Putter Work
Most putters are bought by feel off a rack, never measured, and never revisited. Putter work here means length, lie, and face balance get checked on a real rolled surface and written down like any other job.
The Numbers Change Once the Ball Actually Breaks
Setup posture and stroke path are checked on a rolled surface long enough for a putt to actually curve, not a flat strip of carpet where every read looks the same. Length and lie are set to that posture, and face balance is matched to whether your stroke arcs or stays square through the ball.
Once specs are set, the work order records exactly what was changed from stock — length cut, lie bent, or a different head weight fitted — so the club can be reproduced or adjusted again later without starting from scratch.
Putter Work Order
The Variables on a Putter Work Order
Length
Set to your posture at address, not a stock 34 or 35 inches. Two inches of butt trim on a stock model is one of the more common changes we make.
Lie Angle
Checked with the putter soled naturally at your setup, then bent to match rather than asking you to change your posture to fit the club.
Face Balance
Face-balanced heads suit a straighter stroke; toe-hang heads suit a stroke that arcs. Matched to how you actually move the putter, not a preference stated up front.
Head Weight
Heavier heads can steady a quick stroke; lighter heads suit players who prefer more feel through the ball. Adjustable weights are checked and logged if the model supports them.
Grip Size & Shape
Oversized grips quiet wrist action for players who want less hand rotation in the stroke. Recorded on the work order the same as any iron regrip.
Loft at Impact
Most putters need a touch of forward lean to deliver the stamped loft at contact. Checked rather than assumed.
What Putter Work Usually Fixes
Consistent Push or Pull
Often a lie-angle mismatch for your posture rather than a stroke flaw. Checked and bent before anything about the stroke itself gets touched.
Distance Control That Won't Settle
Frequently a head weight or length mismatch for your stroke tempo. A work order from a prior putter, if you have one, is a useful starting reference.