GolfSpy_APH Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Let's say the fitting is free or was included in the purchase price, what is your limit? How much is too much? What putter would it be? ryan.mzzz, Shrek74, brogies and 7 others 7 2 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...
Popular Post Preeway Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 I really hate the idea of paying over $300 for any club in my bag. But for the club I use the most, I could make an exception. I probably wouldn’t pay over $500 without a really compelling reason. And if I find a model I like, I’d probably look for a used version or wait a year to try to find it discounted. I’m ok with spending $300-$400 for a club that I know works well for me. CorporateGolfRat, WiTerp50, ZJeb67 and 14 others 16 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Velocore+ Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Pro X3+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post russtopherb Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Tough for me to say, maybe max $200? Realistically with putters like the Cleveland HB Softs out there, I don't know if I'd spend more than that. I do also recognize that the putter is one of the most important clubs in the bag and it tends to get the short end of the straw when it comes to fittings and price/value. However I've played Cleveland putters and they are amazing quality and performance for the price they charge. Eric K, Beakbryce, Shrek74 and 14 others 17 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h D200 6i-GW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr_BogeyPro Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 I wouldn't pay whole bunch for a putter. I think it is the user and not the operator when it comes to putting. I paid a little over $100 for my Odyssey OG 7 and it is a fantastic putter. I don't know if a Scotty would make a difference at double the cost. C_Pelle, Josh Parker, Cfhandyman and 11 others 14 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue ST R Flex 3 Wood: TaylorMade Razr Hybrids: Callaway Rogue Max 3 - 5 Irons: TaylorMade M5 Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 52, 54/Titleist Vokey M6 56 Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golfallday7fore Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 20 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Let's say the fitting is free or was included in the purchase price, what is your limit? How much is too much? What putter would it be? I have just paid $700 for my new LAB DF3 custom built shaft upgraded putter and would do it all again. 100% difference maker. Preeway, ole gray, EnderinAZ and 15 others 13 1 4 Quote My new irons are Ping G430 and putter is L.A.B. Mezz.1 MAX, they will be in the bag for a long time. Every other club is constantly auditioning to stay in the bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jim Shaw Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 For me this is a really interesting thread, After thinking about it for a while and understanding that close to 50% of my strokes are taken with my putter, I would say in the current price environment I would say 800.00 Canadian. About the same as a driver. Beakbryce, Wheelieb, GolfSpy_APH and 11 others 13 1 Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldJohnMD Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I do not have a max but I no longer buy brand new clubs. My main putters of choice in the past have been PING and Mizuno TP models but with modern day variable weighted putters I’ve become very brand loyal to EDEL putters. Their openness with the sharing of their putter fitting theories on social media have turned me into a putter tinkerer and my putting performance has shown continuous improvement going on 2yrs. EDEL wedges are on my radar next. ryan.mzzz, CudaKota66, Prodigal Duffer and 7 others 8 2 Quote John S., Baltimore MD - Honma TR20 Driver, 4w, 7w, irons - Edel EAS putter and wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Josh Parker Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 It's the most used club in the bag and also probably one of the clubs people hate spending money on. I would say the same amount as a driver. I bought my DF2.1 and would love to try out some of the upgraded shafts to see the difference. ryan.mzzz, CudaKota66, EnderinAZ and 7 others 10 Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NubianRugby Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 29 minutes ago, Mr_BogeyPro said: I wouldn't pay whole bunch for a putter. I think it is the user and not the operator when it comes to putting. I paid a little over $100 for my Odyssey OG 7 and it is a fantastic putter. I don't know if a Scotty would make a difference at double the cost. I upgraded my 25 year old putter last year and spent $180 on a TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Soto. It's a clear upgrade over what I had been using and I'm putting better using it, but am I putting better because of the putter or because I play more often and I'm taking more time lining up my putts? I suspect it's the latter and can't imagine spending $300+ on a putter. Cfhandyman, Stuka44, edkrisiak and 6 others 8 1 Quote WITB Calloway Hyper X Driver TaylorMade SIM2 Max D Paradym 3-wood Ping G430 3-hybrid Ping G430 4-PW Ping 50, 54, 58 wedges Old ass putter from my old bag TP Hydro Blast Soto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David Leighton Reid Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Twice in my life I