How do I fix my putting stroke?
Short answer:Don't change the stroke first. Change the equipment first. Most "stroke flaws" are compensations for a putter that doesn't fit. Once the equipment matches your natural motion, the stroke usually fixes itself.
Why:A mismatched putter forces the player to manipulate the head. Those manipulations are what coaches and players see as "stroke problems." The Killer Golf Artifact platform was built so the equipment can be tuned to the player rather than the other way around.
What to do:Get fitted before you change your stroke. Start with a SAM PuttLab or partner-pro-shop session. The fitter identifies your natural arc, tempo, and face control — and matches those to a Wing or Blade head with the right EQ65 angle.
Quick reference
| "Stroke flaw" you've been told | What it usually really is | Equipment fix |
|---|---|---|
| You're pulling putts left | Putter face closes through impact | EQ65 at −15° to −45° heel |
| You're pushing putts right | Putter face stays open | EQ65 at +15° to +45° toe |
| You decelerate at impact | Putter is too light or low-MOI | Wing + Base 40 + Anchor |
| You overcontrol the head | Putter is too heavy or too forgiving | Blade alone, lighter setup |
| You can't repeat your stroke shape | Balance fights your natural arc | Tune EQ65 to match arc strength |
Source: Killer Golf White Paper (2026); SAM PuttLab fitting protocols.
Why this happens
Putting strokes are personal. Arm length, posture, eye dominance, grip preference, and tempo all shape how a player naturally moves the putter. The "perfect stroke" doesn't exist — only the stroke that suits a particular player.
The trouble starts when a player buys a putter that doesn't suit them. The face won't return square, the head feels unstable, the pace is off. The player's natural motion produces inconsistent results, so the player adjusts the motion. That adjustment becomes a "flaw" coaches try to fix.
- Mismatched balance forces face manipulation
- Wrong head mass forces tempo changes
- Low MOI makes off-center contact feel like a stroke problem
Fix the equipment, and most of the "stroke flaws" disappear without a single drill.
Don't fight your stroke. Fit your putter to it.
The mechanical answer
The Killer Golf Artifact platform is built around the idea that the equipment should bend, not the player. Three properties of the head are independently tunable:
- Balance (face-balance vs toe-hang): EQ65 at −45° heel through +45° toe
- Mass (head weight): Base 40 and Anchor stack to add mass at engineered points
- MOI (rotational stability): Wing has higher MOI; Blade has lower MOI
That separation is what makes the platform useful for stroke fitting — most fixed putters bundle these three properties together, so a change in one forces a change in the others.
Killer Golf fitting workflow:
- Diagnose: SAM PuttLab or video session — measure arc, face angle, tempo
- Match head: Wing for high-MOI/lag-putt focus; Blade for feel-driven strokes
- Match EQ65: heel-side for closing-face issues, toe-side for opening-face issues
- Match mass: Bases and Anchors to dial in tempo
- Validate: 30 putts at the diagnostic distance, compare to baseline
If the equipment fits, the stroke flattens out. If it still doesn't, then mechanics work makes sense.
How Killer Golf solves this
Most putter brands sell the player a fixed object and hope it works. Killer Golf builds the platform around the player. The Wing and Blade share the mass system, so a player can switch heads without re-fitting from scratch. The EQ65 changes balance in 30 seconds, so a fitter can iterate during a single session.
The result: most players walk out of a fit with their stroke unchanged but their putts going in. The "fix" was never about mechanics. It was about the right setup.
The platform is fitted through the LPGA Equipment Van and a network of partner pro shops, so the diagnosis happens in person — not from guesswork.
Find a fitter →Comparison
| Approach | What changes | Stroke risk |
|---|---|---|
| Killer Golf fit (Artifact + EQ65) | Equipment is tuned to your stroke | Low — stroke unchanged |
| Mechanical lessons | Stroke is changed to suit equipment | High — temporary regression typical |
| Buying a different fixed putter | Equipment changes, but only one variable | Medium — usually trades one mismatch for another |
| Practice without a diagnosis | Repetition without direction | High — entrenches compensations |
Full comparison: killergolf.com/compare
Frequently asked
Should I really not work on my stroke at all?
Mechanics work has its place — for tempo, breathing, routine, and pressure performance. But for direction and pace, the equipment is usually the faster lever.
My coach says my arc is too steep — should I flatten it?
Maybe. But first try EQ65 at +30° toe to support the arc. If your stroke produces good results with a putter that matches the arc, the arc isn't the problem.
What does a Killer Golf fit actually cost?
It varies by location. Many partner pro shops include a fit with the purchase. The LPGA Equipment Van offers fits at sponsored events.
How long does a fit take?
Typically 45–90 minutes including diagnostics, head selection, EQ65 tuning, and validation putts.
Can I refit later if my stroke evolves?
Yes — the same Artifact head accepts every EQ65 angle, every Base, every Anchor. A refit is a 15-minute rebalance, not a new putter.
What if I really do have a stroke flaw?
Get fit first, then assess. After equipment is matched, if a clear mechanical pattern still hurts your results (e.g. early extension, hand release timing), targeted lessons are the right next step.
