【Golf】Conquer the last 1-2m! Reduce your score with a 0-degree loft x 77-degree lie angle putter

It’s only 1-2m, yet the cup suddenly feels far away. Short putts are truly mysterious, aren’t they? So, instead of correcting your own technique, how about letting the equipment do the work? The Putter Research Association’s “SHOGUN” features a 0-degree loft angle, a 77-degree lie angle, and a design that raises the strike point by 1cm, supporting the distance you don’t want to miss from the putter side. When faced with 1-2m, it might be a good idea to leave it up to the SHOGUN!

I want to sink it right on target with a 0-degree loft and a 77-degree lie angle

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The SHOGUN has some interesting numbers. The lie angle is 77 degrees. It leads to a stance where your line of sight aligns directly above the ball, allowing for a pendulum-like straight stroke.

Additionally, the loft angle is 0 degrees. The strike point is set about 1 cm higher than the center of the face, designed to capture the ball near its equator, minimizing bounce and turf resistance immediately after impact, and connecting to a forward spin early on.

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It's easy to think that a putter should be adjusted according to one's own feel. However, if the club is set up to align with your stance and strike point, you might be able to approach it with the mindset of "I'll let the equipment take care of it today."

Even when the core is removed, I want the head to hold firm

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When pressure is applied at 1 to 2 meters, the impact can sometimes shift slightly to the toe or heel side. SHOGUN maintains a total weight of approximately 420g while employing a low center of gravity and high moment of inertia design. Even when the core is removed, it suppresses the head's twisting and rotation, making it easier to push in the intended direction.

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Additionally, an alignment design that makes it easy to align linearly with the cup is also adopted. It is designed to reduce the time spent wondering, “Is this the right direction?” after setting up, allowing for better concentration on the target line. Especially with short putts, it can be hard to stop overthinking, but the goal is to set up, align, and then just swing. I want to make it that simple.

18 holes, just this one

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When I hear "exclusive for short putts," I imagine a second putter used only for 1-2 meters. However, the SHOGUN is designed to accommodate long putts as well, allowing you to play all 18 holes with just one putter. Utilizing its total weight of about 420g for maneuverability, it allows for distance adjustments, and the high-impact point is aimed at minimizing chunking when approaching the green with the putter. It's a nice point that you don't need to add an extra putter to your golf bag.

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Since it complies with R&A equipment regulations, it is a strong ally that can be used not only for private rounds but also for official competitions and various tournaments.

The last 1-2 meters to your "favorite distance"

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What SHOGUN aims for is not to learn a difficult way of hitting. It is to reduce hesitation when setting up, minimize unnecessary movements during the stroke, and cover for slight misalignments with the head side. This is a club designed to minimize the amount of thinking required during putting.

Source: Makuake.

Even under pressure at 1-2 meters, focus on the intended line without rushing or straining. It is named "SHOGUN" to evoke an image of calmness and competitiveness like a general.

When you can think "I can make this" instead of "What if I miss?" in the final 1-2 meters, golf might become much more enjoyable. Instead of relying solely on your own skill, sometimes let the equipment do the work. "Last SHOGUN please!" That way of interacting with the putter could also be interesting.

Product name / SHOGUN
Price / From 60,000 yen
Length / 34 inches
Lie angle / 77 degrees
Loft angle / 0 degrees
Strike point / Approximately 1cm higher than the center of the face
Total weight / Approximately 420g
Suitable for / Right-handed
Regulations / Compliant with R&A equipment regulations
Warranty / 1 year
Headcover / Not included

● Putter Research Association

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