What is a counterbalanced putter?
Rachel Davis
Updated on July 05, 2026
A counterbalance putter has extra weight in the butt end of the club to make the balance point quite a bit higher up. This increase in weight in the butt end allows the golfer a bit more feel at impact and a higher MOI. MOI, or moment of inertia, is how fast the ball comes off the clubface at impact.
What does counterbalancing a putter do?
Counterbalancing a putter or using a heavy putter grip increases the clubhead's MOI (moment of inertia), making it more stable and resistant to twisting on off-center strikes. The higher the MOI, the more accurate your miss-hits (in both direction and distance).
What is the advantage of a counterbalanced putter?
Having a putter grip that distributes the counterbalancing weight along the length of the grip will require less muscular effort to have a coordinated fluid motion. A consistent putting stroke all depends on balance, tempo, and timing. Counterbalance delivers consistency, and consistency leads to lower scores.
Who should use a counterbalanced putter?
This is particularly important for those who struggle from distance on the greens – those who seem to rack up those dreaded three-putts. A lot of that is in the head, but a counterbalance putter helps some golfers with that pendulum stroke for more feel over greater distance.
How much weight should I counterbalance my putter?
The most commonly used putter counterweights are the 60g, 80g and 100g weights, with the 80g and 100g counterweights being the most commonly used by most golfers for the putter. There is no question the chance of improved putting performance with a heavy counter weight in the putter is very high.
31 related questions foundHow long is a counterbalanced putter?
The majority of the commercially available extended length counterbalanced putters are 38” in length. This is approximately 3” longer than the most common standard length putter (35”).
What does a SuperStroke grip do?
While many people just play what comes stock, I've seen many golfers improve their putting just by changing the grip. Super Stroke is one of the best options when it comes to aftermarket grips. The bigger size really improves the stroke by engaging the shoulder muscles and eliminating the wrists.
Are Evnroll putters counterbalanced?
It is a slightly heavier than normal grip which gives a subtle counterbalanced feel to help stabilize the hands.
Should I add weight to my putter grip?
Add weight to the grip end and putter head
Adding weight to both ends of the putter will make it heavier (obviously), and a heavier putter will have a high MOI. This will help to engage the bigger muscles in the putting stroke.
Which putters are face balanced?
The 5 Best Face-balanced Putters
- Odyssey Stroke Versa Putter.
- Odyssey 2020 Putters.
- Ray Cook Silver SR500.
- TaylorMade Prior Putters.
- Pinemeadow Golf SL Putter.
What is no taper technology?
Sort by. Less Tapered and Non-Tapered swing grips can help lighten grip pressure in the dominant hand, thus reducing strain and allowing for more control and more stable swing-throughs.
How should putter be weighted?
Head Weight – Most putters are defined as standard at approximately 350 grams. Head weight will affect how a player squares up the face at impact. During a fitting, it is important to test both lighter and heavier head weights to see which type you respond to best.
Where should putter balance point be?
If you balance your putter on your finger you will find a point where the weight in the head balances the weight at the grip end. This is your putter's balance point. (This is not to be confused with the direction your putterface points when balanced on your finger - skywards, to the ground, or somewhere in between).
Is a heavier putter better for fast greens?
On fast greens, you will do better with a heavy putter and on slow greens a lighter putter will help you.
Is lead tape legal in golf?
Is lead tape legal? That's a great question because the game has so many rules it's hard to remember what's legal and what isn't. But the answer is yes, it is legal to use on any and all of your clubs and shafts according to Rule 14-3. You must put it on before the round starts.
What does lead tape do on golf clubs?
Lead tape, for a time being, was the go-to stuff for golfers making quick adjustments to their clubs. It was used to add weight to various places on the clubhead or putter, changing not only the club's actual weight, but also how it feels.
Where do you put lead tape on a mallet putter?
Where do you put lead tape on a putter? Lead tape should be added to the sole of the putter or the back of the clubhead. If you are purely using it to add weight, ensure it is applied evenly and in a symmetrical fashion.
Are Evnroll putters worth it?
✅ Pros Most consistent roll from any putter with great solid feel and looks. ⛳ Verdict One thing is certain, the Evnroll ER2 putter puts the best darn roll on the ball period. I was really happy with the results and I made putts for lower scores.
How much does the Evnroll gravity grip weigh?
The Gravity Grip is a major breakthrough in putter grip technology. The body of the grip is ultralight EVA foam that weighs only 35 grams. By placing a 70 gram steel rod along the entire length of the grip ½ inch below the shaft, the hands can feel the precise angle of the face.
Who makes Evnroll putters?
Introduction. With over 25 years of experience designing putters, founder and owner of EVNROLL putters, Guerin Rife claims to have found the secret to unlocking better putts. Using 303 stainless steel, Rife's unique face milling pattern promotes a better and more consistent roll for more made putts.
Who uses SuperStroke grips?
SuperStroke – which makes putter and full-swing grips used by the likes of Jordan Spieth, Sergio Garcia, Jason Dufner and many more – has a new, full lineup of putter and full-swing grips called Traxion. The Traxion line consists of 15 putter grip models, Tour Swing grips and Wrap Swing grips.
Can you put a SuperStroke grip on any putter?
A: SuperStroke putter grips fit on most putters, however, if you are using a putter that has been cut down or a putter with a reverse taper or a Belly putter, you will find that the shaft is too big.
Who owns SuperStroke grips?
SuperStroke owner Dean Dingman paid $750,000 for the brand in 2009. The business is forecast to post $30 million in revenue this year. Golfers, as a breed, are sometimes known to buy the latest gadgets in desperation to shave strokes from their game, while equipment makers come and go.
How can I make my putter longer?
Yes, you can extend the length of any club in the bag but it's not as simple as re-gripping a club. Instead, a club fitter will need to either add an extension or a brand-new shaft entirely. Usually, all you need is a putter extension (aka a shaft plug), some epoxy, and a new grip to lengthen.