Putting help

[Wedgie]

What are your thoughts on putters with no alignment marks of any kind? I covered my anser #4 line and seem to putt much more consistently. So much so I'm thinking of getting a Wilson 8802.

 

Any input is appreciated!

 

Wedgie

 

 

 

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[jayjay0808]

This is all player preference. i used to think I always putted better with a line on the flange of my putter but I just switched to a Nike Method 001 with only the sight dot and have been putting lights out 

[Liberty Ball Markers]

Mine are torched to a dark purple (basically black) with all of the paint fill blacked out. I feel distracted by lines and dots. If I ever have the chance to have one made, it will have no lines or dots at all.

 

 

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[Wedgie]

Kind of blows my post it note

used to cover my alignment away.

 

 

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[Liberty Ball Markers]

The 8802 might have a little more weight toward the toe than you're used to - have you tried them before, or just like the looks?

 

 

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[Wedgie]

I have not tried one before but it's hard to find something without alignment. I'd like to try a Versa as well but the newer stuff has alignment. I have a fairly strong arc stroke.

 

 

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[Liberty Ball Markers]

Might be worth a try - the new milled 8802's are sweet! Even the old ones (if you can find one that's not beat up) feel great. Just a little too much out front for me.

 

 

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[Peterpc2828]

Here one MGS posted on twitter a while ago, would love to know when this bad boy becomes available.

 

 

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[Wedgie]

Yes that looks nice but really hard to find info on the company.

 

 

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[Liberty Ball Markers]

Tyson Lamb or Lamont Mann are easier to find and can make one exactly the way you want it. A little more pricey than the 8802 though!

 

 

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[Wedgie]

Thanks, I'll check them both out. What did you mean by "a little too much out front"? Close too much leading to pulls?

 

 

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[SuperDave]

I know this is a little different than what you are asking, but I use the line on my putter, not the ball. It started with the thinking that if I could learn to putt without using the line on the ball, when I switch to using the line, I'd be lights out. Well, I can't putt with the line on the ball. Way better, not using it.

 

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[Liberty Ball Markers]

Thanks, I'll check them both out. What did you mean by "a little too much out front"? Close too much leading to pulls?

 

 

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Yes - I use Scotty Cameron Studio Design 1 & 2 putters (only difference is 1/2 shaft of offset - I switch depending on how I'm putting). The 8802 or napa style have just a bit more toe hang than I'm used to. I love the style, but just can't get comfortable with them.

 

 

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[Liberty Ball Markers]

Here one MGS posted on twitter a while ago, would love to know when this bad boy becomes available. IMG_1479173742.353831.jpg

 

 

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I'd like to see more of that too!

 

 

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[Peterpc2828]

I'd like to see more of that too!

 

 

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Apparently it's someone at MGS that has designed and is making these, just not sure if they are available yet, I saw this posted about 8 weeks ago, perhaps one of the official MGS spy's can shed some more details on this one, I'd be interested in getting one myself.

 

 

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[EthanSterlingPrice]

It's preference but for me I'll take any help I can get when it comes to that stupid putter!

 

 

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[cksurfdude]

I have not tried one before but it's hard to find something without alignment. I'd like to try a Versa as well but the newer stuff has alignment. I have a fairly strong arc stroke.

 

 

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When you say: "fairly strong arc" shouldn't that be your first criterion in choosing a putter???

 

E.g. you may not want one that's optimizes for straight back and through stroke just because it's 'clean' on top...

 

Plus there's always colored sharpies and black electrical tape ;-)

[Liberty Ball Markers]

The anser 4 has a lot of toe hang, and you don't really get more toe hang than the 8802 - both good candidates for an arc stroke.

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

I have tended to use a lot of putters with different alignments.  The first i can remember for me is the original two ball, since I've used the SeeMore RST, the Ping Ug-LEE or however it was spelled...ha  Several Variations of the Number 7 style.   

 

I'll be testing the EvnRoll putter and am curious to see how it's aliment works for me. 

[McGary6]

I too found zero alignment marks work wonders for me. Check out the Edel Brick putter. No alignment marks and torque balanced.

 

 

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[Wedgie]

Thanks for all the input guys. I think my search is more about putters without alignment AIDS more than anything. I'll check out the brick, 8802 and versa #9 pre alignment AIDS and keep you posted. Not sure why spell check is capitalizing AIDS but I don't judge.

 

 

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[Liberty Ball Markers]

Do you really like the anser 4? If it has the line in the cavity like this pic, that could be milled off (had it done on a SC Newport).

 

 

If you just want a change, and the alignment stuff is the only real deal breaker, you have some leads, or have one made to your specs for about $500 or so.

 

 

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[Wedgie]

I really do like the Anser 4 and that is great advice. The pic is exactly what I'd like to do. Now I need to find someone that can do it. You've been a huge help alien.

 

 

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[Liberty Ball Markers]

continentalgolf.net - they are awesome.

 

They could mill the bottom of the cavity to make the line go away, clean up the nicks, and bead blast the whole thing.

 

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[chisag]

... Most do not realize that they see the line either horizontally or vertically. You either see a line running thru your putter and to the hole or you see the line as perpendicular to the line kinda like a hockey stick hitting a puck. If you see the line perpendicular, you will be distracted by sight lines. Some putters try and cover both by a vertical and horizontal sightline's distracting both type putters. 

... I see the line as perpendicular and also prefer a clean putter head. With a strong arc, I have always used an 8802 style putter and currently using a Bettinardi BB2. My favorite was a Bobby Grace 6330, clean and a slightly wider flange than most 8802 style putters. Alas it was stolen when I was in LA and I have been looking for a replacement ever since. Finally a pristine one showed up on Bobby's website and I immediately bought it. He called a few days later to tell me it had already been sold to a head pro at a prestigious golf course. Hmmmm, suspicious at best. However, he went above and beyond by taking a 6313 with both sightline's (the identical head to the 6330) an he is going to fill in the sightless and refinish to look like the 6330. Crazy cool customer service. Fwiw, he says the sightlined 6313 outsold the 6330 by a very wide margin. He also said those that prefer no sightline's are very specific and loyal to a clean head and no compromise is possible for those of us in that camp. Amen brother.