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I am looking to purchase a new putter. Currently I have a Taylor Made Daytona Ghost Series Putter. I am LEFT handed and use a 35" shaft.
There's a lot of great putters out there but when you look for a lefty it severely limits your choices. I generally sweep the ball straight (sometimes "pop" it). My current putter is a mallet or blade which I like, also would consider the next size, they are described many different ways. I would not purchase the large monsters currently on the market. There's a lot of years of golf out there, would appreciate any help. |
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# 1 1/2/2013 9:35:08 AM |
Well my recommendation would be a really big putter, and while it is not pretty I can honestly say it is the best putter I have ever putted with and the second best choice is miles away. Everyone I have let test it has agreed including professional golfers.
That being said, my putter is no longer on the market and will be reintroduced soon by a major golf company. Best of luck with your putter search. I used to say it was the Indian and not the arrow, but then I found this putter and at least for this putter its the arrow! |
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# 2 1/2/2013 10:17:17 AM |
One thing I've noticed about many putters, they put pressure on my forefinger and tension on my wrist when I hold them at address. I don't like the way that feels. I use something I'll call "the dangle test" when I pick up a putter in the store. Pick up a putter and hold it so there is no pressure on your finger and no tension in the wrist. To do this most putters are now hanging severely toe down.
I bought my last putter over 10 years ago and have not felt the need for a new one since. I went to a golf shop, they had the typical array of about 150 puttters. I went around the display and picked every one of them up. I set aside the ones that passed the dangle test, less than a dozen, and started from there. After hitting a few balls that got reduced to 3, I chose the one I liked best and that's what I've been using. None of this was dependent on manufacture, make, model, style or price. It's a Palm Springs Centerline with a milled face. I've seen or heard of one before or since. But when my putting is off, I'm pretty sure it's the Indian... |
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# 3 1/2/2013 10:46:24 AM |
Same putter Dave Stockton uses, TaylorMade Ghost 110, not mallet. I had the same putter for 17 yrs untill I tried it, its awesome. The putter acutually has insert with grooves that help the ball roll smoothier. Really never push a product, but this is one I would. Good luck!!!!
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# 4 1/2/2013 11:22:06 AM |
I am a lefty and agree with Keith above, I like the feel of the TM-110. I also us a TM 79 in the same shape with a softer non tour insert. I have about 9 Cameron's I've collected over the years, my recommendation for you would be to look at the Kombi-S. It is a very nicely balanced putter, looks large but at address it isn't as distracting as some of the mallets I've tried. I have two myself and would be willing to part with one. I collect and refurbish Cameron putters as a hobby.
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# 5 1/2/2013 5:44:31 PM |
Well my recommendation would be a really big putter, and while it is not pretty I can honestly say it is the best putter I have ever putted with and the second best choice is miles away. Everyone I have let test it has agreed including professional golfers. That being said, my putter is no longer on the market and will be reintroduced soon by a major golf company. Best of luck with your putter search. I used to say it was the Indian and not the arrow, but then I found this putter and at least for this putter its the arrow! Is there an announcement between now and the PGA Merchandise Show that we should be looking for? |
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# 6 1/2/2013 7:49:38 PM |
What type of stroke do you use? Straight back and through, slight arc or big arch?
SB-ST: stroke should use a face balanced putter. It tends to not flip over or open during your stroke Slight arc: use a putter with 1/2 to 1/4 hang. They tend to be more toe heavy and assist in helping the face square up through impact. Big arc: use a putter that hangs straight down. These putters are extremely toe heavy and assist in squaring the face at impact. This is just a general reference but it is the same reference that Ping uses for their putter fitting system. |
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# 7 1/2/2013 9:29:53 PM |
Well my recommendation would be a really big putter, and while it is not pretty I can honestly say it is the best putter I have ever putted with and the second best choice is miles away. Everyone I have let test it has agreed including professional golfers. That being said, my putter is no longer on the market and will be reintroduced soon by a major golf company. Best of luck with your putter search. I used to say it was the Indian and not the arrow, but then I found this putter and at least for this putter its the arrow! Is there an announcement between now and the PGA Merchandise Show that we should be looking for? I am not sure Mark. I spoke with the owner/designer and he sold the putter company to one of the big boys. The one thing I know is that Nike was not the buyer. I have a pretty good idea which company purchased it, but I will keep that to myself right now. |
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# 8 1/4/2013 8:20:01 AM |
Thanks for your help. I took OtterMans advise and went to one of the local golf shops. There they were about 300 putters arranged in a semi-circle around the indoor putting green. Out of the 300, 13 were left handed putters. Of the thirteen 3 were doubles (same) so that left me 10 of which I discounted half. Out of the remaining putters I did what you suggested and held them for balance. I also tried this with the right handed models, works the same.
After I got back home I got on the net and quickly found two putters that interest me. Only thing is I have to find one in town to try. I am not shelling out up to $269.00 without trying it in my hands. Once again thanks again for the help. Also it seems that a couple of you are using/recommend the putter that I am currently using. |
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# 9 1/4/2013 3:24:21 PM |
Whatever you decide, DON'T buy the Ping Sydney. That is the putter I now use. I kind of like the fact that I can drain putts all day from anywhere with this putter, and I don't want any competition. Gotta be the smoothest tracking putter I have ever used.
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