Dave Strycker Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Paid $445 for a Ping Milled Prime Tyne 4 Left Handed Putter. Paid $445 for a Ping Milled Prime Tyne 4 Left Handed Putter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Strycker Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Paid $445 for a Ping Milled Prime Tyne 4 Left Handed Putter. bama no 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otot1029 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 $150.TOPS but i am a mid handicapper that should work on a few things prior to that type of investment in any club. Even though its probably the most important one... ClarkWGriswoldIII and bama no 1 2 Quote Regards, Otot1029 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.mzzz Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 (edited) On 5/7/2024 at 10:47 PM, IMBO said: After reading 9 pages of postings, guess I’m not much of a putter connoisseur. $150 would be my maximum. But I payed $199 for a TM Spider several years ago and hated it. Currently switch between a Cleveland Huntington Beach soft ($150) and Karsten Anser X (free from brother). Also use my 50 year old Anser from time to time and it still works very well. I haven’t payed much attention to the current putter offerings as I’m not impressed with the price or looks. I do keep my driver, irons and wedges current and an always tinkering with these. Most of the guys I compete against are decent putters but I generally have an advantage in the long game so that’s where I spend my $. I did modify the Cleveland putter by extending it to 38” trying to match Rickie Fowler’s putter specs. Like most putters, some days they are good but sometimes their crap. from what you say in this post, i was exactly like you with putters before I got my Lab df2. there is a significant difference between a lab and every other putter. if you can, give the df3 or a link a roll if you have to have a blade, but, you may want to leave your credit card at home deep frozen into a block of mf’ing ice if you’re dead set against joining the expensive putter haver’s club. btw, i’m definitely jealous of your free 50 yr old anser. i’ve never hit one, only the reproductions. your brother must have been feeling guilty about something to hand over a treasure like that. Edited June 17 by ryan.mzzz spelling, swear words bama no 1 1 Quote D ______ Ping G400 F{3|15} ______ Cobra King F9 X{3|19} ______ Ping G425 Hybrid I{5|24} {6|27} {7|31} {8|35} {9|40} Callaway Apex CF16 W{45|50} _____ Vokey SM8 W{54|58} _____ Vokey SM9 P ____________ L.A.B. DF 2.1 w/ Stability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.mzzz Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 On 5/8/2024 at 9:28 AM, zstokes said: This is a salient point, as far as I'm concerned. But the reason that I got fitted for my $$$ Bettinardi was BECAUSE of look and feel. Once I was made aware that I really did need a face balanced putter (Quantic or Sam Putting Lab, I don't remember....whichever one Club Champion uses), and I saw the available options, I wanted DATA to backup my choice. The fitter even tried getting me to try a LAB and others, but when I saw the one I got, rolled it beautifully, it was game over. Looks matter to me. Maybe that's vanity or foolishness, but it does. i had a similar experience but a different outcome. before I got my lab i had a bettinardi ss#8 i paid a friend for because i loved the dark grey finish that just ate up all the light that hit it without a hint of glare, and I loved the way the curve on the back looked so perfect, similar to a betty two step jam. i had that one stolen on course on a big drinking day for me, so i went to cc and tried putters. got down to the lab df2 and the new at the time bettinardi #17 tri sole. i hit 6 out of 7 with the #17 and 7 out of 7 with the lab. my heart wanted the #17, but my head said that perfect is a sign, so I went with the lab. I’ve never looked back. it took me a while to lock in with distance control with my lab, and the feel off the face can…not…compete with a bettinardi, but I hit my line every time and i’m a much better putter now. i still miss hitting that #8, but the lab weighting is different from traditional and i’m frankly terrified to mess up what I’ve got going on at this point. bama no 1 1 Quote D ______ Ping G400 F{3|15} ______ Cobra King F9 X{3|19} ______ Ping G425 Hybrid I{5|24} {6|27} {7|31} {8|35} {9|40} Callaway Apex CF16 W{45|50} _____ Vokey SM8 W{54|58} _____ Vokey SM9 P ____________ L.A.B. DF 2.1 w/ Stability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swfcnumber1 