ED13 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just wondering what alignment aids people prefer. I prefer a single dot or line so I can narrow my focus. Multiple lines or other wider alignment aids distract me more. The cleaner the top of the putter the better I like it. Both of my kids seem to gravitate to putters with ball width alignment aids. Curious what people prefer and why. Also, does colour of markings on the top of the putter matter to you? I prefer white on a dark putter as it it easier for me to see. aerospace_ray 1 Quote Driver - Ping G410 Woods - Callaway Rogue 5 wood Hybrid - Titleist TS2 21 degree Irons - Taylormade P790 5-PW Wedges - Taylormade MG3 50, 54, 58, SM9 60 Putter - Mizuno Black Carbon BC3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Site dot on the top line. Use as a reminder for ball position and to move that spot through the ball and over the target line at impact. pulledabill and silver & black 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: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesmandan76 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 They don’t really matter to me. Dot, line, more lines, none, doesn’t matter. I seem to putt the same with any of them. I’d like to try the MLA thing, but I don’t see myself switching away from Evnroll.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Driver: TM M1 9.5* 4W: Wishon bent FLAT Irons: Mizuno MP20MB Wedges: 50/55/60 Mizuno Putter: Evnroll ER2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoleCollins Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Definitely like the white dot on top! I like to use Pelz putting aid. Makes you have to roll the ball right on target or you will knock the balls of the aid. Great way to get the ball rolling correct and hitting it dead center. -Nicole Collins Expert @ Curated Golf - feel free to chat with me directly here https://curated.page.link/1Y3f! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetdrone Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) I have had a few putters over the years. The biggest improvement for me was when I bought a Plop and actually spent time on the practice green. I just got the Scotty Cameron and haven't hit it yet. For a measly 30 bucks, plus shipping, I can have the Custom Shop add a line or dot(10 each for each additional line or dot thereafter). That said, I do like the lines on the Gyro. From left: Tour Model 506, Plop, Dunlop BTS-4, Ray Cook GyroML, and Scotty Cameron Newport. Edited August 9, 2019 by Targetdrone Quote Irons MP-62 4-PW forged DriverJPX-EZ 2016 Fairway Woods j910F 15 + 19 deg. Hybrid J40 4H Putter Studio Select Newport Wedge Vokey 250-08 50deg Wedge Vokey 54-11 54deg Shoes 2012 Lunar Control with Pulsar SoftSpikes Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 9:15 AM, ED13 said: Just wondering what alignment aids people prefer. I prefer a single dot or line so I can narrow my focus. Multiple lines or other wider alignment aids distract me more. The cleaner the top of the putter the better I like it. Both of my kids seem to gravitate to putters with ball width alignment aids. Curious what people prefer and why. Also, does colour of markings on the top of the putter matter to you? I prefer white on a dark putter as it it easier for me to see. The alignment lines on my 6m are mostly seen as peripheral objects. I tend to focus mostly on the front-most, blade-like portion of the putter head and make sure it's perpendicular to my line. I've found that setup to consistently provide the best results for me. bluesmandan76 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesmandan76 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 The alignment lines on my 6m are mostly seen as peripheral objects. I tend to focus mostly on the front-most, blade-like portion of the putter head and make sure it's perpendicular to my line. I've found that setup to consistently provide the best results for me. Edel has some good theories on lines vs dots. Some people are better at the perpendicular view and need dots or nothing at all, others need lines.Just noticed your handle and avatar. One of my favorite albums.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk TR1PTIK, tony@CIC and Bfriedman121 3 Quote Driver: TM M1 9.5* 4W: Wishon bent FLAT Irons: Mizuno MP20MB Wedges: 50/55/60 Mizuno Putter: Evnroll ER2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 58 minutes ago, bluesmandan76 said: Just noticed your handle and avatar. One of my favorite albums. Going to see them for the first time in Tulsa. Been listening to DH since my brother brought home Summer of Darkness in 2004. bluesmandan76 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED13 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 I did a putter fitting with the Edel cart a number of years ago. It was informative to try the different configurations to see what worked better. In the end my putter at the time was not bested but I did end up changing the grip from pistol to round. More feedback and better hand placement for me. Going through something like this is worth the time and expense. Helps validate some things you thought and learn something new. Quote Driver - Ping G410 Woods - Callaway Rogue 5 wood Hybrid - Titleist TS2 21 degree Irons - Taylormade P790 5-PW Wedges - Taylormade MG3 50, 54, 58, SM9 60 Putter - Mizuno Black Carbon BC3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesmandan76 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Going to see them for the first time in Tulsa. Been listening to DH since my brother brought home Summer of Darkness in 2004.I saw them several years ago in their tour for Storm the Gates of Hell. Maylene & tsod was with them. Great show. I wonder if they play golf? Alice Cooper does.