My putting is S*$%

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Yes I suppose I miss more left than right, but I am not sure its consistently left.
Whats the cause?
Take a look at your video again and try and pause it after the ball has gone about 5 feet.
Can you see how your shoulders have turned to the left? Hence the pull.
Thats ok on a full swing, but in putting your shoulders should rock more than turn.
HTH :)
 

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bobmac is right, but for me i have cut my putter down twice, so i am looking right over the ball. i have read that most pros use shorter than standard putters. a mate has a sub 30" putter and is a fairly good putter of the ball considering how little he plays. bobmac when is your putting aid coming out, and where can i view it
 

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bobmac is right, but for me i have cut my putter down twice, so i am looking right over the ball. i have read that most pros use shorter than standard putters. a mate has a sub 30" putter and is a fairly good putter of the ball considering how little he plays. bobmac when is your putting aid coming out, and where can i view it

Steady on there. Don't encourage him
 

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If its of any use I would say try to look at your putting in a different way (until Bobs toy comes out) if you have a half decent method but just dont get the results then try to relax on the greens and aim for a dustbin lid rather than the little hole, just by creating a larger target to put your ball in may improve your putting.

Until someone sees you (pro) and can tell you if your putting is right or your putter is right for you and give you good practice methods, this one may help you reduce the pain a little.
 

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bobmac is right, but for me i have cut my putter down twice, so i am looking right over the ball. i have read that most pros use shorter than standard putters. a mate has a sub 30" putter and is a fairly good putter of the ball considering how little he plays. bobmac when is your putting aid coming out, and where can i view it
Unfortunatly, it's not ready for the shops yet.
The first production sample arrived on Monday and it's not quite perfect yet.
When its ready it will be for sale anywhere you can buy a YES putter, hopefully late May, early June
I have been assured there will be a big write up on it for the magazines so you'll know when it comes out (Take note MikeH)
 

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Fingers strumming................I know Bob, but its such a good tool, its like anything one expects, its never quick enough! :D
 
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Slightly off topic, but what would you rate as a better 'tradtional/classic' style putter Bob as there are two that i am currently considering buying...

1. Yes Callie
2. Ping Karsten Anser

I currently have a Odyssey 2-ball SRT and have tried a Mcgregor DCT1 Face Off and didn't really get on with that.
 

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1. Yes Callie
2. Ping Karsten Anser
It's funny you should mention those 2 as I have both.
The Callie was given to me by Yes and its good.But then so is the Ping.
I think you will find the Callie heavier, so suitable for slower greens and the Ping for faster greens, but at the end of the day, it's what you prefer. No-one can say the Callie is BETTER or the Ping is.
Just ask yourself this, why do so many companies copy the Anser?
P.S. The Callie lives in my car and the Anser in the bag.
 

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I tend to have a quick read of the green belowm, visualise the putt and close my eyes and pray. I have just changed back to my Yes! Tiffany from Callie (blade) and found my form again and shall not be looking at a bladed putter for some time.
 
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