Club Confidence

[ALong17]

Over the last couple weeks I've begun to gain a lot of confidence in my current clubs (Ray Cook Silver Ray bag set).  I took a lesson and working on what the pro said, I've already seen a huge improvement on control and consistency.  I was considering replacing them here soon as the pro said I could be lacking with the shafts, but per the advice of a couple people on here I'm gonna hold out until I'm a little better.  

But the one club that I cannot hit for the life of me is my putter.  I don't know if it's me or the club.  But it's gotten to the point were I dread getting to the green.  I have no confidence pulling it out, looking down at it, or anything.  I try to practice with it but it just feels super awkward in my hands.  

If I plan on holding off on getting any other new clubs for a good while (probably next spring) would this be a club I should get fitted for now?  I mean it the only club I use on every hole.  But then again I don't know if once I'm fitted if this something that will change in the near future again?  

Thanks!

[Patch]

You say your putter feels akward in your hands. Is your putter's grip different from the rest of your clubs' grips?

If so, perhaps a regrip to match your other clubs might be something to think about. 

 

Edited September 10, 2019 by Patch

[ALong17]

It is a different grip, little thicker and and triangular.  It's extremely heavy too.  

[Piz]

A putter is a personal object.  You have to figure out what works, and does not work, for you.  No one putts well with a putter that does not suit them.  If you putt well with a hot dog on a stick...you should putt with a hot dog on a stick.

[ShawnSum]

I would go somewhere with a LOT of putters to get your hands on and try them ALL until something clicks with you. 

[ChetlovesMer]

Consider taking a putting lesson. Sometimes with putting a single lesson can help highlight a myriad of issues. After the lesson, go out and find something you're comfortable with. Also, consider getting fit for a putter. It's fun, and it breeds confidence. 

[Bonvivant]

This is something I can relate with to a degree. Here's what happened to me. At the beginning of this golf season for me (first time back in many years) I was playing with an old set of Sam Snead Blue Ridge clubs. This included a putter that was a 2 sided (like you would see at a putt-putt place). I had replaced every club in my bag except for the putter up until a couple of weeks ago. I decided to just pop into the local Golf Galaxy around 7:15 just to test some out with no real intent to buy that evening as they closed at 9 and I figured that I wouldn't find anything that I liked in that amount of time.

Some of the putters I picked up, it was an instant no. This was mostly for mallets and mid-mallets, so I focused on blade putters. This was also closer to what I was used to. I found 3-4 that were contenders, but I kept coming back to a certain one (see signature if you care) and just couldn't keep it out of my hands. I ended up buying it at about 8:50, right before they closed. It didn't break the bank and it has been getting the job done out on the course.

I'd suggest just going into a place like that and fiddling around to see if anything feels right. You might find something you really like, or you might realize that you need more professional direction.

[Vinsk]

2 hours ago, ALong17 said:

Over the last couple weeks I've begun to gain a lot of confidence in my current clubs (Ray Cook Silver Ray bag set).  I took a lesson and working on what the pro said, I've already seen a huge improvement on control and consistency.  I was considering replacing them here soon as the pro said I could be lacking with the shafts, but per the advice of a couple people on here I'm gonna hold out until I'm a little better.  

But the one club that I cannot hit for the life of me is my putter.  I don't know if it's me or the club.  But it's gotten to the point were I dread getting to the green.  I have no confidence pulling it out, looking down at it, or anything.  I try to practice with it but it just feels super awkward in my hands.  

If I plan on holding off on getting any other new clubs for a good while (probably next spring) would this be a club I should get fitted for now?  I mean it the only club I use on every hole.  But then again I don't know if once I'm fitted if this something that will change in the near future again?  

Thanks!

Forget all that fiddling around and going by what feels good. It’s a waste of time. Find a good putter fitter and go there open minded and ready to listen. Done.😉

[Patch]

1 hour ago, ALong17 said:

It is a different grip, little thicker and and triangular.  It's extremely heavy too.  

That is exactly why I have the same grip on all my clubs. I even place my hands the same way on all my clubs. 

Edited September 11, 2019 by Patch

[ALong17]

Thanks for the advice!  I will get a fitting scheduled along with lessons and see what happens.  In between then I will check out some putters and try and get a feel for the different types.  Also will try out the hotdog on the stick and see if that goes anywhere haha