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Anyone have any experiences to share on the use of large, mid fat, or fat putter grips. I saw a few in use lately and the feel interesting. I feel like I loose some of the touch, but that could be good.
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| # 1 7/28/2013 12:05:10 PM |
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I switched about a year ago to the fat grip and I love it. It seems to create more of an arm swing and really quiets your hands. I recommend it and apparently, so does Phil!
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| # 2 7/28/2013 1:50:43 PM |
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I have played with a Super Stroke Fatso grip on my putter since March of last year. Works great for taking the wrists out of the putting stroke and makes you use more of your shoulders for a more consistant putting stroke.
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| # 3 7/28/2013 1:56:42 PM |
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I've messed around with some for a minute, but to me putting is as much about feel as it is about technique, and I lose that feel with a fat grip. I switched to left-hand-low a few years ago and that has worked wonders. I still have the feel in my hands, but having the left hand low "locks" me in, so I'm not going to be rolling the putter over or anything. If I miss a putt these days, it's because of a misread or too much/too little speed...NEVER because I stroked it off my intended line. If you haven't tried left hand low, give it a go before you go for the fat grip. It takes a while to get used to the speed on longer putts, but it's startling how solid it is from 10 feet and in.
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| # 4 7/28/2013 2:35:55 PM |
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I like for same reasons as others. It really adds to feel and quiets my hands. Only negative is it won't go in the hole of my bag. But, it's time for a new bag anyway .
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| # 5 7/28/2013 2:41:39 PM |
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Last year I tried the Super Stroke 5.0 Fatso. Too big. Couldn't get that nice feel when contacting the ball. And destroyed the liner on my bag trying to make it fit. 2 weeks ago I just fitted my putter with the Super Strike 3.0 slim. It looks just like the Fatso, one thickness the whole length, but is much smaller in diameter. Its about the thickness of a jumbo grip. I love the feel and am just now starting to hole some putts with it.
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| # 6 7/28/2013 2:53:38 PM |
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I've messed around with some for a minute, but to me putting is as much about feel as it is about technique, and I lose that feel with a fat grip. I switched to left-hand-low a few years ago and that has worked wonders. I still have the feel in my hands, but having the left hand low "locks" me in, so I'm not going to be rolling the putter over or anything. If I miss a putt these days, it's because of a misread or too much/too little speed...NEVER because I stroked it off my intended line. If you haven't tried left hand low, give it a go before you go for the fat grip. It takes a while to get used to the speed on longer putts, but it's startling how solid it is from 10 feet and in. My speed and read is good. Keeping the putter face straight is the plan. I may experiment with different grips. It should be noted, I am putting well but always looking for a way to get better... |
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| # 7 7/28/2013 2:55:35 PM |
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Last year I tried the Super Stroke 5.0 Fatso. Too big. Couldn't get that nice feel when contacting the ball. And destroyed the liner on my bag trying to make it fit. 2 weeks ago I just fitted my putter with the Super Strike 3.0 slim. It looks just like the Fatso, one thickness the whole length, but is much smaller in diameter. Its about the thickness of a jumbo grip. I love the feel and am just now starting to hole some putts with it. I think I may try the 2.0. It weighs 4 grams less than my current grip and feels good. It will take some getting used to though. |
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| # 8 7/28/2013 3:28:38 PM |
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They take the hands out of the stroke which I feel helps my stroke.
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| # 9 7/28/2013 3:40:33 PM |
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I have the Winn Jumbo. Switched to it two years ago. It does take the wrists out of it and frankly I have more feel with it than I did a standard grip. I have since tried putters with standard grips and will never go back. It also helps to grip the club lighter.
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| # 10 7/28/2013 6:13:50 PM |
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Here is a u-tube video that explains things nicely. As I stated before I use the Winn Jumbo lite. I have a Roza Monza Corza center shaft putter so the head is pretty heavy which I prefer, so I did not lose any feel, in fact I think I gained feel because of how soft the jumbo grip is compared to the standard grip which tends to be harder. The feel I have now is nicely telegraphed from heads to hands and is soft rather than harsh. I did change my putter swing to a shoulder swing from a more handsy swing. As I got older I found it more difficult to control the head with a more handsy swing. Also these putter grips are great for people with arthritus or that sweat in heat and humidity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.. |
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| # 11 7/28/2013 7:12:42 PM |
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I had a Winn Jumbo on my putter, and liked it. But if you have one of those Winn Jumbo grips, ...you know that they have a high point under the grip. They are NOT round. They are more egg shaped. If you have an issue turning your hands over, this will accentuate the turn over. Thats why I like the Super Stroke grip. It's round! Except for the top, where you place your thumbs.
Remember the reason that "Reminder Grips" are not allowed on your clubs? The putter grip is the same. But its a personal preference I guess. I like my 3.0 for now. |
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| # 12 7/28/2013 7:36:12 PM |
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I've messed around with some for a minute, but to me putting is as much about feel as it is about technique, and I lose that feel with a fat grip. I switched to left-hand-low a few years ago and that has worked wonders. I still have the feel in my hands, but having the left hand low "locks" me in, so I'm not going to be rolling the putter over or anything. If I miss a putt these days, it's because of a misread or too much/too little speed...NEVER because I stroked it off my intended line. If you haven't tried left hand low, give it a go before you go for the fat grip. It takes a while to get used to the speed on longer putts, but it's startling how solid it is from 10 feet and in. There is another advantage to Goynes' suggestion. Not as likely to be banned by the USGA and R & A. |
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| # 13 7/28/2013 8:47:56 PM |
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Not as likely to be banned by the USGA and R & A. That is something to think about. |
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| # 14 7/28/2013 9:25:33 PM |
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I switched to a Superstroke slim 3.0 about 2 months ago and my avg putting per round has gone down dramatically. Given me much more feel around the greens.. wont be switching back to my old grip anytime soon
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| # 15 7/29/2013 10:25:39 AM |
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I play a Winn Jumbo Lite and it's helped out a ton for all the reasons stated here.
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