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Putter Questions
Posted on 1/13/20 at 8:04 am
Posted on 1/13/20 at 8:04 am
Picked up playing golf again 2 years ago. Had a putter I bought in high school about 15 years ago for $20. Upgraded everything but the putter. Decided to upgrade this year and went with a Odyssey O-Works putter but has a standard grip. I struggled with spending $200~ on a putter when I had other clubs I wanted I felt could actually pull strokes off my game. I always believed that technique in the game is far more important than having the latest and greatest.
Realistically speaking, I can't say the new putter pulled strokes off my game more than practicing has. Only thing I noticed was my distances were cut down drastically with a softer club face. I went from missing long to missing short. I adjusted, and believe I'm closer to the hole on longer putts, but I'm not sinking 6'ers any more or less with this putter vs. the old.
Have you bought a putter and it instantly made a world of distance in your game?
Can someone explain the oversized grip concept? I have a standard grip and when I pick up an oversized grip, it feels foreign. Does it take a round or two to get used to it? Considering trying it out because putting is the most inconsistent part of my game. Some days I can one or two putt everything and other days I'm hitting a bunch of 3 putts.
ETA - What putting drills have you found most effective during practice or warmup have you found most benecifial?
Realistically speaking, I can't say the new putter pulled strokes off my game more than practicing has. Only thing I noticed was my distances were cut down drastically with a softer club face. I went from missing long to missing short. I adjusted, and believe I'm closer to the hole on longer putts, but I'm not sinking 6'ers any more or less with this putter vs. the old.
Have you bought a putter and it instantly made a world of distance in your game?
Can someone explain the oversized grip concept? I have a standard grip and when I pick up an oversized grip, it feels foreign. Does it take a round or two to get used to it? Considering trying it out because putting is the most inconsistent part of my game. Some days I can one or two putt everything and other days I'm hitting a bunch of 3 putts.
ETA - What putting drills have you found most effective during practice or warmup have you found most benecifial?
This post was edited on 1/13/20 at 8:06 am
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Posted on 1/13/20 at 8:14 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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Have you bought a putter and it instantly made a world of distance in your game?
Yes for about a month then it’s back to the grind of actually having to have a good stroke.
quote:It’s suppose to eliminate some of the wrist action in the stroke. I have SS pistol GTR 2.0 and like it.
Can someone explain the oversized grip concept?
As far as putting drills, got to home depot and get one of those long carpenter rulers. And roll putts off that towards the hole. Like a 10 footer and the first 4 feet is the ruler.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 9:18 am to WhiskeyThrottle
The larger SuperStroke type grips help to quiet the hands.
But I'm in the same boat as you. I picked up an O-Works #9 last summer and the face is way too soft. It's the insert.
I think I'm going to start shopping for a milled face putter.
But I'm in the same boat as you. I picked up an O-Works #9 last summer and the face is way too soft. It's the insert.
I think I'm going to start shopping for a milled face putter.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 1:41 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
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Have you bought a putter and it instantly made a world of distance in your game?
Yes I have but I was going from a putter that I wanted to use to a putter that was better for me to use. I went from wanting to game an old Wilson 8802 that was awful for my stroke to a Odyssey 2 ball that was nice for my stroke and super easy to align. I had it stolen out of my bag years ago and they had quit making the original and I bought a black one and never could putt right with it.
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Can someone explain the oversized grip concept?
it helps get your wrists out of the putt and forces you to use your shoulders to make the stroke. I use one and have for several years and really like it better. I have large hands and was always an inconsistent putter, when I was sinking them I made everything and if I was off I wouldn't make anything.
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ETA - What putting drills have you found most effective during practice or warmup have you found most benecifial?
Ping has an app that you can download and put on an old iPod touch and you get a cradle for it. it will actually tell you your putting tempo and stroke and give you an idea of what putter style is best for your stroke.
Also, I use a cheap pocket mirror when I really want to hunker down and practice to make sure I am getting my eyes over the ball. It really helps me see my alignment and helps me overall with my putting. something similar to this:
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Posted on 1/13/20 at 2:48 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
This is purely anecdotal. 
I have a putter that costs less now than the grip I put on it. I like the way it feels when I putt and I probably won't change it until it breaks. The oversized grip is a must for me. I was a late believer in them until I played a couple rounds with one. Totally took my hands out and made me more comfortable standing over the ball. My misses have been smaller and I'm probably as consistent as I can be given that I don't practice enough. I will say that you must practice with it to get the feel for it.
