Putter question

[jack1]

Looking to upgrade but cannot decide. I think i am happy with a blade and like the look of the scottys but with so many variations how does one decide? Very few shops, pro or otherwise near me have more than a token number of putters to try so really punting in the dark so to speak. Are milled putters the nirvana or is it all in the head?

 

[freddielong]

With putters its all about preference and what gives you confidence there is no right or wrong,so you are going to have to try some, what putters do your mates have can you try them.

For me I prefer a milled blade & I don't like face inserts so I have a Scotty Newport Midslant Pro Plat

 

[USER1999]

Milled putters are nice to look at. They suit someone who puts a good roll on the ball. Inserted putters to me swamp all feeling, but give a standardised roll however you hit them. They are more forgiving of a poor stroke. My Scotty has a lovely soft feel to it, which is suprising, but then I am hitting a very soft lump of plastic with it, so maybe not.
As an engineer, I can appreciate a nice piece of machining too. For me, a casting is not the same to look at. The putter I have now will still be in my bag in 20 years time. If you get one which suits your eye, your wallet, and your swing, you won't ever change it.

 

[drawboy]

Whatever you do please do not buy off the net. Putters need to be tried before, no matter how nice they look. It is no good buying a Scotty 'cos it looked nice in the picture. Sometimes the ugliest pig of a putter can work wonders for you but no one else. Try before you part with your cash and do not rush your decision, make sure you have the right wand for you.

 

[didsbury_duffer]

Agree with the other posts about 'try before you buy' - essential for all clubs really, but definately for a putter. My other bit of advice would be not to purchase too many putters. Try and find one that works for you, and stick with it through thick and thin. I now have 7 putters and, believe me, it causes much deliberation when the current flat stick misbehaves. And when it does misbehave, funny how it is always the putter rather than the idiot on the end of it !!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I've scaled down my putter collection over the last six months and won to just four of which 3 are in contention to be used at any given point. I'm back to a more standard Anser type shape at present and my odyssey 554 gives a nice roll and has a soft face which is ideal on drier summer greens. Now they have tined and sanded our greens I'm using the TM Rossa Daytona. The AGSI face gives a much firmer feel but you get a solid uniformed roll even off centre and I'm currently putting pretty well with it.

If it misbehaves I'll be out with the TM itsy spider again which I use if my stroke is rubbish as I find the shape tends to compensate for my foibles in the stroke especially on the 2-3 footers. If all else fails I'll dust down my Ping Anser 2.

 

[didsbury_duffer]

My collection is: Bettinardi C0-3 (using now), Odyssey XG9 (too springy off face), Wilson 8876 (my winter putter for slower greens), Scotty Newport Beach (decided I don't like the slit in the face, and sounds tinny if you don't catch it right), old Ping PAL2 (used it for 10 years, and only technology made me change), newish Ping Anser (don't like the small head compared to the PAL2), and finally very old blade putter with hickory-type shaft that my Dad used to use (can't get rid of it for sentimental reasons but will never use it).
Tend to just use the Bettinardi and the Wilson now, the rest are in the naughty cupboard.

 

[Parmo]

Yes! Tiffany, Yes! Callie, Scotty Circa 62 and the Sabertooth. Playing with the Sabertooth at the moment.

 

[USER1999]

Scotty circa 62 No2, and Scotty studio select Newport 1.5. Both are the same length, swing weight and style of head. One is black for bright days, one is stainless for gloomy wet days. No discernable difference between them when I putt. I can't imagine how long it would take to change between styles of putter all the time.

 

[Robobum]

Just the one blade, Yes! Tracy II cut down to 32"........I love her