Armlock putters are extremely expensive right now. I did this and it has worked amazing! I had a 36" Odyssey O-works Tank 7 putter lying around. I took it to Golf Galaxy and had them put on a 5" extension, the Jumbo Max putter Bryson uses in the red, white and blue, and then changed the loft and lie to match the new arm locks coming out. Luckily this worked out and the shaft did not break when adjusting the loft and lie. If I were to do this again, I would have them change the loft and the lie before anything else so that if the shaft breaks you do not need to repay for the grip and extension. All and all since I had the putter lying around it only cost me about $45 bucks to do, works great, and a lot cheaper then $800.
Hear here! Or the hole should be increased to 9 inches across. 3 feet is too big, but 4 inches is diabolically too small for we mere humans. And Ben Hogan, as I recall.
This leapfrogging drill is my new favourite. However, I have modified it in that I aim for a forward ball (and not a tee (which is inefficient to be honest) - thus having a smaller target, as well as the fact that if the forward ball is hit it will nevertheless advance forward (and sometimes at an angle - thus changing the putting line a bit for variety). In practical terms this is one of the best drills ever. However, you can take it a step further.... You could set up 4 balls in a square pattern and hit them in a clockwise/anti-c pattern
I am considering trying an ARMLOCK but thinking I like Evnroll's option and design. Anything that helps eliminate three putts is intriguing in helping lower my scores
Maybe I missed the video where you explained, but when did you fall out of love with the LAB "mega-mind" putter? You seemed more confident with that one in your hands.
I feel like for pros and higher caliber players, they can have very love-hate relationships with their putters. Probably explains why they usually have over a dozen that they practice and switch out with. Since so much of putting is feel, confidence, and personal preference, maybe Finchie started to lose some of that with the LAB and wanted to try out the Sik model in comparison
@@diogeneslantern18 Interesting take. Mathematically and logically, it shouldn’t. But then again golf has never been one to follow logical patterns at times
@@sprtsfanatic1 it's like a player who learnt how to play with blades. If you switch them to game improvement irons for 6 months and then switch them back to blades they would have lost a ton of skill required to get good connection with the blades.
Couple of things Peter. Firstly, that last cut away of the video with you’re strange close up stare into camera, absolute lols you strange man 😂 Secondly, I’m noticing a trend- 1) bulk up, check. 2) get more distance, check. 3) armlock putter, check. 4) puma flat cap….?? Love your work 💪🏼
I just got a hold of my first armlock putter, the Odyssey 2-Ball Ten Armlock. I absolutely love it. I feel like I have so much more control of every aspect of my putting stroke now, compared to my Odyssey Sabertooth I had before, or just about any other putter I tested while looking. I haven't gotten it out enough to see exactly what difference it'll make, but I would bet it'll save 2-3 per round once I get it dialed in.
Armlock is anchoring without any doubt. It gives you three points of contact. Three points of contact makes for more stability. That is why the construction trades call for always having three points of contact for proper ladder safety. When you put with the hands only you have two points of contact.
I just bought an Odyssey 2-ball armlock that was a little more than half the price of the Sik armlock and I love it. I use to do conventional but saw the armlock putter at a store near me and I had to try it especially since I’m a lefty and they never have left handed armlock putters. It’s definitely easier to putt with it inside 20 feet but I’m still trying to get use to the longer putts.
Your videos are some of the best on TH-cam. You keep things interesting and enjoyable even when playing rounds. You and the guys together are a lot of fun to watch. Need so.e new ones of everyone together on the course.
