Interactive Tool — No. I — Putting

Putter Physics Explorer

Adjust face angle, putt distance, pace, and putter type to see exactly where your ball ends up—and what the physics actually says about it.

Direction — top-down view
Face angle determines 83–92% of starting direction (varies by putter type and friction). Path accounts for the remainder. Cup shown to scale at 4.25″ diameter. An open face sends the ball right of the target line.
Lateral at hole
Face contribution
Direction verdict
Distance & pace — ½″ off-center strike
Each lane shows where the ball stops after a ½″ toe mishit: center strike (reference), mallet, blade. Impact ratio data from Quintic Ball Roll robotic testing (IR: center 1.70, mallet 1.69, blade 1.52). Pace set by the slider above.
Center strike
Mallet ½″ mishit
Blade ½″ mishit
Article examples
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