Form is as important as function when it comes to your putter. A player has to like what they see before they will have confidence in the product. Once a person finds a putter that they are pleased with the aesthetics of, at least half the battle is won.

Styles of putter shapes: Blade vs. Modern is the obvious choice. Blade-type putters are narrow from face to back, and long from toe to heel. Players who prefer a more traditional look tend to prefer blade style models, while players who want a more modern look opt for mallet type putters. Today's mallet putters come in a wide variety of shapes, but are usually almost as deep from face to back, as they are from toe to heel. Through the use of different materials and shapes, a higher moment of inertia (MOI) can be achieved. The MOI is simply the putter head's resistance to twisting. A higher MOI translates into more stable contact with an off-center impact, which in turn means more putts finding the bottom of the cup instead of burning the edge or catching the lip. Placement of weight is critical for how a putter will resist twisting. Face-balanced putter heads are less likely to be influenced by wayward strokes and poor contact.

Materials and specifications: Should you go with a putter head that has a polymer substance to soften impact, or milled metal for a more crisp feel? The difference in face material will have an impact on how far a ball will travel with a similar length of swing. Those who prefer a firmer feel should stay with putters that do not have inserts. Most putter heads are made from softer steels than irons or metal woods.

Playing Length: The standard length of a putter is 35 inches however you can customise the length of your putter if you prefer a shorter or longer putter.