I experiment with club quite a bit. I may make an arm lock putter by shafting a head with an extra stiff iron shaft and then buying and installing the grip and getting the head bent so the loft and lie are correct. By the way, when I worked at PGA Tour Superstore Julie Inkster came in with a new arm lock putter to get it adjusted for looft and lie. I had her stand at address, measured the starting loft and lie and make an educated guess. I changed the loft and lie as a starting point. Usually it takes several bends and checks to get it just right. My first bend was perfect! It was dumb luck, but she was impressed. :-)
do you think that the reduced pressure on the green will help you in other aspects of the game during tournament play? Also how are you coping with the mental pressure of a tournament? i find that while im alone or just practicing i can hit a lot more consistent but as soon as im out on the course with my playing partner i start making alot of silly mistakes and dont feel comfortable being the ball
An interesting video and ensuing concept for sure Mr. Finch. Personally, I agree with you on the anchoring ban. Now, I have yet to do the research myself to see if there ever really was a strong correlation between anchored putting and improved performance, so this is mostly based on my own impressions. Certainly on the PGA Tour though, the most prominent users of long, anchored putters prior to the ban weren't exactly known for the putting prowess. There have obviously been some pretty good players who used the anchoring style, but, even in the case of those who putted well while anchoring, it was not the core aspect of their game which made them such a good player in the first place. Bernhard Langer and Webb Simpson are fine examples. However, it would seem they were the exception and not the rule. Again though, this is just my take on the matter.
Necro post here, but I just picked up an arm lock. It helped me realize that I get SUPER wristy on long putts with a regular putter. I only really realized it when my long putts were coming up really short with the armlock, at first. I figured my distances out though. I'm an arm locker now
there are many other brands and types or armlock putters, midlock and even wrist lock, would be great to see a video comparing all the different types. I brought a evnroll midlock mallet putter and love it
It'll be tricky to regulate it. They'll have to define the hand, wrist and forearm and come up with something that applies to everyone. Because they'll need to limit how far up the grip can go. Or do something like say the club can only be held with your hands and may not extend past the wrist? That should cover it, right? Xander just switched back, I assume that part was made before you knew? You def made this after the Bryson "my driver sucks" comment 🤣🤣 Pete, it's almost like you're being yourself even more lately. And the editing is a great blend of serious and fun.
I use the Kotahi ( undersized) grip Axis putter with the elbows not bent and arms hanging when putting but grip not locked to arm. It works for me. Making a lot more 15 to 20 ft putts and therefore more birdies 😉. No, I don’t think it should be banned because it is moving with arms and not anchored.
I think Bryson calibrates his distance control by using a yard stick. Example drawing the putter back 8 inches then hitting the ball 8 feet. I use this drill for my high school teams, especially beginner's.
No, i think the reason why belly, chest and chin anchored puttering was banned is because it allows a pure pendulum stroke utilising the full length of the putter. With armlock, the arm becomes part of the pendulum which introduces more of the human element in the stroke. Having said that, I use armlock as i feel that it is more consistent.
Bought an arm lock putter 1 month ago. Had it custom built (length and grip) with #7 style head. All for under US $100 (one hundred). Practicing with it indoors now during Winter. Come Spring we'll see if this new arrow can help the Indian play better or if the Indian's lack of skill minimizes the arrow's benefits.
Think he explained that poorly. It's the angle of the shaft to the head. It can't be a perfect 90 degrees. But if you want to put your 70 degree lie angle putter perpendicular to the ground, you can. It just means the heel of your putter will be higher off the ground than the toe. So... your stroke can be straight back and through, but the putter can't be built to match the 90° angle.
I had a Nike mallet belly putter a few years back.. loved that putter. my buddies hated it so when the anchor rule went into effect, they wouldn't let me use it.. i got new buddies now
Thanks Pete! Good luck in your comps. I won’t be buying an armlock, tho I like the idea. Too expensive. Maybe I’ll just grip my current putter half way down the shaft. Great way to improve my flexibility!
