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I'm going to get a new putter.
Almost all of my equipment is very current except my putter. It's a very old Ping putter that I bought from a friend for $5. With the changes in technology, I feel that I am not taking advantage of the new putter technology. After much research, I have decided that my candidate list id:
. Odyssey Black Series i
. Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport
. Yes! (Model is undecided)
I know a putter is a personal thing and it's about what is right for you. My question to the forum is do any of you have experience with any of the above putters? Do you have thoughts about manufacturers that are not listed?
Thanks for your input.
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Go the Scotty, you can't go wrong! I play the studio version and love the feel, balance of swing - a true work of art.
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I have a Taylor Made Dayton putter. The "brand" of putter isn't important because you want to go with a putter that you feel comfortable with and one that gives you a confident feeling when you use. The putter is the club that can make or break your score so take your time to try as many as possible till you find the one that works best for YOU
"Froggie" Brown ----- Life Member Since October 2006 -----
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I agree James. It has to be what works for you.
It's kind of funny that I spend $300 on a driver, $800 on custom fitted irons, $300 on fairway metals and $5 on a putter. The reality is that we use the putter more than any club in the bag. So why not get a quality flat stick and then practice, practice and practice.
I've hit a plateau this year. I'm stuck in the low to mid 80's. I want to shave off few more strokes to get into the 70's on a consistent basis. So 2009 will be the year of the putter for me.
Keep the input coming. I will probably be going to Edwin Watts golf as early as tomorrow.
Thanks!
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Well regardless of which putter you get You should get fitted for it as well If you've never been fitted before you may be in for a nice surprise as to how much better it is. As you have said we spend big bucks on all our other clubs you may as well be outfiited properly with the putter as well. Frank
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Good point. Thanks Frank.
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I went through a thorough test a couple years ago looking for a new putter. My first thought was to go straight for the Camerons. I also tried the Odyssey blacks and liked them more then the Camerons. I ended up grabbing a used Yes Tracey and was hitting everything with it. I have not found a putter that I like better yet, although Im really liking the new Cameron squareback. I did add a superstroke grip to Tracey and now my putting is usually one of the parts of my game I worry about the least. My wife is jealous because she thinks I love Tracey more than her....maybe an equal amount, but not more.
The only sure way to find a ball sliced into the woods is to hit a provisional straight down the fairway.
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That's funny right there I don't care who you are! :)
Thanks for the input. Yes! appears to make a great product and their claim to fame is to get the putt rolling quicker than anyone else. That makes sense to me. That's why I want to look at them. Again its all about feel and confidence.
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I'm going to look into a new putter for 2009 as well. I suffer from lower pack problems and I'm considering a long putter so I can stand more upright when putting. I haven't found one I like and I'm use to a traditional putter so the transition will be slow if even possible ?
"Froggie" Brown ----- Life Member Since October 2006 -----
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Had an old Augusta model then a Odyssey 2 ball then a Wilson KC, for the last couple of years a Taylor Made Rosa Datona model....Just get one that you like and you have confidence in when over the ball....Like 97 said don't over look the used ones...most are in great shape.. Good Luck in which ever you choose....
Keep it in the short grass!
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I am a Cobra all the way to the putter. I have a King Cobra IM-02 Forged 6061, 335g/3*loft/70*lie inner mallet putter. I walked in store wanting to match my Cobra clubs and putt'ed with all the Big names and actually liked the Nike putters(low range) and Scotty's(high range), but as you know putters are pricey and that is why you buy it only once in your life. I managed to find my Cobra putter on the bottom shelf of the PGA Store which only had 2 of these and the Optical putter that I didn't like. I hit and made 2 out of 3 and walked to the register. I paid $112.50 for it as 'last year's model' on a close out sale. I have changed my putter and grip in '08' which resulted in shooting low 80's...Just Do It!!
MARTY
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I tried a few Yes! putters out the other day. I loved the Emma. It is light, but still has a nice long alignment tool. It is on sale on their website for $100 off of what Edwin Watts had it for, but I cant get it until after the new year. Christmas has had quite a negative affect on my wallet. Hmmm. I'm glad the holidays are over, but I did enjoy them...a lot.