have paid $300 for a Scotty Cameron putter. Would I pay more? Yes. I tend to have longer relationships with putters than my other clubs. TJ Hall, Woodrow72, ryan.mzzz and 9 others 12 Quote Ping G430 Max 10k 9° w/ProLaunch 45 S Ping G425 3 wood 14.5° w/Ventus Velocore Blue-6R tipped 1" Ping G430 Max 5 wood w/Ping Tour 2.0 65 R Ping G430 Max 7 wood w/Ping Tour 2.0 65 R Ping G430 4 hyrid w/AltaCB 70 R Toura Golf CB 6-PW Recoil 95 regular Toura Golf 48° GW and Vokey Sm10 wedges 52° and 57° Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11.5 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelieb Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 The most I paid for a putter was the cobra putter I had that I traded in. that was like 300 but I got it at golf galaxy and was able to use my reward points on it to bring it down to 250 and then traded in a few clubs to bring that price down closer to 180. The ping I just got I traded in my cobra and the push cart I don't use and paid 80 bucks for it. It is a 2023 putter but was still in the plastic. So it was brand new. Woodrow72, EnderinAZ, Beakbryce and 7 others 9 1 Quote Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max 9* with Tensei AV Blue 55 Mizuno ST Max 3 wood PXG 7 wood with Mitsubishi Diamana Shafts Mizuno Pro 225 5-GW with Dynamic Gold S300 shafts Mizuno S23 54 and 58 degree wedges L.A.B. DF3 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grip Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 My Limit is $500. The last putter I purchased was my Sacks Parente 54MH and it was $399.95 + tax. The loft and lie were adjusted to my fitting specifications. I'm happy with it, but still miss a blade every once in a while. Shrek74, Swood1994, Beakbryce and 4 others 7 Quote Greg O'Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nick_D Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 (edited) Putters are my favorite club in the bag. Do I have a problem? Yes. But I would pay a little extra for something that performs better and/or looks better. I think custom Lab putters or a rare/custom scotty cameron is right about where the line gets drawn for me which I think is around $700-$800. You use it on every hole and its the thing I practice the most. If a putter gets me excited to practice on the putting green I think the money is well spent over something like a new driver where the prices are getting up there as well. Edited March 25 by Nick_D typo G-Ram, Beakbryce, Preeway and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to What's in My Bag Post - G430 Max - LTDx 3 Wood - Mavrik 4 & 5 hybrids - Pro 225 Irons - SM9 50, 54, 58 degree - Teryllium Longneck Newport 2 / - Jailbird 380 / Hudson Made Carman Custom Nick_D's Putter Projects - Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel09152 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 If the fitting is free, I would likely go with whatever the fitter suggested as long as it made sense and was unbiased. I currently game a Ai-One Seven, which has changed the way I put in such a good way. Cut my putting strokes down by a 1/3, probably due to the confidence I feel with it. I sent 299.99 on that one, but debated on going milled which could have been another 100 dollars, so i could see myself paying 450 to 500 on a putter. TJ Hall, Nick_D, Beakbryce and 5 others 8 Quote Samuel Hanvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I currently have or had 4 putters that costs $1200,2500 and 2 at $3000. Along with a other that was $700. I would have no problem paying $10k for a full GSS Scotty BallsLeon, livininparadise, TJ Hall and 8 others 4 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I love putters so this comes down to thoughts on putters in general. As has been mentioned putters are used for 40-50% of the strokes we take on the course. That could make the price consideration equal to a driver or irons. The other thought is that the putter is just a head on a stick so anything would work if the player is willing to develop the human skills associated with putting. that said, putter just to play golf would cap at $400. Way more than it needs to be because I could find an inexpensive putter that I could aim well and effectively start the ball on intended line. I switch putters just to switch so it will always change. the other side would be building something custom that is unique to me. This gets into the art side of putters. I’d probably go $2500 for something that falls into this category and it probably would be the last putter I buy. This putter doesn’t exist.. Nick_D, Beakbryce, EnderinAZ and 5 others 6 2 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...
StrokerAce Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) this is a very interesting question... with a driver, you can gain appreciable differences. i.e. 10 more yards usually means 1 club less but with a putter I don't see how you can find these appreciable differences. If you're a competent putter and are "in the ballpark" you're probably going to be good at lag putting and short putts with a number of different putters. It's been proven that you should temper your expectations for making long putts. I've spoken with people about the LAB putters - both fitters and users - watched a lot of videos, and it seems that the tech is legit...but at nearly 500 dollars is it that much better than a 2 to 3 hundred dollar putter? How many strokes will you save per round? 1-2? 