totally a matter of choice and feel...Ive owned a half dozen cameron putters (terrilliyum, del mar 3.5 pro platinum, two futuras, JAT, red x2), a half dozen never compromise putters (two ZI, a couple of betas, two voodoos), a few ping putters (anser, anser belly, craze-e), a few tayor made rossa putters (monza, two monza corzas one center), and a number of odyssey putters (three two balls set up differently, a white hot xg #7, and a marksman) and although I still keep an old auschnet at my home putting green, I still find that I putt my odyssey two ball and marksman the best for feel and alignment, for me they just look right to the eye, not that the others werent good quality, I just couldnt grab them and run putts with them like I do the odyssey putters...try demoing a number of different putters and see what feels best to you...you will find, that the price you spend for putters has very little to do with how well you play them or how well they suit your eye...all a matter of choosing what feels good to you...good luck
i think that the odyssey white steel #1 is great because even though its a blade putter, it offers a great alignment aid that is not on other putters for some reason (im not sure why not). it has 2 black lines that are the width of the golf ball which extend to the back of the putter and another smaller line which is white and in the center of the other 2 lines. it creates a great alignment. The insert also has a very nice feel which is a very good combination of soft and firm. And at around $100, its a great steal compared to the $300 scotty cameron's
Putters are such an individual thing...what works for one guy won't work for another...and some people can putt lights out with a $10 Kmart putter, while others can't putt with an $800 Scotty Cameron. You'll need to try a few out and see.
Personally, I have putted with a Scotty Cameron that I got used on Ebay, for a couple years now, and I think it's the best putter I've ever used. (I don't think this every time out however) :-)
Try different ones out to find what feels the best for you. The two ball putters made by Odyssey are good for alignment. I have a Nike Blue Chip Mallet putter and I love the way it feels. I have sampled several putters. To find what is best you must do the same. I am partial to Nike products.
Never Compromise Z/I Gamma is my favorite for accuracy. Awesome putter. Also, Titleist Scotty Camerons have the best feel of any putters I've ever tried.
Oh, and yes, putters DO have sweet spots. If you miss the sweet spot you'll have some distance control and accuracy problems.
Use a putter that complements your putting stroke. The larger mallet putters with ridiculous amounts of alignment aids on them are face weighted and meant to be swung straight along the target line and back through. Blade putters (heel-to-toe weighted) putters are actually made to open and close slightly from back to front on the target line. It basically comes down to your putting stroke and how much weight you need to feel comfortable striking the ball. I prefer the blade style because of my stroke and I'm worried of smashing the ball past the hole with the larger putters. Good luck and keep practicing.
I would first find a putter that you like, as you can always have the putter fitted for your size later. If in doubt, buy the longer one so that it is not to short.
All high end putters are basically the same in component and quality, meaning they are balanced and properly aligned. In choosing the putter for you, you will just have to pick what ever makes it easier for you to visiualize your putt and your stroke to go on the right line. For example, alot of people like the two-ball putter b/c it helps them see how the putt is lined up. To some, it don't matter b/c they mark their ball one way or another to line-up with the putt accordingly.
my oppinion it is not the putter but the person putting. i have tried different putters on different slopes, i even carry 2 different ones in my bag. putters dont have sweet spots or help prevent pushes or pulls. but in all honesty the best putter is the one you can practice with the most(basically the one in your bag)
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totally a matter of choice and feel...Ive owned a half dozen cameron putters (terrilliyum, del mar 3.5 pro platinum, two futuras, JAT, red x2), a half dozen never compromise putters (two ZI, a couple of betas, two voodoos), a few ping putters (anser, anser belly, craze-e), a few tayor made rossa putters (monza, two monza corzas one center), and a number of odyssey putters (three two balls set up differently, a white hot xg #7, and a marksman) and although I still keep an old auschnet at my home putting green, I still find that I putt my odyssey two ball and marksman the best for feel and alignment, for me they just look right to the eye, not that the others werent good quality, I just couldnt grab them and run putts with them like I do the odyssey putters...try demoing a number of different putters and see what feels best to you...you will find, that the price you spend for putters has very little to do with how well you play them or how well they suit your eye...all a matter of choosing what feels good to you...good luck
i think that the odyssey white steel #1 is great because even though its a blade putter, it offers a great alignment aid that is not on other putters for some reason (im not sure why not). it has 2 black lines that are the width of the golf ball which extend to the back of the putter and another smaller line which is white and in the center of the other 2 lines. it creates a great alignment. The insert also has a very nice feel which is a very good combination of soft and firm. And at around $100, its a great steal compared to the $300 scotty cameron's
Putters are such an individual thing...what works for one guy won't work for another...and some people can putt lights out with a $10 Kmart putter, while others can't putt with an $800 Scotty Cameron. You'll need to try a few out and see.
Personally, I have putted with a Scotty Cameron that I got used on Ebay, for a couple years now, and I think it's the best putter I've ever used. (I don't think this every time out however) :-)
Try different ones out to find what feels the best for you. The two ball putters made by Odyssey are good for alignment. I have a Nike Blue Chip Mallet putter and I love the way it feels. I have sampled several putters. To find what is best you must do the same. I am partial to Nike products.
Never Compromise Z/I Gamma is my favorite for accuracy. Awesome putter. Also, Titleist Scotty Camerons have the best feel of any putters I've ever tried.
Oh, and yes, putters DO have sweet spots. If you miss the sweet spot you'll have some distance control and accuracy problems.
Use a putter that complements your putting stroke. The larger mallet putters with ridiculous amounts of alignment aids on them are face weighted and meant to be swung straight along the target line and back through. Blade putters (heel-to-toe weighted) putters are actually made to open and close slightly from back to front on the target line. It basically comes down to your putting stroke and how much weight you need to feel comfortable striking the ball. I prefer the blade style because of my stroke and I'm worried of smashing the ball past the hole with the larger putters. Good luck and keep practicing.
I would first find a putter that you like, as you can always have the putter fitted for your size later. If in doubt, buy the longer one so that it is not to short.
All high end putters are basically the same in component and quality, meaning they are balanced and properly aligned. In choosing the putter for you, you will just have to pick what ever makes it easier for you to visiualize your putt and your stroke to go on the right line. For example, alot of people like the two-ball putter b/c it helps them see how the putt is lined up. To some, it don't matter b/c they mark their ball one way or another to line-up with the putt accordingly.
Scotty Cameron Putter is one of the best!
my oppinion it is not the putter but the person putting. i have tried different putters on different slopes, i even carry 2 different ones in my bag. putters dont have sweet spots or help prevent pushes or pulls. but in all honesty the best putter is the one you can practice with the most(basically the one in your bag)