Steve Stricker Putting Analysis

[Yoda]

Howdy guys,

What components do you see in Steve Stricker's putting stroke? From what I see, I have:

Square-Square stance/plane line combination
Left shoulder plane angle (#3 zero'd out)
Possible uncocked left wrist (instead of level wrist)
Dual-vertical hinge action

*The reason I think an uncocked left wrist is because the heel of his putter seems to be raised a bit off the ground. He seems to have a shoulder stroke but it would seem that his more forward ball position would conflict with this, what gives?

Lynn, VJ, Geoff, anyone else like to add, or correct what I have so far?

Steve Stricker squeezes the Club unmercifully. On a Grip Pressure scale 1-10, he's an 11.

A real 'white-knuckler'.

Jerry Kelly first put me on to this.

Up close and personal at The Sony, it was 'oh so obvious'.

[YodasLuke]

I have a personal affection for uncocked wrists in putting. They don't call me the praying mantis for nothing.

[BerntR]

Me2

But I'd like to do some more Acccumulator #3 Zeroing.

Any one knows of a customizable putter / OEM putter head where the shaft lands in the COG?

[mb6606]

Steve Stricker squeezes the Club unmercifully. On a Grip Pressure scale 1-10, he's an 11.

A real 'white-knuckler'.

Jerry Kelly first put me on to this.

Up close and personal at The Sony, it was 'oh so obvious'.

Does Stricker use the same grip pressure when chipping?

[Yoda]

Does Stricker use the same grip pressure when chipping?

Don't know, mb, and it will be the WGC at Doral before I see the guys again. I'll ask.

Stay tuned!

One thing's for sure: Steve's left wrist does not Cock (perpendicular motion). Instead, it remains Level (straight line along the top of the left forearm to the first knuckle of the index finger).

Here's a photo -- click to enlarge, then click again to get really up close and personal -- I took (at the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazletine) of BG's top-of-Stroke chip/short pitch shot. Both players have the same action, and it is no coincidence that both are among the best short game players in the game today.

[Yoda]

Bambam,

With no response these past two days to what I view as a very important post -- particularly given Steve Stricker's win today and consequent move to #2 in the World Ranking -- I sense this thread is about to disappear into our archives. Please make sure my BG photos get a permanent place in our Gallery. Thanks.

For those golfers interested in scoring, they are among the most important ever posted on this site.

[bambam]

Bambam,

With no response these past two days to what I view as a very important post -- particularly given Steve Stricker's win today and consequent move to #2 in the World Ranking -- I sense this thread is about to disappear into our archives. Please make sure my BG photos get a permanent place in our Gallery. Thanks.

For those golfers interested in scoring, they are among the most important ever posted on this site.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/index.p...73179370026801

[KevCarter]

Bambam,

With no response these past two days to what I view as a very important post -- particularly given Steve Stricker's win today and consequent move to #2 in the World Ranking -- I sense this thread is about to disappear into our archives. Please make sure my BG photos get a permanent place in our Gallery. Thanks.

For those golfers interested in scoring, they are among the most important ever posted on this site.

I never thought of the fact that making a great post like that and getting no response can be frustrating. Just want to be sure you know we're paying attention. I had saved the text and pics for my own future reference.

Level, cocked, uncocked. Teachers don't let us know we need to monitor that. You and Homer Kelley do.

Thanks YODA!

Kevin

[O.B.Left]

I was having my morning coffee and thinking about Brian Gays chipping method (with no left wrist cock) while looking at this photo from the sports section.

Nice wedges and a still level left wrist. Absolutely no flippy whippy, rubber wristed hand syndrome despite the fact it looks like a high soft floater.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/a...d=126564950 1

[KevCarter]

I was having my morning coffee and thinking about Brian Gays chipping with no left wrist cock while looking at this photo from the sports section.

What changes did he make to his game I wonder? What a story.

I honestly to believe he is monitoring his wedges, maintaining lag pressure, and using some right forearm magic. Steve sets up closer to Brian Gay than anyone I have seen. I would love to find out if Mr. Tiziani has some TGM influence. I have played with Mr. Tiziani's son Mario, and his alignments were very similar as I remember...

Kevin