StrokerAce Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Have you had a fitting or been on a SAM lab?? This was an eye opener for me. Helped me really narrow the scope of what works for my stroke. After years of guessing and buying putter after putter I now know what I should look for.. And I agree with a previous post...when you find one that works it will stay in the bag for a long time! Sent from my LG-D851 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote I got something to say then I'm gonna say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 when you find one that works it will stay in the bag for a long time! This doesn't cure the putter ho disease though., you just buy different putters that match the characteristics you need. 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: mFGP2 Backups: TM-180, Milled Collection RSX 2, Bellum Winmore 787, Directed Force 2.1 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacchus Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Obviously putters have different characteristics, technology, feel, etc.. However, I'm a big believer that being a good putter is more about confidence than any other factor. So when it comes down to it I choose a putter by what gives me the most confidence. Confidence for me is a confluence of factors look at address, how feel in my hands (weight, length, grip size), feel/feedback at contact, etc. When I choose a putter its because all of these come together and give me the confidence when I am testing the putter, and one putter just seems to stand above the others. So its not necessarily something I quantify or look at each factor and rate a putter for each category, just what overall I am most comfortable with. Some people may have confidence that stems from personal experience, others have confidence from quantifiable data like the great testing done here at MGS, and others may look at some great putters on tour and have confidence in a Scotty or Taylormade spider because its what the best putters on tour are choosing. No right or wrong answer. 2 Quote Driver : F7 - Project X Hzrdus Yellow 6.5 75g 3w: F7 Fairway - Project X Hzrdus Yellow 6.5 75g Hybrid: F6 Hybrid - KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 95g X-Stiff Irons: JPX 900 Forged (4,5) JPX 900 Tour (6-P) KBS C-Taper 130 (Softstepped) Wedes: SM7 52* F Grind, 56* M Gind (KBS C-Taper 125), 60* S Grind Putter: Futura X7M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getitdaily Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 SAM putt lab changed this for me too. Had my first experience with it 2 weeks ago. Gaming a 2ball fang currently and I love it from inside 15 feet. During my session i tested a odyssey #7 and a sigma g tyne. The tyne proved to be the best putter for me. My consistency numbers were above 92% for EVERY measure with every putter. But, rather than buy a tyne i decided to toy with the fang. I put a superstroke grip on it and added 20 grams of weight to it. I basically am trying to make it the same as the tyne minus the design. Initial testing appears to back up the changes. Need to get the changed 2ball on SAM again soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 If I go to a store and grab putters to try, looks is first. Next, and the primary factor for choosing, would be feel. I hate a hard feel off of the face. If a putter feels at ALL firm, I put it right back. At this point, based on messing around at Miles of Golf the other day, most Ping putters would be "out" for me. Way too firm. I would have to be fitted, but looks first, then feel. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Honma TR 460 8.5*, Aldila RIP Alpha 80 S, 45 1/4"; Ping G425 LST, Fujikura Speeder TR 661 S, 45 1/2" hybrids: Cobra King Tec 17* and 21*, both with Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 105 X Irons: Srixon ZX5 4-6, ZX7 7-PW, UST Mamiya Recoil F4, +1” Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 All but putter have Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate midsize built to oversize +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 SAM putt lab changed this for me too. Had my first experience with it 2 weeks ago. Gaming a 2ball fang currently and I love it from inside 15 feet. During my session i tested a odyssey #7 and a sigma g tyne. The tyne proved to be the best putter for me. My consistency numbers were above 92% for EVERY measure with every putter. But, rather than buy a tyne i decided to toy with the fang. I put a superstroke grip on it and added 20 grams of weight to it. I basically am trying to make it the same as the tyne minus the design. Initial testing appears to back up the changes. Need to get the changed 2ball on SAM again soon. Funny... I did something similar ... got fit for a very pricey Scotty and going with the very-similar-version Odyssey.... Quote I got something to say then I'm gonna say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut05 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Looks don't really matter to me. It's all about feel and performance. The SeeMore FGP that I currently use isn't the prettiest thing in the world, but that thing works. Quote In my bag: Callaway Epic Subzero with Aldila Rogue Max 75 Stiff shaft Callaway Rogue Subzero with Project X Evenflow 6.0 75g stiff shaft Callaway Rogue 3 Hybrid with Aldila Synergy 60 HYB stiff shaft Callaway Apex irons (4-PW) with True Temper XP 95 stiff shafts Callaway MD3 wedges (50/54/58) SeeMore Original FGP Bridgestone Tour B RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I look at each of the things below in order. It has to pass each one before moving to the next. Weight - it needs to be heavy enough for long putts but not too heavy that I am missing short putts by a mile. Feel - I want a smooth soft feel. Too harse of a feel makes it feel like I am striking the ball. Too muted does not give me proper feedback of where I hit the putt on the face or how hard I hit it. Look- it's this putter easy to get on line. Is it too distracting and causing my eyes to follow the putter back. Do I like this putter at address I try to keep it as simple as possible with each of theses. Weight and look are pretty easy to judge quickly if it fits me or not. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street11 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I bought a Wilson 8802 this year, love the feel. Hey I want some more details about this putter. What do you like about it, dislike? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Z765 (Project X HRZDUS Yellow 6.0 63g) Z45 (Kuro Kage stiff flex 70g) U65 20* (Miyazaki X-stiff) VR Pro Combo 4-PW (Project X PXI 6.5) Engage wedges 52* 58* 8802 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actchill Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 soft feel, rolls end over end once at impact and holds its line. feedback on mid center hits. design and weight. small blade or mid mallet is wat i prefer. if solid shallow milled grind or deep milled face. i can do insert but has to feel soft and rolls like milled face putter nice soft steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan4 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I just went and got fitted at Bettinardi golf... best experience and decision I have made when buying golf equipment! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I just went and got fitted at Bettinardi golf... best experience and decision I have made when buying golf equipment! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy What did you end up getting fit for? Quote G400 Max G410 3W G410 3 & 4 Crossover i200 5-PW Vokey SM7 | 52-56-60 Taylormade Spider X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I just went and got fitted at Bettinardi golf... best experience and decision I have made when buying golf equipment! Tell us more about the fitting. What was the approach at bettinardi like? Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: mFGP2 Backups: TM-180, Milled Collection RSX 2, Bellum Winmore 787, Directed Force 2.1 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Tell us more about the fitting. What was the approach at bettinardi like? I bet it was a WHOLE lot more intense than the 15 minute gig I experienced at the PGA Superstore. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Cleveland Launcher XL 10.5 Driver Cleveland Launcher Xl Halo Hy-wood 18 Degree Cleveland Launcher XL Halo 7- wood Cleveland Launcher XL Irons 5 - PW Cleveland CBX ZipCore 48 52 & 56 Degree Wedges Seemore SBC20 Platinum Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I bet it was a WHOLE lot more intense than the 15 minute gig I experienced This is why I asked to hear more. We have read threads about edel fitting and the more people understand how putter fittings work the better chance they will have to find the right putter 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: mFGP2 Backups: TM-180, Milled Collection RSX 2, Bellum Winmore 787, Directed Force 2.1 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street11 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I bought a Wilson 8802 this year, love the feel. I also love this putter. It's pure Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Z765 (Project X HRZDUS Yellow 6.0 63g) Z45 (Kuro Kage stiff flex 70g) U65 20* (Miyazaki X-stiff) VR Pro Combo 4-PW (Project X PXI 6.5) Engage wedges 52* 58* 8802 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 First off for me it has to be eye appeal as in how it sits at address. Good example and this is just me any Odyssey blade sits too closed to my eye. Second thing is the feel it has to feel right. Now as far as weight goes that is not an initial impression because as most of you know I am not scared to apply the lead tape. On the feel thing and again this is just me I do not like any kind of elastomer insert or milled face. Usually I am not a mallet type man even though I have been messing around with an Odyssey #7 in our pro shop recently. Actually that putter sits good to my eye just have not got the feel down yet with the insert. But lately my old rusty Santa Fe has been hot since I changed my grip with my hands and besides I have around 100 different putters mostly vintage. As best as I can recall the "Newest" putters I have in my collection are a YES! Dianna (milled c groove face) and a Nike 003 Method (also a funky milled face) both of those were freebies. Most of my stuff is old Pings, old Bullseyes, lots of Spalding T.P. Mills and old Macgregor 8802 style putters. Really if I was to buy a new putter I might would go with the #7 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex---- 3 wood TM V-Steel Aldila 65G R Flex 15*--- 7 Wood TM V-Steel UST Pro Force 65 R flex 21*---- 9 wood TM V-Steel stock MAS Stiff shaft 24*--- Irons 4 thru 9 Mac Muirfield TT black label --- PW Vokey SM-4 51* stock shaft--- SW Vokey SM 5 L grind 58* stock shaft--- Putter -- Rusty Scotty Santa Fe fluted Bulls Eye shaft---. Bag Old School Jones Original non stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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