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That gate idea is the best I've heard yet. Thank you.

They don't exist, of course. I believe it would be easier to tell what is happening with the face at impact if practicing on a perfect surface rather than on a green though. Anyone else share this thought with me? Or am I alone in this?

Ha, you're right about that, I am definitely over thinking this, but that's what I do. I may be able to find a flat section, but it's more my whole house. If you just let go of a marble on hard floor, it starts acclerating pretty quickly. Remember, I'm talking about fine tuning here, so 3' isn't going to cut it anyway. There's probably no solution for my particular situation. I'm just going to have to live with it or build something. Let me ask you this though, if you wanted to practice just the line of your stroke (not so much speed) and you had the choice between a perfectly level 10 foot putt or one with an unknown slope, wouldn't you choose the level one? I would.

I sure doesn't sound impossible to me. I wouldn't necessarily need to stand on it, just at the same level. I wouldn't want to practice hitting putts an inch or two above my feet. It just think it would be better to practice on a perfectly level surface so I don't get into any bad habits making compensations for the slope of my house. I suppose I could use a pool cue or something to find the break of the putt if I used one of those cheap putting mats... I don't know, just thought I'd get some feedback.

Yes, I've considered that. The problem with this is finding a board that is perfectly level and sturdy enough to stand on, that doesn't require a power saw in order to get it to fit in my house. Even if I did find something, I'd need to put some sort of covering on it also so its not a 25-35 on the stimp or something crazy like that. I'd rather not attempt to do this with my limited tools (and limited skill with tools for that matter) So I was just wondering if anyone knows of a better way, or better yet, some indoor putting green that is can be level that does not cost $500.

I would like to work on my putting in the off season, but my house is not completely level and my carpet and padding has too much grain and influences the roll. I'd really like to remove those variables so I can study my stroke more effectively. Anyone seen any products out there that can provide a level surface with a true roll? Or is there any other way I can fine tune my stroke? I haven't seen much out there short of the $3-500 range that can provide this for me, which is a ridiculous amount to spend for this IMO. I suppose the best way would be to make something myself, but I don't have much in the toolbox.