCabe** » Mon May 23, 2005 4:51 pm

You have way too much time on your hands Mike!

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Mon May 23, 2005 4:57 pm

Care to elaborate on that Emac? More specifically, maybe you could discuss why your putting technique is so freakin good?

jump_putter · Post by **jump_putter** » Mon May 23, 2005 6:43 pm

I got my fav. putting technique, OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Mon May 23, 2005 10:18 pm

I got to give it up for the Jump Putter. A true hopper. I notice your style is fairly low, almost flat, with tons of push, and I'm not sure how much spin. Question... do you extend your arm all the way before release or do you short arm it with some spin. Looks like you extend with the jump putt.

Ruder · Post by **Ruder** » Tue May 24, 2005 2:58 am

Buy Stokely's Disc Golf Book.

It has some Kick ass putting information. It helped me out a bunch.

disc golf superhero · Post by **disc golf superhero** » Tue May 24, 2005 8:56 am

Smitty could you at least post your avatar on here so we can analyze it?

I've always putted very flat with quite a bit of spin. I've always been fairly accurate with it and can usually at least hit metal to avoid the fly by. I never used any body movement. Just leaned on my front leg and popped it.

That's fine for short putts but the farther out the more I need to push off. Since consistency is the key I'm rebuilding my putt from the ground up. It'll be better, faster, more powerful then it ever was.

disc golf superhero · Post by **disc golf superhero** » Tue May 24, 2005 8:58 am

Buy Stokely's Disc Golf Book.

Who else has read this book? Is it a good read?

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:35 am

I have Stokley's book. It does have a lot of good information even for non-beginners. The sections on as Harv would say "da funky sh*t" is great. Scott goes over tomahawks, grenades, rollers, etc.

My friend Chiz has the video. That one is pretty good too. Scott demonstrates all of the throws.

cottenokie · Post by **cottenokie** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:41 am

What is a "grenades" type of throw?

McCabe · Post by **McCabe** » Tue May 24, 2005 12:36 pm

cottenokie wrote:What is a "grenades" type of throw?

like a UD, or Tomahawk, Thumber....

Leo D. · Post by **Leo D.** » Tue May 24, 2005 12:38 pm

There is no magical cure, no healing herb, no "professional book" and no words that can make you a better putter. Only going out and doing it (aka PRACTICE,) can make you a better putter.

McCabe · Post by **McCabe** » Tue May 24, 2005 12:39 pm

Leo D. wrote:There is no magical cure, no healing herb, no "professional book" and no words that can make you a better putter. Only going out and doing it (aka PRACTICE,) can make you a better putter.

Word Biznatches!!

$c0oBa · Post by **$c0oBa** » Tue May 24, 2005 1:22 pm

I will teach you mike, first you have to grab your putter in the opposite hand you beat it with we need no extra sticky on the putter and then you have to focus daniel son, focus is every thing then you must get a back and forth rocking motion and once it starts to feel good you must release the pressure with extreme focus I will not charge you this time but next time there will be fees.

grant · Post by **grant** » Tue May 24, 2005 1:29 pm

$c0oBa wrote:I will teach you mike, first you have to grab your putter in the opposite hand you beat it with we need no extra sticky on the putter and then you have to focus daniel son, focus is every thing then you must get a back and forth rocking motion once it starts to feel good you must release the pressure with extreme focus I will not charge you this time but next time there will be fees.