By Barry Lotz
Earlier this year, Lamkin Grips, one of the premier grip manufacturers, introduced two new Flat Cat putter grips, the Flat Cat and the Flat Cat Solution. Both Justin Rose and Jason Kokrak are devotees, with Justin almost winning the Masters.
The Flat Cat Putter Grip
The revolutionary FLAT CAT 1 putter grip, with its unique design, puts the face of the putter in the palm of your hand. Each side of the FLAT CAT grip is in a parallel plane with the putter face, allowing every golfer to establish a personal feel with the face of their putter no matter what their putting style – traditional, left-hand low, saw, claw and more. Available in five sizes to ensure the best personal feel for every golfer, including the NEW Svelte model. Weight is 53 grams and a .580” core. Also available in four other sizes: Slim, Standard, Big Boy and Fat each featuring a different weight. $24.99.
The FLAT CAT Solution is designed with FLAT CAT’s patented FLAT 1™ grip technology that squares the hands and arms to the putter face to ensure a square face at impact. The design of the FLAT CAT Solution allows every golfer to establish a personal feel with the face of their putter no matter what their putting style – traditional, left-hand low, saw, claw and more.
The weighted stainless steel cone on the FLAT CAT Solution grip is optimally located beneath the hands to create a more stable, pendulum-like feel without adding weight to the putter head itself. Weighting the putter head can make it more difficult to consistently control distance. The unique position of the weighted cone on the Solution grip makes the putter head feel heavier without sacrificing feel or distance control. This instantly creates a smoother, yip-free stroke. Available in a Standard (172 grams) or Fat (197 grams) size. $49.99 www.flatcatgolf.com or http://www.lamkingrips.com/shop/flat-cat-solution-putter-grips.html
Barry Lotz, J.D., Ph.D. is the director of the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, the California Golf Writers Association, and serves both as a Consultant and Mediator to the golf industry. He is also the author of numerous books, including “333 Best Web Sites for Golfers”, “How to Build Business Relationships through Golf” which is in the Top Ten Golf Business Book’s bestseller list. His latest book,” The Right Mind for Golf” is now in its 9th printing. He currently works with 14 Tour Players on mental coaching, putting and scoring techniques. He can be reached atwww.pgtaa.com or[email protected]