A putting grip can affect the feel, stability, and forgiveness of the club’s head.

SuperStroke grips have been used to earn more than $500 million in major championships and PGA Tour events, and one of the key sciences behind the company’s grips is a concept called counter-weighting (or counter-balancing).

What is counter-weighting?

A counter-weighted putter has more weight in the top end of the grip than a conventional putter.

Thanks to counter-balancing, SuperStroke found that it’s possible to add weight to the grip end of a standard-length putter, from an extra 25 to 75 grams or even more, depending on the golfer’s preferences, to have an effect on the club’s head.

This added weight in the grip end increases the clubhead’s MOI (moment of inertia), making it more stable and resistant to twisting on off-center strikes allowing golfers to improve their path naturally. As with irons, drivers and putters, a higher MOI results in more accurate miss-hits (in both direction and distance).

In addition, counter-weighting your putter can slow down a players’ hands this allowing the head to swing more naturally through the ball with improved face rotation. The added weight in the grip has the benefit of decreasing the hands’ role and promoting a pendulum-type stroke which is controlled by the arms and shoulders.

SuperStroke’s CounterCore Lineup

The Flatso, Pistol GT, Slim are the three CounterCore grip options players’ can utilize, with all three coming equipped with a 50g weight and wrench, with the option to purchase 25g and 75g weights separately.

The grips feature No Taper Technology as well as the company’s Cross-Traction surface texture.

SuperStroke’s No Taper Technology helps golfers minimize grip pressure with a unique parallel design. The uniform lower hand profile assists golfers in quieting their hands and adding consistency to their stroke, while the Cross-Traction surface texture creates a more consistent non-slip grip.

CounterCore Flatso

The SuperStroke CounterCore Flatso features a pentagonal profile to allow for increased consistency due to its wider flat-front and multiple edges.

Pistol GT

The new Pistol GT with CounterCore Technology is SuperStroke’s newest grip, and it features a classic pistol shape that is popular amongst golfers.

CounterCore Slim

The SuperStroke CounterCore Legacy putter grips are the company’s original patented design with the addition of CounterCore Technology.

Why you should try a Counter-Balanced putter

There are several reasons why you might want to consider putting a Counter-Balanced putter in the bag, as well as many reasons why a Counter-Balanced putter could help lower your scores. 

The Counter-Balanced technology can greatly help a player whose stroke tends to get “handsy” or “wristy,” causing inconsistency in both your line and distance control. It does so by putting the emphasis on the arms and shoulders.

If you currently like your putter, but the head feels a bit too heavy, a CounterCore grip from SuperStroke grip can help lighten the head, aiding golfers to find a clearer path.

For those who struggle with miss-hit putts and need more forgiveness, SuperStroke’s CounterCore lineup will help golfers thanks to its excellent MOI.

Toe Hang vs Face Balance

Included in the weight discussion is whether a Toe Hang or Face Balanced putter is more optimal for a player’s stroke and needs. 

Toe Hang putters generally benefit golfers who have more face rotation in their putting stroke and/or are looking to increase the amount of face rotation. This style of putter face aids players who tend to miss putts to the right, with the toe hang helping close the face at impact.

In contrast, Face Balanced putter tends to benefit players who have minimal face rotation or those looking to reduce the amount of face rotation in their stroke. This style aids players who generally miss putts to the left, with the face balanced putters helping the face to stay more square/open at impact).