Difference on Toe hang & Face balance

Toe Hang Putters

What is Toe Hang?

A "toe hang" putter refers to a putter where the toe (the outermost end of the clubhead) hangs downward when you balance the putter horizontally on your finger or an edge.

This happens because the weight in the club head is shifted more towards the toe than towards the heel. The degree of "toe hang" can vary from a slight incline to almost full incline (90 degrees).

Toe hang has a significant impact on how the clubhead swings through the putting stroke, especially when it comes to how the clubhead rotates.

Play style

Toe hang putters are suitable for curved putting style (arc stroke). Toe hang putters are ideal for players who have a curved putting style where the clubhead arcs inward on the backswing and again on the finish. This type of swing naturally has more rotation in the wrists, and the toe hang helps support this rotation.

Because the putter supports a natural rotation, players with curved swings can feel that they have better control of the clubhead as it swings back and forth. This can give an improved sense of the rhythm of the stroke.

Toe hang putters can provide accurate feedback on short putts where the player relies on the rotation of the clubhead to control the roll of the ball.

Conversely, players who have a straighter putting style will struggle with a toe hang putter, as the natural rotation in the toe can cause putts to go crooked. This type of putter requires the player to master the rotation, which can lead to inconsistent results for those with a straight swing.

Because a toe hang putter supports rotation, it also requires the player to have a more consistent swing style. If the player does not hit the ball at the correct angle, it can result in inaccurate putts, especially at longer distances.

Face-Balanced Putters

What is Face-Balanced?

A face-balanced putter is a putter where the club head will be horizontal when you balance the shaft on your finger. This means that the weight of the putter in the clubhead is evenly distributed between the toe and the heel. That weight distribution prevents the clubhead of one's putter from rotating as much during the putt stroke, resulting in a more stable hitting surface that points toward the target throughout the swing.

Face-balanced putters are known to be very stable, especially on long putts. The even weight distribution makes it easier for the player to keep the clubhead in a straight line, resulting in a more consistent ball roll and accurate putts.

Face-balanced putters are best suited for players who have a straight putting style, also called a "straight-back, straight-through stroke." Since the putter has no natural rotation, the clubhead remains stable and pointed at the target throughout the swing, helping to reduce errors.

Play style

Face-balanced putters are best suited for players who have a straight putting style, also called a "straight-back, straight-through stroke." Since the putter has no natural rotation, the clubhead remains stable and pointed at the target throughout the swing, helping to reduce errors.

By minimizing clubhead rotation, a face-balanced putter helps the player keep the clubface square (perpendicular to the target) during the stroke, which can increase the chances of hitting the ball accurately and keeping it on line.

Players who have an arc stroke will find it difficult to control a face-balanced putter. Since the club head does not rotate naturally with the swing, it can lead to inaccurate putts and the feeling of a lack of control over the ball.

Some players may find that face-balanced putters give less feedback in the stroke, as the more stable clubhead makes it harder to feel small differences in contact with the ball. This can be a problem for players who value the sensitivity of their strokes and want a more dynamic feel.

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