Yes C Groove Tracy II Putter- anyone used one?

[perseveringgolfer]

Read a lot and it looks a really nice putter with a slant neck. The 'C' grooves seem to work well apparently. Obviously not made anymore but anyone got one, or used one? Pro's and cons would help before I source one over here.

[MattF]

I have the OG Tracy and it's been in the bag since 2007. I keep wanting to replace it with an EvenRoll but it really hasn't given me a reason to kick it out of the bag after 12 years.

[therod]

I've got a Yes Stephanie and it's a very good putter. I added some weight to it because I like a heavier stick, but it rolls the ball quite nicely.

[perseveringgolfer]

Found one on evilbay so taking the chance based on all the reports - time will tell

[cnosil]

Found one on evilbay so taking the chance based on all the reports - time will tell

Another putter?

[perseveringgolfer]

49 minutes ago, cnosil said:

 

Another putter?

 

3rd one in 5 years- cant be as bad as some

[cnosil]

3rd one in 5 years- cant be as bad as some

I thought that you have been changing more frequently o try and solve you putting issues. Not many changes at all; my bad.

[perseveringgolfer]

19 minutes ago, cnosil said:

I thought that you have been changing more frequently o try and solve you putting issues. Not many changes at all; my bad.

went to an old ping anser 2 I had, then back to my old Spider, then the Tommy Arnott and now this. Technically it's only the 2nd putter I've bought in 5 years, the other 2 I already had. I do talk putters a lot so it does feel like I've had loads 

[JohnSmalls]

4 hours ago, perseveringgolfer said:

went to an old ping anser 2 I had, then back to my old Spider, then the Tommy Arnott and now this. Technically it's only the 2nd putter I've bought in 5 years, the other 2 I already had. I do talk putters a lot so it does feel like I've had loads 

Next up...left handed??

[perseveringgolfer]

59 minutes ago, JohnSmalls said:

Next up...left handed??

Tried that- even worse!

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always had!

 

No harm in experimenting till I find the right magic wand combo! average 36 putts a round just wont cut it!

[cnosil]

2 hours ago, perseveringgolfer said:

average 36 putts a round just wont cut it!

If I hit 18 greens,  I would take a 36 putt average every day.  

[perseveringgolfer]

8 hours ago, cnosil said:

If I hit 18 greens,  I would take a 36 putt average every day.  

ahh but would you?

[cnosil]

ahh but would you?

I really would. It would be much better golf than I am playing now and I wouldn’t have to deal with my short game screw ups.

But like most golfers once you achieve a level of play, you always want to do better. And if I was hitting every green I would want to make more putts. For now I can say I would be happy, I’ll let you know if that changes when I actually get there

[perseveringgolfer]

It's arrived and I managed to get to the practice putting green for 15 mins this afternoon.

Unbelievably I holed the first 3 putts in a row, and all were over 20 feet! "WTF is going on here" I thought

It's heavier than I've ever played, the ball just rolls off the sweetspot, putts I thought were going to be short (they were with the spider insert) just rolled out beautifully. Maybe theres a lot in this 'C' groove technology.

Continued to hole about 1 in four putts over 25 feet, all different pins around the green.

Very pleased with this purchase and for about $80 I'm hoping it earns me some cash, or at the very least cuts down the average 36 putts a round. 

Comp on Saturday so lets see how it behaves under pressure 

[perseveringgolfer]

It was a joy using this today- actually had confidence over every putt that I might hole it. Had 34 putts down to some silly mistakes but overall this is a great putter and really suits my eye and stroke. Best £50 I've spent on golf kit

[perseveringgolfer]

STILL loving this putter- birdied 3 of the first 5 holes today holing putts all over 20 feet. NO, repeat NO 3 putts.

I'm now worrying when will the honeymoon period end? they always end don't they

[perseveringgolfer]

73 today and putter performed very well, either lagged to a foot or holed from 10 feet for pars or birdie. Confidence is high with this club after years of playing the wrong type of putter for my stroke.

Famous last words, but this might be a keeper 

[Grand Stranded]

On 9/15/2019 at 11:28 AM, perseveringgolfer said:

Read a lot and it looks a really nice putter with a slant neck. The 'C' grooves seem to work well apparently. Obviously not made anymore but anyone got one, or used one? Pro's and cons would help before I source one over here.

I bought a brand new Tracy “head only” on EBay a year ago for $12.50.

I brought it to an excellent club fitter, builder in my area. The shaft is not a common one, because of the bend, but he ordered one for about $15, I think. The grip cost me $10,

After he measured me for the proper length, he assembled the putter. Then he clipped a small laser to the top of the head, had me hit a few putts, and adjusted the lie angle.

After what he charged for labor, I had a brand new, custom built and fitted putter for $50. The C groove technology of the YES! Putters is really great. It’s a shame the company went out of business, but it wasn’t due to the quality of their product. They were too small to compete against the OEMs at that time, and companies that could, like Odyssey, were bought by the Callaway’s of the industry.

Maybe today they could’ve been successful as a boutique brand charging $400 a pop, but at around $150, they couldn’t make it work.

BTW as I said the Tracy is great, and I love mine. Retief Goosen used to win the US Open, but for my money, the Dianna was the best putter they ever made.

Edited November 13, 2019 by Grand Stranded

[tschott4]

I never had the Tracy but used a Dianna a few years ago. it was a nice feeling putter and I kind of wish I had it back. The Yes putters do put a nice roll on the ball. Hope you get a chance to try one

[vrnyn]

I've always liked the roll a Yes putter puts on the ball, but find I don't make anymore putts with it

[perseveringgolfer]

had my lowest putts per round yesterday with it, really good solid putter that delivers

[SMIB Golfer]

I have the Olivia model and like it. Use the heavier weights in it. 

Would like to flatten the lie a touch but not sure if the shaft is bendable.

[searok]

I have a Tracy II and a Pal 2. To me they are interchangeable. When one goes cold the other takes its place.

[MESJ]

My dad bought one of these when they first came out. When he passed, this is one club I had to put in my bag. I absolutely love it! The only thing I changed was the grip. The original was in rough shape and I wanted to try the modern fat grips anyways. It’s just the right amount of “softness” for me. I don’t like feeling like I’m smacking the ball with a piece of clog iron, but a lot of putters feel like the face has too much “cushion” for my taste. It rolls the ball very well and I would say its forgiveness is more than ample. On top of all that, I feel like I’ve got my old coach standing by me on every putt.