Offset putters are preferred by golfers who like to have their hands slightly ahead of the ball during the putting stroke. ... Offset putters typically help golfers keep their hands in front of the ball at impact and promotes less break down in the wrists.

How does putter offset affect aim?

The actual design of the putter can have a major effect on your aim. ... The more offset a putter has, the more left it'll make you aim. Less offset, like golfers have with a center-shafted putter, and the more to the right golfers aim.

What does putter shaft offset do?

Offset is defined as the shaft placement in relation to the putter face. The amount of offset affects both the player's ability to aim the putter as well as square up the face angle at impact.