Aimpoint Putting Finally Explained Properly - How Aimpoint Express Works

Summary

The video explains a putting technique called 'Aimo,' where golfers use the pressure they feel in their feet to gauge slope on a green. By practicing with a digital level, golfers can train to feel different slope percentages and align their aim using fingers. This method helps improve putt accuracy by focusing on where to aim the ball based on slope rather than targeting the apex of a break. The technique also enhances commitment to the putting line, leading to more confident and consistent putting, especially on subtle greens.

Takeaways

• 👟 Golfers use their body’s balance to feel the slope of the green for putting.
• 📐 A digital level is used to practice feeling different slopes, helping golfers learn to associate foot pressure with slope percentages.
• ⏱️ The method involves standing on the slope, bending knees slightly, and feeling the pressure in the lower foot for 2-3 seconds.
• ✋ Once the slope is felt, golfers assign fingers to the slope percentage (1 finger for 1%, 2 fingers for 2%, etc.).
• 📏 On putts inside 6 feet, golfers use finger alignment to aim, adjusting finger placement based on slope and green speed.
• 👀 Golfers calibrate their finger positioning by adjusting distance from their face to match the speed of the greens.
• 📊 For longer putts, golfers check the slope at two points—one-third and two-thirds of the way to the hole—to gauge how the ball will break.
• 🔄 The process involves constant calibration, practicing with the digital level to perfect slope reading and feel.
• 🏌️‍♂️ The method provides a more reliable aim point by focusing on where the ball starts rather than aiming at the Apex of the putt.
• 💡 The system improves commitment and confidence in putting by providing a clear, calculated aim spot and eliminating second-guessing.

Q & A

What is the basic premise of the putting technique described in the script?

The basic premise is to feel the pressure on the lower side of your body when standing on a slope. This feeling corresponds to the slope of the green, which can be measured with a digital level. Golfers then practice feeling the slope in their feet to calibrate their sense of how different percentages of slope feel.

How do you practice feeling different slopes on the green?

You use a digital level to measure the slope and stand on various points on the green, feeling the pressure in your feet for different slope percentages (e.g., 1%, 2%, 3%). Over time, you'll associate the feeling in your feet with the percentage of slope and improve your accuracy.

What is the purpose of bending your knees slightly while practicing on the green?

Bending your knees slightly allows you to feel the slope better. If you stand with straight legs, you won’t be able to feel the pressure of the slope accurately. Slightly bending your knees helps you sense the pressure in your feet more effectively.

How do you assign fingers to the slope percentage?

For a 1% slope, you use one finger, for a 2% slope, two fingers, and so on up to 5% where you use five fingers. The fingers are used to determine the point where you should aim your putt.

How do you aim putts within 6 feet using this method?

For putts inside 6 feet, straddle the ball, feel the slope, and then place your finger in front of your face. If it’s a 1% slope, align one finger with the middle of the hole, with the outside edge being your aiming point. For higher percentages, place your fingers accordingly and aim at the lower edge of the hole.

What role does green speed play in adjusting your aim?

Green speed affects how far you place your fingers from your face. On slower greens, you put your fingers further from your face to reduce break, and on faster greens, you bring your fingers closer to your face to increase the apparent size of your fingers and allow for more break.

Why is practicing with 1%, 2%, and 3% slopes emphasized?

Most greens golfers play on will have subtle slopes within the 1%, 2%, and 3% range. Practicing on these slope ranges will prepare golfers for the most common scenarios they will face during actual play.

What is the difference between aiming at an Apex and using this system?

Aiming at an Apex means aiming for a high point in the putt's break. Many golfers miss low by doing this. This system helps you aim at a specific point outside the hole, considering both slope and green speed, allowing for a more precise and consistent putt.

How do you read longer putts (over 6 feet) using this method?

For putts over 6 feet, you align your fingers to the middle of the cup and adjust your aiming point based on the slope and green speed. For longer putts, you take multiple slope readings along the length of the putt to ensure accurate aiming, adjusting as necessary based on the percentage of slope you feel.

Why is it important to practice this method regularly?

Regular practice allows you to develop a natural feel for different slopes and calibrate your sense of break to the green speed. It also helps build confidence and commitment to your line, which is crucial for successful putting.