Any golf players?

[Drew]

Quite a long shot on a biker forum, so I don't really expect any replies.

If there are any players, help appreciated.

Anyway, i'm after a new putter, and narrowed it down to two.

Ping i-Series Craz-E Putter
or
Ping Karsten Craz-E Putter

The main difference being one has the insert on the face, the other has a solid face.

From what I read, the insert helps with short putts, but its hard to control distance on longer putts compared to the solid face Karsten.

Anyone have any recommendations out of the two (or out of insert or non insert) ?


Cheers.


ps, if you don't play golf, or dislike it, then I don't need to know about it

[JonB]

Tiger Woods 09 is the closest I get, sorry.
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[Drew]

I got excited about a reply there

[Retro-Man]

Whats wrong with your old old one, is a new putter REALLY going to improve your game.

I still play with my bargain basement Dunlop clubs, get a few looks from the posh brigade but they soon shut up when they realise they are no better than me with £3k's worth of hitting sticks.

IMO the money would be better spent on 30 minutes tuition

Just my two penneth
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[Drew]

I think a 'mallet' style will improve it quite a lot.

My old putter, (only putter) ive had for 17 years :o its a miramar brand or something. I probably paid £5 for it when I started playing second hand.

I see what you are saying, that an expensive putter isn't going to make you sink 20ft putts every time, but think I need a change.


As for the 3k of equipment, isn't it great seeing people with all the gear, who can't hit a thing. I was on the driving range last week, and some dude all dressed up, was hitting his woods shorter than my 7 iron

[Retro-Man]

yes, the driving range is really funny, took a mate their last week, first time he has swung a club, within 10 minutes he was hitting balls with a seven iron as far as a guy next to us using a Callaway driver


perhaps after 17 years you are due a new putter, personally I still would not spend that much but if thats what you want I would go for the..https://www.clubhousegolf.co.uk/acatalog/1Ping_Craz-e_Karsten_Putter.html
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[jack_zxr400]

i like my putter to be quite light as i like to have as much of a feel for the shot as possible

i find that i loose that feel and control with heavier putters
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[Stevie B]

I had a little dabble with both of those down the local pro-shop when i was looking for a new putter.
In my opinion the Karsten felt a lot more natural and was weighted alot better for a smoother stroke.

Although I love Ping stuff (my whole bag is Ping), I've got to say that if your intent on a mallet then the Odyssey 2-ball is a better buy. May be a bit more expensive but sure you can find it nearer to £100 quick if you have a search.

https://www.golfonline.co.uk/odyssey-ladies-divine-line-2ball-putter-new-2008-p-3600.html
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[LimehouseCBF]

Hmm just need to get something that feels right, Go to american golf and test a few out. Clubs defo make a difference, whether it be subconsciously or consciously - if you buy a good club you are going to see an improvement!
I use shitty dunlop clubs because i only go down the driving range, but when i use my mates "big bertha" man o man i hit it schweet
Im not good at short range but i can hit a good 270-300 yards say 1 in 3 with my mates big bertha but with my shitty dunlop im lucky to get 220. But i dont know whether thats because its the club or me thinking ive got a POWER club...in short terms i want a big bertha
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[Drew]

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[PsychoHippy]

The only advice I can give is to go and try as many as you can get your hands on untill you find one that feels 'right'. Like you, I've had the same putter since I started playing many years ago and have thought about changing it several times. Every time I go looking I try a dozen or so and none of them give me the same feel.

When you go and try them, remember to take your current one with you so you can compare. You might find you want to stick with what you have.
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[Steve P]

You need a putter that feels right as you grip it and you also need to be accurate as you read the greens. Not everyone can sink 30 and 40 feet putts but if you can control it to within 3 to 4 feet you are doing well.
Its the quality of how you play that counts and not how much you paid for what you have a £10 putter can be just as good as a £300 putter in hands that are relaxed and confident in what they are doing.

BTW I used to play off 6

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Just for arguement's sake have you tried a broom handle putter?

They are really weird. Give it a try, just for the experience.

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