Looking for a new putter

[ahelix]

Hi, I'm a 20 handicap and fairly new to the game.

 

I love the feel of my Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2, but I do struggle with occasional mis-hits because of unnecessary wrist movements. I also have a Ping Floki,  but I really don't like the feel of the solid, machined face anymore--gives me lots of trouble with distance. My coach has seen me putt with both and thinks a mallet would be better for me.  Any suggestions on what would be good to try?

 

Maybe a Squareback 2 or Flowback 5.5? Or one of the Phantom X putters (I like the 5.5 which gives that blade-type feel)? I hear a lot about Evnroll (ER/V series) and Bettinardi (Queen B?). Only problem is that I have nowhere to try out the Evnroll or Bettinardi. I've tried the TM Spider and didn't like it. Other putters I can probably find to try are the Odyssey 2-Ball Ten and the new Ping 2021 putters, too. Thanks!

[dtc0207]

I have had every putter made I think in the past few years and always struggle went with 2021 ping harwood and it’s the easiest putter I have ever used. It just squares up to ball so easy and love the feel. 

[Jeff58]

Wrist movement is a function of your grip, not your putter head.

[ahelix]

I've been gaming an Odyssey 2-ball ten tour lined S and it's been great for the most part. Have the hardest time with short putts (inside 6 feet) but that's probably due to lack of practice not the putter. The 2-ball eleven tour lined s looks nice but it actually has even more toe hang (40 deg compared to 30 deg), which I don't want. 

 

I still miss the feel of a milled face so I'm thinking about trying the PXG battle ready bat attack with a heel shafted or plumber's neck hosel (I have some arc to my stroke). Also curious about the Scotty Flowback 5.5 (or a Phantom X 5.5 or 9.5). Probably go with the PXG since there's a nice return policy but I've been looking at the Scotties for a long time now.

 

Also tried out the L.A.B. DF 2.1 and hated it. Tried a Mezz1 as well but didn't like the feel off the face at all.

[rsballer10]

On 7/20/2021 at 4:26 PM, ahelix said:

Hi, I'm a 20 handicap and fairly new to the game.

 

I love the feel of my Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2, but I do struggle with occasional mis-hits because of unnecessary wrist movements. I also have a Ping Floki,  but I really don't like the feel of the solid, machined face anymore--gives me lots of trouble with distance. My coach has seen me putt with both and thinks a mallet would be better for me.  Any suggestions on what would be good to try?

 

Maybe a Squareback 2 or Flowback 5.5? Or one of the Phantom X putters (I like the 5.5 which gives that blade-type feel)? I hear a lot about Evnroll (ER/V series) and Bettinardi (Queen B?). Only problem is that I have nowhere to try out the Evnroll or Bettinardi. I've tried the TM Spider and didn't like it. Other putters I can probably find to try are the Odyssey 2-Ball Ten and the new Ping 2021 putters, too. Thanks!

 

You're going to get a million different answers, if you're going to spend $400 on a premium offering you might as well spend a little more and get fitted.

[ahelix]

Just now, rsballer10 said:

 

You're going to get a million different answers, if you're going to spend $400 on a premium offering you might as well spend a little more and get fitted.

I was afraid someone might say that. Only problem is that there isn't any fitting place nearby that has a good stock of a wide variety of putters. I guess I can travel somewhere for it. Any recommendations for a good place for putter fitting in California that stocks the widest variety of putters?

[flubberlange]

I'm a putter whore like most of the degenerates on this site. LOL.

 

I recently got a LAB Golf Mezz. I did the online fitting. After a few weeks of practicing and figuring it out, I'm putting better than ever. I just put up my Cameron '22 Phantom on BST and I ordered a Mezz Max Armlock as well as a LAB Golf DF. 

 

LAB Golf is legit. 

 

The LAB Golf putters might be hard to look at for some but it will get better looking the more putts you make. 

 

[Goshdarnit]

The 2-Ball Ten or even the Eleven is very easy to align, and very forgiving, and given your handicap I would give that a real consideration.

[rsballer10]

16 hours ago, ahelix said:

I was afraid someone might say that. Only problem is that there isn't any fitting place nearby that has a good stock of a wide variety of putters. I guess I can travel somewhere for it. Any recommendations for a good place for putter fitting in California that stocks the widest variety of putters?

 

I'm from the east coast so no. I just checked your signature and honestly if you already have a 2-ball ten then you have a nicer putter than 95% of the golfing public. I'd say have someone check the length to make sure you can get in the right posture. But more so than that...go find a practice green and start practicing.

[ahelix]

4 hours ago, rsballer10 said:

 

I'm from the east coast so no. I just checked your signature and honestly if you already have a 2-ball ten then you have a nicer putter than 95% of the golfing public. I'd say have someone check the length to make sure you can get in the right posture. But more so than that...go find a practice green and start practicing.

I think that's all I needed to hear. My coach likes the length. Yeah, I just need to practice more. Thanks!!!

[ahelix]

16 hours ago, flubberlange said:

I'm a putter whore like most of the degenerates on this site. LOL.

 

I recently got a LAB Golf Mezz. I did the online fitting. After a few weeks of practicing and figuring it out, I'm putting better than ever. I just put up my Cameron '22 Phantom on BST and I ordered a Mezz Max Armlock as well as a LAB Golf DF. 

 

LAB Golf is legit. 

 

The LAB Golf putters might be hard to look at for some but it will get better looking the more putts you make. 

 

I just had a terrible time with distance control with the Mezz and especially the DF. Also hard to get passed the looks. I bet I could get used to the Mezz, but I like the feel of my 2-ball ten right now and will stick with it.

[rsballer10]

46 minutes ago, ahelix said:

I think that's all I needed to hear. My coach likes the length. Yeah, I just need to practice more. Thanks!!!

Same here lol 😀

[5hort5tuff]

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Imo its worth a 1 or 2 hour drive to do a putter fitting. Dump the Scotty. Use that $400 to get fit + buy a new putter that fits. Then practice.  Unless you must use the scotty, nobody, 1 or 20 hcp needs a Scotty if it's not a good fit.

 

I mean...even if it is a good fit...a $100 cleveland will do the same for you. 

Edited September 27, 2022 by 5hort5tuff

[Dpavs]

 

Removed... just noticed this is a very old thread... sorry about that! 🙊

Edited September 27, 2022 by Dpavs

[ahelix]

No, no. Coach is happy with my current putter. Decided to not change it up after all. Will just practice more!

[Boricua Golf]

Normally mallet style putter have a higher MOI (more forgiving) vs the blade style putters, maybe get a used Odyssey mallet Two Ball, Rossie, V-Line, etc and give it a try, possibly cheaper than a putter fitting, that said, putter fittings are greatly beneficial, take care.

[So_Cal]

23 hours ago, ahelix said:

I was afraid someone might say that. Only problem is that there isn't any fitting place nearby that has a good stock of a wide variety of putters. I guess I can travel somewhere for it. Any recommendations for a good place for putter fitting in California that stocks the widest variety of putters?

What city are you in?

 

I’m firmly in the camp that a Newport 2 is one of the finest putters available.  I’ve tried everything from Bullseye to Spider and I don’t think you need to switch.  You should ensure that your current gamer fits you with length and lie at a minimum though.  There is a great guy in my area who will do that for minimal outlay.  Dave Stockton’s book on putting is a great read as well.  Good luck