356: Zero Torque, AimPoint, and The Truth About Putter Fittings with Preston Combs

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In this episode, Matt sits down with "Putting Guru" Preston Combs, owner of Preston’s Putting, for a deep dive into the art and science of rolling the rock. Whether you are a gear junkie obsessed with the latest Zero Torque putters or a player struggling to read greens, this conversation covers it all. Preston debunks the myths about AimPoint, explains how to properly test a putter before buying it, and takes Matt through a live lesson that transforms his setup.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Truth About AimPoint: Preston explains why AimPoint is suitable for beginners and high-handicappers, not just pros. He also debunks the myth that AimPoint slows the game, noting that a proper read should take only about 10 to 12 seconds.
• Green Books vs. Feel: While Green Books are great for approach shots, Preston explains why relying on them solely for putting can be tricky due to angle variations
• The "Zero Torque" Debate: Do you actually need a Zero Torque putter? Preston reveals that while they help some, they can hurt players who rely on torque for feel in transition.
• How to Buy a Putter: Don't just grab what's popular. Preston shares a drill that uses a quarter or a dime to test start lines in the store before you drop hundreds of dollars.
• Blade vs. Mallet: Why "cavity back" putters might be hiding your mistakes and why some pros are sticking to blades for better feedback.
• The "Base Stroke" System: Understanding how to regulate stroke size and tempo so you stop guessing how hard to hit the ball
• Matt’s Lesson: Preston diagnoses Matt’s "long follow-through" as a symptom of a short backswing and fixes his setup by adjusting his forward bend to improve structural stability.

Resources Mentioned:

• Preston's Putting: https://www.prestonsputting.com/
• AimPoint: https://aimpointgolf.com/ 
• Vertex Sensor: https://vertex-golf.com/

Quotes from the Show:

• "If you can't control the face on a three-mile-an-hour club head speed swing, it's not the putter." - Matt 
• "I’m a proponent of any tool that allows players to better understand what’s getting ready to happen to their golf ball." - Preston Combs 
• "It looks like you're trying to hit that eight iron 160 yards." - Preston on forcing a putting stroke. 

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