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carrying 2 of something, such as a driver or a putter?

I've read quite a few things since I bought my Daddy Long legs putter and it seems that people like it inside 10ft (example) but struggle a little more at much longer lengths. Personally I have experienced this already although it is very early days but for such a large club its very light and I've been used to a heavier putter for such a long time. So, would you carry 2 putters that are beneficial or work for you better in different situations.

Same for a driver, has anyone ever carried or considered carrying 2 drivers, could 2 different drivers set-up differently really add something with 1 giving you a natural fade and another say a draw with the same address and swing, rather than a handicapped golfer attempting to shot shape with 1 club?

Over to you..
 
Not in your life. If you want to shape shots then take lessons or play to your stock shape/shot.
 
It's not a bad idea if it will help you get the ball into the hole in the fewest number of shots. I did once have a 5 iron and a 5 hybrid in my bag as it was pot luck on the day which one I could hit the best.
 
I could certainly see myself taking two putters. I have a Taylor Made putter which has a lovely feel to it but I struggle to hit the ball hard enough with it on long putts. I have a heavier Yes putter which is better for distance but lacks the delicate touch.
 
starting off with the premise that it's the equipment not the golfer doesn't seem to support a positive approach overall.....

by all means have both for the warm up session; then pick the one that's working for you that day and get out there!
 
I have a 4 iron and a 4 hybrid in the bag. I only use the iron where I need a lower flight i.e. into wind or under a tree. The Hybrid gets up nice and quick and can clear trees with ease.
 
had two (really 3) drivers in bag only to practise with. iknow a couple of folk who carry two putters one for long putts the other for closer in. do what ever works for you
 
i carried 2 9 irons for a couple month back in the summer. The reason, i was struggling with the 9 iron from my JPX irons for bump and runs. I found the face way to hot for delicate shots so stuck my old MP62 9 iron in. Once the comps stopped i took it out and stuck the hybrid back in.
solved now as ive gone back (or intend to) more of a blade type iron in the shape of the MP4 for 2015.
 
Lord Tyrion said:
I could certainly see myself taking two putters. I have a Taylor Made putter which has a lovely feel to it but I struggle to hit the ball hard enough with it on long putts. I have a heavier Yes putter which is better for distance but lacks the delicate touch.
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Posted about this very thing the other day & jokingly mentioned having two putters in the bag as the TM is nicer for short/medium but my heavier 'Bear' putter is better for long putts



I did carry two 5 hybrids for a number of weeks (they went completely diff distances) & also recall having two 6 irons in the bag for a couple of rounds (but this was more of a comparison test as one was graphite)

I typically carry 11 or 12 so plenty scope for a double now and again
 
At the end of the day, if you have the space in the bag then why not?
PhillyMick used 2 drivers at Augusta - personally I doubt I have enough control over a driver to be able get any benefit from 2 - I could hit them both either way regardless of set up.
2 putters is no different - if you have the space.
I don't generally struggle with distance when putting so I wouldn't put 2 in but I can see how it could help some.
But a bit more practice would leave a space for a gap-filler
 
Cant think of something that would infuriate me more on a golf course if someone putted up from 40ft to about 5ft. Then went to their bag to change their putter to knock it in the hole. Just a recipe for slow play!

If I was you Id give it a bit of time but if the putter isnt able to work from both distance and inside 10ft then its time to find a different one (I went though this with the first Odyssey mallet I had where my distance control was awful from range, so much better once I swapped it our for the Kombi without sacrificing the accuracy from 10ft and inside)
 
fundy said:
Cant think of something that would infuriate me more on a golf course if someone putted up from 40ft to about 5ft. Then went to their bag to change their putter to knock it in the hole. Just a recipe for slow play!
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True..
And.....to warrant having a long range and short range putter in the bag you really need to be getting 40 footers inside 5 feet or you're wasting a club.
 
Absolutely no issues, you can carry 14 Clubs so any combination that helps you, crack on.
I have been practising with a left handed 7 Iron, as I have space in my bag and theres nothing worse than finding a lie that you can only knock backwards or sideways.
As for going slow, easy carry both putters to the green and use which ever you need, no diferent to be just off the green and carrying an iron and putter to the ball to decide which to use.
 
turkish said:
Think it could just mess with your head deciding what putter to use for "in between" distances
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Totally agree.
It's fine having a putter for 5 ft putts and one for 30 foot putts, but which one do you use for 15 footers?

I have a friend who always will chip when off the green, even if he is 2" off sitting on the fringe. He prefers not having to make the decision "oh, a foot off the green - putt or chip?"
He's an excellent chipper - he says for this very reason
 
one of the guys in our group had the real bad putting yips a couple of years ago and used two different length putter, a normal 34/5 inch for all putts over 5 ish feet, then a really short one for inside that its was about 20 inches is like i kids putter..

lucky for him i was cured and now just uses the one. it was very strange the first time i saw it though!
 
Fish said:
carrying 2 of something, such as a driver or a putter?

I've read quite a few things since I bought my Daddy Long legs putter and it seems that people like it inside 10ft (example) but struggle a little more at much longer lengths. Personally I have experienced this already although it is very early days but for such a large club its very light and I've been used to a heavier putter for such a long time. So, would you carry 2 putters that are beneficial or work for you better in different situations.

Same for a driver, has anyone ever carried or considered carrying 2 drivers, could 2 different drivers set-up differently really add something with 1 giving you a natural fade and another say a draw with the same address and swing, rather than a handicapped golfer attempting to shot shape with 1 club?

Over to you..
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no.
 
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