Super Stroke putter grips

[NWJocko]

I'll believe that when I see it.

He's used the Ping man grip for as long as he's been a pro, I believe.

http://www.golfwrx.com/140885/tiger-to-change-to-a-superstroke-putter-grip/

Believe.......

Edit, I tried the super slim grip and didn't really like it. Seem to work for some though as I see more and more players at my club using them.

 

[One Planer]

http://www.golfwrx.com/140885/tiger-to-change-to-a-superstroke-putter-grip/

Believe.......

Edit, I tried the super slim grip and didn't really like it. Seem to work for some though as I see more and more players at my club using them.

Hmmmm. Lets see if he puts it into practice in tournament play.

 

[la_lucha]

I've had the Fatso and used it for 3 rounds so far. I can't believe the feel and feedback that you get through such a large grip. Really impressed with it so far. The first two rounds I was putting from 30-40ft and leaving it within 3 foot every time. I wasn't so good this weekend gone, but that was down to our greens being alot faster than usual.

I used to be good with the putter but recently I had allowed a little wrist break to sneak in and try to influence the ball as it's leaving the face. Having the fatso completely eradicates this and you really feel the Hands, Wrist and arms are working as one with no chance of working seperately to one another.

 

[One Planer]

Hmmmm. Lets see if he puts it into practice in tournament play.

Looks like he's not ready to put it in play in a tournament yet. Back to the Ping man today.

 

[granters]

I fitted a 2.0 to my Cleveland as my putting was very hit and miss. Tended to miss left. I can honestly say my short range putting improved overnight. I struggle with long putts though, over 10 feet as I did lose a bit of feel. I've gone back to a normal odyssey putter the same design as the Cleveland with normal grip and my putting has been exceptional. I've gone 28, 30 and 29 putts the last 3 rounds with 60 odd percent greens in regulation . The super stroke definitely stopped my wrists breaking and with practice really ingrained some good habits. I'd highly recommend a go if you're struggling. I'll be using it again when I fall out with the oddysey

 

[CMAC]

http://www.golfwrx.com/140885/tiger-to-change-to-a-superstroke-putter-grip/

Believe.......

Edit, I tried the super slim grip and didn't really like it. Seem to work for some though as I see more and more players at my club using them.

Thing is, Tiger also tried a belly putter but doesn't mean he's going to convert. He's just 'searching' like the rest of us when something isn't quite as it used to be.

 

[virtuocity]

Fatso going on the Frog today. Will give it a fair chance over the winter in a bid to sort out my shoddy putting.

 

[mchacker]

Flatso mid has made a huge difference to my putting, could never get my right hand on the grip before which lead to big problems with distance(lefty playing righty so right is my feel hand). Now that I can my left isn't having to do everything so the whole process feels much smoother. But what a PITA to put on, I don't think there's much adhesive left on the tape as these grips are seriously tight on a standard shaft

 

[virtuocity]

Flatso mid has made a huge difference to my putting, could never get my right hand on the grip before which lead to big problems with distance(lefty playing righty so right is my feel hand). Now that I can my left isn't having to do everything so the whole process feels much smoother. But what a PITA to put on, I don't think there's much adhesive left on the tape as these grips are seriously tight on a standard shaft

Saved myself the bother and told American Golf to fit it.

 

[garyinderry]

I fitted a 2.0 to my Cleveland as my putting was very hit and miss. Tended to miss left. I can honestly say my short range putting improved overnight. I struggle with long putts though, over 10 feet as I did lose a bit of feel. I've gone back to a normal odyssey putter the same design as the Cleveland with normal grip and my putting has been exceptional. I've gone 28, 30 and 29 putts the last 3 rounds with 60 odd percent greens in regulation . The super stroke definitely stopped my wrists breaking and with practice really ingrained some good habits. I'd highly recommend a go if you're struggling. I'll be using it again when I fall out with the oddysey

might have a point here. I put a fat grip on at the start of last summer. I was sure it improved my putting. ive since moved back to normal pistol grips and feel more comfortable with it.

using the fat grip have ingrained some good habbits.

 

[Oddsocks]

Got a fatso 3.0 on my Cleveland - my puts are a lot straighter especially within 6foot,

 

[virtuocity]

WELL- got my putter back today with the Fatso 5.0 and took it out for 4 holes before the rain got too bad.

First impressions are that it is so bloomin' comfortable in the hands. Second is that I now cannot use my putter well in my bag- thank goodness I have a 14 divider bag. I'll try to explain something about initial performance and feel but I'm struggling to describe it correctly, so I'll just rant;

When I took the club back on the transition, I felt the grip 'fight' my hands a little. It was very weird. It was almost like my wrists were wanting to get involved in breaking or twisting but the grip wasn't 'allowing' it. Never felt anything so bizarre!

