TM Daddy Long Legs - Counterbalance

[Deleted member 15344]

Fancy giving a counter balance putter a go and this comes highly recommended from a couple guys I know who have switched to them this year

Had a quick chat with Ping Rep ( Mids and South ) and Lee Scarbrow about them on Saturday and both couldn't recommend counter balance highly enough - Lee using a Scotty one and Ping Rep obviously using a Ping one

Had a try with the scotty and the weight of it just felt a bit light where as the ping whilst heavier still felt a bit light so possibly going to look at the Daddy long legs

So any advice ? Any recommendations ?

 

[NWJocko]

Any particular reason you fancy the TM?

My recommendation would be Odyssey Tank Cruiser. You can change the weights in the head and the top of the grip to find the best balance.

I've one and really like it, made a massive difference on the shorter putts.

I had a TM spider one and the head was too heavy, was clueless with distance control.

I also preferred the shorter ones (35/36") rather than having loads of grip sticking out the top but personal preference I guess.

I like the concept and it does work, you do sacrifice a bit on the longer putts IMO.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I prefer the heavier head which is why the TM stood out

Not really seen the Odessey ones bar the two ball ones

What do you sacrifice on the longer putts ? Controll ?

 

[fundy]

Didnt get on with the Titleist one I had at all, found I really struggled with distance control. Surprised youre looking to change based on when weve played together

 

[NWJocko]

I prefer the heavier head which is why the TM stood out

Not really seen the Odessey ones bar the two ball ones

What do you sacrifice on the longer putts ? Controll ?

Distance control is just more difficult, at least I found, because the putter is so heavy (relatively speaking).

I'm not a fan of the Odyssey Tank ones, but the Tank cruiser ones let you change the weights to find out what you like. I ended up with lightest weight in the head and no weight (just a cap) in the grip so the head feels heavier. The kit comes with various weights for head and grip.

I've tried the TM, Odyssey Tank and Ping ones and that was by far the best. Albeit you might be different. I'd try to have a go with one if you can though before making a choice.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Didnt get on with the Titleist one I had at all, found I really struggled with distance control. Surprised youre looking to change based on when weve played together

Bit ragged at the moment - mainly judging pace at the moment -

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Distance control is just more difficult, at least I found, because the putter is so heavy (relatively speaking).

I'm not a fan of the Odyssey Tank ones, but the Tank cruiser ones let you change the weights to find out what you like. I ended up with lightest weight in the head and no weight (just a cap) in the grip so the head feels heavier. The kit comes with various weights for head and grip.

I've tried the TM, Odyssey Tank and Ping ones and that was by far the best. Albeit you might be different. I'd try to have a go with one if you can though before making a choice.

Cheers for that - will have a look over the week :thup:

 

[NWJocko]

Cheers for that - will have a look over the week :thup:

No worries.

The extra weight means starting the ball on your line is dead easy, just needs a bit of getting used to judging distance.

 

[Liqdaddymac]

I have not even thought about changing putters for 2 years as I putting is a strong part of my game. I currently use a 32.5inch ping anser milled.

on Friday when passing time I picked up a Scotty Newport 2 dual balance 38inch..... It honestly felt like cheating. Had always heard that distance control is harder with them but to be honest I didn't really notice that.

1 less Xmas gift for the mrs now!

 

[Soft hands]

I'm looking for a counter balanced putter too, not sure I liked the feel of the odyssey but was playing about with the daddy long legs on sat felt really steady.

I was talking to the pro I'm getting lessons off,he was saying nike are bringing a counterbalanced putter where you can move the weight up and down the grip,to suit your preference.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Heavy putters are all counterbalanced (as well as being heavy, although also available as mid-weights and lightweights) Yes putters with the black Stealex shaft are also counterbalanced, or you can just counterbalance your existing putter, which will involve a fitting if done by a decent pro. At least one of these options will be appearing at the South coast next weekend.

 

[garyinderry]

Anyone that hasn't tried it really should. I was sold on the concept from the first stroke.

 

[NorfolkShaun]

I have a 38" No7 Tank. since I got it I have never looked back.

This has a very heavy head, it did take a little time to get used to for long putts but fine with it now, I have to say it is worth considering the spider blade had a putt with one of these and it is a lovely putter

 

[User20205]

I've had a couple of the tm range. The spider blade and the spider mallet. Both cracking putters. From 6 feet in they were really solid, as mentioned before distance control is tricky.

The reason I got rid is because of the white finish. I don't know what paint tm use but it's not fit for purpose. I found it really off putting looking at a head that looked like it had been run over.

I swapped them out for a ping Scottsdale with a super stroke grip and it's going ok, but I don't get the same confidence from 6 feet.

I reckon I'll go back, especially now tm now make the 2.0 range in predominately black.

 

[Biggleswade Blue]

What's the theory behind this? My putter has the maximum weight added, but is in the centre of the sole. Are the counter balanced ones with weights on both sides?

 

[NorfolkShaun]

What's the theory behind this? My putter has the maximum weight added, but is in the centre of the sole. Are the counter balanced ones with weights on both sides?

It is sometime since I read the guff but if I remember correctly the idea is to move the balance point nearer center. This in turn makes the pendulum action much easier to recreate coupled with a heavy head makes keeping the putter on path easier removing wobble. I think it is supposed to be similar to anchoring without anchoring

 

[User20205]

Counterbalance is with weight in the grip. It's supposed to mimic anchoring without the anchor. Most play longer, ie 34" putter comes in 38" and you grip down.

 

[Blue in Munich]

It is sometime since I read the guff but if I remember correctly the idea is to move the balance point nearer center. This in turn makes the pendulum action much easier to recreate coupled with a heavy head makes keeping the putter on path easier removing wobble. I think it is supposed to be similar to anchoring without anchoring

This probably explains it as well as anything;

http://boccierigolf.com/innovation/putting-stroke/

Counterbalance is with weight in the grip. It's supposed to mimic anchoring without the anchor. Most play longer, ie 34" putter comes in 38" and you grip down.

Lazy mass production makes them longer, easier to lengthen them and stick a hugely oversized grip on them to add the weight & provide a "one size fits all" solution than do the job properly by inserting the correct weight for the individual down the shaft.

 

[BTatHome]

Have had TM DLL since they came out, and wouldn't move away from counterbalance now. Stroke is much more stable and smooth now.

Personally I haven't had any issue with longer putts.

 

[slicer79]

I use a 32" inch putter(Yes Ann)

So if I was to try a counterbalance putter what length should I look at?