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 To be fair getting fitted and buying the right putter should be whatever it costs if it works for you even if it’s £50 or £500. You use it on every hole unless you chip in. People will spend £550 on a driver to gain a few extra yards or better dispersion but you don’t use that on every hole. bama no 1 and Cuzy51 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 Given how much I have loved my LINK I think I would go up to 800 if they made a LINK+ (ie a double wide) bama no 1 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzy51 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I really don’t have a limit My son’s have a collection of Scotty Cameron Circle T and I have the so called same retail purchased model and theirs feel completely different and I putt better with them. I got professionally fitted for a putter and if it fits your eye and it gets customized for only you then if that’s $200 or $700 it is the best fit for you. Most people because of their lack of proper mechanics during the putter stroke need to fix that first. bama no 1 1 Quote WITB Callaway Rouge ST Max D driver Titleist TSR2 fairway Titleist Tsi2 fairway Titleist TS2 Hybrid Titleist T300 irons Vokey Wedges SM8 Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 Titleist LinkMaster bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyTempo Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I don't know what my limit is but I can tell you this: every time I decide that there is a limit I've proved myself wrong. braincramp, bama no 1 and Naval2006 3 Quote Golf club enthusiast. Fitting takes the fun out of the experiment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naval2006 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 In golf culture in general it's ok to pay a lot for a driver or a set of irons. Paying loads of money for a putter used to be almost taboo. But after Scotty Cameron and the rest of the gang things have been changing fast. I spent money on a LAB putter I would've never imagined before. My old man who is 80 says I'm crazy and that so much $ never makes the difference on the green bama no 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash25rc Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 I paid $800 after tax for one of those Scotty Cameron Triple Black Santa Fe's a little over a month ago when they were released. Then I came to realize if I 3 putt with an $800 putter, then I'd probably have to quit . The Mizuno I have now cost $260 from my local course pro shop and had $200 in gift cards saved up so can't beat that for a milled putter. bama no 1 1 Quote Paradym Ai Smoke Max 10.5 Driver; Graphite Design Tour AD-VF 6 S/ IZ 5 S Paradym Ai Smoke Max 3HL 16.5: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65 S G430 7w: Ping Chrome 75 S Gen 2 0811 4H: Fujikura Pro 85 S TSR2 5H: Project X HZRDS Red 85 S 0211 DC 6-G: KBS TGI 80 S CBX 54: Rotex Wedge; CBX2 Zipcore 58: Project X Catalyst Spinner 80 M.Craft OMOI Type 06 ProV1x ; Linksmaster Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 22 minutes ago, slash25rc said: I paid $800 after tax for one of those Scotty Cameron Triple Black Santa Fe's a little over a month ago when they were released. Then I came to realize if I 3 putt with an $800 putter, then I'd probably have to quit . The Mizuno I have now cost $260 from my local course pro shop and had $200 in gift cards saved up so can't beat that for a milled putter. Look at PGA stats for 3 putts. No putter or skill level will prevent you from 3 putting. Number 164 on the list of 3 putts avoidance or worse 4.56% of the time. There are players that have 3 putted from inside 5 feet. So no reason to quit even the best with their custom fit $10k Cameron putters 3 putt. bama no 1 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue 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: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash25rc Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 1 minute ago, cnosil said: Look at PGA stats for 3 putts. No putter or skill level will prevent you from 3 putting. Number 164 on the list of 3 putts avoidance or worse 4.56% of the time. There are players that have 3 putted from inside 5 feet. So no reason to quit even the best with their custom fit $10k Cameron putters 3 putt. Oh I three putt plenty, it would just hurt more with an $800 putter. Kinda like buying a Ferrari when driving skill is that of a Honda haha, gonna hurt more when you wreck it. Funny story, I was riding around with my father-in-law and