Anchoring a putter against your forearm is allowed by the PGA Tour because it’s considered a part of the golfer’s “natural” grip rather than an artificial anchor point that stabilizes the club against the body. When the rules changed in 2016 to prohibit anchoring, the USGA and R&A specified that anchoring meant intentionally creating a fixed point between the putter and a player’s torso, like pressing the putter against the chest or belly. This was seen as providing an unnatural advantage, as it restricts the movement of the putter’s shaft, making it more stable. Anchoring the putter against the forearm, as in Bryson DeChambeau’s style, is different because the forearm is naturally part of the golfer’s putting stroke, rather than a fixed point on the body like the chest or abdomen. While forearm bracing effectively reduces wrist action, it still requires the player to maintain control with their arms, without using a fixed anchor point against the torso to stabilize the stroke. This distinction is what keeps it within the rules, even though, functionally, it’s very close to the stability an anchored belly or chest putter provides. The PGA Tour and USGA essentially drew a line between “natural” and “artificial” stability-letting the forearm become part of the grip but not allowing contact with the chest or abdomen.
A good distance control game is to use 3 balls and put a tee about 2 foot short of the fringe and then go back to the distance you want to practice and see how many of the 3 you can get past the tee but not touch the fringe
I've recently bought an armlock putter, a 41" Odessey 2-ball white hot to be precise. However, I don't use it in the armlock style. As I'm 6'3 with quite a major back problem, I actually use this with a standard putting stroke but much more upright. Before this putter, putting was definitely the weakest part of my game as I had a touch like a rampaging bull elephant. Now, putting is one of the strongest parts of my game with the biggest improvement being distance control. As far as them being banned, I'm with you in the sense that golf is hard enough so no, I don't think they should be
It doesn't anchor to a point, (a pivot point that can't move.) It lies along the forearm, therefor any movement the forearm makes is translated down the shaft to the head. I'm gonna switch to side putting with a 50" putter called the GP Pro putter from RP Dionne. It's legal also and you should review his clubs. They're tricking awesome. " No they really are."
I don't see a problem with it Peter, unless the PGA is going to ban arm locking as well. I say that because I was shown a putting technique by a scratch player at our club with a normal putter. He has his hands in a downward praying position on either side of the handle instead of holding the conventional way. This creates arm lock on the forearm or wrist anyway. He was shown this trick by an American on tour. You would have to ban this hold as well. lol
@@trent_assmussen now, now...don't try to embarrass him with the fact that Bryson is currently #6 WGR www.owgr.com/ranking and he's....Peter Finch. After all, that means something: he has no ethics and is glad to just get the attention
Of course it should not be banned. Out of the box product development is something to praise. Then when a high profile player goes for it ... it's commendable. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Same here , when he was saying the price of the putter my first thought was "I'll buy it and will be ban within the week" to risky till a firm rule is issued
If price is a concern I'd go with the cobra. Same DLT face a good head design, and under 400 dollars. Odyssey also has their two ball 10 available as an arm lock which hits really nice. Or grab a used sik or bettinardi. Lot of people have experimented with the arm lock and moved on, I got my betti studio stock for 200 bucks.
I currently putt with an Odyssey O-Works 1W with a claw grip and I’m a decent putter of the ball. But I am desperate to try an armlock putter. I don’t think they should be banned, as you said Pete “the game is hard enough”. So I will certainly be looking at getting one just have to wait 20 years for companies realise us lefties like to play golf as well!!!
I use a standard SIK Pro with a steel shaft that was the same price as a standard Scotty, around $400. I think the LAGP shaft is about half of that $1000 quoted in the video. Steel shaft SIK putters don't cost nearly a thousand dollars. The SIK came built in the specs I gave them and the face had a much better than roll than anything else.
When I heard the USGA say that they were not on a path to ban the arm lock, I changed my mind and bought an Odyssey 10 2-ball arm lock. I do not think that pros should use them in competitions, but for the recreational golfer I think it's a good thing. I bought it to improve my 5-10 ft range and if putting on a rug is any indication it's going to be much better. Let amateurs use them and if the governing bodies want to fix anything they should focus on the ball and driver/woods.
