Article: How the TW Series Putting Green Lowers Your Scores
How the TW Series Putting Green Lowers Your Scores
Practicing on a TW Series putting green lowers your scores because it turns three-putts into tap-ins. The two-way design lets you hit real putts and chips at a true-rolling surface instead of a flat, unrealistic mat, so the stroke, speed control, and read you build indoors carries straight onto the course. Golfers who commit to just five to ten minutes a day typically see fewer three-putts and more up-and-downs within a few weeks, because putting and chipping account for roughly 40 percent of every round, yet most players spend almost no practice time on them.
What makes the TW Series different from a basic practice mat?
Most indoor putting mats are flat, one-directional strips of carpet. The TW Series is built more like an actual green. It uses Big Moss' True Roll surface technology, with a down-grain cup on one end for a faster, true roll and a slower up-grain cup on the other, so you are training two different speeds and two different reads in one session instead of memorizing a single flat line.
The surface itself is a wrinkle-free, rubber-backed turf that is roughly 28 percent heavier than standard mats, so it lays flat even over carpet instead of curling at the edges. Underneath, a higher-density removable foundation lets you practice a genuinely flat putt, then swap in the included break pads to simulate slope and terrain, from subtle two-foot breaks to sharper mountain putts.
How does practicing on a two-way green improve your putting?
Putting back and forth between two cups at different speeds forces you to recalibrate your stroke on every single putt, which is exactly what happens on a real course when you move from a downhill green to an uphill one. That repetition builds three specific skills:
- Distance control. Alternating a fast and a slow cup trains your hands to feel pace rather than rely on a single memorized stroke length.
- Green reading. The break pads let you set up dozens of slope combinations, so reading break becomes a repeatable skill instead of a guess.
- Consistency under pressure. Tracking makes ("100 putts made" style drills, like the one described by longtime owner Chip Eichelberger below) builds the kind of stroke confidence that holds up on the 18th green.
"There is NOTHING you can do for your game that will improve your confidence more than making 100's of 3, 4, 5, and 6 foot putts. Very well built and should last forever. I put a log on the wall and track how many I make. 5 minutes of deliberate practice will cut way down on three-putts and build your confidence."
What does the chipping side add that putting alone can't?
Every TW Series green ships with a chipping mat and limited-flight chipping balls at one end, so you can work on the shot that decides most of your up-and-down chances: the 10 to 30 yard chip. Because the chipping mat feeds directly into a true-rolling cup, you are practicing the whole shot, contact, trajectory, and the putt that follows, not just the chip in isolation. That matters because a clean chip that finishes six feet from the pin only saves a stroke if the putt actually drops.
2' wide, true-rolling turf with a chipping mat, backstops, break pads, and flag stick included.
How much space and setup does it actually need?
The TW Series comes in three lengths, all 2' wide, so it fits in a hallway, garage, office, or basement without needing a dedicated room. Setup takes a few minutes: unroll the green, pin the stadium backstop in place with the included golf tees, drop in the break pads if you want slope, and you're putting.
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 2' x 10' | Tight spaces: offices, hallways, small basements |
| 2' x 12' | Most home setups: garages, rec rooms |
| 2' x 15' | Longer lag putts, bigger rooms, serious practice |
Can 5 to 10 minutes a day really lower your scores?
Yes, and the math behind it is simple. The average recreational golfer takes roughly 32 to 36 putts per round, and studies on amateur play consistently show putting and short game shots inside 50 yards make up close to 60 percent of total strokes. If a two-way green shaves even two or three strokes per round off putting and chipping combined by tightening distance control and cutting down three-putts, that is a bigger scoring impact than most swing changes deliver in the same amount of practice time.
The value math holds up too. A round at a quality course is a one-time expense, but a TW Series green is available every day, rain or shine, for years of practice.
Choose 2' x 10', 2' x 12', or 2' x 15' depending on the space you have.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I practice on a TW Series green each day?
Five to ten minutes of focused reps, ideally with a counting drill like making 50 or 100 putts in a row, builds more usable feel than an hour of unfocused hitting once a week.
Will it work on carpet or hardwood floors?
Yes. The rubber-backed surface is built to lay flat over both carpet and hard flooring instead of curling at the edges, which is one of the main upgrades over lighter, basic practice mats.
What size TW Series should I get for a small room?
The 2' x 10' fits most hallways, offices, and small basements. Choose the 2' x 15' if you have the space and want to work on longer lag putts in addition to short-range work.
Does it help with chipping, or just putting?
Both. Each TW Series comes with a chipping mat and limited-flight balls at one end, so you can chip into the true-rolling cup and practice the full up-and-down, not just the putt.
Can I create different breaks on the green?
Yes. The included break pads slide underneath the surface to simulate slope and terrain variations, so you can set up left breakers, right breakers, and uphill or downhill putts.
Build a better short game at home
A few minutes a day on a true-rolling green adds up to fewer three-putts and more scrambling saves.
Shop TW Series Putting Greens →Ships with backstops, chipping mat, break pads, flag stick, cup sleeves, and manual.
