In one of the latest episodes of Kick Point, what started out as a chat about Dan Parker’s new zero torque putter, turned into a fascinating discussion on how biomechanics expert Dr Sasho MacKenzie may have disproved the importance of some long-held beliefs around putting.
If you’re struggling with your flat stick and are open to trying something new, we highly recommend watching the Kick Point episode below (all of it, of course, but this particular discussion starts at 5.24).
Is it time you did the same. Let us explain…
First, bring out the violins. Dan is struggling with his new zero torque putter.
Despite getting fitted at PXG HQ in Scottsdale, Arizona for his PXG Mustang ZT putter, whilst “bullet proof” from eight feet and in, it is performing miserably from long range. “Horrible,” he says.
Dan is in what’s known as the “reverse honeymoon period”, where instead of enjoying immediate success and joy, he’s experiencing the exact opposite – at least so far as long distance putting is concerned.
Dan has yet to get to grips with his new PXG Mustang Zero Torque (ZT) putter from long range
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“You’ve come from a putter with a bit of toe hang,” Ferguson says, reassuringly (Joe is a big advocate of the zero torque putters).
“What zero torque does, in my opinion, when you remove that torque force, you can lose a bit of awareness.
“You’ve got to get to the point where you trust it. You don’t need to manipulate it or refind it with your hands – you just let it swing and do its thing.
“Once you understand that the clubface is going to do its thing and stay square, it’s a genuine phenomenon.”
Dr Sasho MacKenzie: Debunking Myths
Now for something quite thought-provoking, which might get you to try something totally new with your putting.
Dr MacKenzie, one of the smartest minds in golf, recently appeared on the No Laying Up podcast to discuss a piece of putting research that he had conducted.
As Joe explains, one of the most important elements of putting that we’re constantly reminded about is that you have to get your path nice and square, and a centered…
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