I’ve been following your channel for a few months now. I’ve watched many of your reviews on clubs. I would like to see you do a review on the Calloway Strata complete set
I am currently using an armlock putter (I converted an old belly putter I had, so the cost wasn't that outrageous,) so I sure hope they aren't banned. I think it's a little silly that people can't branch out and try different things in the game. If different grips of the putter are legal, then armlock putters should be too, since they both aim to do the same thing, in mostly the same way.
that lifebelt attached to the tree in the first shot is a hell of a way from the pond , by the time you ran from the pond to ther tree and back again 5 people coulda drowned , how hard is it to concrete in a 3x3 post next to the waters edge
No still got to read the greens. If I could afford one it would be the Envroll arm luck putter. Looks like the best of both worlds, efficient and comfortable.
Should arm locks be banned...? Reply YES or NO and let's see what people think 👇 Enjoy the vid and thanks once again for tuning in!
Yes. Not only is it a stabilization aid,but it makes you(not you per say,but especially Bryson) look like an arse aswell 🤣🤣
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i will say this, watching Dechambeu workout and his speed training is nuts... dude is an animal with a lot of discipline
“Probably solved golf”. Love it. 😂
Stolen from Mr. Rick Shields
15:10 - 15:20. Never been so sure someone wants to kill me. 😂😂😂
scared the hell out of me
“Whatchu messin’ with ese?! Don’t you know I’m loco?!”
Armlock putters are extremely expensive right now. I did this and it has worked amazing! I had a 36" Odyssey O-works Tank 7 putter lying around. I took it to Golf Galaxy and had them put on a 5" extension, the Jumbo Max putter Bryson uses in the red, white and blue, and then changed the loft and lie to match the new arm locks coming out. Luckily this worked out and the shaft did not break when adjusting the loft and lie. If I were to do this again, I would have them change the loft and the lie before anything else so that if the shaft breaks you do not need to repay for the grip and extension. All and all since I had the putter lying around it only cost me about $45 bucks to do, works great, and a lot cheaper then $800.
Personally, I think all putting should be banned.
Hear here! Or the hole should be increased to 9 inches across.
3 feet is too big, but 4 inches is diabolically too small for we mere humans. And Ben Hogan, as I recall.
That you Ben Hogan?
@@diogeneslantern18 No. It's Ben Hogan's putter's ghost...
love it 🤣
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What a golfer this man does have the sexiest swing on TH-cam
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This leapfrogging drill is my new favourite. However, I have modified it in that I aim for a forward ball (and not a tee (which is inefficient to be honest) - thus having a smaller target, as well as the fact that if the forward ball is hit it will nevertheless advance forward (and sometimes at an angle - thus changing the putting line a bit for variety). In practical terms this is one of the best drills ever.
However, you can take it a step further....
You could set up 4 balls in a square pattern and hit them in a clockwise/anti-c pattern
with your comedy alone, you should be on tour LOL. great stuff as usual Pete!
I am considering trying an ARMLOCK but thinking I like Evnroll's option and design. Anything that helps eliminate three putts is intriguing in helping lower my scores
Maybe I missed the video where you explained, but when did you fall out of love with the LAB "mega-mind" putter? You seemed more confident with that one in your hands.
Putting definitely seemed one of his strengths when the LAB was in the bag, now it looks like a definite weakness!
I feel like for pros and higher caliber players, they can have very love-hate relationships with their putters. Probably explains why they usually have over a dozen that they practice and switch out with. Since so much of putting is feel, confidence, and personal preference, maybe Finchie started to lose some of that with the LAB and wanted to try out the Sik model in comparison
I get the sense that all that "tech" to assist the putting stroke is actually a crutch and will make one a worse putter over time.
@@diogeneslantern18 Interesting take. Mathematically and logically, it shouldn’t. But then again golf has never been one to follow logical patterns at times
@@sprtsfanatic1 it's like a player who learnt how to play with blades. If you switch them to game improvement irons for 6 months and then switch them back to blades they would have lost a ton of skill required to get good connection with the blades.
