What Is The Most You Would Pay For A Putter?

[Kirk LaPean]

Golf equipment is getting so expensive, so paying $250 to $350 for a putter is now the norm. I refuse to pay anything over $150. I still own an original Odyssey two ball putter that works great. 

[jody]

I paid a 50 euro( 55 dollars)  fitting fee and paid 886 euro ( 995 dollars ) for a custom evnroll duo 5.2 putter , I think it was worth it .

[dwestenk]

2 hours ago, Grasmere5 said:

Has anyone actually had fewer putts with their ‘upgrades’?

Same question I had reading through these posts. There is a lot of "I believe," "I feel," and "I think," but very,very little data...

[Joselo]

Im comfortable spending 600 on custom Scotty's, but what blows my mind is people who struggle with their putters and have never gone through a putter fitting

[Haile]

I have no idea. I mean, it's a putter so it should last forever. Right now in my bag is an Odyssey white hot OG1. I think I paid $150 for it on ebay. It's a great putter and ideally should never have to be replaced. However, I've been looking at others lately just because. I really like the way the new AI putters look. That jailbird mini AI looks awesome. But, I'd have to try them out first. I'd probably go as high as $450 or so. 

[Skipp]

$299.99 still feel that is to high

[Fairwayguy2]

Putting is a confidence thing even more so then tee to green.  Finding a putter that allows you to be aggressive without being reckless is priceless.  I have been interested in purchasing a L.A.B. Putter which with customizing can run well over 500 dollars.   However my Scotty Cameron Notchback , that I found in a bargain bin has been a godsend for me.  Since I started using it my putting which wasn’t bad to begin with has become my biggest strength .  I can’t see moving away from it.  Don’t fix what isn’t broken 

[nfaunz]

I would pay 300 to 500 for the right putter. If you can spend that kind of money on the other clubs in your bag then why wouldn't you spend that kind of money on the most used club in your bag.

[zstokes]

I paid $450 for my Bettinardi Queen B #6, but I'm a sicko.  

[Gdog007]

I cringe at the thought of spending more than $200 on a putter. It’s probably an old mentality, but how much of a difference can technology really make when it comes to putting?

[thulesgold]

Probably $400. I got fit for a putter last year (A ping Tyne). Pretty sure brand new it was $250 with fitting. But I'm sure if I got fit for everything meaning grip, shaft, length, style head....I could see myself paying $400. 

[zstokes]

38 minutes ago, Gdog007 said:

I cringe at the thought of spending more than $200 on a putter. It’s probably an old mentality, but how much of a difference can technology really make when it comes to putting?

The biggest thing about technology and putters is, to me, the difference between a face balanced putter and a toe hung putter.  One of those two is definitely the right one for every golfer, and the other is very wrong.

[TENBUCK]

Not going to mention how much I spent for my SC long neck Circle T, but as many time as I use this in a round, I feel it was wort it to me. BTW its about 7 years old and has been in my bag since...and no plans of remotely replacing it.

[jstarling]

Max I would pay is $399. I just couldn't pay more than that

[Donn lost in San Diego]

9 hours ago, EugeGall said:

Hey I love putters, and buy them for fun, but that’s usually because I blame the tool and not “the tool” using it so now got too many. Now there are some insane dollars being dropped by some after going through this thread, however if you have the cash your call, why not.  For me I’d say my top limit would be $500 at a push and then it has to putt for me. 
I’m now going to (try) stick with my current and just work on technique. 

You might look for my thread Step by step guide to putt cross handed.  I spent a lot of time since Spieth in 2015, to switch to xhand.  Matt Fitz is among many who go xhand.  Face balanced, front (low) hand index finger on the shaft pointing down.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

8 hours ago, paul6057 said:

If someone could demonstrate that a new putter was materially better than my existing putter in terms of performance, then I'd put the cost / benefit alongside drivers. The trouble with that is that fitting a putter doesn't really give you any idea of how you'll get on with that putter on a course, whereas with a driver or other irons, your shots on a simulator indoors or on a range outdoors are going to give you a very good idea of how that club is going to feel and perform on a course.

