Golfers, need some suggestions on putters...

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Well i had a 2 ball odyssey and didnt like it much.. Not that i dont like mallett putters, i just couldnt see spending $200 for my first putter, and actually would like to keep it around $100 if possible.. I saw a few ping blades that were pretty nice.. also saw a bettanardi somewhere on the net.. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?? thanks

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[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

I have a SeeMore FGP. it's the same putter zach johnson uses. It's awesome. Probably the best putter I've ever had. (I've had 2 scotty's, odysseys)

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

I really like a lot of the odyssey putters. I have a Taylormade nubbins, and I'm pretty happy with it's touch.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

Try a Rife putter.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

I have a SeeMore FGP. it's the same putter zach johnson uses. It's awesome. Probably the best putter I've ever had. (I've had 2 scotty's, odysseys)

i really want a cameron.. But basically contradicts why i got rid of my 2 ball mallett. ( price and being a 1st yr golfer )

I got $190 in store credit at Dunham sports, so i would like to just pick up something a lil cheaper , possibly less than 100, then get some footjoy shoes, and some under armour stuff too.. cant believe i paid 200 for a **** putter to begin with , especially my buddy kicks my *** with his $30 walmart putter //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

If your getting it at a store, I would just say try some out, roll some putts, and see what feels good to you.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

This is what I say.

Go in there, try as many putters as you like. Narrow it down to 5. Know their names and go back in about a week later. Try the same 5 again, and see if you still like them. Eventually narrow it down to about 2-3. Then decide from there. Don't look for the name on the club. You might end up with a club you never even heard before! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Try a Rife putter.

Yea i was looking at these and the Taylormades as well.. Problem is , i really dont know what putter i need to look for .. I mean theres like 3 or 4 different styles ( toe/face balanced, hangers etc ) on 3 different types ( mallett, blade, t blade etc )

And its so **** tough for me to choose in the store on a 50 sq foot indoor putting green.. I mean thats what i did when i bought my oddyssey 2 ball, and when i got it out on the actual course i hated it

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

just putt on their carpet off of the putting green.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

Do they accept trade ins there? Try getting a used putter so it doesn't cost so much out of your pocket.

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

To me, it's all about smoothness and touch off of the face. The putting greens are flat as hell, so you can't really judge it off of what you make the most with. I would just go and see what feels the best and take that one home. I also prefer a mallet since it's easier to swing due to the weight, but I have a blade and swing fine with it.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

I don't have as much distance control with the mallet. I like the blade for distance control.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Do they accept trade ins there? Try getting a used putter so it doesn't cost so much out of your pocket.

no trade ins... but there not that smart .. Its not like a nevada bobs.. its just a big sporting goods store, .. I had my 2 ball for like a month and used it probably 50 times, scuffs and grass marks on it , and they still took it back without a receipt ..

Sooo im sure if i didnt like it i could return it... again.. There is a ping that i reeeealy like at nevada bobs for $90, but like i said, I have a gift card for dunhams for my return.. They also have a non "big" name brand one that i liked also, that was $50, and the face was so soft ( with a sort of rubber"ish" compound ) it felt like when i hit the ball it was like a sponge.. But had great reaction,

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

Ping's are great putters. I wouldn't want a putter that is to spongy,, there wouldn't be enough feel.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

yea its tough to get the right feel... I am a moron tho.. totally forgot about the biggest putter selection of them all.. At the pro shop at my golf course.. maybe they will let me try a few of them out..??