You should use it in comps. Everytime you miss the putt, you can just blame the putter. Its the face man.
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Never expected Airsoft GI to comment on a golf video.
Couple of things Peter.
Firstly, that last cut away of the video with you’re strange close up stare into camera, absolute lols you strange man 😂
Secondly, I’m noticing a trend- 1) bulk up, check. 2) get more distance, check. 3) armlock putter, check. 4) puma flat cap….??
Love your work 💪🏼
4:55 and 6:23 you again prove that you are the funniest golf youtuber in the world
Don't forget 9:33 AHT AHT AHT
I just got a hold of my first armlock putter, the Odyssey 2-Ball Ten Armlock. I absolutely love it. I feel like I have so much more control of every aspect of my putting stroke now, compared to my Odyssey Sabertooth I had before, or just about any other putter I tested while looking. I haven't gotten it out enough to see exactly what difference it'll make, but I would bet it'll save 2-3 per round once I get it dialed in.
I also use a 2-ball ten but distance control has been a problem. Anything inside 10 ft is great
@@ryansu8211 The distance control was definitely a lot harder for me too, but it's come around.
I gotta give that distance control drill a go! Looks really useful and a fun little challenge
Best of luck Peter. I did like that big spider putter thing you had.
Love your energy man. Keep up the awesome work.
I'd definitely give it go, just don't have a spare £800 for the Bryson spec! The benefit at high handicap level might be even more than at pro level.
Great video, aside of the putting content, the subtle dry comedy had me in stitches! 🤣
You should try the Evnroll Midlock next to compare the two. The midlock seems to be more comfortable because of the grip shape.
Peter Finch a natural comedian and cracking golfer!
About time...I'm actually in the process of trying a wristlock grip which I put in my old cigar putter. Have yet to make the change to my current one.
@15:15 was the strangest and most amazing part of any TH-cam golf video ahah
Armlock is anchoring without any doubt. It gives you three points of contact. Three points of contact makes for more stability. That is why the construction trades call for always having three points of contact for proper ladder safety. When you put with the hands only you have two points of contact.
love the vids
Doesn’t suck 🤣! That’s the drivers face Pete!
Comment of the day! 🤣🤣🤣
Yes! And I want to see you and Feherty together for nine holes of humor/golf.
Great video. Watch how Bryson measures his pace control with a yard stick. He shows it and how he does it in his what's in my bag video. Might help
I just bought an Odyssey 2-ball armlock that was a little more than half the price of the Sik armlock and I love it. I use to do conventional but saw the armlock putter at a store near me and I had to try it especially since I’m a lefty and they never have left handed armlock putters. It’s definitely easier to putt with it inside 20 feet but I’m still trying to get use to the longer putts.
I'm with you, just got the same one and I love it!
This video had me in stitches 🤣. And some nice putting drills. 👌
Your videos are some of the best on TH-cam. You keep things interesting and enjoyable even when playing rounds. You and the guys together are a lot of fun to watch. Need so.e new ones of everyone together on the course.
You should try it with Bernhard Langer's putting grip. Where your left hand is lower and your right hand fingers are around your left forearm
I experiment with club quite a bit. I may make an arm lock putter by shafting a head with an extra stiff iron shaft and then buying and installing the grip and getting the head bent so the loft and lie are correct. By the way, when I worked at PGA Tour Superstore Julie Inkster came in with a new arm lock putter to get it adjusted for looft and lie. I had her stand at address, measured the starting loft and lie and make an educated guess. I changed the loft and lie as a starting point. Usually it takes several bends and checks to get it just right. My first bend was perfect! It was dumb luck, but she was impressed. :-)
Loved the fun way the content was shown👍👍👍
I want to see Peter do his victory moonwalk during tournament play.
do you think that the reduced pressure on the green will help you in other aspects of the game during tournament play?