5 or more? I've tried them all and the DF3 is amazing. I'm skeptically optimistic but I think you can do almost as well with a putter that's half the price. I cringe at paying more than 200 for a putter. But I'm cheap when it comes to golf stuff and rarely ever buy anything new. FWIW I was fit into a Scotty at Club Champion several years ago and the OTD price was 449 .... I called and asked if there was anything similar that wasn't as expensive. Edited March 25 by StrokerAce TJ Hall, Beakbryce, cnosil and 6 others 9 Quote Driver- Titleist TSR3 10* Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19* Irons- Titleist 718 AP2 (5i-50*) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Wilson Infinite Grant Park Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinSnipes414 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 It really does depend on the OEM if it’s something that is expensive works ok and there is not so good customer service then I’m not paying for it! (For example) Lombardi and SUB70 have great putters and even if they raised the price I would pay for it! But again it all depends! TJ Hall, Shrek74, Woodrow72 and 2 others 5 Quote #GoBallsOutAlways #GoRickieGo Driver: 849 Pro-HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 6.0-NO1 50 Series Grip Fairway: 949X-HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 6.0 (1/2 inch short)-NO1 50 Series Grip Driving Irons: 699 Pro 2- DG S400- NO1 50 Series Grips Irons: Custom 639 CB 5-Pw DG S400- NO1 50 Series Grips Wedges: WedgeFx 52,56,60- DG S400Shafts-NO1 50 Series Grips Putter: Sycamore 007-NO1 P90 Pistol Grip Ball: X1 Bag: Side Street- Back9 Backpack Bag Link to my Bag Boy ZTF Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolFlusher Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Got me thinking this topic…. For me, it’s not about the price so much (but does have a bearing) - before I invest in any major piece of kit - I always ask myself - is this particular item going to improve me overnight, or is it more technical and lessons needed… so I use my coach (who luckily has good connections across the trade) for his view as he knows my game… Been stung with impulse buys then having to sell on.. maybe you have a coach / pro friend you can lean on for advice? Shrek74, Beakbryce, TJ Hall and 2 others 4 1 Quote WITB > Stealth 2 Driver > Mizuno STG 3 & 5 woods > Mizuno 243 Irons > Vokey SM9 Wedges (50,54,60) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golfallday7fore Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 44 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: I currently have or had 4 putters that costs $1200,2500 and 2 at $3000. Along with a other that was $700. I would have no problem paying $10k for a full GSS Scotty I thought I had issues. WiTerp50, Josh Parker, livininparadise and 11 others 14 Quote My new irons are Ping G430 and putter is L.A.B. Mezz.1 MAX, they will be in the bag for a long time. Every other club is constantly auditioning to stay in the bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 18 minutes ago, Golfallday7fore said: I thought I had issues. I’m an amateur when it comes to spending money. being part of a scotty Cameron enthusiast group and there is one guy that last time I checked has almost 90 circle t putters with some being unique one off never done after setups with hoses or type of neck. The number of bags that people in that group have could be mind blowing for non collector/enthusiasts. Woodrow72, Shrek74, Josh Parker and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_D Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 9 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: I’m an amateur when it comes to spending money. being part of a scotty Cameron enthusiast group and there is one guy that last time I checked has almost 90 circle t putters with some being unique one off never done after setups with hoses or type of neck. The number of bags that people in that group have could be mind blowing for non collector/enthusiasts. There's always gonna be someone else that spends more............... at least that's what I tell my wife lol Beakbryce, livininparadise, Woodrow72 and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to What's in My Bag Post - G430 Max - LTDx 3 Wood - Mavrik 4 & 5 hybrids - Pro 225 Irons - SM9 50, 54, 58 degree - Teryllium Longneck Newport 2 / - Jailbird 380 / Hudson Made Carman Custom Nick_D's Putter Projects - Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billpierce Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Well if the putter sinks every putt - empty the bank account! Assuming the user error = probably 900 or so. Ron Whitmore, Woodrow72, Josh Parker and 2 others 5 Quote Callaway Driver Mizuno JPX Irons Ping Putter w/ modified grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 32 minutes ago, Nick_D said: There's always gonna be someone else that spends more............... at least that's what I tell my wife lol True. I remember for one of the serape bags that had a few different color patterns, he bought all of them on the secondary market so was paying upwards of 3-4x the price of the release for each Woodrow72, Nick_D, Shrek74 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karls0991 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Before I found out about LAB and have really dove into their products and research, i never would spend more than $250 on a putter because I feel there is not much tech difference between most putter brands. I truly believe what they have created has actual technological differences than most putters so I am willing to pay more. Stock LAB's are around $450 and custom adds another $100 or so. I