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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!

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...

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!!!!

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.

Is there an announcement between now and the PGA Merchandise Show that we should be looking for?

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.

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.

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.

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.