putters

[geronimo]

For the first time i picked up an expensive putter, a Bettinardi co2 and thought it was the dogs b's.

I have always on principle refused to even pick up an expensive putter as i have always thought how can anyone justify the price tag on these expensive putters.

But after today i have changed my mind.
The co2 is the style of putter i like and thought it looked good so to hell with principles lets see what it feels like and i thought the balance was amense, the feel was great and it looked great as well, then i seen the black carbon Bettinardi and nearly soiled my self.(a bit more info than required i know)

So can the price be justified on these expensive putters?

Can't make up my mind but one thing is for sure if you see someone playing about with Bettinardi putters for hours at a time in shops it might be me until such time as my holiday to Orlando (and the $1300 worth of tickets)is paid for then when the misses is not looking and as if by magic bam a new putter appears in my bag.

Do you think the price tag on some putters can be justified?

 

[stevelockie]

I used to think that the expensive putters (esp Scotties) were over the top, and you were paying for the name as much as the quality.

However, I did try a series of putters last year and the one which captured my eye, and performed superbly was a Ping Zing Redwood, £189 it cost and I would say it is worth every penny. I tried it alongside a standard Ping zing and the difference was pretty significant. The Redwood was much easier to line up and felt so much better striking the ball!

 

[MVP]

Absolutely. At the end off the day. the putter is usually the club used the most(apart from tour pros) so why not pay 'Driver prices' for one. Also the dear putters are often milled out of solid steel materials so you're getting a well crafted tool! And they are far from mass produced as opposed to other clubs. BUt make sure you like it if you buy one cos they're not cheap, saying that scottys' hold there price pretty well second hand.

 

[Parmo]

You pay hundreds for a driver that is used maybe 13 times a round but dont on a putter which you use over 30 times?

 

[Sam]

You pay hundreds for a driver that is used maybe 13 times a round but dont on a putter which you use over 30 times?

True but I pay by the yardage

 

[steve7]

Not long learning to play golf.Tried a few putters.Bought Odyssey White Hot Xg No5 feels really great.This was one part of golf a was a little unsure of my ability but this has now passed with this putter.

 

[Parmo]

I was about to buy a Scotty when I was offered the chance to test a Yes! Tiffany which I find totally great and has improved my putting by about 5 strokes.

 

[Junior]

Putting is such a personal thing, I think its about feel and confidence, if you putt better with an expensive putter then buy it, if you get feel more confident with a £10 Fazer then i guess you can save some cash !!

I've recently swapped my old Ping Anser for a YES (Tracey II) putter and love it. I tried everything and agree the new Ping Redwood was a great putter, the Mizuno looked awesome but i struggled with alignment. Never really liked the Odyssesy's, the 'white hot' face feels too springy.

 

[geronimo]

i just thought there can't be that much technology that goes into a putter(tin hat on) compared to a driver, especially if it is turned out of a solid billet! its all about balance(i assume)with putters where as drivers have a lot of technology and are made out of various parts that have to be put together in such a way that they confirm with the reg's.

Putters don't go through as much to get made so less technology, less parts, less manufacture time and less regs = the same price as a driver, does not make sense to me, but there is always an opposite so if you have cheap you will have expensive.

You use a wedge more than a driver on a round but i don't see any £200 wedgies.

 

[MVP]

i just thought there can't be that much technology that goes into a putter(tin hat on) compared to a driver, especially if it is turned out of a solid billet! its all about balance(i assume)with putters where as drivers have a lot of technology and are made out of various parts that have to be put together in such a way that they confirm with the reg's.

Putters don't go through as much to get made so less technology, less parts, less manufacture time and less regs = the same price as a driver, does not make sense to me, but there is always an opposite so if you have cheap you will have expensive.

You use a wedge more than a driver on a round but i don't see any £200 wedgies.

I suppose wedges dont need to be 200 ?? the newer wedge technology seems to aimed at the grooves more than the club head as a whole.

 

[medwayjon]

Odyssey white-hot 2 ball. Paid £60 for it, it works well so won't be buying a new shiny one.

I can't understand when people will only give £25 fro a putter when they have a £200 driver, mad.

 

[geronimo]

I can understand why a driver is more expensive due to the money company's research the driver and the way they make it to get more distance.(distance sells better than anything in golf)
the money spent on putter technology will be miles behind the driver, i would think it costs less to manufacture as well.
So £200 on a driver, say that's a 50% profit.
£200 on a putter, say 80% profit. (only a guess)

we have you use a putter more than a driver so you should spend the same amount without a thought and you are mad if you spend £200 on a driver but £25 on a putter!

I do agree that the more expensive putters i have tried are better but as was on out of bounds the other night langer paid £5 for a putter and won several tournaments including a major with it, so price = nothing it is all about feel.

maybe the question should be can the company's justify the cost of the high end putters?

Having said all this i will buy one as i feel they are better and if you want one they are expensive.

 

[Basher]

I'm looking at buying a new putter.

Currently using an "El Cheapo" Ram putter which I know is too long in the shaft for me. I've found all cheap putters appear to have 35" shafts. To putt comfortably I find myself gripping the putter at the base of the grip with my lower fingers gripping the steel shaft. It does nothing for my game but I'm still learning putting and have yet to find one that feels good to me.
I can't decide on which type of putter I want. I do know I don't like the centre shaft types. (IMO).

 

[mickytwodesks]

I spent £200 on my driver and £150 on my putter because in my opinon they are just as important. i want to smash the ball down the fairway and i want to sink more putts. also i have a sickness, i must buy golf gear...

 

[stevelockie]

When I bought my Redwood, it was one of the last ones I tried. I was sure I was going to get a Scotty, a Taylor made or maybe a Mizuno.

I only tried it because I had tried every other one, didn't expect to bond with it.

Almost sold it in a fit of pique, but as always it's the indian and not the arrow.

 

[Leftie]

Vicount. Did the reduced shaft length help or haven't you had the chance to use it in anger yet?

 

[MVP]

I spent £200 on my driver and £150 on my putter because in my opinon they are just as important. i want to smash the ball down the fairway and i want to sink more putts. also i have a sickness, i must buy golf gear...

Good honest reply Micky!

 

[viscount17]

yes I have managed to get out with it a little - one round, and the practice green. both course and practice green are currently closed.
The reduced length helps, less chance of the extra length snagging (I am a member of the diet squad), I didn't ground it anything like as much and I felt more in control. Seemed to shave the hole more frequently but more practice is required.
I could even take more off - I grip at about 30 in I think. I'm getting fitted for my new putter ( ), once I've had a chance to try one or two live so we will sort the length properly then.

 

[Leftie]

1) I am a member of the diet squad,
2) Seemed to shave the hole more frequently
3)I'm getting fitted for my new putter ( ),

How am I meant to respond to your post without giving offence?? Oh well. here goes...

1) Wait until your new waistline has settled into it's new dimensions before chopping too much off
2) Was that a Brazilian?
3) You don't want to do that!

 

[tpred]

I collect scotty cameron putters and the accessories he makes and the quality is next to none.

You could spend an absolute fortune on some of his putters and be afraid to use it.
I have 9 putters at the moment 6 of which i will never game.
Ive just bought the new red x 5 which looks&feels good.

Does anyone else collect cameron gear