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Originally Posted by Pappy091

He had a $300 putter and he had no idea of its worth or quality. I think that's worth mentioning. Thanks for the comment.

That's what I mean.

$300 - the price of a decent second hand driver with a good shaft.

And "quality" -  the equal of any other OEM.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 

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That's what I mean. $300 - the price of a decent second hand driver with a good shaft. And "quality" -  the equal of any other OEM.

Shorty, I don't think you understand. It says "Scotty Cameron" right there on the putter head and the grip ... AND it's got 3 red dots on the back of it. (And its really, really shiny) Now do you get it???

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Originally Posted by Golfingdad

Shorty, I don't think you understand. It says "Scotty Cameron" right there on the putter head and the grip ... AND it's got 3 red dots on the back of it. (And its really, really shiny)

Now do you get it???

OMG - I'm weak at the knees!!!!!

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 

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King Arthur did not select Excalibur.... Harry Potter did not select his wand....

You're going to dare and select your own....PUTTER?

In all seriousness, get your ass to a big box brick-and-mortar and play around with their stock. Find what you like and do some research. It doesn't matter if I tell you that my Odyssey is Rick James on a scale of "wow". What matters is what works for you. Go put your hands on them and actually putt with them and buy what works.

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Originally Posted by Spyder

What matters is what works for you.

I agree. But that contradicts what you said about going to a brick and mortar store and picking a putter off the rack.

Get properly fitted for a putter and it will be the last putter you ever buy (unless you lose it, or damage it, I suppose).

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Originally Posted by iacas

I agree. But that contradicts what you said about going to a brick and mortar store and picking a putter off the rack.

Get properly fitted for a putter and it will be the last putter you ever buy (unless you lose it, or damage it, I suppose).

Well, what I mean is that it is at the least better to pick one up and actually use it and get a feel for the design and comfort within the alignment aids, weight, etc. rather than take my advice through a forum recommendation.

Plus I've gone through a fitting with a putter and replaced it out of stupidity twice. Add stupidity by attraction to shiny new things after "or damage it" and you're right!

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