I posted in Member Community General Q&A  Step by step guide to putt cross handed.  Take a look at it.  I spent a lot of time, started when Spieth was hot in 2015.  I can't brag about stats (too many full-swing physical challenges) but my 3 putts are virtually gone. 

[Donn lost in San Diego]

2 hours ago, Gdog007 said:

I cringe at the thought of spending more than $200 on a putter. It’s probably an old mentality, but how much of a difference can technology really make when it comes to putting?

If you want a little help, take a look at my thread in Member Communitys General Q&A, "step by step guide to putt cross handed".  I strongly believe in using any face balanced putter and going xhand. 

[Donn lost in San Diego]

4 hours ago, dwestenk said:

Same question I had reading through these posts. There is a lot of "I believe," "I feel," and "I think," but very,very little data...

I have too many interruptions to give you any stat too, but,  I LOVE putting cross handed.  I wrote a guide how to switch, in Member Comm General Q&A, if you are interested.  At minimum, it it great for longer distances and almost lagging always within 3 feet, so no 3 putts unless you blow a 3 footer/  Step by step guide to putt cross handed. 

[Rbenefield]

The most I have paid for a putter is $600 (SWAG). My current gamer and one hard to take out of my bag was $450 (Ping PLD prime Tyne 4). I’d be willing to do the full Ping custom route if I ever looked to replace my current flat stick. That runs about $1500. I don’t see value in anything over that. If you’re in the collectible or flipping market, maybe buy something more but in terms of a gamer, there are plenty of great options for 99.9% of players under $600-700. 

[Rbenefield]

4 hours ago, dwestenk said:

Same question I had reading through these posts. There is a lot of "I believe," "I feel," and "I think," but very,very little data...

With my current gamer, I had an impromptu lie/loft adjustment on my foot after a few poor passes at the ball one round. Since then, it has become one of my most trusted clubs in my bag. It now specs out at 2° loft, 76° lie, and 34”. I’m consistently gaining strokes vs my hcp via Arccos. Not sure if a basic putter fitting would have ever put me into those numbers but they have worked great for me. 

[bama no 1]

Given what the testers are saying about the runner putter I might be spending $500.00 large for that putter.  Which will be the most I have ever spent on a putter.

[Eltrain41]

Great topic. I am frugal and have a hard time paying full retail for anything, let alone over priced golf clubs / putters. For drivers/irons, I'm good waiting 1 year and getting last years model at a discount when the new model comes out. Drivers and irons are forgiving and can provide distance, so I completely understand upgrading and do that myself, every 3-5 years or so. New equipment brings new feel, sound and distance and that can take a few months and once I have it, I want to roll w/ those yardages for awhile. Regarding putters, I've never bought an expensive putter. I use an old Never Compromise center shaft I probably got for $250 (on sale) like 15 yrs ago. I did just pick up a Cleveland HB Soft just for fun and to practice at home on the putting mat ($175). Lately I've been researching Scotty Cameron but it's hard to pull the trigger on a $500 putter. Some people just get them for the name and as a collectible. Played with someone yesterday who had one, and kept his glove on while he putted, and likely shot in the upper 90's, with a poor putter stroke. Why would he have one? Certainly didn't help his game. For me putting is all feel, and if you can read the greens, you can putt to a spot, and hole out. 

[jody]

Like I said I think it was worth it !

[Donn lost in San Diego]

1 hour ago, Rbenefield said:

With my current gamer, I had an impromptu lie/loft adjustment on my foot after a few poor passes at the ball one round. Since then, it has become one of my most trusted clubs in my bag. It now specs out at 2° loft, 76° lie, and 34”. I’m consistently gaining strokes vs my hcp via Arccos. Not sure if a basic putter fitting would have ever put me into those numbers but they have worked great for me. 

what do you mean you had an impromptu adjustment on your "foot"?  Me confused.  A typo?  Glad your game went better.

