Gear Vault video — Yonex Cyberstar CP-02

[PaulOHagan]

Just to let you all know about the latest Gear Vault Video on the Yonex Cyberstar CP-02 putter:

http://www.golf-monthly.com/thevault/Gear_Vault_video__Yonex_Cyberstar_CP02_article_138463.html

Where does every one stand on big headed putters?

 

[birdieman]

Used to play mallets -2 balls were a great favourite. For some reason I went off them and back to a regular heel-toe weighted putter. Recently invested in a Taylor made Daytona 1 and am very pleased with it, seem to be putting better recently, much more confidence over the 4 footers. Need to have the offset shaft over the ball and the putter face behind. Have tried heel shafted blades but just can't use them well for lag putting, ok on short putts.

 

[chipin1]

I also used to use a heel-toe putter but switched a couple of years ago to a mallet. Putting with a mallet is SO much easier, especially from close range. I'd never go back.

 

[birdieman]

Not sure I'd agree chipin, must be soething to do with the players' own perception, some can line up the blade perpendicular to the target line easy, others have to look in line with the target line. I know Padraig and Annika use mallets but most pros dont. I have tried all different putters and am happier with the feel of the heel-toe, if you'd asked me a year ago though I'd have been all mallet. Strange game golf? Had a 2 ball SRT earlier this year and thought it was perfect then I just started missing. The swing weight of the TM is better and I'm probably stroking a better putt.

 

[Trueblue]

Have just picked my first ever mallet - having finally given in to my terrible performance on the baize - and it's been a god-send so far! Bring on those ugly contraptions!

 

[Shooter_McGavin]

Looks like an interesting model - i've been a mallet player for a few years now - they give so much confidence.

 

[chipin1]

Birdieman, whilst a lot of the top players use classic looking putters there are plenty of pros that use mallets. I reckon on Tour it would be near 50/50.

Mallet just seems to make sense to me as it doesn't require a swing arc which makes your chances of hitting a straight putt slimmer

 

[thebelgie24]

have you noticed that the 2 clubs that change the most in your bag are the driver and putter are we just bad workmen that blame our tools???

 

[muttleee]

As Lee Trevino once said, "It's the Indian, not the arrows"!

I stick with the same putter all the time (a Ping Pal) on the grounds that if I make a good stroke on the right line etc, the ball will have a good chance of dropping. If I miss a couple of short ones, I know it's my fault and not the putter's.

Maybe there's some psychological advantage to changing putter every time you go through a tough time on the greens but I just tend to stick with one club because half times, a poor putting round will be followed by a much better one anyway. That's just the way this game is!

 

[birdieman]

chipin, dont understand how your swing arc changes whether you use a mallet or not. When I used a mallet the swing arc was the same as a conventional putter - please explain.

 

[PaulOHagan]

I’m with you muttlee - I try and stick with the same putter but at the same time I can see the psychological advantages of trying something new and i think much of the putting is in the mind.

 

[chipin1]

Birdieman, the idea of a heel-toe weighted putter is that the blade moves on an in to square to in path - a bit like a closing door. Mallets on the other hand are designed to be swung on a straight line. It just seems easier to me to keep the blade square to the target all the way through the stroke.

 

[birdieman]

I've been watching Pelz on the golf channel and he'll tell you it depends where your shoulders are in relation to your clubhead, if they are in vertical alignment then you'll swing the putter on a straight line as you say. I think that is more to do with your set up than the type of putter you have though.

 

[chipin1]

I agree although I'm sure he'd advice using a heel-toe weighted putter if you have a swing arc

 

[madandra]

Hey guys, watch this video blog again and ask yourself this question:


Who do you think has been giving the GM boys freebies?

I will give you a clue ... It begins in N and ends in IKE.


Jeremy and Neil , your brand placement is very subtle (not)

 

[thebelgie24]

eh...ikea, dislexia rules ko!

 

[Marko77]

Looks like a good putter, I'm as guilty as anyone for changing putters and must admit it is definately a feel good thing for me - I've got 4 putters on the go at the moment but my 'go to' is the 2-ball.

Definately prefer the feel of a mallet.

 

[Dave3498]

Putters can't really be tested like drivers, fairway woods and irons can on 'iron byron' machines etc. The furthest you're likely to have to hit a putt is about 25 yards and shaft torque is not going to come into it. Even heel/toe weighting isn't going to be that effective if you have a firm grip on the club to prevent it turning with offset strikes. So long as the putter doesn't have a head made of bread pudding, or the size of a pea, it's going to suit someone. How many times have we been to the traditional seaside putting green with the wife or girlfriend, who doesn't play golf, and she knocks them in from everywhere, while you, the accomplished golfer, are doing your lining up and practise swing etc., and missing. She is not blinded by the science. She just knocks it at the hole, and that's that.

One thing I would say though, is experiment with different shaft lengths, or how far down you grip it. It is absolutely vital that you get one of the correct length to suit your stature and your comfortable stance at address. Too long and you'll graze the ground taking pace off the ball, too short and you will not get that little bit of initial lift to get the ball rolling true.

I bought my present putter in 1974 in Paddington. It's a Wilson Performer. The reason I have stayed with it this long is because I know that if I miss a putt it's because I have done it wrong. Nothing to do with the putter.

 

[MacMachattie]

I've tried the Yonex Cyberstar. It's got a good weight and generates a good roll but I don't like the lack of allignment aids. I'll stick with my Scotty.