Also how are you coping with the mental pressure of a tournament? i find that while im alone or just practicing i can hit a lot more consistent but as soon as im out on the course with my playing partner i start making alot of silly mistakes and dont feel comfortable being the ball
They are the face of the putter 😂😂😂 best golf vids on youtube 😊👌
You’re only missing the Puma flat cap now Pete 👍
Stick with it Peter. Looks great, and your confidence will sky rocket 👍👍
An interesting video and ensuing concept for sure Mr. Finch. Personally, I agree with you on the anchoring ban. Now, I have yet to do the research myself to see if there ever really was a strong correlation between anchored putting and improved performance, so this is mostly based on my own impressions. Certainly on the PGA Tour though, the most prominent users of long, anchored putters prior to the ban weren't exactly known for the putting prowess. There have obviously been some pretty good players who used the anchoring style, but, even in the case of those who putted well while anchoring, it was not the core aspect of their game which made them such a good player in the first place. Bernhard Langer and Webb Simpson are fine examples. However, it would seem they were the exception and not the rule. Again though, this is just my take on the matter.
What happened to the LAB?
Very informative, thank you :)
Necro post here, but I just picked up an arm lock. It helped me realize that I get SUPER wristy on long putts with a regular putter. I only really realized it when my long putts were coming up really short with the armlock, at first. I figured my distances out though. I'm an arm locker now
there are many other brands and types or armlock putters, midlock and even wrist lock, would be great to see a video comparing all the different types. I brought a evnroll midlock mallet putter and love it
It'll be tricky to regulate it. They'll have to define the hand, wrist and forearm and come up with something that applies to everyone. Because they'll need to limit how far up the grip can go.
Or do something like say the club can only be held with your hands and may not extend past the wrist? That should cover it, right?
Xander just switched back, I assume that part was made before you knew? You def made this after the Bryson "my driver sucks" comment 🤣🤣
Pete, it's almost like you're being yourself even more lately. And the editing is a great blend of serious and fun.
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Easy when you pin the comment 🤣 cheatah!
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Thanks Pete your the goat
"Pretty much solved golf". Love it.
Should have been about his driver in a new series called, "Does It Really Suck?"
How about a link to the hat you are wearing…love it! And another great video :)
Top man you are👌 I have played golf for 60yrs and the only golfer who out talk you was Donald Stirling, he’s a ‘Lanc’ too 😂
I would definitely give armlock a try!!
I use the Kotahi ( undersized) grip Axis putter with the elbows not bent and arms hanging when putting but grip not locked to arm. It works for me. Making a lot more 15 to 20 ft putts and therefore more birdies 😉.
No, I don’t think it should be banned because it is moving with arms and not anchored.
I think Bryson calibrates his distance control by using a yard stick. Example drawing the putter back 8 inches then hitting the ball 8 feet. I use this drill for my high school teams, especially beginner's.
Best of luck with the arm lock. I still think you should've stayed with Megamind! I think they make an arm lock version you might like!
Pete is like a bower bird with putters 😂 put it in the bag mate 👍🏾
No, i think the reason why belly, chest and chin anchored puttering was banned is because it allows a pure pendulum stroke utilising the full length of the putter. With armlock, the arm becomes part of the pendulum which introduces more of the human element in the stroke. Having said that, I use armlock as i feel that it is more consistent.
I 'wollllllopped' the like button and smashed my ipad pro😬
Bought an arm lock putter 1 month ago. Had it custom built (length and grip) with #7 style head. All for under US $100 (one hundred). Practicing with it indoors now during Winter. Come Spring we'll see if this new arrow can help the Indian play better or if the Indian's lack of skill minimizes the arrow's benefits.
Hey Pete, can you explain 10:06 - 10:14 about straight back and through stroke not being allowed?
Think he explained that poorly. It's the angle of the shaft to the head. It can't be a perfect 90 degrees.