brother-in-law in May for the Father-Son tournament every May at Linville Golf Club (he only has daughters so we swap off every year playing), and the day before in their alternate shot round, neither could putt so they both went into the pro shop after and bought two new TM Spider Tour X putters and on their first hole, there was a 3 putt and a 4 putt. When they got back to the cart, I said "did ya'll save the receipts for them putters?" Needless to say, it was a bit quite for a couple holes bama no 1 and cnosil 2 Quote Paradym Ai Smoke Max 10.5 Driver; Graphite Design Tour AD-VF 6 S/ IZ 5 S Paradym Ai Smoke Max 3HL 16.5: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65 S G430 7w: Ping Chrome 75 S Gen 2 0811 4H: Fujikura Pro 85 S TSR2 5H: Project X HZRDS Red 85 S 0211 DC 6-G: KBS TGI 80 S CBX 54: Rotex Wedge; CBX2 Zipcore 58: Project X Catalyst Spinner 80 M.Craft OMOI Type 06 ProV1x ; Linksmaster Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zengineer Posted Tuesday at 11:23 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:23 PM I didn't spend twice what I could have gotten away with because I thought it would somehow make me a better putter. I liked the design and liked the special edition of it even better so I splurged a little. bama no 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braincramp Posted Wednesday at 05:50 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:50 PM On 9/2/2024 at 9:00 PM, EasyTempo said: I don't know what my limit is but I can tell you this: every time I decide that there is a limit I've proved myself wrong. I hear ya! bama no 1 1 Quote Titleist TSR2 9°, Ping Anser 5 wood,Callaway Warbird 9 wood, Ping G25 Irons 4-UW,Ping Glide 58°ES, Seemore mFPG Nashville Studio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWI Posted Thursday at 01:36 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:36 AM On 3/25/2024 at 8:20 AM, Golfallday7fore said: I have just paid $700 for my new LAB DF3 custom built shaft upgraded putter and would do it all again. 100% difference maker. I agree. Just played my first round with the LAB DF3. Best money I have spent. I’m not a great putter and sure I could take lessons and play more…. Or just buy a putter that really helps me out. Just like those size 38 pants. Sure I could go to the gym and eat better too so I can wear those 34’s but… ain’t nobody got time for that. How much you spent is subjective. I dropped $550 on that putter and didn’t think anything of it. Some of my co workers gasped at the cost and then get in their 100,000 cars and drive off. I think 100k for a car is crazy and I work at a dealer. lol. manVSgolf and bama no 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted Thursday at 03:18 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:18 AM I think it was $59 for the PING on sale. That’s about my max. bama no 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bama no 1 Posted Thursday at 09:53 AM Share Posted Thursday at 09:53 AM 6 hours ago, Shankster said: I think it was $59 for the PING on sale. That’s about my max. you are like me i look for deals on equipment. i never buy new clubs i wait until they are a couple years old (new old clubs) which are typically more than half off the original price. bama no 1 1 Quote WITB Cobra Radspeed 10.5 driver Cobra 3 wood Nickent hybrid PXG 0311 3-PW Cleveland zip core wedges 52,56,60 Odyssey/Goodwood putters-models works 7 for odyssey and Goodwood custom putters switch out from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvChamp Posted Thursday at 10:29 AM Share Posted Thursday at 10:29 AM About $200 max and I would find it used. Currently, Mizuno TP Mills #9. If I wanted a newer putter, I would research Cleveland's Huntington line. But my $$$ would be better spent on lessons and practice. Best, Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bama no 1 Posted Thursday at 11:23 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:23 PM 12 hours ago, MarvChamp said: About $200 max and I would find it used. Currently, Mizuno TP Mills #9. If I wanted a newer putter, I would research Cleveland's Huntington line. But my $$$ would be better spent on lessons and practice. Best, Marv I have a cleveland huntington putter and i can vouch that they are great putters bama no 1 1 Quote WITB Cobra Radspeed 10.5 driver Cobra 3 wood Nickent hybrid PXG 0311 3-PW Cleveland zip core wedges 52,56,60 Odyssey/Goodwood putters-models works 7 for odyssey and Goodwood custom putters switch out from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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