Are the New Cutting Edge Putters Any Good?

[RX Phoenix]

Just recently bought a TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider putter, can't believe I did it, looks like some kind of space station. Tried out a lot of the new 'cutting edge' putters including the heavy putters and they all worked well, but the Monza Spider really was an eye opener. Without a doubt it is the best putter I've ever used.



I didn't know it was so popular on tour, but now I see why, this putter really performs, I don't think I can go back to my Newport blade, technology has made a better putter IMO.

What is your opinion about the new hi-tech putters, will you be getting one?

[MyEyeSpy]

I have a Never Crompromise GM2 #3. It is not quite as fugly as some of the new high end high tech ones but oh my god, the feel! I used a Yes! putter that really worked before, great spin right away as stated & great ball path, but zero feedback to me. The NC Gm2 #3 gives a perfect soft feedback feel when one hit the ball right, which is all I want from a putter. The hit inlay looks rather nice, overall really fugly boomerang club, no discussion about it. They make their series with a more traditional look, but I didn't get the same feedback, not same inlay.

[JoeCanuck]

A nifty new one will have to really be special to beat my Acushnet Bullseye.

[rmccabe6]

I used to have a Nike Oz black for awhile, but I didn't know if I should golf with it, or wear it as a sneaker! The putter I have right now was really inexpensive and is the best putter I've ever had. Slotline has come out with their million series putters, and I really like them. Mine is a mallet nickel-plated. It is a beautiful putter, and lines up great at the ball.

[bIGwIRE]

I shoot a Heavy Putter A2-M. I like being able to change the weights in the head to match green conditions, fast\slow. Its been kinda wet around here lately, so I have the heavy weights in for now.

Definately a different feeling, big and bad. Chased the odys. white hot 2 ball right outa my bag:)

Twas love at first putt.

[tigerwoo]

I've been a traditionalist with putters (blade) my entire life and I just gave up my Mizuno TP Mills grain flow forged blade for a Ping i-Series Craz-E putter. I love the weight of it and although the thing looks much like the space craft you describe with your TM Monza the increased MOI as a result of the shape is definitely a stroke saver. You can hit the putt on the toe or heal and it will go towards your intended target line without loss of speed. There is so much momentum built up behind the heavy head it really does feel like it's doing all the work. All you're doing is lining it up. I had a few short lag putts that didn't reach the hole as a result of not knowing how to gage the momentum. But I think I have a handle now and I'm hoping it will help me sink a few more putts for me per round.

[Maverick]

I was going to comment on the TM Spider..lol It is a very futuristic looking putter and reminescent (sic) of the Cameron Futura. For me, it's just got too much going on. I prefer clean, looking, styles. But all that matters is that you can put a good roll on the rock.

[DDBowdoin]

I find the new putters being released to be too distracting to my eye... the only putter that has ever drawn me away from my scotty blade is a two ball my friend had where he customized his fill, this is before the fill was made available, and whatever he used made the putter just have this amazing feel and balance

maybe someday...

[eberryhill7]

I have tried a couple of new putters (the spider, and the yes! Tiffany) and really like them, but just when I am about to pull the trigger and buy one, I have a great putting round with my old ping blade putter and I decide to keep it. It is like a vicious cycle.

[Cruzin99]

I was using a Tour Edge mallet, which worked pretty well considering its cheapness, but I always wanted to move up to a nice blade since that's what Tiger and other really great putters use. I recently went out and got the Taylormade Rossa Classic Imola 8 -- just fell in love with the simplicity of the club and the 'click' of the ball when it comes off the face. Maybe one day I'll step up to a Scotty, but for now I'm perfectly content with my choice.

[bm303]

I personally use the Odyssey White Hot XG #9. I had my doubts about it but I finally realized that it's not the putter, it's the putter. In my opinion a putter that has good balance will perform well with someone who is good at putting. I would rather invest in a putting training device than a new "Cutting Edge" putter.

[elchene]

I definitely agree that putters with new technology can be very beneficial for your game. But, just like in the blades vs. cavity back debate, I still think that less forgiving putters are better for me. I should train myself to make perfect contact and be punished if I don't. Ben Crenshaw never had a Taylormade Spyder or a high MOI putter. Ben Hogan didn't use cavity backs.

[blackxpress]

I recently bought a Mitchell Brass Cup Mallet. That thing's awesome. Made an immediate improvement in my game and my putting is still improving as I get more comfortable with it. I know there are a lot of traditionalists who refuse to use anything but a blade and, to each his own. I just figure this game's hard enough as it is. If there's technology out there that will help me play better I'm all for using it.

[titaniummd]

I had the Guerin Rife putter (s) but didn't like them over the long haul. I went to the Yes but had little feedback. I switched to a blade which has the feel/feedback that I wanted.

[RX Phoenix]

I don't doubt that someday soon these new putters will be as common as the 460cc driver has become because they do provide an advantage, if not I'd throw mine in the trash. The engineering going into these putters is very impressive, with less restrictions on putters, this is an area where innovation is taking place rapidly.

Benefits of TM Rossa Monza Spider
1) Extemely smooth tracking, ball acts like it's on rails
2) Maintains tracking and line on off center strokes
3) Balance and weight of putter enables very fluid stroke
4) Alignment capability is second to none, they really did a number here

When functionality is so strong, form is accepted as a necessary part of functionality.

[mikelaw]

depends on what you like but i think the stroke is more important then the club.

[MrKadash]

I assume the Yes! Nicky with C grooves constitutes "cutting edge", so I voted that I already have one. Nice, classic putter with good feel.

[Dub]

Putting is all about confidence and consitency....whatever gives you that is "the best".

One of the things I love about the putting game is that there is no "right" or "wrong" method or style.

Played around in the store the other day with one of those Taylor Made putters like yours. The results were impressive.

Things have come a long way since the Bullseye putters!!!!!