As a beginning junior golfer, I used an old, cut-down blade putter designed by Jackie Burke. Through most of my competitive junior and college golf, I putted with an Original Titleist Bulls Eye, another straight-shafted blade.
Returning to competitive golf, I know that great putting will be a key determinant of my success. In addition to using training aids and putting drills, I am also searching for the best putter to take to battle.
Today, manufactures offer so many options, including milled, stainless steel, offset, long shaft, and inserts. For me, I plan to stick with a straight-shafted putter but am willing to experiment with other variables.
Over the next three days, I will share my thoughts on three putters that I have been testing over the past few months: the STX Sync Tour Pro, the Carolyne by Yes! Golf, and the mFGP from the SeeMore Putter Company.
Please take a minute and let me know if you have ever tested putters or other clubs against each other? Aside from holing putts, what characteristics do you look for in a putter?
Until Next time, enjoy golf, America!
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Phil, I shopped for putters all winter long. I was going into Dick’s, trying every putter they had (except for the special order stuff, which I am in *no* range of buying, considering my game). In January, I was down to a $149 Nike and a $179 Odyssey, when along comes the $70 Cleveland #1 blade with a milled face. I sank almost every putt I hit with it! It had great feel, fit in my hands well, and just felt right. I had a $50 Dick’s gift card, and a $10 coupon for an over-$50 purchase, so this putter cost me all of $10 and tax on the $70. I ain’t turning back — for now.