Inside the Stroke #1 : The ergonomic base of the putter
Place a putter on the ground and take a look.
Does the head sit flat? Do you feel naturally aligned ?
If the answer is no… the issue may not lie in the head or the shaft. More often than not, it comes down to the base – an underrated but crucial component.
What exactly is the “base” of a putter?
At RUNNER, the ergonomic base is the link between the head and the shaft.It plays a key role in:
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Connecting the head to the shaft
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Defining the shaft position (center or heel)
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Setting the lie angle
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Ensuring a stable, neutral contact with the ground
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Accommodate the putter's sight.
Why does it directly affect your putting?
A poorly fitted lie means the head sits awkwardly at address. As a result:
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Your alignment angle is distorted
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Your visual perception of the line is off
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Your impact becomes unstable – and your stroke compensates
A well-fitted base, on the other hand:
✅ Places you in a natural, balanced posture
✅ Frees your stroke from compensations
✅ Keeps the head square both at address and through impact
Designed to adapt to the player – not the other way around
RUNNER bases are:
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Adjustable, depending on the model
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Made of aluminum (RUNNER Standard)
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Compatible with all head types (Original and Pro)
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Modular and easy to switch during fittings (no tools needed)
Real case
During a RUNNER Expert fitting, a 1.78m player used a 35" putter with a standard lie.The head was subtly tilting toward the heel → leading to repeated left misses. By adjusting the base (lie + shaft attachment), the head aligned naturally.
Result: improved consistency, fewer misses – from the very next round.
Putting doesn’t start at impact. It starts with how your putter sits on the ground. And that’s the job of the ergonomic base.
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