Unpopular putters

[HomerJSimpson]

Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes again. They don't make them any more but plenty to be found on ebay at reasonable prices. The grooves work, they feel soft (when used with a decent ball) but solid. Mine is an ugly beast but effective.

They were very good in the day. Ugly. but functional. Bargains a plenty.

 

[jim8flog]

I have been committed to Never Compromise for many years. They can now be found under the Cleveland name.

As others have said it does depend on your preference for feel etc. e.g. I never liked the Yes putters because of the feel of the strike.

 

[tugglesf239]

My first proper putter was a yes Emily. Must admit it was a little cracker.

From my own personal experience though they can be a little hot off the face if you strike it clean. Ping's the ball mighty quick.

Obviously my poor technique ment the chances of me doing this were limited mind you.

 

[Sidsidgwick]

I have been committed to Never Compromise for many years. They can now be found under the Cleveland name.

As others have said it does depend on your preference for feel etc. e.g. I never liked the Yes putters because of the feel of the strike.

Currently using a Never Compromise Milled series #2 and really enjoy it, in fact was looking for the #4 mallet version ideally but haven't been so lucky so trying a few different things out

 

[Sidsidgwick]

The 'Yes' putters definitely seem to be bargains, might have to pick one up just to try as they seem very 'marmite' in opinion.

 

[One Planer]

Edel or Raa.

Amazing quality on both.

 

[Crow]

Played another round with the Spalding Cash-In this evening, even with greens that had just been tined and sanded I returned a reasonable 32 putts, and that was using a manky old Penfold Ace red heart 1.62” ball.

Look it up, if you like a blade it's a good choice, as are so many old and forgotten putters.

 

[NWJocko]

I've got an Edel, the fitting process is really eye opening and interesting. I didn't actually like mine when I got it at first but gone back to it recently and going to stick with it for the long haul, think it was such a big jump from what I had been using I couldn't get used to it at first and, in my true style, elected to buy another putter than stick with it :rofl:

If you're after cheaper good quality ones on the bay to try out take a look at Rife/Never Compromise/Cleveland/Mizuno MP putters :thup:

Alternatively I've a Ping and a Bettinardi to sell.......

 

[stevench]

Have a look at Rife also. Loved the barbados and you can get some really good deals on ebay from time to time

 

[Jensen]

Thought of Rife before opening the thread, and will be the third to recommend.
I had a 2 bar and putted well with it until it bent 😩

 

[Sidsidgwick]

Played another round with the Spalding Cash-In this evening, even with greens that had just been tined and sanded I returned a reasonable 32 putts, and that was using a manky old Penfold Ace red heart 1.62” ball.

Look it up, if you like a blade it's a good choice, as are so many old and forgotten putters.

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I think for the price I'll pick one up just to see how they feel

 

[Sidsidgwick]

Tried a Rife 2 bar that my friend uses and it felt quite nice, very 'soft' I'd say.

An edel fitting sounds like quite an experience.

 

[BomberSRL]

Just swapped over to the 2 ball white hot pro. Got it new as they are very cheap now. And didn't like the feel of the o works. But have no idea why I haven't got one sooner!!!

 

[Robster59]

Another Rife user here. I have the 2 bar hybrid mallet. I've tried a few others but keep coming back to this.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Radius putters are excellent.

Very pleased with my Tour Concept although the headcover might not be to everyone's taste

 

[SVB]

Another vote for SAM putlab fitting.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Your aim should be to make your putter unpopular with your FCs...

 

[gmhubble]

You go for a fitting and get the one that suits you best!!

 

[JohnnyDee]

I read through this thread and found it really interesting.

Now I may well get shot down in flames here :smirk: but of all the clubs in the bag I always reckon the putter's the one where manufacturer's science and snake oil marketing spiel will carry least weight. I learnt to putt into a baked bean can in our front garden with an old wooden shafted Bobby Jones effort. (Aye 'appen times were reet tough lad)

I have a Ping Sedona (20 years old) and I have always used it since joing a club and becoming obsessed with golf. It's a simple thing with an unfussy design and like all clubs it's capricious - sometimes it behaves itself and other times it doesn't, but when it doesn't I only have to remember the good times to realise that there's nowt wrong with it.

I won a Scotty Newport a few years ago in a raffle but after putting with it on the lounge carpet I could see no benefit in its £320 price tag other than its undoubtedly very very very tasty aesthetics. So I chopped it back in to the Pro. I was unsure what its phenomenal cost brought to the table. Certainly nothing tangible for me, but I'm a simple mid-handicapper so...what the heck do I know?