Buffly Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Is it just me, or is a putter completely useless unless you can scoop up a ball with it? I play the Enroll ER8 or a Ping Anser style putter interchangeabley. I can scoop up a ball easily with either. However, putters like the two ball, spider, or some mallet types cannot pick up a ball without adding something to the club like a claw on the end of the grip. I don't care if it makes one more putt every round. The savings of time not leaning down to pick up my bag when practicing or gimmies when playing is worth it to me. Headhammer, GolfSpy_SHARK, fozcycle and 1 other 4 Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Gabriel Artates Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Choosing a putter depends upon your skill, style of throwing and preferences. I suggest you assess first what kind of putter you want. GolfSpy_SHARK, Brian A and silver & black 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMex Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 For me it's looks and if it fits my stroke I bought a mint Scotty Cameron TEI 3 LOVE the look , yet my PING Anser 2 Stainless feels 10 times better. GolfSpy_SHARK 1 Quote DRIVER: Cobra F-8 set at 10.5, Aldila NV 2KXV Blue 60 (R) 44 1/2 " 3 & 5 WOOD: Callaway XR-16, Fujikura Speeder Evolution 565 Red (R) IRONS 5-SW: PING G-700, 2 upright, std loft Alta CB (R) + 1/2" HYBRID 3-4: PING G-410, 1 upright, Alta CB 70 Red (R) + 1/2" PUTTER: Byron Experimental GSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Must fit in my hands like a glove.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Kenny B and GolfSpy_SHARK 2 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I like a simple alignment aid. Need 1 but not crazy (I like a T) Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Most important is if it makes everything inside 20'...I've gone through 40+ putters and still searching. Let me know if anyone has found a putter matching those requirements. 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...
Brian A Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 what I can do with it. Id putt with a shovel if I could hole any putt.... Comfort and confidence. Looking down at the setup I need it to be just simplistic but also know where its going. When I start getting putting "yips" (for lack of a better term) my rounds become insufferable BIG STU 1 Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middler Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Scooping up the ball is nice but not at the top of my list *. Making putts is first and foremost. For me that comes from a combination of tech, feel and look - some may be real, some just in my head. Believing in your putter is essential to me. I’d putt with an Acushnet Bullseye if it consistently lowered my scores. * The ER5B scoops, but not as easily as some putters I’ve used. Nic and BIG STU 2 Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize Evnroll EV5.3 Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 002 LE, Ecco Biom C4, Payntr X 001 F (Mesh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Feel is most important. Putting is all about confidence so I need to feel like I'm going to make everything. It's got the weight I like, fits my hands and stance, even clean lines help a lot. BTW if you're making putts there's nothing to scoop. That's a pet peeve when I see people stick their putter head into the cup, shows disregard for others. Take Dead Aim A.Princey and GBWarPig 2 Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verojoe Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 For me a solid face. No insert and no milling. And no alignment aid. When I look down I just want to see the putter head. No lines, dots or design for alignment purposes. 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...
PMookie Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Most of what’s been posted actually has no bearing on if one putts well with a putter or not... THEZIPR23 and LeftyHawk 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nateyeight Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I like to have some kind of a visual aid. A sight dot, 1 line, or my current putter has 3 lines, I feel it helps me line up with the ball with my read and get the ball rolling online. Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* 5 Wood: G425 Max 7 Wood: G425 Max Hybrid: TS2 23* Irons: 6 to GW, T300 Wedges: Vokey SM8 50F, 54S, 58K Putter: 1998 Tei3 Newport Long Neck Ball: Yellow Titleist VG3 Bag: Nike Air Hybrid Golf Bag I Love the Art of Putting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 14 hours ago, PMookie said: Most of what’s been posted actually has no bearing on if one putts well with a putter or not... One can learn to putt well with anything. How long that takes depends on how well it fits the player and how well the player can adapt. The point of my original post is that I won't game a putter that cannot pick up a ball for a few personal reasons so, no matter what I want that feature. I spend a few hours at the local golf store from time to time trying different putters. I can make putts with anything from arm-lock, mallet, Anser, to kids putters. I agree some fit me more than others and, some are more consistent. But, if I can't pick up a ball with it then it goes right back without a thought. There are many designs that can pick up a ball and fit my strike likings. Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEZurg Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Recently purchased the Kirkland putter with the weight kit. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but changing the weight was huge! Never thought weight was such a factor...but the right weight helped a great deal. Quote 849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 60g EXS 7wood Tensei Blue R 699 4-7i USTRecoil 660 F3 R 699 Pro 8-AW USTRecoil 660 F3 R JB Forged 54 and JB Forged 58 Full Face TAll Wide Blade putter NX9 The Grint Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Buffly said: One can learn to putt well with anything. How long that takes depends on how well it fits the player and how well the player can adapt. The point of my original post is that I won't game a putter that cannot pick up a ball for a few personal reasons so, no matter what I want that feature. I spend a few hours at the local golf store from time to time trying different putters. I can make putts with anything from arm-lock, mallet, Anser, to kids putters. I agree some fit me more than others and, some are more consistent. But, if I can't pick up a ball with it then it goes right back without a thought. There are many designs that can pick up a ball and fit my strike likings. Yeah. It’s a misnomer that of all the clubs in the bag, the putter is the only one where folks say it can perform no matter if it “fits” or not. It’s a fact that 97% of golfers aim outside of the hole one way or the other, up to 2 feet off from 10 feet!!! It’s the ONE club we hit almost twice on every hole. It’s the SINGLE most important club in the bag. I understand your original post. Two putters ago, I had one that couldn’t pick-up the ball. Drove me crazy! Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, PMookie said: Two putters ago, I had one that couldn’t pick-up the ball. Drove me crazy! Exactly! I just bought a Bull's-eye putter based on another thread just on a lark. I putt well with it but can't pickup a ball with it so, it's only a practice club. PMookie and BIG STU 2 Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Strokes Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Buffly said: Exactly! I just bought a Bull's-eye putter based on another thread just on a lark. I putt well with it but can't pickup a ball with it so, it's only a practice club. seems like that’s only a problem if most of your putts don’t end up in the hole... cnosil and PMookie 2 Quote SIM2 8º | KuroKage XD 70TX SIM 3W 14º | Fujikura Atmos Black Tour Spec 9TX SIM2 5W 18º | Fujikura Ventus Black 10X U500 2i | Fujikura Ventus HB Black 10TX T100 4-PW | Dynamic Gold X7 SM6 52* SM8 56* SM8 60* | Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 DW | BGT Stability Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 49 minutes ago, EEZurg said: Recently purchased the Kirkland putter with the weight kit. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but changing the weight was huge! Never thought weight was such a factor...but the right weight helped a great deal. I agree that weight matters. I have an old Ping Anser that is light which I struggle with consistency on long putts. My heaviest putter is my Evnroll which has a heavy grip and head. Too heavy which actually causes me a couple strokes from close range from time to time. I agree the Costco putter was a bit light stock. Glade you had the weights to make it a better fit. Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Chip Strokes said: seems like that’s only a problem if most of your putts don’t end up in the hole... Ha! And for EVERY golfer, that happens anywhere from 9-18 times per round! Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Chip Strokes said: seems like that’s only a problem if most of your putts don’t end up in the hole... Haha! I hole out 18 times a round. Celebrations from 2 feet are a wonderful thing. Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Strokes Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Buffly said: Haha! I hole out 18 times a round. Celebrations from 2 feet are a wonderful thing. my putter can scoop a ball, but it’s definitely not a feature that would determine if i bought a certain putter besides, there’s absolutely nothing worse than leaving a birdie putt a foot short and then slapping it across the green when you don’t scoop it cleanly Quote SIM2 8º | KuroKage XD 70TX SIM 3W 14º | Fujikura Atmos Black Tour Spec 9TX SIM2 5W 18º | Fujikura Ventus Black 10X U500 2i | Fujikura Ventus HB Black 10TX T100 4-PW | Dynamic Gold X7 SM6 52* SM8 56* SM8 60* | Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 DW | BGT Stability Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 41 minutes ago, Buffly said: Haha! I hole out 18 times a round. Celebrations from 2 feet are a wonderful thing. If you hole out every hole, why do you need a putter than can pick up a ball? I could see if for practicing, but you said putters that don't pick up the ball (bullseye) would have to be a practice putter. I am just confused. Chip Strokes 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: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, cnosil said: If you hole out every hole, why do you need a putter than can pick up a ball? I could see if for practicing, but you said putters that don't pick up the ball (bullseye) would have to be a practice putter. I am just confused. Holing out 18 times a round from on the green in jest. The courses I play have these: PMookie 1 Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shapotomous Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I prefer my putters have aerodynamics much like a boomarang....saves me steps. Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Shapotomous said: I prefer my putters have aerodynamics much like a boomarang....saves me steps. Funny Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBWarPig Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Totally a feel based putter would be my preference, but from there, can go with almost anything. I’d say one additional thing for me is a single material face - no inserts or things like that. Soured on those thanks to the Odyssey Works putters and the mesh face product coming undone and Callaway not doing anything to fix it. One poor experience pushed me to single material faces for the rest of my life. Quote Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero,10°, Aldila Rogue Silver 70X 3W: Mavrik Sub Zero, 15°, Aldila Rogue Silver 70X 3H: Mavrik Sub Zero, 18°, KBS Tour Hybrid 75S 4i-PW: Mavrik Pro, +1°, True Temper Elevate Tour S, Standard Lie Wedges: SM8 - 50°/12F, 54°/14F, 58°/14K Putter: Special Select Squareback 2, 35" Ball: MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenGolfer Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Id agree that the most important feature on a putter is how well balanced it is so that its easy to throw into the nearest pond when you miss yet another 2 foot putt. Chip Strokes and Shapotomous 2 Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 11 hours ago, ZenGolfer said: Id agree that the most important feature on a putter is how well balanced it is so that its easy to throw into the nearest pond when you miss yet another 2 foot putt. That's how I acquired my two Scotty Cameron putters - trolling the pond on 18 with a large magnet. Hehe BIG STU and Shapotomous 2 Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shapotomous Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 9/27/2020 at 2:03 PM, ZenGolfer said: Id agree that the most important feature on a putter is how well balanced it is so that its easy to throw into the nearest pond when you miss yet another 2 foot putt. Maybe another important feature for that balanced putter is that it also floats for easier retrieval! Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenGolfer Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Shapotomous said: Maybe another important feature for that balanced putter is that it also floats for easier retrieval! Assuming you actually want to retrieve said putter. Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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