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How to choose the right putter?

Finn07

By Finn07
in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

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Finn07 Dedicated Member

Finn07

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Thats my question. Im definitely in need of a new putter. Ive cut my putter down 2 inches since Ive gotten it and the weight is definitely off in it, plus it is extremely old. Now I can go to Golfsmith and putt on that little green but honestly, that doesnt tell me much. What is the best way to try out putters or choose one for that matter?
Driver-Taylor Made R7 460cc 10.5* Fujikara REAX Stiff
Fairway Wood-Taylor Made R7 Draw 15* Fujikara REAX Stiff
Hybrid Taylor Made 19* Rescue Mid Steel Stiff
4-PW-Golfsmith G40 TT Lite XL Stiff
GW-Ben Hogan Riviera 8* Bounce 50*SW-Ben Hogan Riviera Medium Bounce 56*LW-Cleveland 60* 588 ChromePutter-Taylo...

ripsid Established Member

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GReat question... I'm about to goto my 4th putter this season! I had an Odyssey white hot XG #3 1 1/4 seasons, then a Voodoo Never Compromise 4 rds, then a Taylor Made Mezza Corza 2ds, today I'm getting a used Scotty Newport 2.0... I know it's the indian not the arrow, but if a putter just doesn't feel good... the scotty feels the best! And the putter I've wanted for a while, so I will stick this one out...

SiD

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Driver
910D3 9.5 set to 8.5
907D2 9.5 VS Proto Stif

f3WoodCleveland XLS 15* Stiff

Irons TaylorMade Tour Preferred 4-9

Wedges Gun'd 48* & Vokey 58

Putter 34" XG #7


Finn07 Dedicated Member

Finn07

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I definitely wanted to try a Scotty but the only place is at the golf store and I just cant get an accurate read on one in the store on the carpet, maybe its just me. But it is tempting.
Driver-Taylor Made R7 460cc 10.5* Fujikara REAX Stiff
Fairway Wood-Taylor Made R7 Draw 15* Fujikara REAX Stiff
Hybrid Taylor Made 19* Rescue Mid Steel Stiff
4-PW-Golfsmith G40 TT Lite XL Stiff
GW-Ben Hogan Riviera 8* Bounce 50*SW-Ben Hogan Riviera Medium Bounce 56*LW-Cleveland 60* 588 ChromePutter-Taylo...

kfowler Great Member

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There's a two part Podcast on Edwin Watts about putters. Pretty interesting. The guys says for the average golfer, you should seriously consider the mallet vs. the blade. They also go into all the aspects of the putter. It may help.

Kevin

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In the Bag
Driver: G15 9.0*3 & 5 Wood: BurnerHybrid: Pro Gold 20*; 23*Irons: MP-58 (5-PW)Wedges: Vokey Spin Milled 52*8; 56*14Putter: Newport 2.0 33"Balls: NXT


c_mack9 Well Established Member

c_mack9

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go to any golf course, most of them sell putter. demo one on their practice green. then go buy a scotty cause the own house son!

In my wasabe green ozone bag:

Hibore 9.5° w/ UST V2 Stiff Shaft Driver

G10 15° 1H w/ UST V2 Stiff Shaft G10 18° 2H w/ UST V2 Stiff Shaft T-Zoid Pro 3-PW S300 CG10 52° 2 Dot Black Pearl CG10 56° 2 Dot Black Pearl Newport 2 TerylliumLow Score = 88


Clubswinger21 Dedicated Member

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1st things 1st, determine whether you want a mallet or blade putter. If you have trouble keeping the face square or get shaky hands when putting you would probably benefit from a heavier, larger putter. The white hote xg is half blade and has a one line alignment feature, its hands the best putter i've ever used. TM Rossa, Odyssey, Ping, Never Compromise, and Titleist all make great putters so narrow it down and pick one.

: 905R 9.5*
904f 15*
Baffler DWS 20*
eye 2
spin milled 54*, Vokey 58* White Hot XG #9 Pro V1x


shortgame85 Great Member

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If you're a 7.6 handicap, you're a pretty good golfer and you must have some feel arouind the greens. What does your putting stroke look like: straight back , straight forward or swinging gate? If the former, you may want a center shafted, face balanced putter; if the latter you may want to try a heel shafted heel/toe weighted putter. Most Cameron putters are designed to accomodate the swinging gate style stroke because that's the stroke Scotty thinks is best. There are many face blanced mallets out there to accomodate the straight back/straight forward swing. I would start my search based on the type of stroke I prefer, then narrow the search based on what looks and feels the best. Finally, I would strongly suggest ordering the putter in the length you want, rather than cutting down the shaft. Often, these days, manufacturers accomodate shorter lengths with heavier heads. Happy hunting.

shortgame85
In the Bag:
Driver: :TaylorMade: RBZ 9.5 Reg Flex
3 Wood :TaylorMade: RBZ Reg Flex
Hybrid: Ping G25 Hybrids 17*, 20*, 23*

Irons:Ping G25 5-Gap Wedge, Sr Flex, Vokey 56.14 Spin Mill NS Pro Reg, Flex

Putter: Bobby Grace Center Shaft 32"


cbagolf Newbie

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I know this seems quite obvious but I think the putter that you should use is the one that you feel the most comfortable with. With things like irons there can be different swing styles and angles. This is also true with a putter but I find that the best putters i see just do what feels comfortable. I.e. chris dimarco

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tough question I perfer the ceter shafted putters but I think it is all about the feel at adress

In My Bag
Driver - Tour Burner TP 9.5 Whiteboard
3 wood - R7 TP 17.5 Fuji
Hybrid - Rescue Tp 19 deg
Irons - Titleist 695 MB Project X 7.0 Wedges - 52, 56, 60 TP Z Smoke Putter - Scotty Cameron - Studio Newport Balls - Pro V1 X


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