Putter question...

[RocketSauce]

my personal pick would be the one that was copied after the Spalding TP Mills putter (i THINK its called the Circa 62?). it looks like this though:

[jhawker23]

I just switched to the Spider Bolero as a higher handicapper from the Cameron Futura Phantom. It is very similar to the spider if you like the cup arc for alignment and the nice pendulum feel. Its a few years old of course but it was said before, the Cameron's "last" a long time, still looks like new. It has a very soft feel and rolls the ball nicely. You can find them on Ebay averaging about $70.

Also, if you use the Spider you are probably immune to the "unique" appearance of putters so the Phantom would be an easy transition. But it looks like you might be going a different direction from the Cameron. I've never tried the other designer's putter.

[timastyle]

Although I do like the Spider, I am looking to get away from mallet style putters and go back to a more traditional style putter. I always felt like I've had better control of the putter with the traditional.

I am also looking to get away from inserts in the putter as well. I feel that I don't have the same reaction to putts on slight mishits with insert putters, if that makes sense.

[3BillsOnTheFly]

I've played a variety of newports. I am very comfortable with their look/weight. Putters are definitely a personal thing. I've never played a bettinardi but I"m sure they are quality. There is no magic putter. I would just find something that works for you.

[timastyle]

So I found this one locally that I'm contemplating getting:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...224944467.html

Anyone know how old this model is by any chance? Really like the look of it, but haven't tried it. For that price, I don't think I can go wrong. What do you guys think?

[wrx_junki]

Just letting you know you can get a brand new SC circa 62 for $160+shipping on eBay.
I just chose to get the Ping Anser 2 for $80 instead because of the alignment aid for the circa 62's are a small circle.

[lumpuckeroo]

I play the Circa 62 #3, I went with it because I like the Anser style offset neck but the more compact head of the Scotty. From heel to toe the Circa 62 was one of the most narrow, which the look and feel that I like. I have two versions of the Anser, a Redwood and a nickel, and have tried a variety of Scotty's, the Circa 62 is by far my favorite.

[timastyle]

I have heard that the Circa 62 line of SC putters have a tendancy to rust if you're not super careful with them. I have also seen the Circa 62 on ebay for $160 on ebay, but I would like to see how much I like the putter before I pay that much, but since it retails for $300, I'm sure I could make my money back if I sold it.

Anyone have rust problems using the Circa 62 series putters?

[timastyle]

Another thing that I forgot to mention is that I have a tendancy to not have the putter sit flush to the ground. Generally, the heel of the putter is down while the toe is up in the air. This may be an issue with my putting stance, but I was wondering if any of the putters would help me with keeping the putter flush to the ground.

[timastyle]

So I went to Golfsmith and Dick's during my lunch break to try out different scotty putters and see which one, if any, I liked the most and came across the Ping Anser 2 putter. I must say that I really enjoyed it. Hit about 15 putts of about 12-15 feet and made all but 2.

For $90, I think I'm sold on it.

[tricky]

So I went to Golfsmith and Dick's during my lunch break to try out different scotty putters and see which one, if any, I liked the most and came across the Ping Anser 2 putter. I must say that I really enjoyed it. Hit about 15 putts of about 12-15 feet and made all but 2.

I was sold on an Anser 2 as well. Classic design. I love them......but I so very nearly went with a Newport 2, shares the same heritage but is a beautiful work of art. In the end I settled for a Rife Antigua (also an Anser style blade, and specifically inspired by them). Nothing like as pretty as the Newport 2, but the milled grooves on the face make a substantial difference, but it's also easy to self fit and the alignment aid helps you take your stance consistently. Most importantly I've never used a putter that is so easy to get the ball rolling true. It's not so beautiful, but I don't regret my Rife.

[ApocG10]

Ya, ive heard nothing but good when it comes to Rife Putters.

It just seems cameron has a reputation, even though many out there are just as good. As I said in other threads, I like my Wilson Staff 8875 as much, or more than I do any cameron i've tried.

[timastyle]

To be honest, I haven't been all that impressed with the feel of these newer SC putters I've been trying out. IMO, the older models have a much better feel to them.

Regarding the Ping Anser putters, I just found the Redwood Anser as well that's $200. Does anyone know the difference between the Karsten series Anser and the Redwood series Anser?