Super Stroke putter grips (David Dusek/Golfweek)

2. Grip

This is the only part of the putter you touch during a stroke, and each player develops preferences when it comes to grips.

The trend over the last decade has been toward larger-diameter grips, because as greens have become faster, many golfers want to quiet their hands during the stroke. Big grips often help golfers reduce twitching and make a less wristy swing.

At the same time, many players like the feel of thinner grips because they believe it enhances touch.

Some grips have been designed to hold extra weight, counterbalancing the weight of the head and shifting more overall weight either directly under a player’s hands or to the top of the handle. Adding weight in these areas has helped some golfers develop a smoother, more rhythmic putting stroke.

A good club fitter will have many grips available to try, and as long as your grip pressure is not excessively tight or loose, your ideal grip comes down to personal preference.