But if you want to put your 70 degree lie angle putter perpendicular to the ground, you can. It just means the heel of your putter will be higher off the ground than the toe.
So... your stroke can be straight back and through, but the putter can't be built to match the 90° angle.
Can we get a LAB, sik face Armlock putter next?
I had a Nike mallet belly putter a few years back.. loved that putter. my buddies hated it so when the anchor rule went into effect, they wouldn't let me use it.. i got new buddies now
Thanks Pete! Good luck in your comps. I won’t be buying an armlock, tho I like the idea. Too expensive. Maybe I’ll just grip my current putter half way down the shaft. Great way to improve my flexibility!
Tiger and Jack are the two best putters ever and they both used traditional strokes and the same basic putter most of their career. Sounds good to me.
And maybe if they used an armlock putter they could have been even better.........
Pete, why did you give up on the directed force putter?
Anchoring a putter against your forearm is allowed by the PGA Tour because it’s considered a part of the golfer’s “natural” grip rather than an artificial anchor point that stabilizes the club against the body.
When the rules changed in 2016 to prohibit anchoring, the USGA and R&A specified that anchoring meant intentionally creating a fixed point between the putter and a player’s torso, like pressing the putter against the chest or belly. This was seen as providing an unnatural advantage, as it restricts the movement of the putter’s shaft, making it more stable.
Anchoring the putter against the forearm, as in Bryson DeChambeau’s style, is different because the forearm is naturally part of the golfer’s putting stroke, rather than a fixed point on the body like the chest or abdomen.
While forearm bracing effectively reduces wrist action, it still requires the player to maintain control with their arms, without using a fixed anchor point against the torso to stabilize the stroke. This distinction is what keeps it within the rules, even though, functionally, it’s very close to the stability an anchored belly or chest putter provides.
The PGA Tour and USGA essentially drew a line between “natural” and “artificial” stability-letting the forearm become part of the grip but not allowing contact with the chest or abdomen.
A touch of the "betty swollocks" going on Pete?
Rick will be asking for a 2week extension now!!
A good distance control game is to use 3 balls and put a tee about 2 foot short of the fringe and then go back to the distance you want to practice and see how many of the 3 you can get past the tee but not touch the fringe
I've recently bought an armlock putter, a 41" Odessey 2-ball white hot to be precise. However, I don't use it in the armlock style. As I'm 6'3 with quite a major back problem, I actually use this with a standard putting stroke but much more upright. Before this putter, putting was definitely the weakest part of my game as I had a touch like a rampaging bull elephant. Now, putting is one of the strongest parts of my game with the biggest improvement being distance control. As far as them being banned, I'm with you in the sense that golf is hard enough so no, I don't think they should be
It doesn't anchor to a point, (a pivot point that can't move.) It lies along the forearm, therefor any movement the forearm makes is translated down the shaft to the head. I'm gonna switch to side putting with a 50" putter called the GP Pro putter from RP Dionne. It's legal also and you should review his clubs. They're tricking awesome. " No they really are."
I had a arm lock made 3 years ago, it works just fine. Long putts
I don't see a problem with it Peter, unless the PGA is going to ban arm locking as well. I say that because I was shown a putting technique by a scratch player at our club with a normal putter. He has his hands in a downward praying position on either side of the handle instead of holding the conventional way. This creates arm lock on the forearm or wrist anyway. He was shown this trick by an American on tour. You would have to ban this hold as well. lol
Agreed!
Does the putter give you an urge to whine about it not being as forgiving as it should be on your misses?
Only when I swing it 130mph
Not that u can ever reach 135mph club head speed on the course but if u did I guarantee u couldn’t hit it as straight as Bryson
@@trent_assmussen ? That's a joke, right?
@@trent_assmussen now, now...don't try to embarrass him with the fact that Bryson is currently #6 WGR www.owgr.com/ranking
and he's....Peter Finch.
