SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
'Putter patter' so reminds me of a Linsey de Paul (god bless her) song. Made famous by...?
Putter patter
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Foxholer
Blackballed
Basically you are the one with the preconceived idea that I haven't tried other putters but thanks for the advice.
I'm with Jacko_G on this. While Scotty makes pretty good putters, I would never say he made 'the best' ones. But he/Titleist are a great marketing machine, so seem to get away with their high prices!
I've tried Scottys a few times and not got on with them particularly well, except for one style - that I quickly found out was actually made by Bettinardi, as was the one that originally 'made' Scotty's name! As a fan of the slightly exotic, I'm happy to admit that this contributed to my preference for Bettis, though I've never had a Betti that I haven't felt comfortable with (and I've had 20+ of them!). None beats the fugly monster (apparently only 24 were made) I've had for over 10 years though!
And 'the best putter' is actually the one that is best for you, nothing to do with who made it or how much it cost! So go try loads of them in different styles and lengths and you will probably find a pattern of which style you prefer.
But the 'putter fitting' concept is also a good route for a short-cut - if you can find a Pro with SAM Puttlab, there's a wealth of numbers that can shrink the process to styles that are more likely to suit pretty quickly!
Tiger
Money List Winner
My first putter was a Scotty. A beautifully crafted instrument. A joy to hold and to behold. I had a VIBE fitted to help but it turned out it didn't suit my eye. I'd look down but because of the head style I'd inadvertently misalign.
My coach sorted me out. She swayed me from a curved neck to a squarer Anser style. I went for a Ping with the true roll insert (I love a gimmick me). She's four degrees flat and has an adjustable length so i can get her at just the right height. We got on famously it was like a match made in heaven. Then recently we fell out it, just wasn't working anymore. I was missing tiddlers and getting the pace all wrong on the long uns.
But for me the relationship between a man and his putter is like marriage. Of course there'll be spats, times when we don't see eye to eye. But at those times it's just extra important to make time for each other. Alone time to recapture what we once had.
So we've been spending more time together, especially in the evenings. Sometimes we just fool about on the carpet in the landing but for added spice we nip to the garage and have a threesomes with the putting mat who's also felt a little neglected.
And suddenly the spark is back, the love affair rekindled and this weekend we took just 28 putts. Sure I've looked at other putters, contemplated other grips but at the end of the day I know we were made for each other...
My coach sorted me out. She swayed me from a curved neck to a squarer Anser style. I went for a Ping with the true roll insert (I love a gimmick me). She's four degrees flat and has an adjustable length so i can get her at just the right height. We got on famously it was like a match made in heaven. Then recently we fell out it, just wasn't working anymore. I was missing tiddlers and getting the pace all wrong on the long uns.
But for me the relationship between a man and his putter is like marriage. Of course there'll be spats, times when we don't see eye to eye. But at those times it's just extra important to make time for each other. Alone time to recapture what we once had.
So we've been spending more time together, especially in the evenings. Sometimes we just fool about on the carpet in the landing but for added spice we nip to the garage and have a threesomes with the putting mat who's also felt a little neglected.
And suddenly the spark is back, the love affair rekindled and this weekend we took just 28 putts. Sure I've looked at other putters, contemplated other grips but at the end of the day I know we were made for each other...
RW1986
Head Pro
I started putting my left hand under the right to putt recently, helped me massively. On the practice green I've also started trying out the whole 'look at the hole whilst putting' from 5 feet or below.
Once I've fallen out of love with my Scotty, I'll be going straight for a Nike putter. The new RZN inserts just feel amazing and the ball rolls off them so smoothly.
Once I've fallen out of love with my Scotty, I'll be going straight for a Nike putter. The new RZN inserts just feel amazing and the ball rolls off them so smoothly.
dankiz
Assistant Pro
OMG bought and sold 25 in the last three years!! I have a problem lol!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Hmm! Took one of my old putters (a Yes Victoria) off the naughty step this morning and putted like a demon with it. Only 30 putts for 18 holes and scored 38 points!
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Tarkus1212
Challenge Tour Pro
My first putter was a Daiwa Pro-balance, my second a Scotty Cameron Santa Fe which got ruined by the fertiliser used on the greens at Hardelot - Titleist replaced it f.o.c. with a Scotty Cameron Santa Fe with a terrylium (sp?) face insert and my fourth and last is a Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 with a steel face insert (replacement model for the Santa Fe). Unless I lose it or break it I won't be changing. When I'm putting well it works, when I'm not it doesn't - just like the rest of the clubs in my bag.
I've also got a Bettinardi putter with a 24k gold face insert which I bought as an investment - I've never putted with it. I had the Sante Fe with the terrylium insert refurbished and not used it since, it's currently worth about £250.
I've also got a Bettinardi putter with a 24k gold face insert which I bought as an investment - I've never putted with it. I had the Sante Fe with the terrylium insert refurbished and not used it since, it's currently worth about £250.
