Welling Ultimate Putting Matt - 10ft

[One Planer]

I've had this for a few days now and have to admit I'm very impressed so far.

Straight out of the box, there's plenty to be getting on with:

The mat rolls flat straight out of the box which is pretty impressive and only really has raised edges right at the end which don't take much to flatten.

Although the mat is 10ft in length, with the Well-Putt zone behind the cup, you can only really work on a putting length of 7ft (Which is ideal for me ). If putt the opposite direction you can you the full length of the 10ft mat.

It's also better suited to flat floors. Our room runs slightly out so I'm playing for about 3"-4" of break using one of the off centre lines.

The colours and edges are well defined and the baize feels real good quality wise. The ball rolls really smoothy and does not roll with the pile like some mats I've had previously.

The mat is dual function for both speed and also line. I'll admit I've only worked on the main function by rolling the ball over the 'cup' into the Well-Putt zone (above)

The sleeve of logo'd Srixon Z Stars that came with the mat are a nice touch

The only criticism I have is the price. At best part off £100 its pretty expensive for what is basically a putting mat. Having said that, the quality is exceptional and does give you what it sets out to. A fun way of practicing to improve.

 

[tsped83]

Nice one Gareth. The price puts (wahey!) me off but it looks more impressive than other mats out there. I don't see how you can practice distance control on a 7-10ft putt mind?

 

[Crow]

I'm not usually a fan of training aids but this looks very impressive, might have to start thinking of ways to justify the price.

 

[turkish]

I have one and I think it's excellent... I got at the tail end of last season and would say my putting improved quite dramatically from 10 feet and in and I'd say it still is better as a result but as with all these type things you need to keep practicing it and I've been a bit lazy with it recently. Like you I've probably a cup worth of break when going from back marker but in a way I like that. Really you're only using for pace and strike anyway. I've still not been able to master the black course on it tho

 

[One Planer]

Nice one Gareth. The price puts (wahey!) me off but it looks more impressive than other mats out there. I don't see how you can practice distance control on a 7-10ft putt mind?

You get to practice the pace going the opposite way.

You play from a marker at the end behind the Well-Putt area to designated markers down the mat.

If you look at the 4th image, you'll see 3 dots.

If you look at the 3rd image you can see the black and green segments that are 1ft in length.

The idea is to play from the starting position into these areas, learning to judge pace.

 

[BomberSRL]

Good review, I unfortunately switched off after £100. Steep for what you are getting! But does look cool.

 

[One Planer]

Good review, I unfortunately switched off after £100. Steep for what you are getting! But does look cool.

This is far from expensive IMHO as some of the matt out there stretch to the 000's

DST compressor is basically £80 for a bent 8 iron :smirk:

 

[BomberSRL]

This is far from expensive IMHO as some of the matt out there stretch to the 000's

DST compressor is basically £80 for a bent 8 iron :smirk:

True.

 

[One Planer]

Gimmie range surely

 

[garyinderry]

They have a 20 version laid out in the hall outside our range. certainly a bit on the pricey side for what it is.

Suppose you will never have to buy another one so its a one off payment.

 

[One Planer]

They have a 20 version laid out in the hall outside our range. certainly a bit on the pricey side for what it is.

Suppose you will never have to buy another one so its a one off payment.

Its a good point you make Gary and one I forgot regarding the different lengths (Unto 24ft).

Quality is undeniable so should very much hope it lasts a good while.

 

[MendieGK]

does anyone know what pace this runs at roughly?

 

[One Planer]

does anyone know what pace this runs at roughly?

Nothing exact, but it certainly isn't slow.

 

[Khamelion]

While looking to see if Costco had their Kirkland balls in yet I spotted this in the online Golf section 4M Welling Putting Matt I think that is a good price, may be tempted.

 

[One Planer]

While looking to see if Costco had their Kirkland balls in yet I spotted this in the online Golf section 4M Welling Putting Matt I think that is a good price, may be tempted.

Bargain if you have the space :thup:

 

[turkish]

For the people who have one how have you got on the the courses?

Yellow one was pretty easy after a while and if I play now just take one shot at each hole rather than the 3.

Blue one have completed a fair amount of times but if not practiced in a while can take a while to get used to.

Black I've never completed yet but got to the last challenge a few times only to mess it up.

I tend to stick to the blue though unless I've been using it a lot- in lead up to start of season can see me practicing more on it using the black course.

Haven't really played any the other games on it- any that you find enjoyable?

Sometimes I just make up my own for a knock

 

[3565]

does anyone know what pace this runs at roughly?

Buy a stimp meter 😉

 

[Trojan615]

Just ordered one so we shall see.......

 

[tsped83]

Hey Gareth, 2 weeks in how are you finding it? Does it see a lot of use? Any further thoughts? Seriously considering some home practice so looking for the best mat possible within budget.

Cheers

 

[One Planer]

Hey Gareth, 2 weeks in how are you finding it? Does it see a lot of use? Any further thoughts? Seriously considering some home practice so looking for the best mat possible within budget.

Cheers

Well.

I've been using it most nights for around 30 minutes and played for the first time today in about a month.

Of all the putts I had from around 6ft-7ft I only left one short and every other putt finished level with, or past the hole.

The coloured courses are fun and make the time spent more enjoyable.

Money will spent IMO.