For some drills, I like to set up two sets of tees that are about the width of my putter and about 8 inches apart and putt through them either to another tee or to a hole. I think that it helps me align myself and get a feeling for my stroke for the day. Also I like to do what I call the ring of death before I play a round if I have time. Usually do 5 balls around a hole from 2 feet and progressively further to about 6 feet or so. I have to nail all 5 putts before I can leave. I find that playing games while warming up helps me get in the mindset that I feel I need to be in to be successful for the round.
I have a putter that costs less now than the grip I put on it. I like the way it feels when I putt and I probably won't change it until it breaks. The oversized grip is a must for me. I was a late believer in them until I played a couple rounds with one. Totally took my hands out and made me more comfortable standing over the ball. My misses have been smaller and I'm probably as consistent as I can be given that I don't practice enough. I will say that you must practice with it to get the feel for it.
For some drills, I like to set up two sets of tees that are about the width of my putter and about 8 inches apart and putt through them either to another tee or to a hole. I think that it helps me align myself and get a feeling for my stroke for the day. Also I like to do what I call the ring of death before I play a round if I have time. Usually do 5 balls around a hole from 2 feet and progressively further to about 6 feet or so. I have to nail all 5 putts before I can leave. I find that playing games while warming up helps me get in the mindset that I feel I need to be in to be successful for the round.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 3:19 pm to Monday
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This is purely anecdotal.
I know what you're saying. Without flat out saying it, I am wondering if putting in general is mostly anecdotal. I went from putting with a hammer essentially to putting with a pillow. Seems like I've just adjusted more or less. A little better with the new putter but it's likely due to experience and practice moreso than the putter itself.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 10:31 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
There are some variables to putters.
Too hang versus face balance. If your stroke is straight back and straight through, go with face balance.
If you move the putter inside, then to and through ball on an arc, some toe hang can be helpful.
Length of putter can be a big deal. Supposedly, most of us should be using shorter length putters.
It is true that practice helps. I try to let the putter head fall to gravity when I putt.
One game that can help you on practice green is play par 18 with a friend. Try Putts from 15 to 40 feet. Line them up. Make all putts. It makes it a pressure situation.
Too hang versus face balance. If your stroke is straight back and straight through, go with face balance.
If you move the putter inside, then to and through ball on an arc, some toe hang can be helpful.
Length of putter can be a big deal. Supposedly, most of us should be using shorter length putters.
It is true that practice helps. I try to let the putter head fall to gravity when I putt.
One game that can help you on practice green is play par 18 with a friend. Try Putts from 15 to 40 feet. Line them up. Make all putts. It makes it a pressure situation.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:25 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Odyssey o-works #2 34” is the answer to any putting question
Posted on 1/16/20 at 1:46 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
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ETA - What putting drills have you found most effective during practice or warmup have you found most benecifial?
Putt Out
Putt Out Mat
Mirror
This is great for when you're at the house and watching tv
This post was edited on 1/16/20 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 1/16/20 at 2:52 pm to John Gotti
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Posted on 1/17/20 at 1:49 pm to Hou_Lawyer
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This is another mirror system which many of the Tour players use. And much cheaper. Works well IMO
Thanks! I don't have the mirror system but $20 is way better than $53
Posted on 1/18/20 at 3:19 pm to John Gotti
The mirror really helps with alignment, speed, solid contact. Money well spent, IMO.
Posted on 1/18/20 at 4:40 pm to John Gotti
I have the putt out, how's the mat? Worth the money?
Posted on 1/21/20 at 5:53 am to makersmark1
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Length of putter can be a big deal. Supposedly, most of us should be using shorter length putters.
This right here is huge, but there are problems associated with setting up a putter with your correct length. The main problem is balance. I am 5'8", I have short legs and a long torso, and I use a 30 inch putter. After I cut the putter to length, I had to add lead inside the shaft and a ton of lead tape to the back of the putter head just to get to a D2 swing weight. I use a standard leather wrap grip too. Using one of these Gorilla Grips would require even more weight in the head to get the balance back. I started with a factory 34 inch putter. Having done all that, I still grip the putter at the bottom of the grip to get my eyes over the ball properly and to keep my arms relatively straight. Without a putter cover my putter wants to fall inside my bag, so I keep a cover on it.
Having said all that I putt pretty good with a 30 inch putter, that I setup for myself. I have done this to a Scotty Cameron Studio II, a TaylorMade Rosa Monza, and an Odyssey Two Ball. All are balanced at a D2, and I pretty much putt the same with any of them. The Odyssey has a large gorilla grip and it has a shitload of lead tape, but most the tape is hidden up under the white dots and in the frame work there. My favorite is the TaylorMade with the leather wrap.
ETA: I can post pictures of the three putters if anyone is interested in seeing the external mods.
This post was edited on 1/21/20 at 5:57 am
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