[GolferXY]

On 3/25/2024 at 6:01 AM, 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 appreciate that you have found an ideal putter for your game.  For a lot of golfers that's a life long quest.

If a good putter can putt well with anything, then why do they choose a certain flatstick or get fitted for one?  Because the more suited the putter is to you, the more confident you are and the better you putt.   If I could find a putter that would guarantee 25 putts a round I'd pay most anything.  Of course, golf is about all I do these days.  When I was younger and had a growing family, I bought my clubs out of the bargain bin.  Family grown, I've purchased two LAB putters and love them.  I paid close to a grand for the first one, about 6 hundo for the 2nd [a broomstick after developing hip issues].  They fit me and I putt better, which means I have more fun.  

[Rbenefield]

41 minutes ago, Donn lost in San Diego said:

what do you mean you had an impromptu adjustment on your "foot"?  Me confused.  A typo?  Glad your game went better.

I slammed it against my shoe. 

[Eddie Heptinstall]

I just paid 650 for a lab putter have not used it but once. Hope it is worth it. It’s the most I have pair for a club

[Hacker60521]

This is such an interesting discussion that’s pretty much leaving me confused because the discussion has been so good. But these are my major sticking points — at least for me

• I’m happy to spend if I perceive a benefit to the club. Like many here, I wouldn’t hesitate to spend $600 on a driver that I might replace every 3-5 years as long as I’m seeing benefits.
• My putter is around 40% of my score. So you think that I’d want to invest in the “right” putter for me just like I would for a driver which sees far less use than my putter. But $600 for a putter seems pricey to me.
• I’ve done two full bag fittings in the past 7 years. But I’ve never done a putter fitting. You’d think putter fittings would be much more popular.

So why does the thought of spending $$$ on a custom fit Bettinardi? Or even $350-$400 on a Callaway AI-One stress me out?

[cnosil]

31 minutes ago, Hacker60521 said:

• I’ve done two full bag fittings in the past 7 years. But I’ve never done a putter fitting. You’d think putter fittings would be much more popular.

So why does the thought of spending $$$ on a custom fit Bettinardi? Or even $350-$400 on a Callaway AI-One stress me out?

I am not saying this is right or wrong by many believe that putting is about confidence, feel,  and the look of the putter and that fitting provides little value.    Additionally people play the same putter for decades and putt fine and there really isn't much tech in putters so they don't need a new expensive putter.   Basically they learned how to make the putter work.    It is hard to validate that putters (and really any club) result in better performance but the question is always how many putts per round are saved.   Unfortunately that is too small of a sample size, really need to look at a season of data.  

I can attest that at the same skill level that putters WILL perform differently.   I am one of the MGS most wanted testers and just like full swing clubs a putter will influence your aim and stroke and perform differently.   This has been shown on systems like Puttlab and Quintic.   

As a player you basically have to do one of two things.....find a putter that fits your stroke or fit your stroke to the putter.  Most people seem to want to do the later.   

Even with a putter that has been fit to your stroke,  you still have to work on the 4 skills of putting (aim, stroke, touch, read).  

Edited May 6 by cnosil

[Donn lost in San Diego]

47 minutes ago, Hacker60521 said:

This is such an interesting discussion that’s pretty much leaving me confused because the discussion has been so good. But these are my major sticking points — at least for me

• I’m happy to spend if I perceive a benefit to the club. Like many here, I wouldn’t hesitate to spend $600 on a driver that I might replace every 3-5 years as long as I’m seeing benefits.
• My putter is around 40% of my score. So you think that I’d want to invest in the “right” putter for me just like I would for a driver which sees far less use than my putter. But $600 for a putter seems pricey to me.
• I’ve done two full bag fittings in the past 7 years. But I’ve never done a putter fitting. You’d think putter fittings would be much more popular.

So why does the thought of spending $$$ on a custom fit Bettinardi? Or even $350-$400 on a Callaway AI-One stress me out?

Because a putter is , or used to be, a very simple club to make.  You don't need a computer to design one.  Maybe a slide rule.