Joel222
New member
I bought a ‘as new’ Ping cadence putter, the style with the wide head. I don’t like it as it feels to heavy and seems like I only touch the ball with it n the ball shoots off. What style putter is good for beginner?
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fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Any mallet style should do you fine to start, head to a shop, find one that you like the look of and feels the right weight to you, hit a few putts with it and go from there
Robster59
Tour Rookie
That could be as much an effect of your putting action as the style of putter. You need to control the place of the head through the ball. A shortish backswing and slowly accelerate through the ball. Feel the ball roll off the face.
A common issue with new golfers is to stab at the ball which means you don't have as much control.
I use a mallet headed putter, heavyish but well balanced which I am sure the Ping will be as well.
A common issue with new golfers is to stab at the ball which means you don't have as much control.
I use a mallet headed putter, heavyish but well balanced which I am sure the Ping will be as well.
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ManinBlack
Tour Winner
The weight is not the problem. I use one of the heaviest putters known to man & have few problems with distance control. Is the putter too long? A shorter Shaft will give you more control. I can recommend reading this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Puttin...keywords=Art+of+putting&qid=1573455765&sr=8-3
I think I am right in thinking many of the Cadence range came in two versions. One had a blue grip and was a standard weight and there was also a heavier version with a black grip. I have the standard Cadence anser and don't think it feels heavy so I wonder if the OP has been sold the heavier version.
Putters are very personal. I have tried (and still have) a number of different models including the Anser blade (as above) a milled faced Odyssey #9 (half moon mallet shape) a large Putter (Ping Sigma G Wolverine - not a catchy name) and also an Odyssey O-works V-line fang (another "great name"). The last two are really stable and work best when I am struggling with the 2-4 footers but ultimately my favourites are the Odyssey (for the feel from the face) and classic Anser blade. I am guilty of chopping and changing too often.
I think the OP needs to find a well stocked shop somewhere and try a load of different models and perhaps start by getting some professional advice on which model would suit their putting style
Putters are so personal. Get to an American golf shop or decent pro shop and try a load out. You need to find what is comfortable for you.
I'm on my third putter of the year 😳. If you find one you like, keep hold of it.
I'm on my third putter of the year 😳. If you find one you like, keep hold of it.
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jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
Putters are very personal but as a simple guide just go for any heel/toe weighted putter (Ping Answer style) with a medium weight.
If weight is an issue look for a putter that has interchangeable weights.
I play with a very heavy putter and most players who pick it up find it too heavy for them, with mine I simply change the weights between winter and summer and if I am going to be playing at course that I know has exceptionally fast greens.
If weight is an issue look for a putter that has interchangeable weights.
I play with a very heavy putter and most players who pick it up find it too heavy for them, with mine I simply change the weights between winter and summer and if I am going to be playing at course that I know has exceptionally fast greens.
Crow
Crow Person
I just choose the one I fancy that day from my arsenal of over 40 putters.
hines57
Challenge Tour Pro
I'd find a well stocked pro-shop, preferably at a golf course and try out a few on the practice green. Trying out putters on the carpet inside a shop does not relate to how a putter feels and performs on an actual green.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I agree that you have to choose a style of putter that you feel comfortable with. Some like the Mallet style, others like the Anser style. (A generic term based on the original Ping Anser putter copied by all the other manufacturers).
I feel more comfortable with mallets but for other people it's the other way around.
You do need to try a few to see what feels comfortable with you, on the absolute guarantee that whatever you get you'll still not be happy with at some point (ask most of the posters on here).
Probably more than any other club a putter is a personal thing and so getting the right one for you is critical. Even the path of your stroke can make a difference to the type of putter selected.
But, as I suggested above, make sure you have a reasonably solid technique to work with first so that you choose the correct club and not one that may mask, but not fully hide, any issues with your stroke.
I feel more comfortable with mallets but for other people it's the other way around.
You do need to try a few to see what feels comfortable with you, on the absolute guarantee that whatever you get you'll still not be happy with at some point (ask most of the posters on here).
Probably more than any other club a putter is a personal thing and so getting the right one for you is critical. Even the path of your stroke can make a difference to the type of putter selected.
But, as I suggested above, make sure you have a reasonably solid technique to work with first so that you choose the correct club and not one that may mask, but not fully hide, any issues with your stroke.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Putters... personal... is there such thing as “ the one “?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
inc0gnito
Assistant Pro
There’s a Rick Shiels video with Andy Goram, and he recommends a longer putter than you typically think. A couple of inches I mean, not those massive ones. After playing around with my putter (34â€), adopting the posture tips he suggests, I am definitely in the camp of believing a slightly longer putter is better. I hold my own much higher on the grip and it feels a lot better now. I’m 5’ 9†for reference.
GG26
Challenge Tour Pro
I am currently having putting lessons with Andy Gorman. He believes that 90% use putters that are too short for them and as a result are too hunched over their putts. I’ll do a full write up once I’ve finished the sessions.
williamalex1
Money List Winner
Maybe change to a softer ball , hard balls will fly of any putter face, try a few different putter makes and types or even get fitted for one 
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.User20204
Well-known member
Interestingly enough, I bought a new Ping putter with the changeable length, never felt so comfortable since I put it down to 32, so I'm not saying your man is talking nonsense but it's horses for courses.
KenL
Tour Rookie
Odyssey. A putter with an insert is the way to go.
Parsaregood
Head Pro
A putter which works and feels good for the person using it is the way to go, who cares if its wooden or painted illuminous pink, if it does the job well that's the one for you
Met Andy at the Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall where he was set up on the putting green. He said exactly the same to me. Had a very good talk with him and he had a very interesting device that showed the correct plane and length for putters and also kept the putter on path. Shame he is so far away from me as I'd love to spend more time working on my putting and also the short game with him. Enjoy and look forward to the write up
KenL
Tour Rookie
In my experience putters with an insert are more forgiving and better for distance control.
