Equipment
Lamkin Flat Cat Solution: A grip designed with the yips in mind
Lamkin is taking Flat Cat’s technology a step further with the Flat Cat Solution, which is specifically tailored for golfer’s with yippy putting strokes.
Similar to the Flat Cat grip you saw on Justin Rose’s TaylorMade Arc1 Tour during the Masters, The Flat Cat Solution has a weighted stainless steel cone at the base of the grip (below the hands) to facilitate a smoother stroke and creates the sensation of a heavier putter head.
And beyond marketing puffery, consider what Lamkin’s President and CEO, Bob Lamkin had to say about the Cat.
“I really love the FLAT CAT Solution technology with the added weight built into the grip and placed closest to the club shaft. It is far more than just a grip, it is a putting solution that makes an immediate difference. I nearly gave up playing golf because of my putting problems. Using the weighted technology has renewed my passion for golf.”
Indeed, in SAM PuttLab testing, the Flat Cat Solution was the only grip that had a substantial impact on the putting strokes of golfers with the yips.
Flat Cat’s Flat 1 grip technology allows the hands and arms to sit square to the putter face, helping the face in turn stay square through impact. The parallel planes of the sides of the grip are conducive to alternative putting grips, such as the saw and claw.
The grip was developed in consultation with PGA Professional Mike Heisterkamp and longtime Whistling Straits and Pinehurst professional caddy Charlie Spain.
The grips are available in Standard and Fat widths and retail for $49.99.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Logical
Apr 30, 2017 at 10:32 pm
I got dizzy watching the grip spin in the video.
Counterweigthing and a fat grip. Amazingly innovative, never seen anything like it.
colin Brown
Apr 30, 2017 at 1:10 pm
if you have had the yips, it is an uncontrolled movement near the ball.
Until u have experienced it, very difficult to comprehend.
yips means desperation, as it can finnish u as a golfer.
TheRealDeal
Apr 28, 2017 at 11:23 am
Yea because it’s your grip why you’re not sinking putts.
Gary
Apr 28, 2017 at 10:49 am
Anyone know what this grip does to swingweight and feel of the putter?
gl smith
Apr 28, 2017 at 9:04 am
Not trying to start a fight, but how about old fashion practice Practice pitching, chipping and putting and enjoy the game more. I went back and looked at Nicklaus’s putting stance and noticed no golfer now days got low and over the ball like he did. Just food for thought
TheRealDeal
Apr 28, 2017 at 11:25 am
Exactly, practice. People are lazy and looking to blame everything else but themselves. I need a grip to help me putt like the pros.
JimmyJam
Apr 27, 2017 at 9:02 am
Can someone explain those results to me, i’m seeing squiggly lines then non-squiggly. Are the vertical lines the impact point?
Also, the $70 original price is insane, I’ve literally bought 2 putters (with SS grips) for that much on the BST.
Deepminer
Apr 27, 2017 at 8:41 am
Haney and Paulson are the two biggest “Golf Pimps” on TV !! LOL,LOL.
tom
Apr 26, 2017 at 8:54 pm
Isn’t the “knob” below the grip on the adjustable Ping putters basically the same thing?
rebfan73
Apr 27, 2017 at 5:40 pm
You said “knob”….
chinchbugs
Apr 26, 2017 at 7:42 pm
I was moderately interest until I saw Haney
tom
Apr 26, 2017 at 8:50 pm
LOL!! He’ll sell just about anything, won’t he?
Rex
Apr 26, 2017 at 7:28 pm
Ex had a fat cat. Called her Garfield
Double Mocha Man
Apr 26, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Nothing like that Stainless steel thimble on the end of the grip to let everyone know you have the yips. I’ll give everyone with that grip 2 strokes a side.
golfho
Apr 27, 2017 at 7:11 am
I am sure Justin Rose would take your bet….Do you have $100,000 to put up or enough money to make it worth his time?
Double Mocha Man
May 1, 2017 at 3:56 pm
I have the $100,000 but I’d prefer to bet a beer.
ooffa
Apr 26, 2017 at 2:55 pm
Scam
rebfan73
Apr 27, 2017 at 5:41 pm
Yep….