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You can never go wrong with the Scotty. The Newport Studio Select even comes with its own fur coat!
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I actually use the Nike OZ-T100. I love this putter. For a mallet it's fairly light. I had been leaning towards getting a Nike IC 20-20. I was almost sold on this until I started trying out the Odessy Sabertooth putter! This thing is great. Lightweight(much lighter than my Nike T-100), stable, easy to putt with. I actually won a putting contest with it.
MegaDad
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Well guys you will probably think I'm crazy, but I spent 1 hour and 15 minutes putting with everything in sight and bought nothing. I tried Scotty Cameron, Odyssey Black, Yes! and Ping. Nothing blew my dress up. Not even close. They all felt short and I was using 35" putters. When I got home I measured my $5 Ping putter and guess what? It's 37". No wonder I was not comfortable.
Now what do I do? I guess I have to find someone to put a custom shaft on the putter. I'm thinking 38" might be even better. Do any of you have custom lengths on your putter?
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"Nothing blew my dress up" RoadRunner, I knew there was something fishy about you ... LOL
"Froggie" Brown ----- Life Member Since October 2006 -----
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Yep, I have a buddy that wears a dress too, everytime he putts we tell him to pull his panties out and putt again. He leaves everything short. Try the Nike putter's and also the used rack. Remember you found that one, maybe another awaits.
MARTY
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When I added my superstroke grip to Tracey, I extended it by an inch and a half over the 35" that it was, changed the balance by alot and made it that much better in my opinion
The only sure way to find a ball sliced into the woods is to hit a provisional straight down the fairway.
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You guys are tough! At least I try to be traditional though I wear underwear! :)
I played a real nice course today called Garden Valley near Van, TX. The greens were the best I have putted on in a long time. My putter did real well today. I kept thinking, why do I want to get rid of this thing? If I do try to replace it I will have to get a longer shaft. Do they do that with putters? If so, does anyone know of someone in the Dallas area I could talk to?
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I was in the same boat as you were at the beginning of this month. I am normally a decent putter... basically never 3 putt, but occasionally 1 putt here and there. Then something snapped. I recently changed everything about how I putt.
Was going to change putters, but then tweaked it a little. I have the Rife putter, so changing swingweights is cake. I also back weighted the putter with 21 grams and now things are much better.
No matter what putter you choose, I think it's important that it fits your eye as well as fits your touch or how it feels when you stroke the putt.
I got over the hump, by setting up a string between 2 1-gallon water bottles (at home) about 10 feet apart and stroked putt after putt until my eye adjusted to where I was aiming. I'm still working on it and I know if I'm not careful, I'll slip back to my old habits.
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http://www.yesgolf.com/
Yes! allows you to fully customize your putter online, including length. I went and got fitted for a putter today, then took that length and lie and ordered it right from their website. I also got the same putter for $100 less than the shop I got fitted at (kinda made them made when I told them I would think about it, but oh well. I got the Natalie, a center shaft putter. I sunk 8 of 10 with it at the Pro Shop. You can get some lengths just up to 37" on certain models. Others go up to 48"! Check them out.
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Thanks for the tip Ken. I'll give that a try.
Tommygun3 I'll take a look at the customization options. I did like the Yes! putter but again, it was too short.
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The PGA Superstore will adjust all your equipment including the putter. I don't know if they are in Texas but you need a store that does repairs and fittings... I still don't get the need for a new putter if you are doing well with your Ping. I have a friend who has a 1938 wood shaft flat metal putter that his grandfather's dad passed down to him( great conversation piece) and he can 1-2 putt all day with it. Point is, if you play well with it there is no need to change. Imagine telling your bud's you beat them with a $5 putter..
MARTY
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I have three putters. A Yes! Tracy, a Hogan Bettenardi Baby Ben, and a Maxfli putter that's cursed. I use the Baby Ben for the most part and dubbed it my putter for life. If I'm playing a course where I know the greens are slow, I might use Tracy because it's heavier than Ben... or I may just bring her out if Ben has been having an "attitude problem" and needs some trunk time. The cursed putter has been banished to the basement. The putters I own are all 34". I like to force my arms to hang fully--not much bend at the elbows at all.
