Putter Dilemma

[RussUK]

Guys i need your advice. I currently use a Yes! Stephanie Belly putter and its the nicest putter ive ever used.

Now, i dont play in comps but just play for fun but im stuck with what to do.

Money is tight so the a new or new to me (used) putter of any top brand is off limits so do i go back to my old Ram putter or get a Pro shop to modify.

Apparently, Yes! modified their remaining stock of 43" in to 38" Counterbalanced so may be an option?

Or as im not playing in comps etc. should i just be a rebel and continue to use it as intended?

your advise, as always, is much appreciated.

Thanks

Russ

[tefunk]

If you're not playing in a league, tournament, or money games... Then keep using it if you want to. It's not going to hurt anybody else. One thing to consider though, if you want to make sure your putter is still OK for competition... If you really like the head, go to a pro shop and see what the options are to re-shaft it.

[dkolo]

  RussUK said:

Guys i need your advice. I currently use a Yes! Stephanie Belly putter and its the nicest putter ive ever used.  Now, i dont play in comps but just play for fun but im stuck with what to do. Money is tight so the a new or new to me (used) putter of any top brand is off limits so do i go back to my old Ram putter or get a Pro shop to modify.  Apparently, Yes! modified their remaining stock of 43" in to 38" Counterbalanced so may be an option? Or as im not playing in comps etc. should i just be a rebel and continue to use it as intended? your advise, as always, is much appreciated.  Thanks Russ

Is it feasible to just not anchor it? The putter is legal, the anchoring isn't. Can you just try to use it off the body? Or putt like Kuchar?

[Kenny Lee]

Of course, you can continue to use a belly putter if you want, but make no mistake- it's cheating as of 2016.

[RGoosen]

  dkolo said:

Is it feasible to just not anchor it? The putter is legal, the anchoring isn't. Can you just try to use it off the body? Or putt like Kuchar?

+1 I used the claw grip and then converted to the Kuchar method of putting. I have the exact model Kuchar uses and I actually putt well now with the arm lock putter.

[stealthhwk]

  RussUK said:

Guys i need your advice. I currently use a Yes! Stephanie Belly putter and its the nicest putter ive ever used.  Now, i dont play in comps but just play for fun but im stuck with what to do. Money is tight so the a new or new to me (used) putter of any top brand is off limits so do i go back to my old Ram putter or get a Pro shop to modify.  Apparently, Yes! modified their remaining stock of 43" in to 38" Counterbalanced so may be an option? Or as im not playing in comps etc. should i just be a rebel and continue to use it as intended? your advise, as always, is much appreciated.  Thanks Russ

If your not playing in tourneys id keep it. For recreational golfers, its supposed to be fun. If your belly putter enhances your enjoyment of the game then keep using it!! And if people give u flack, just tell em pros used them once upon a time. For the record, im against the long putters on tour BUT if your not competing professionally im of the FIRM belief that u should do whatever makes YOU happy. Just my .02. And as far as a counter balance putter goes, theyre legal so that might be an option if its something u enjoy but imho those things should be banned for everyone. I tried a belly putter and it wasnt as ez as i thought it would be. Tried a counter balance and made 33 in a row from various distances. NOBODY should make 33 in a row period. Lol...golf is supposed to be harder than that.

[RussUK]

  RGoosen said:

+1

I used the claw grip and then converted to the Kuchar method of putting. I have the exact model Kuchar uses and I actually putt well now with the arm lock putter

Might be worth looking into. I think the only alteration would be to the lie

[stealthhwk]

  RussUK said:

Might be worth looking into. I think the only alteration would be to the lie

[quote name="RGoosen" url="/t/84401/putter-dilema#post_1198766"] +1 I used the claw grip and then converted to the Kuchar method of putting. I have the exact model Kuchar uses and I actually putt well now with the arm lock putter.[/quote] Forgive me but the arm lock looks like anchoring to me. Your arm is still part of your body and isnt the whole point of the ban to prevent players from anchorring?

[RussUK]

  stealthhwk said:

Forgive me but the arm lock looks like anchoring to me. Your arm is still part of your body and isnt the whole point of the ban to prevent players from anchorring?

Anchoring is just to a "stationary" part of the body (belly, chest, chin). From what i understand, as the forearm is still moving as part of the swing its ok. Bernard Langer gripped a similar way with his Kiawah Grip back in the day

[stealthhwk]

  RussUK said:

Anchoring is just to a "stationary" part of the body (belly, chest, chin). From what i understand, as the forearm is still moving as part of the swing its ok. Bernard Langer gripped a similar way with his Kiawah Grip back in the day

Oh. Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. I was unaware of the stationary part. Seems like a technique that would sink a lot of putts.

[RussUK]

  stealthhwk said:

Oh. Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. I was unaware of the stationary part. Seems like a technique that would sink a lot of putts.

For me to sink a lot of putts i would need a putter head the size of a small house, laser sights and maybe some sort of homing golf ball

[stealthhwk]

  RussUK said:

For me to sink a lot of putts i would need a putter head the size of a small house, laser sights and maybe some sort of homing golf ball :-P

CSLMAO!!! I know what u mean, mine has been lousy as of late. U are NOT alone.

[RussUK]

  stealthhwk said:

CSLMAO!!! I know what u mean, mine has been lousy as of late. U are NOT alone.

Blackhawk putters do a putter for pro shops to help with putter fitting that has a button on the handle and actually has a laser in the head so they can see where you are aiming. Apparently its frowned upon to use them to play with......damn rule makers

[stealthhwk]

Hope im not getting off topic here but exactly which oart of putting are you struggling with? Directional control, speed, proximity to hole?

[iacas]

  stealthhwk said:

Hope im not getting off topic here but exactly which oart of putting are you struggling with? Directional control, speed, proximity to hole?

That's off topic, yeah. Sorry.

[tefunk]

  RussUK said:

For me to sink a lot of putts i would need a putter head the size of a small house, laser sights and maybe some sort of homing golf ball :-P

Worked for this guy!

[ks8829]

I just bought a counter balance putter with 50 grams on the end of the grip, 50 grams on the head and 38 inches in length and I love it.  If you check Ebay, you can find counter balance putter for a reasonalbe price.

 

[vangator]

  On 9/11/2015 at 12:48 PM, RussUK said:

Guys i need your advice. I currently use a Yes! Stephanie Belly putter and its the nicest putter ive ever used.

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Russ, you use a putter called Stephanie?  Does it have a pretty pink grip?  Time for a new putter, belly or no.

Just breaking them.  Doesn't matter what it's called or looks like as long as they go in.