Edel Putter Fitting

[dbuck]

Don't tell my current putter, because we are getting along fairly well, and this may be like fantasizing about a date with Charleze Theron, but I am pondering getting fit for an Edel putter.

Fitters nearest me only do the Torque Balanced; fitters that do both styles are considerably further away. Like and hour or so versus 5 or 6. I like the look of the TB just fine, but am I limiting myself too much by only looking at those? The timeline is long, so theoretically I could plan for the longer trip, but its not like I would be in the neighborhood. Putter replacement is not the priority that driver replacement is; maybe not even this season, so like I said, I could plan for it if it is important.

As a side note, would it be heresy to put a Super Stroke on an Edel?

[kpaulhus]

Few things on Edel:

1. Most players fit into the Torque balanced putter shapes, so whatever. I preferred the classic version so I went out of my way to get one.
2. The round edel grip helps keep your hands out of the putting stroke, but I have also seen guys change it for a normal grip or super stroke grip. That's your preference. 
3. The putter is responsible for 28-36 of your strokes a round, driver is 14 tops. I would fix your current swing because every driver does the same thing, and get the putter. I know that kind of contradicts LSW since the separation value of the long game is much higher than putting. 

Ill never buy another putter again because the Edel is perfect, for me. 

[caniac6]

is buying an Edel putter without a fitting any different than buying any other putter off the rack?

[iacas]

7 hours ago, dbuck said:

Fitters nearest me only do the Torque Balanced; fitters that do both styles are considerably further away. Like and hour or so versus 5 or 6. I like the look of the TB just fine, but am I limiting myself too much by only looking at those? The timeline is long, so theoretically I could plan for the longer trip, but its not like I would be in the neighborhood. Putter replacement is not the priority that driver replacement is; maybe not even this season, so like I said, I could plan for it if it is important.

I'd opt for the full trip. Though most people "fit" into the TB, if you're not, that's a wasted trip and fitting fee. And if that fitter only has the TB, they may try to "force" you into it a little.

The TB is a bit less expensive, of course. Less customization does that for you. Also, less personalization, too.

7 hours ago, dbuck said:

As a side note, would it be heresy to put a Super Stroke on an Edel?

No. But give the round grip it comes with an honest shot.

2 hours ago, caniac6 said:

is buying an Edel putter without a fitting any different than buying any other putter off the rack?

No.

[caniac6]

40 minutes ago, iacas said:

I'd opt for the full trip. Though most people "fit" into the TB, if you're not, that's a wasted trip and fitting fee. And if that fitter only has the TB, they may try to "force" you into it a little.

The TB is a bit less expensive, of course. Less customization does that for you. Also, less personalization, too.

No. But give the round grip it comes with an honest shot.

No.

What is the difference? My local Golf Galaxy has Edel putters, but they are not listed on Edel's website as a fitter. The guys that work there seem to be good guys, but I'm not sure I'd trust them to fit a hat, let alone an expensive putter.

[iacas]

2 minutes ago, caniac6 said:

What is the difference?

The difference between what?

[caniac6]

9 minutes ago, iacas said:

The difference between what?

Between buying an Edel putter without a fitting, and buying any other putter off the rack.

[iacas]

17 minutes ago, caniac6 said:

Between buying an Edel putter without a fitting, and buying any other putter off the rack.

There isn't really one.

[dbuck]

Thanks for the responses.