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marty wrote:The PGA Superstore will adjust all your equipment including the putter. I don't know if they are in Texas but you need a store that does repairs and fittings... I still don't get the need for a new putter if you are doing well with your Ping. I have a friend who has a 1938 wood shaft flat metal putter that his grandfather's dad passed down to him( great conversation piece) and he can 1-2 putt all day with it. Point is, if you play well with it there is no need to change. Imagine telling your bud's you beat them with a $5 putter.. MARTY
We have a PGA Superstore close to one of my clients in North Dallas. I'll take a look when I get up there the next time. Thanks.
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DarkHorse wrote:I have three putters. A Yes! Tracy, a Hogan Bettenardi Baby Ben, and a Maxfli putter that's cursed. I use the Baby Ben for the most part and dubbed it my putter for life. If I'm playing a course where I know the greens are slow, I might use Tracy because it's heavier than Ben... or I may just bring her out if Ben has been having an "attitude problem" and needs some trunk time. The cursed putter has been banished to the basement. What I noticed the other day was that some putters felt like the launched the ball when you struck it. Others felt like the effort you put in the putt was all you got in the roll. It's hard to describe, but it may be beneficial to have different reactions for different greens. Good thought. Thanks!
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Haven't done this in a while, but may be worth trying. Go to your local thrift store and find the most ugliest, dinged up putter you can find (most likely the bullseye look-a-like putt-putt model) and stroke a few with that until you become "accustom" to it, then go back to your normal putter. Most likely your current putter will feel like butter and can't miss.
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Good one Ken, I also have another Cobra (blade) putter as my alternate. When I putt bad with the mallet I use the blade for awhile. I like the mallet on lag putts and the blade on close shots, it depends on the size of greens that I am going to play on, to which one I will carry and play... DH, I like the banned to the basement line and I know mine could use a dark corner sometimes...putt putt for the fun of it!!
MARTY
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I just bought a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 midslant. So far I love it.
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Good choice..now practice..practice..
MARTY
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I have a healthy collection of putters. I have several Scotty's, 2 Yes! Natalies, a Yes! Tiffany, a Odyssey 2-ball original, and a See-More.
The See-More is the game putter right now. I'm looking at a new Rife putter that's out currently, but I don't roll it as good on a practice green as I do with the See-More. The Scotty's have turned into collectors items.
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Last year I bought a new Rife Hybrid 2 bar putter. Probably the best choice of all the clubs I bought over the years!! You are right that this is probably the most "personal" club in the bag. I got mine fitted to me at my local "clubmaker' and it was the best choice I ever made. I really love the ability top change weights based upon the speed of the greens that I am playing. And probably best for me is that it just gives me a feeling of confidence. It apparently was visible to at least one member of our Sunday foursome because a few weeks after I played with mine ----he also bought one and continues to rave about it. Bottom line,however ,is that you need to be fitted for you and try them all out and choose the one that gives you the most confidence. Good Luck!!
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"And probably best for me is that it just gives me a feeling of confidence" ************** Yes Sir ! If you don't feel confident your game will show it !
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This almost goes without saying, but putting is the single most individualized aspect of the entire game and there just is no "right" answer other than to say "whatever works for you". I'm 6'3" and I cut my putter down to a finished length of 33". I look kind of like Quasimodo hunched up over the ball, but I putt better with it than I did when it was at the factory-finished length of 35". Just try every flat stick in the shop, and when you fall in love with one, you'll know it...
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Putters are definitely a personal thing. I have always used a putter similar to the Callaway Crimson 660 I am using now. For most of my golf career I had no name putters and putted better than most of my friends. They all started to switch to mallet putters but I fought the urge.
Three years ago I won a mallet putter at a time when my putting was off and I put it in my bag. It stayed there for 1 month until I decided it wasn't really working. I went back to the old one and started sinking all kinds of puts.
I've always liked heavy putters and I only switched up to the Crimson series because it was a gift and was almost identical to my cheap putter.
I still have bad days putting but it's bad reading rather than a bad putter.
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