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dankiz
Assistant Pro
Anyone tried a Cleveland Classic HB 2 or 10 with any success?
joma1108
Assistant Pro
I would agree to find out your putting stroke as you might be fighting against a natural movement
I used to play with a mallet 2 ball and putted ok and not great, I went to the golf show and out of curiosity got a putter fitting with the ping guys
it turned out that I had a strong arc, I was told to go to a toe weighted heel shafted putter as that was the best for me
I faffed about with my 2 ball and then got a scotty Cameron squareback and the putts just started dropping
I have chopped and changed putters through the years but the scotty I have never got rid, don't get me wrong I go through periods of hating the thing but that's more my putting than the club
I then bought a kirk Currie VII which was my first ever putter and remembered that I putted well with it and now shift between the two of them with a fair amount of success
I have a superstroke 2.0 on the scottie and a 3.0 on the Kirk Currie, there isn't a great deal to choose between them, however one thing I would say is that I would never go back to a standard grip, they take so much of the hands out of the stroke
sometimes its just the change of a new bit of equipment, your relaxed and not overthinking.
anyway good luck
I used to play with a mallet 2 ball and putted ok and not great, I went to the golf show and out of curiosity got a putter fitting with the ping guys
it turned out that I had a strong arc, I was told to go to a toe weighted heel shafted putter as that was the best for me
I faffed about with my 2 ball and then got a scotty Cameron squareback and the putts just started dropping
I have chopped and changed putters through the years but the scotty I have never got rid, don't get me wrong I go through periods of hating the thing but that's more my putting than the club
I then bought a kirk Currie VII which was my first ever putter and remembered that I putted well with it and now shift between the two of them with a fair amount of success
I have a superstroke 2.0 on the scottie and a 3.0 on the Kirk Currie, there isn't a great deal to choose between them, however one thing I would say is that I would never go back to a standard grip, they take so much of the hands out of the stroke
sometimes its just the change of a new bit of equipment, your relaxed and not overthinking.
anyway good luck
huds1475
Journeyman Pro
Some great feedback in here.
Loving the putter stories!
Loving the putter stories!
Started using split hands on my SS grip. Some good results
This putter is still working well (touch wood). One interesting point is that I had fitted it with a long and heavy (100g) Super Stroke 'Claw' grip. Then found that I had considerably reduced its swing weight, so stuck a load of Lead tape on the head to bring it back up. Then it seemed rather heavy and clumsy. I have now taken the Lead tape off again and, despite the low swing weight, it feels really good. So how important is swing weight in putters? Is total weight or head weight more important?Hmm! Took one of my old putters (a Yes Victoria) off the naughty step this morning and putted like a demon with it. Only 30 putts for 18 holes and scored 38 points!
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North Mimms
Tour Winner
I'm on my third putter in over 20 years.
I only bought number 3 because the insert fell out of number 2
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Craig, you have one of the hottest chicks in golf working in your pro-shop,occasionally.
Use your patter, and..........put on your best suit (that one from 1987 with the fleck in it), buff your winklepickers, brilliantine your locks and a quick spray of mandate.
Enjoy yourself in their putter grotto.:thup:
Use your patter, and..........put on your best suit (that one from 1987 with the fleck in it), buff your winklepickers, brilliantine your locks and a quick spray of mandate.
Enjoy yourself in their putter grotto.:thup:
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Scotty Cameron
Head Pro
you dear sir,
have got good taste
they don't make putters nowadays like the old Tel3's
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I don't swap my putters too much but I have three which I now have and loath to part with in case I fall out with one.
The one I am currently using? The Rife. The Ping is nice but I was having real distance control issues. I moved back to the Rife a few weeks ago and it's like coming back to an old friend. Long putts are starting to go back in or finishing dead, short putts are more confident and the feel off the the face is better for the softer Callaway Hex Chrome balls I am using.
I have to say I'm not a fan of the superstroke grips. I think they're OK for short putts but I can't get the feel for the longer putts and so struggle with distance control.
- MacGregor M6.4K GT centre-shaft. Alternatively referred to as a Branding Iron or a Bicycle Pedal by my playing partners but a great putter. Not attractive to anyones eyes but functional and beautifully balanced.
- Rife Hybrid Mallet. Bought because I liked the feel and balance. This won me a major at our club and I always felt so comfortable with it.
- Ping Senita TR. I won this on GolfMagic and it was fitted to my swing. Again a nice putter to use, and suited to my slight arc swing.
The one I am currently using? The Rife. The Ping is nice but I was having real distance control issues. I moved back to the Rife a few weeks ago and it's like coming back to an old friend. Long putts are starting to go back in or finishing dead, short putts are more confident and the feel off the the face is better for the softer Callaway Hex Chrome balls I am using.
I have to say I'm not a fan of the superstroke grips. I think they're OK for short putts but I can't get the feel for the longer putts and so struggle with distance control.
G
guest100718
Guest
After using the same anser 2 for the last 15 years I have swapped to a scotty Newport select 2. It's lovely.
stevench
Club Champion
I'm just about to make the switch to the anser milled from a craz-e TR. I love the idea of the anser staying with me for a long time but I just can never resist a new putter.
daverollo
Assistant Pro
The only real way is to spend some money. I just had my YES Dianna re-gripped with a super stroke, 1 up from the smallest size, not super fat but just a bit thicker than was on original putter. Cost was £15 fitted by the affordable gold guys in Glasgow. Personally, didn't like the feel of it, as the grip was too thick for my liking and would only cost another £15 if I wanted to change the grip back..........cheaper that buying a brand new putter and will satisfy your curiosity to try out a different grip on your preferred putter. Didn't stop me using it as an excuse to buy a new flat stick though, actually really liking the feel of the insert in the Versa #1 I have picked up with standard sized grip