After all, that means something: he has no ethics and is glad to just get the attention
@@touristguy87 I was talking to the guy who commented first not Peter. I love Peter
Of course it should not be banned. Out of the box product development is something to praise. Then when a high profile player goes for it ... it's commendable. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Best of luck... and stuff Finchy boy
my worries are that if I switch to it and love it. if they ban it I will have to go back.
Same here , when he was saying the price of the putter my first thought was "I'll buy it and will be ban within the week" to risky till a firm rule is issued
Because you are a pro playing tournaments
@@nicolascrescimone I mean he might be a guy who plays tournaments at his local club and still needs to conform to the rules 🤷🏼♂️
I would so love to try an arm lock style putter since my putting is costing me at least 6-7 strokes a round!!
The Finch don't Flinch! Go young Padawan with your new light sabre, may the force be with you Eagle-on-one. (New Jedi name?)
Well...
I cringed.
If price is a concern I'd go with the cobra. Same DLT face a good head design, and under 400 dollars. Odyssey also has their two ball 10 available as an arm lock which hits really nice. Or grab a used sik or bettinardi. Lot of people have experimented with the arm lock and moved on, I got my betti studio stock for 200 bucks.
I currently putt with an Odyssey O-Works 1W with a claw grip and I’m a decent putter of the ball. But I am desperate to try an armlock putter. I don’t think they should be banned, as you said Pete “the game is hard enough”. So I will certainly be looking at getting one just have to wait 20 years for companies realise us lefties like to play golf as well!!!
You can get a LH SIK Armlock.
@@Jmattrhodes 👍🏻 problem is the price tag 😱
I use a standard SIK Pro with a steel shaft that was the same price as a standard Scotty, around $400. I think the LAGP shaft is about half of that $1000 quoted in the video. Steel shaft SIK putters don't cost nearly a thousand dollars. The SIK came built in the specs I gave them and the face had a much better than roll than anything else.
When I heard the USGA say that they were not on a path to ban the arm lock, I changed my mind and bought an Odyssey 10 2-ball arm lock. I do not think that pros should use them in competitions, but for the recreational golfer I think it's a good thing. I bought it to improve my 5-10 ft range and if putting on a rug is any indication it's going to be much better. Let amateurs use them and if the governing bodies want to fix anything they should focus on the ball and driver/woods.
"need a sit down" 🤣
What happened to the other putter u were using with the armlock grip
Yes
I’ve been following your channel for a few months now. I’ve watched many of your reviews on clubs. I would like to see you do a review on the Calloway Strata complete set
God that dance made me laugh so hard 😂😂😂
Ha ha 🤣🤣🤣 nice dance 🕺🏼
I’d love to try an arm lock but the prices are way too much
They arent really more expensive than non armlock versions. You can order arm lock versions of any putter just like broomstick back in the day
I am currently using an armlock putter (I converted an old belly putter I had, so the cost wasn't that outrageous,) so I sure hope they aren't banned. I think it's a little silly that people can't branch out and try different things in the game. If different grips of the putter are legal, then armlock putters should be too, since they both aim to do the same thing, in mostly the same way.
Does SIK have a UK fitter? If so, would really enjoy watching a video of you going through the fitting process. Great video as always!
So three months later are you still using it and are the improvements in strokes gained still there?
Mate you need to improve the lighting in your videos when filming outdoors, other than this loving everything about your videos the last few weeks!!!
Good luck - kick some ass!
that lifebelt attached to the tree in the first shot is a hell of a way from the pond , by the time you ran from the pond to ther tree and back again 5 people coulda drowned , how hard is it to concrete in a 3x3 post next to the waters edge
Since the arm is moving, arm lock putters don't seem like anchoring to me. You don't anchor a boat to a floating log.
You do realize that your torso moves when you putt with a belly putter right?
No still got to read the greens. If I could afford one it would be the Envroll arm luck putter. Looks like the best of both worlds, efficient and comfortable.
Great video. How does the SIK putter compare to your LAB putter?