return of slotline putters

[theballbites]

I remember my dad using this in the 80's, im really interested in buying a slotline putter http://budurl.com/slotlineputt , im thinking of buying a scotty cameron putter and this...

any experience in using a slotline putter? even in the 80's.. would you bank on this???

[jorruss]

Putting is so personal, it's hard to say one putter or another will be better for you. You can't go wrong with a Scotty Cameron, but I think the hype is a bit over the top. I had a slotline in high school and liked it, but I haven't seen how the new ones perform. It will be tough for them to break into the Scotty/Odyssey/Ping/Taylor Made dominated market.

[bogeyhitter25]

I have an Inertia Slotline Putter. Not to shabby. Just almost a tad to wide. But great putter overall.

[Clambake]

Hmmm, to choose between (a) a putter from a company that's been out of the business for a long time; hasn't done any real developments; will likely have poor resale value; unproven in competition, or (b) a product heavily used by many pros even when not sponsored by Titleist; consistent performance where about the only bad things people say about it are that it's a bit expensive; and great resale value.

To your question of "would you bank on this?" my answer is no.....

[theballbites]

Hmmm, to choose between (a) a putter from a company that's been out of the business for a long time; hasn't done any real developments; will likely have poor resale value; unproven in competition, or (b) a product heavily used by many pros even when not sponsored by Titleist; consistent performance where about the only bad things people say about it are that it's a bit expensive; and great resale value.

RIGHT ON! thanks for the great answer! i wont get one....

[deafheaven]

When it comes to putters it's pretty much all about feel imo. And it's kind of nice to have something in the bag that's a little unique or different from everyone else. I wouldn't buy one bline mind you... I'd want to try it first. But if it's at the local golf store, and I liked it, that would be good enough for me.

[Fat Slice]

Hmm...Maybe I could buy the rights to some old golf manufacturer's name, go to any number of club factories in China, and get some VC money for advertising, put up a website, and (re)launch a brand.

Would the products be any good?

I think they'd be as good (or bad) as any new putter that I could make - the history is meaningless.

For the record, the company that owns BagBoy bought what was left of the company.

[Power_fade]

Interesting...good looking if nothing else. I doubt it will be a big seller though.

[RocketSauce]

ive actually tried a couple of the new Slotline putters (one of the 700 series and one of the 500 series). although they arent bad, i wouldnt pay that much for one when you can buy a putter with better resale that will hold its value for the same price or less. a putter is a putter is a putter and they're all very personal. but in my opinion, i would buy something else unless you can get a really good deal on one. there was nothing spectacular about them at all

[flap]

Years ago I had a Tungsten Raider Slotline putter that was pretty good.But as with all clubs ypu move up to new inovations and materials so it is in my basement somewhere.

[clam fist]

I got one of their chippers that I love. Hope they can make a comeback. Seemore putters have a good feel too.

[Fozcycle]

After months of watching and searching....I finally bought a new Slotline SSi 693 mid mallet.

I couldn't find any so I called them and they said if the store carries Bag Boy, they can get Slotline...so I asked the local Edwin Watts store in Tampa.....and they came through for me........at an acceptable price....not the advertised $179, but only $100.

Mid-mallet, 360 gms....terrific feel....heavier than most, which is what I wanted. I tried the Wilson 8883, Ping Piper, Odyssey #9, Cleveland & Nike Method....all mid-mallets, but all were lighter than the Slotline. My stroke was in need of a little more push and this fits the bill.

Just wish others would give them a try so they don't disappear again. I still have a Slotline High Moment Inertial that I won in a golf tourney from the early 80's and used for 20 years...

They make a terrific putter with a great alignment system.