I bought a new (expensive) putter a week ago and love the feel of the ball coming off the face. I've noticed that the flat on the grip is 4-5 degrees off from being perpendicular to the face. (The face would be open if the flat were aligned to the direction of the putt.)
I talked to the manufacturer and they're sending a replacement grip. But I'm curious. How significant is the misalignment to good putting? And is the problem dependent on ball position?