saved up and am willing to pay it. You use your putter the most our of any club and can be a big reason to score better if you can 3 putt less. I would say my cap would be $600 or so. billpierce, Woodrow72, TJ Hall and 5 others 8 Quote G400 Max, 9°, hzrdus smoke black G425 Max 5W, Stock Stiff G425 4H, Stock Stiff M4 5H, Stock Stiff i210 5-PW, Blue Dot, Stock Stiff Glide 4.0 50°, 54°, 60° Sigma 2 Kushin C TP5x Pix Sensors Rapsodo MLM2Pro Launch Monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek74 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 This has been a very interesting read, and I feel less like a cheapskate than I did when I started. I'm of the mind that it's the indian and not the arrow. A good putter can adapt to anything that's put in their hands. They can learn the look at address and the distances the putter gives based on the input provided. Even if the look and feel aren't the best, a good putter will make it work. Having said that, I can see paying upwards of about $350 for a putter. I got my LAB DF2.1 for under $300 at Christmas on the outlet, new. Doesn't have the upgraded shaft, but I haven't found over the years that I need such things. My Sub70 002 was $100 used and it's a great felling club. My Carbite DD was $100 new in 2000 and I played it well for 20+ years. Both are base steel shafts with upgraded SuperStroke grips. Nothing fancy, they just work for me. We'll see how the LAB works. I did just order a Maltby Momentum X Tour putter with steel shaft and same SuperStroke grip as my Sub70 for $160, all new and built by them. So I just don't see the need to spend stupid money on a putter. TJ Hall, StrokerAce, Karls0991 and 5 others 8 Quote Driver: STMax 230 10.5*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX, 60g Fairways: 949x 3w / 5w, 15* / 18*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Hybrids: 939x 4h, 21*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 80g Hybrid Irons: JPX923 Hot Metal Pro, 5-GW, UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: S23, 54* & 60*, UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter: Moment X Tour @ 35" & 71*, Super Stroke Pistol GT 2.0, White/Red Ball: Tour CG Technology: Anarch Rangefinder, V5 w/ Tags Shot Tracking. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/65161-vortex-optics-rangefinders-2024-member-test/?do=findComment&comment=1089247 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/66852-unofficial-review-tpi-virtual-assessment https://forum.mygolfspy.com/classifieds/ - DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CLASSIFIEDS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_D Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 3 minutes ago, Shrek74 said: This has been a very interesting read, and I feel less like a cheapskate than I did when I started. I'm of the mind that it's the indian and not the arrow. A good putter can adapt to anything that's put in their hands. They can learn the look at address and the distances the putter gives based on the input provided. Even if the look and feel aren't the best, a good putter will make it work. Having said that, I can see paying upwards of about $350 for a putter. I got my LAB DF2.1 for under $300 at Christmas on the outlet, new. Doesn't have the upgraded shaft, but I haven't found over the years that I need such things. My Sub70 002 was $100 used and it's a great felling club. My Carbite DD was $100 new in 2000 and I played it well for 20+ years. Both are base steel shafts with upgraded SuperStroke grips. Nothing fancy, they just work for me. We'll see how the LAB works. I did just order a Maltby Momentum X Tour putter with steel shaft and same SuperStroke grip as my Sub70 for $160, all new and built by them. So I just don't see the need to spend stupid money on a putter. A prime example of indian not the arrow is PGA Tour pro Taylor Montgomery. He has had the same putter for years and even spray paints it himself every once and a while. But man is putting more fun with a pretty putter lol Woodrow72, Josh Parker, BallsLeon and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to What's in My Bag Post - G430 Max - LTDx 3 Wood - Mavrik 4 & 5 hybrids - Pro 225 Irons - SM9 50, 54, 58 degree - Teryllium Longneck Newport 2 / - Jailbird 380 / Hudson Made Carman Custom Nick_D's Putter Projects - Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrow72 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 My last custom putter was $400 and he threw in the fitting Beakbryce and Josh Parker 2 Quote Ping driver ping fairway tour edge irons Cleveland wedges Scotty mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I don’t change putters very often, have only had 4 total in my golf life…most I spent was $175. I would probably go upwards of $450 if the feel and consistency were there. I would also putt with a sledgehammer if I made more putts with it! Josh Parker, Beakbryce and Bobbers 3 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 6 hours ago, Shrek74 said: 'm of the mind that it's the indian and not the arrow. A good putter can adapt to anything that's put in their hands. They can learn the look at address and the distances the putter gives based on the input provided. Even if the look and feel aren't the best, a good putter will make it work. Ask Rickie Fowler how that worked out. He went from being a good putter to not being able to putt well at all despite using various putters. Nick_D, Beakbryce and WiTerp50 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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