Putting....D Plane?

[Phil Rosenbaum]

Do the D Plane principles apply to putting?

How long is the distance from impact to separation on the U plane of the putting stroke?

 

[Richie3Jack]

I think they do. The path really isn't that vital to good putting IMO, the face...particularly at impact...is vital. Of course you need to know how to read greens and develop a good touch/speed.

That really goes against the normal putting instruction and practice where they work on perfecting the stroke.





3JACK

 

[Kevin Shields]

I wouldnt think the ball is on the face for any period of time at all in putting.

 

[Matt Bryda]

Putting and D Plane-
I think it is a spin thing!
Not enough spin to create a plane, Yes?

Matt

 

[mjstrong]

And any spin that is initially created is overcome by the ground and tends to start rolling pretty quickly, so that the top vector of the d-plane (clubface) is so much more important than the path.

 

[westy]

rules apply

the laws of physics and geometry apply to putting.
For any given speed, the softer the cover the longer the ball is squished against the face, thats about all you are squishing....

 

[Phil Rosenbaum]

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When I teach putting, I attack speed and delivery first, before I work on any technique.

Kevin, That is really the gist of my question, how long is the impact interval in putting?

 

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[Phil Rosenbaum]

thanks burner.

I am really interested in how the angle of attack and path/clubface relationship effects a dead straight putt...

If I have it right, from the GTE in Md. A straight path and square clubface and a down and out path produce a pull in the full swing, so I want some help with how it would effect putting.

Damon?

 

[Damon Lucas]

Negligable!
Much greater fish to fry.

Get your delivery speed/distance control and rhythm and tempo of your stroke down first.

Then get an aim and stroke combination that starts the ball on line most if not all of the time.

Learn how to read and experience how to read putts.

Cycle back.

If you are trying to consciously control the d plane with the speed of a putting stroke and the different slopes, lines, greens, and putt distances, you have no chance, IMO.