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What kind of putter do you use?

King Norre

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  1. 1. What kind of putter do you use?

    • Traditional putter
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    • Belly putter
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    • Face putter (I never seen anybody actually use one, but they exist)
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King Norre Well Established Member

King Norre

I took a short-game lesson (putting, chipping, pitching) last weekend and the local pro recommended me to take a look at a belly putter. He switched to a belly putter after playing for over 45 years with a traditional one. He told me he is more consistent with it now and he's really happy he made the switch. Is there anyone here who uses belly putters? Do you always have to change the shaft of your putter or can you buy them with a stock "belly-shaft" ?

Ciao,

KN
Gear
Driver: G10 10,5° - regular flex
3-Wood: Burner Steel 15°
Hybrids: Benross V5 Escape 20°/3, 23°/4
Irons: Benross VX Combo OS 5i-SWGap Wedge: CG12 52° chrome finishLob Wedge: SM60.08 oil can finishPutter: White Hot XG #5AccessoriesStand Bag: GROMCart Bag: RC08-1Trolley: Big...
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pinhy Newbie

pinhy

I voted traditional, though I dont know if my TM Rossa Spider is all that "traditional".

standard lie, (2) 14g weights, Winn Jumbo Pistol grip....it has changed my game!
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toogood

If you're going to use a Belly putter, you're best off getting one that is made from the factory as a belly putter, instead of reshafting it with just a longer shaft. Typically belly putter heads are a bit larger and heavier than the traditional heads.

For me, I've never felt comfortable using a belly putter. It's just not a natural feel for me.

Currently I'm using a 32.5" Scott Cameron Studio Design #3 with a Winn Marble Pistol, built up with about 4-5 extra wraps. Before that I was using an Odyssey White Hot XG#7 35" with a Winn Midsize Pistol. I love the Odyssey, but it was time for a change in the head. My head that is.

907D2 9.5* Mitsubishi Diamana Blue 63g Stiff
905R 9.5* Accra SC75 Stiff
HiBore 15* 3 Wood Aldila NV85 Stiff
20* Pro Gold Hybrid Mitsubishi Rayon JAVLN FX
AP2 4-P,W ProjectX 5.5 Vokey Spin Mill 54.10 & 60.04 Studio Design #3 Cut to 32.5" ProV1x All #6's

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cwcaesar Well Established Member

cwcaesar

Traditional. I tried the other types, but don't care for them.

Driver: MP-600 9.5 w/ Fujikura E360 Stiff Shaft
4 Wood: F-60 16.5 w/ Exsar FS3 Stiff Shaft
Irons:MP-57 3-PW w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Shafts
Wedges: MP-R Black-Ni 52, 56, & 60
Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: ProV1/ProV1xGrips: Winn Xi7

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titaniummd Dedicated Member

titaniummd

Classic Traditional:

Center shafted Bullseye Blade

I kind of went in the reverse for the use of putters from high MOI to low MOI (mallets to cavity blade to bullseye blade).

STR8 Dymo 10.5
Dymo 3W
Mid Rescue 3
MP-33 4-PW
Eidolon 52* GW LW, SW Titleist Bullseye Putter

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King Norre Well Established Member

King Norre

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Strange, I always thought there were more people using a belly putter. Maybe it's because they're hard to get? I've never seen one in a store and if you look at the website of Odyssey (or other manufacturers) you never see them advertised. Maybe it's the best kept secret of the tour players
Anyway, if you have any experience with a belly putter please let us know.

Gear
Driver: G10 10,5° - regular flex
3-Wood: Burner Steel 15°
Hybrids: Benross V5 Escape 20°/3, 23°/4
Irons: Benross VX Combo OS 5i-SWGap Wedge: CG12 52° chrome finishLob Wedge: SM60.08 oil can finishPutter: White Hot XG #5AccessoriesStand Bag: GROMCart Bag: RC08-1Trolley: Big...
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mruseless Well Established Member

mruseless

I used to use an Odessey 2-ball putter, cut down a couple inches, with a Pelz stroke. Now I'm using my old Ping Answer 2i, and stroking Utley style. My feel has gotten WAY better, and I'm putting better than ever before. I've never tried a belly putter, but it seems it would work better with a Pelz stroke than an arc/Utley stroke.

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jdarmo Member

jdarmo

Traditional. I switch off from an old Taylormade Raylor and a Hogan Little Ben.
Both of them have the Winn TigerShark grip. I just love the soft feel of that grip.


Joe

In the bag at this point

Adams RPM 9.5°
Adams Tightlies Strong 3 16°
Adams Tightlies Strong 7 24°Hogan CFT Hybrid 3Hogan CFT irons (5-P)Alien SWCameron Futura 2 35"Top Flight Gamer

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AlCzervik Well Established Member

AlCzervik

some cheap 3-ball putter that i am regripping with Golf Pride dual durometer grip.

MacTec 460 Draw Driver
V-Foil M565 Irons
MT 3 Wood
GigaGolf 52deg gap wedge
Wilson 55deg sand wedge MT Don White 60deg Lob wedgeknockoff 2-ball putter

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whip_it_out Dedicated Member

whip_it_out

what is a "face putter" exactly. I have never heard that term before.

I use a traditional putter. I have tried and tried belly putters, but I cant hit a straight putt for my life with one.

"You have to have a belly to use a belly putter." I heard Feherty say once

In The Bag

Titleist 905T 9.5°
Nike Sumo2 15°
Nike Sumo2 19°Nike Forged Irons - 3-PW Titleist Bob Vokey Spin Milled 56°10°Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum Newport 2
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King Norre Well Established Member

King Norre

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what is a "face putter" exactly.

Here's a

link . Actually, it's a face-on putter
Gear
Driver: G10 10,5° - regular flex
3-Wood: Burner Steel 15°
Hybrids: Benross V5 Escape 20°/3, 23°/4
Irons: Benross VX Combo OS 5i-SWGap Wedge: CG12 52° chrome finishLob Wedge: SM60.08 oil can finishPutter: White Hot XG #5AccessoriesStand Bag: GROMCart Bag: RC08-1Trolley: Big...
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pinhy Newbie

pinhy

Here's a

theres a guy on the senior tour using one of these, thought it isnt anyone really famous. just remember seeing a highlight. on second thought it may have been one of those semi-pro tours Golf Channel shows sometimes.
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