I would say that I immediately felt that my shoulders wanted to get involved more so the grip certainly looks like it's going to encourage good habits and technique.

I'll try to practice "working with the grip" so it doesn't feel like it's fighting my shoddy wristy stroke and report back. Going to give it until the start of March and see if it has improved things somewhat.

 

[big_eck]

After really really struggling with my putting I bought a nike drone and hated the grip so I got the fatso 5.0 and I'm in love could be the putter could be the grip but after my last round I really don't care it just works!! I got my grip for £13 from American golf so not a bad deal at all

 

[virtuocity]

28 putts for me yesterday. I normally struggle to make less than 36. Definitely improving.

Edited to add- this was also due to an improvement in chipping.

 

[One Planer]

Seeing as I started the thread I might as well update it.

I've had the grip removed.

After trying to get used to the size of it in my hands for 4 months, I've thrown in the towel. The telling factor came about 2 weeks ago, on our 18th, where I had a lengthy lag putt (40ft-50ft) to try and get it close to save par. With the grip being quite thick, I was struggling to feel the length of the putt I needed to play. I ended up leaving it about 7ft short. Luckily I made my par with a good follow up putt.

As we were out early, there were no groups behind us, I decided to experiment a little. My old boy has a Scotty Newport Beach 1.5 with a stock Cameron grip. I asked if I could borrow it and went back to the spot I putted from with both my Del Mar and the Beach 1.5.

I hit 3 putts with the Del Mar, then 3 with the Beach 1.5.

1st putt with the Del Mar - 5ft short.
1st Putt with the Beach - 2ft by.

2nd putt with the Del Mar - 4ft by
2nd Putt with the Beach - 2ft short.

3rd putt with the Del Mar - 6ft-7ft past
3rd putt with the Beach - 2ft short.

Everytime I played the Beach, I was much, much closer when lagging towards the hole, simply as I could 'feel' the length of the putt I needed rather than a numb feeling of the SuperStroke.

I'm not saying the SuperStroke grips are poor, far from it. The Superstroke grips are pretty solid grips IMHO.

However, I've never had an issue with my wrist breaking in my stroke and, after a few months reflection, the grip just feels too big in my hands and I feel I'm compromising my lag putting with the thicker grip.

To this end I've decided to revert to type and go back to an Iomic medium putter grip which I've had fitted today. I've played this kind of grip before (... On a Bettinardi) with solid results.

 

[virtuocity]

Sorry it didn't work out Gareth.

The grip still feels good in my hands but I can't say for a minute that it has changed my game. I have made a lot more 10 to 15 footers (getting one or two a round, sometimes more) but before I wouldn't make any.

I've changed my stroke completely after leaving everything short for 9 months and been doing OK. This has nothing to do with the grip though!

It doesn't make you a great putter instantly but it is a comfortable option- particularly for those with big hands.

 

[Scotty_Tom]

thanks for the update Gareth, my only question would be what specs are both putters? NP Beach IIRC would be 330g at 35", what specs is on your DM?

I only mention that as ive been thinking of experimenting with a SS grip, was going to use two identical putters though, SC Golo S5 at 34", on with a custom shop Midsized grip and one with a SS grip and see how that goes.

 

[One Planer]

thanks for the update Gareth, my only question would be what specs are both putters? NP Beach IIRC would be 330g at 35", what specs is on your DM?

I only mention that as ive been thinking of experimenting with a SS grip, was going to use two identical putters though, SC Golo S5 at 34", on with a custom shop Midsized grip and one with a SS grip and see how that goes.

The Newport my old boy has is, as you say, 35" and 330g head.

My Del Mar was fitted. Has a 33" shaft and 350g head weight.

So, in a nut shell, the difference in shaft length (2") is made up with a heavier head in the Del Mar (350g vs 330g) so not a massive difference.

One of the main reasons I wanted to try the SuperStroke (... Other than being a larger grip) was to alter the swing weight of the Del Mar, which you should also consider if thinking of a change.

The stock Pistolero grip that came with the Scotty tips the scales at 83g from memory. The mid slim 2.0 I had fitted weighed only 50g, so a difference of 34g (.... Or about 7 swing weight points). This made the head feel much heavier through the swing, which I prefer and was the desired effect I was after.

Now I've moved away from the Superstroke to an Iomic grip that is 65g (15g heavier than the SS), the swing weight is now 4 points heavier than standard and still feels good.

If, however, you don't want to increase the swing weight, you'd be best adding a little lead tape at the grip end of the club :thup:

 

[slicer79]

Put a 2.0 on my putter today. Feels nice, won't get to try it properly until Saturday. Regardless of how it performs I'm going to be patient with it. Not expecting miracles but any improvement would be a result