Yet another putter thread

[King Cobra II]

Sorry guys, I do realize that there are multiple threads about putters already up, but none quite answered what I was looking for. I've always been a beliver in that, no matter what putter you're using, it's still you not the putter. I've been using a Titleist Dead Center, which was given to me by my grandpa. Tonite after playing nine me and my buddy played 2-5 again, and this time I used his dads putter which was in his bag (he's a lefty so he couldn't use it). It was some lower line ping putter, I was shocked with how much better it appeared I was putting with it. This got me thinking that hey, maybe the putter can help me out alot. I might look to get a new putter. I'll rule out a scotty, and or a redwood, because that's just way to much for a putter IMO, for me anyways. I'm very interested in YES!, but I'd like to know who uses one and get a first hand account-review (I read the sites review), or maybe a Ping G5i series putter. I like the old cavity back style type putter, any comments or recomandations would be great, thanks.

[CG031]

I went through a period where I hated my Ping G5I just because I personally was putting bad - I fixed my stroke and now I love it (again) I think it's one of the most underrated putters on the market.

[Golf4life]

I went through a period where I hated my Ping G5I just because I personally was putting bad - I fixed my stroke and now I love it (again) I think it's one of the most underrated putters on the market.

i'll agree to this as well.

Now, i think there is an old saying, when you haver a new putter, you'll putt good until it gets to know you . A good player may have a great understanding of putting. but we all don't have a teacher/instructor when we stray away, to get us back to correct form as easily. What you're going to get from a high end SC or Redwood along with many others is an undisputable balance, craftmanship and feel to your liking. If you like a milled w/ a little soft feedback you may want to check out GM2Exchange NC putters. I have a #4 and #6 Good luck!

[putterboy]

the Yes! putter has been described as the poor man's Scotty. I have a friend that uses Carolyne model and its the truest roll off the putter he's seen for the price and swears by it now. If I remember correctly he has dropped about 3-4 putts a round as the result of using it.

I also personally like the Ping G5I. I personally loved the way I could putt with it at the store....but I also liked the Ping Udranium Doc 15 and because I putted better with it AND it was on sale from $300 to $95 I went with that big ugly sucker :D

So I dont think you could go wrong with either

[supercow]

the Yes! putter has been described as the poor man's Scotty. I have a friend that uses Carolyne model and its the truest roll off the putter he's seen for the price and swears by it now. If I remember correctly he has dropped about 3-4 putts a round as the result of using it.

Two questions. How do you fit that thing in your bag and what type do you have?

[J_Bone]

You answered half of your putting question. Swing and consistent strokes...
The other is having your putter fitted to you. I was amazed how much better I putted once I got one fitted for me. After the fitting for the new putter (Magique golf for $20), it was trimmed down to 32.5 inches. But once I started using the fitted putter I was amazed how well I was putting with it compared to my Odyssey 2 ball with a length of 35 inches. I guess I'll need to get that one trimmed down too.
I think maybe the new one you tried may have fit you better?

[King Cobra II]

You answered half of your putting question. Swing and consistent strokes...

That's possible, it appeared to be a few inches longer. So you all really swear by scotty's? It makes that much of a difference?

Edit: Once you've lost confidence in a certin putter is there any going back?

[putterboy]

Two questions. How do you fit that thing in your bag and what type do you have?

I know...I get quite the range of comments. It actually fits quite nicely in my Ogio bag - and I carry. The head cover sometimes has a tendency to jump off if not properly secured....so I always make double sure its on properly.

The model of Udranium is the Doc 15. I tried both the Doc 15 and Doc 15C and prefer the shaft ending near the heel rather than the center.

[iacas]

Edit: Once you've lost confidence in a certin putter is there any going back?

Sure. You've just got to banish it to the basement for a few weeks or months until it learns its lesson.

[ettsn]

Sure. You've just got to banish it to the basement for a few weeks or months until it learns its lesson.

Haha, absolutely Erik! I've got a spot in my office where naughty putters spend their time waiting for their return to the rotation.

[King Cobra II]

I decided that I was going to try and make it look better, to help return some of my confidence in it. The paint (it's been repainted before) was coming off a bit, so I smoothed it out, and re spray painted it, and took a model paint kit and painted in the lines again, accept in stead of white, I used bright red. Hopefully when I take it out tommorow it'll be ready to go. If not the hunt continues. I really like the newport 2.5 (I think is what it's called), and am very interested in seeking out a YES!, basically because 150 is alot more reasonable for me to spend then 300

[gogolfing]

every putter needs a little time in the sin bin; let it know who's boss and it'll it come around

[Masa]

Getting fitted for the putter is a huge difference. Through a special program at work I was able to get a new Yes! Marilyn putter fitted to me for $50 (fitting and the putter). Being 6'3 I had used 35" putters, but it turns out that based on the fitting I needed one that was 33", 2 degrees flat, and a half a degree lower loft. They use a high speed camera to show you how far your putt travels before it starts rolling end over end. With my old putter it was going about a foot before rolling. Stock the Yes! putter was sliding 5-6", and with the lower loft it started pretty much immediately. Was originally looking at the Callie model, but decided on the Marilyn since it was giving better results.

[Intgolf72]

i love my TM monza corza, it has been shaving stokes for sure. just make sure you practice with whatever you choose, its no good if you neglect to practice.

[Jack_2251]

I decided that I was going to try and make it look better, to help return some of my confidence in it. The paint (it's been repainted before) was coming off a bit, so I smoothed it out, and re spray painted it, and took a model paint kit and painted in the lines again, accept in stead of white, I used bright red. Hopefully when I take it out tommorow it'll be ready to go. If not the hunt continues. I really like the newport 2.5 (I think is what it's called), and am very interested in seeking out a YES!, basically because 150 is alot more reasonable for me to spend then 300

I was putting badly, but didn't want to use the money for a new putter (was looking at SC, but didnt think they would make that $200 worth of difference), so I got some lead tape and put it on top: for alignment and for weighting. I also coloured in white alignment line with a red marker and use a red marker on my A.I.M stamp, which works a lot better!!

[King Cobra II]

I didn't have the luxury of giving it a time out, so instead I gave it a warning, this could be it's last year if he didn't step up. I didn't putt great yesterday but I hit all of my short puts, or 6/7 which were 4 feet and in. I'm still looking for a good deal on a YES! If anyone sees one send up alink!

[Everardo]

...I'm still looking for a good deal on a YES! If anyone sees one send up alink!

I just became a

Yes! dealer , please send me a PM of what you are looking for and I'll do my best to help you out.