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I am looking for a new putter and I want a Scotty but with the price being very high i was wanting to know some other good comparable putters. Thanks!


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It depends on which Scotty you are interested in.  Ping, Nike, TM, and Odyssey all make good putters.  Most lower priced putters will have an insert versus the more expensive ones which are solid steel.

Go to your local golf store and try some out, I'm sure you'll find a lower cost model that works well for you.

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I am looking for a new putter and I want a Scotty but with the price being very high i was wanting to know some other good comparable putters. Thanks!

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I've heard good things about the Cleveland Classic line of putters, many models are under $100. Might be worth checking out.

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Originally Posted by newtogolf

It depends on which Scotty you are interested in.  Ping, Nike, TM, and Odyssey all make good putters.  Most lower priced putters will have an insert versus the more expensive ones which are solid steel.

Go to your local golf store and try some out, I'm sure you'll find a lower cost model that works well for you.

thank you. i will try and make it my way down to dicks sporting goods. got any old clubs you are looking to sell?


Motown88 Dedicated Member

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I too would love to own a Scotty Putter but why spend so much when a cheaper putter works just fine.  Mine cost $30 (I think) 15 years ago and works great.  Putting is more about technique, the equipment won't make a huge difference.  It's not like a driver where a $30 club is MUCH different than a $300 club.  Find something that works for you and stick with it.


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Originally Posted by Motown88

I too would love to own a Scotty Putter but why spend so much when a cheaper putter works just fine.  Mine cost $30 (I think) 15 years ago and works great.  Putting is more about technique, the equipment won't make a huge difference.  It's not like a driver where a $30 club is MUCH different than a $300 club.  Find something that works for you and stick with it.

what kind do you recommend


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Just about any other brand of milled putter is just as good as a Scotty.  Cameron is the king of marketing and convincing people that his putters are magical and better than everything else, even though all he does is take classic designs and put his little spin on them.

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Get something that actually is fit to you - Edel, at a comparable price.

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Originally Posted by GaijinGolfer

Just about any other brand of milled putter is just as good as a Scotty.  Cameron is the king of marketing and convincing people that his grain flow forged clubs are magical and better than everything else, even though all he does is take classic designs and put his little spin on them.

That's ironic. :)

(slight change may have been made :D)

FWIW I second Mr. Desmond's post. The last putter you'll ever need to own because it's truly fit for you.

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Originally Posted by iacas

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Originally Posted by GaijinGolfer

Just about any other brand of milled putter is just as good as a Scotty.  Cameron is the king of marketing and convincing people that his grain flow forged clubs are magical and better than everything else, even though all he does is take classic designs and put his little spin on them.

That's ironic. :)

(slight change may have been made :D)

FWIW I second Mr. Desmond's post. The last putter you'll ever need to own because it's truly fit for you.

They're only better if they're banned.

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Originally Posted by firstorlast

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Originally Posted by firstorlast

I'm new is that bad?

Unless your hands shake uncontrollably, try a traditional length putter first ...

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firstorlast Member

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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

Unless your hands shake uncontrollably, try a traditional length putter first ...

Ok thanks I've found some pretty good putters thank you everyone


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Originally Posted by firstorlast

Ok thanks I've found some pretty good putters thank you everyone

I just realized your handicap says you're new to golf.  With that said don't waste your money on a Scotty Cameron. Look at my signature, the putter I have listed in it is the same putter I bought when I was 8 or 9.  It's a decent putter.  If Scotty is what you like, then find a cheaper putter that has the same weight to it and work with that for a while.  If you feel you still need to upgrade to a scotty do it later rather then later.   You may find that a cheaper putter under $100 works for you too.


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I just realized your handicap says you're new to golf.  With that said don't waste your money on a Scotty Cameron. Look at my signature, the putter I have listed in it is the same putter I bought when I was 8 or 9.  It's a decent putter.  If Scotty is what you like, then find a cheaper putter that has the same weight to it and work with that for a while.  If you feel you still need to upgrade to a scotty do it later rather then later.   You may find that a cheaper putter under $100 works for you too.

Thankyoufor the advice but it turns out my dad had a scotty putter in his basement so he gave it to me


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