What putter would you buy?
If you were buying a new putter today, which one would you get? I'm leaning toward Tiger's choice -- the Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport 2.
It really depends of what looks and feels the best to you, so that you feel confident in your putting stroke. Personally, I have two putters that I rotate in and out of my bag depending on how I'm putting. One is a blade style Taylormade Rossa Daytona, and the other is an older style Never Compromise Voodoo Daddy . Both work great for me. Remember, just b/c Tiger uses something, doesn't mean it will work for you. Go to a Golf store and try out as many as you can and decide what's gonna work best for you.
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Scotty Cameron makes absolutely great putters. I've been using the Scotty Cameron Newport 2 for about 7 years. I'm below scratch and have been considering going for the tour.
I've tried the Ping Craz-E here and there and was satisfied with it at times, but putts coming off the face didn't feel quite right. It was as if the ball was dying off the face. With the Newport 2, an effortless stroke results into a great feeling off the club face.
Their putters may be on the expensive side, but with everything that is on the expensive side, you get what you pay for. I've played just over a hundred rounds in the past 4 months, and the putter is acting like new. I purchased this originally in 2002, in high school. The design of the putter is 95% identical to what is out now as well. In other words, the putter may be expensive, but it will last you atleast a decade of constant use. The only thing you may need to change out is the grip every year or so.
It's true you should go with what feels best for you. Try both mallet and blade styled putters to see what gives a better feel. From there try different shaft offsets and head designs. In all honesty, there is no comparison to Scotty Cameron. I have the Catalina and I've been rocking it for 4 years now. The best made putters in the world.
I agree with Matt, this is a question that no one can really answer for you. Since putting is such a finesse skill, there are putters that vary so drastically in shape, length, etc.
Now, I have always been a big fan of Odyssey putters. If you cannot get into a shop (which you really should before you pull the trigger on a putter), check out the putter fitting tool at Odyssey's website. This can help you at least feel out which kind of club head, shaft length, etc. might work for you.
Here's the real deal. I was a good golfer, but an average putter. I was in Michigan on a golfing vacation and I was custom fitted for a Kirk Currie putter. My average putts went from 2.1 per hole to 1.7 within six months. My answer is to get custom fitted with a putter that matches your putting style. www.kirkcurrieputters.net
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It really depends of what looks and feels the best to you, so that you feel confident in your putting stroke. Personally, I have two putters that I rotate in and out of my bag depending on how I'm putting. One is a blade style Taylormade Rossa Daytona, and the other is an older style Never Compromise Voodoo Daddy . Both work great for me. Remember, just b/c Tiger uses something, doesn't mean it will work for you. Go to a Golf store and try out as many as you can and decide what's gonna work best for you.