Putter Fitting Evaluation
A measured evaluation of how putter design influences ball roll performance.
Putter Fitting Evaluation at Polished Putting begins with how the golf ball behaves off the putter face.
Launch, speed, skid, and roll consistency determine whether a putter supports or disrupts performance.
This evaluation measures ball roll outcomes first, then examines how putter design and delivery interact to produce those results.
On What This Evaluation Focuses.
The Putter Fitting Evaluation is designed to understand how different putter characteristics influence repeatable ball roll behavior.
This evaluation is used to:
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Measure launch and skid characteristics across putter designs
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Assess speed consistency and dispersion
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Identify design features that stabilize or disrupt roll outcomes
The objective is not preference or appearance — it is measured performance.
Why Ball Roll Leads the Fitting Process
Traditional putter fitting often emphasizes static specifications or visual alignment.
Those factors can be misleading if they are not tied to how the ball actually behaves.
At Polished Putting:
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Ball roll establishes the performance baseline
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Putter changes are evaluated by their effect on outcomes
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Only differences that improve measured roll behavior are considered meaningful
If a change does not improve ball roll, it is not recommended.
How Stroke Information Is Used
High-speed video of the stroke is captured alongside ball roll data to provide context.
Stroke information is used to:
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Explain why certain putter designs produce different roll results
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Understand how delivery interacts with head design and balance
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Avoid attributing performance changes to equipment when they are not supported by data
Stroke video informs interpretation — it does not drive decisions on its own.
Measurement Methodology
Putter Fitting Evaluation is supported by high-speed ball roll measurement using Quintic Ball Roll, with synchronized video capture.
This allows precise comparison of:
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Launch and skid behavior between putters
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Speed consistency under repeated conditions
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The relationship between delivery and roll outcomes
Equipment recommendations are based on measured differences, not assumptions.
How This Fits the Polished Putting Process
Putter Fitting Evaluation follows the same evidence-based process used throughout Polished Putting:
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Measure ball roll to establish a baseline
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Test equipment variables under controlled conditions
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Recommend specifications only when supported by data
Not every evaluation results in a new putter or adjustment.
When a recommendation is made, it reflects a measurable improvement in roll performance.
Who This Is For
Putter Fitting Evaluation is appropriate for:
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Golfers questioning whether their putter supports consistency
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Players evaluating a new putter or specification change
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Golfers seeking objective validation of their current putter
All skill levels are welcome.
All clients begin with evaluation.