Putter Choice

[CarpeDiem]

I am currently using a Snake Eyes putter and have been for about a year, however I was considering investing in a Scotty. The problem I have however is that money doesn't grow on trees, and so I need a cheap option and was looking at the Red X series, and these vary in price from around the £159 mark. Also there is the Circa 62 model which is a tad more expensive. I am expecting this putter to last a while as it is a serious investment, but I was looking for the comforting advice that you get from the forum and wandering what you think. Maybe a Scotty isn't the way forward and a trek down the odyessy route might be in order?

 

[Macster]

I dont think that the cost of your Putter is the route to more putts sunk.

I have an old Odyssey Rossie, which my son now uses, and I am using a 2 Ball - both fab putters and I putt equally pretty well with both tbh.

Yes, I quite fancy a Ping Piper Redwood, but I dont think it would work wonders.

 

[krokodil]

You may be able to pick up the older version of the Newport for a bit less as they've introduced a newer model.
The Scotty is a great putter, however I recently played a round of golf with a 5 handicapper who used a hickory shaft blade device- he was a demon, so it's all about try before you buy.

 

[flandango]

I recently brought a new putter. I went out looking and trying many styles, TM Rossa spider, Scotty Newport, Ping, OdyEssy etc.

Money wasn't an issue so I tried loads as I knew it would last me a long time.

In the end I opted for the Odyessy XG 9 (phil micklesons putter) this only cost me £80 brand new. I think I made the right decision as my putting is on fire at the moment.

My advise is spend the time trying and getting a feel for which one is for you before you spend the £££££

 

[andiritchie]

if you do like scottys but find they expensive get one on ebay and get it altered to suit can pick a decent deal on there

 

[Macster]

Ebay + Scotty's = CARE REQUIRED .

 

[haplesshacker]

I spent an afternoon at AG that has a putting green on it. I picked a few clubs that I liked, and some that I didn't. Didn't look at the price, and continued to putt away all afternoon. Narrowed the field down to 2 putters, and then one. It was only then that I looked at the price. It wasn't the most expensive either!!

Failing that, if you belong to a club, the pro might let you try a few on the practice green.

Forget price, and any preconceived ideas about what works and what doesn't. You may be surprised.

Chances are if your pro is helpful, you might get a free CF alteration if required.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I change my putters at regular intervals and so I could never justify the cost of getting a Scotty. Personally I'm currently very happy with my TM Rossa Spider

 

[andiritchie]

i got mine off ebay as i prefer the older designs its in superb condition and got it for 60 quid should of gone for double that, its the best club in my bag by far

 

[Herbie]

I am currently using a Snake Eyes putter and have been for about a year, however I was considering investing in a Scotty. The problem I have however is that money doesn't grow on trees, and so I need a cheap option and was looking at the Red X series, and these vary in price from around the £159 mark. Also there is the Circa 62 model which is a tad more expensive. I am expecting this putter to last a while as it is a serious investment, but I was looking for the comforting advice that you get from the forum and wandering what you think. Maybe a Scotty isn't the way forward and a trek down the odyessy route might be in order?

Money doesnt make the putt!
I went through dozens of putters before finding my Ideal one and its a ladies putter lol.Had it over 20 yrs now and still very very rarely take more than 2 putts on any hole and didnt cost much.

Is your investment 'Golf improvement motivated' or more 'Image and/or what other golfers tell you?'

 

[USER1999]

Being a Scotty man myself, I can say they are lovely to look at and putt with, but wasted if you can't putt with it.

I would stear clear of any Scotty which isn't stainless. They rust like a very rusty thing stupidly quickly, unless you spend all your spare time oiling it and all your playing time keeping it dry. I know, I have two of these, and they really are summer use only.

The new studio select line is superb, but expensive.

Save up for a bit longer, and buy a studio select.

 

[TWM]

I had a couple of cheap putters when I started again two years ago. Then I bought a battered old Ping Anser and I will not be changing again.
When I played in earlier years I had an ancient putter (pre-war). It had a teardrop head with dimples and a varnished steel shaft. I was a deadly weapon.
I don't think the latest or most expensive is the way to go.

 

[viscount17]

if you're worried about ebay, golfbidder has scotty's from £54 - or does it have to be new?