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk TR1PTIK 1 Quote Driver: TM M1 9.5* 4W: Wishon bent FLAT Irons: Mizuno MP20MB Wedges: 50/55/60 Mizuno Putter: Evnroll ER2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 10:15 AM, ED13 said: Just wondering what alignment aids people prefer. I prefer a single dot or line so I can narrow my focus. Multiple lines or other wider alignment aids distract me more. The cleaner the top of the putter the better I like it. Both of my kids seem to gravitate to putters with ball width alignment aids. Curious what people prefer and why. Also, does colour of markings on the top of the putter matter to you? I prefer white on a dark putter as it it easier for me to see. I don't have a preference, but I've been putting with an oldie but goodie for the last two months- a never compromise tdp 3.2 (anser style putter). There's a color difference in the impact areas that helps frame the ball a bit better for me. https://www.google.com/search?q=never+compromise+anser+putter+circa+2000&oq=never&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j0l2.3963j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=N7LMopmF6nGJ5M: MDGolfHacker Quote TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I game the ER6 and inked out the alignment lines to my liking. Essentially I changed the alignment lines from: ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- to: -- ------------------ -- It's similar to the Ketsch alignment which I really liked. Nick Agostinelli 1 Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Throwback Monday? Sure, why not! Just received this order today: The idea of this alignment aid intrigued me. So far, I'm getting along with it quite well. I have a drill I do regularly: 18 putts from around my green, varying lengths and breaks. My first attempt with this Stroke Lab R-Ball, I made 14/18, which ties my personal record. I might have to put it through the same testing I did with all my other putters, to see if it can earn a spot in the putter rotation this season. StrokerAce 1 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verojoe Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I prefer my putter not to have any alignment aid at all. I also prefer to use a ball without any line or alignment aid. It all seems distracting to me. If I am busy aligning my ball with my start line, then aligning my putter with with the ball, I am relaxed and focused on the task at hand. Quote 4-P Hogan Edge (2018 version) 52 degree Hogan Equalier wedge Arnold Palmer The Original putter Founder Club hybrid 18 degrees Taylor Made Burner 3 & 5 wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDHolmes Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I prefer a line. The line is what i line up to my mark on the green or the hole as the case may be. Dots and no marks lend to a non-square face at impact.Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerospace_ray Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/19/2019 at 9:15 AM, ED13 said: Just wondering what alignment aids people prefer. I prefer a single dot or line so I can narrow my focus. Multiple lines or other wider alignment aids distract me more. The cleaner the top of the putter the better I like it. Both of my kids seem to gravitate to putters with ball width alignment aids. Curious what people prefer and why. Also, does colour of markings on the top of the putter matter to you? I prefer white on a dark putter as it it easier for me to see. Well a year ago I would say small dot and/or oval (original TP MILLS like). But since switching to Odyssey TT #10 its the lines I very much like today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNH Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) I don't understand how a single dot could possibly help align anything. My main putter is just a plain 8802 with nothing on it at all. My 2 backup putters are different models of Odyssey O works with heavy lines and color changes to help align. I go to those when in a putting funk and it seems to help me get back on track. I end up using the 8802 about 3/4 of the time but never more than a couple of weeks it seems before the stroke gets too rounded and I start pushing puts then not seeing the line. Edited August 15, 2020 by ChrisNH Quote Mavrik 9* Driver / Mavrik 15* 3W / Callaway Razr Fit 18* 5W (stiff graphite, standard) Callaway X2hot pro 2 hybrid, Taylormade GAPR High 4 (stiff graphite, standard) Sub 70 699/Pro combo 5 - PW (stiff graphite, standard length, 1 deg upright lie) Cleveland CBX2 50* & 54* / Ping Glide 2.0 60* Odysee Triple Track 10 Putter / Chrome Soft Truvis Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 10:44 AM, ChrisNH said: I don't understand how a single dot could possibly help align anything. I would encourage you to take a look at Tiger's Scotty. Single dot or nothing at all can really free up the stroke. I gamed a Ping Anser Milled with no alignment and I didn't stress over alignment. I don't have hard data to back it up, but I believe that was probably some of the most lax putting I've had in the last few years. I read the greens, I determined the speed and line, got up and hit the putt. I didn't have to worry about my ball being perfectly lined up and then getting the putter face exactly square...it was just point and shoot. So much of putting is between the ears and if you have one less thing to worry about, it could be beneficial. Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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