On the surface, putting is a simple thing. Or two things, actually: direction and distance. But you can't begin to get either of those right if your stroke is an inconsistent mess. If the putter's too light or too heavy, for example, or if you're fighting to return the face to square, the ball's not going to end up in the hole. A lot of putters enhance the way the ball rolls after impact, but some of the newest putters are designed to improve your stroke before impact. Whether it's through unusual lengths and head shapes, adjustable settings or new ideas about balance points, the coolest tools for holing more putts offer a better path to dialing in direction and distance. Here are seven worth your attention →