Scotty putter weights

[Alohaed]

Back in 2008 I was fitted for my Studio Select Newport 1.5(blade) putter. To get my speed, line, etc, I have 20 grams in each end, and had a weight added into the top of the shaft to smooth my stroke. Unfortunately never asked how much. This past season, I was told I was decelerating on some putts, and also turning the face on contact(opening, closing). I am sure these are mental, and/or need practice to resolve. YET, am thinking changing the weights could help. Scotty Cameron store sells up to 25 grams each, and the Custom Shop, where I am thinking of refinishing my putter to black, and redo paint fills, will go up to 30 grams. Can these 5 to 10 grams addition of weight really make a difference? Yes I can go back and test these, yet the fitting costs are not cheap. And I would rather pay the cost for a new driver and wood fitting. I also want to get a thicker putter grip(Super Stroke).

[mvmac]

This past season, I was told I was decelerating on some putts, and also turning the face on contact(opening, closing). I am sure these are mental, and/or need practice to resolve.

Before you go and practice "accelerating" through your putts, read this.

[boogielicious]

Back in 2008 I was fitted for my Studio Select Newport 1.5(blade) putter. To get my speed, line, etc, I have 20 grams in each end, and had a weight added into the top of the shaft to smooth my stroke. Unfortunately never asked how much. This past season, I was told I was decelerating on some putts, and also turning the face on contact(opening, closing). I am sure these are mental, and/or need practice to resolve. YET, am thinking changing the weights could help. Scotty Cameron store sells up to 25 grams each, and the Custom Shop, where I am thinking of refinishing my putter to black, and redo paint fills, will go up to 30 grams. Can these 5 to 10 grams addition of weight really make a difference? Yes I can go back and test these, yet the fitting costs are not cheap. And I would rather pay the cost for a new driver and wood fitting. I also want to get a thicker putter grip(Super Stroke).

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Originally Posted by Alohaed

This past season, I was told I was decelerating on some putts, and also turning the face on contact(opening, closing). I am sure these are mental, and/or need practice to resolve.

Before you go and practice "accelerating" through your putts, read this.

I agree with Mike on this.  I would try the new grip first and work on the stroke first.  What kind of grip do you have now?

[Alohaed]

I will read that Mike. Thanks.

Boogie, I switched my Scotty grip for a mid sized softer Winn putter grip. Yet I understand that a thick, fat grip, takes the wrist play out of putts, which I noticed myself doing. This is why I want a Super Stroke.

[boogielicious]

I will read that Mike. Thanks.

Boogie, I switched my Scotty grip for a mid sized softer Winn putter grip. Yet I understand that a thick, fat grip, takes the wrist play out of putts, which I noticed myself doing. This is why I want a Super Stroke.

I've done the same.  I've played with a Winn mid-size and a Scotty mid-size pistol grip for 4+ years.  My putting stroke is pretty consistent and my aim is very good.  I was fitted to my putter and grip.

Recently I switched to a Superstroke 3.0.  I played four rounds last month in Florida and my distance control and aim was very good.  I even got compliments from a golf instructor that played with us one round.  What I like about the Superstroke is it is easy to grip the putter the same way every time.  I think this helps maintain a consistent grip pressure and therefore a consistent stroke.

I would try the grip first, then play with taping nickles to the head to see if the extra weight helps distance control.  Compare the weight of your current grip to the Superstroke you put on.  If they aren't the same, then your swing weight will change.  For me, the SS 3.0 was a little lighter, so the swing weight went up.  The putter felt a bit heavier to my hands.