I want a new putter for the simple reason mine is cheap and crappy.

I am really struggling to decide on a new one.

I hate the look of those 2 ball putters, but I'm really drawn to them because I am sure it would help me judge speed and line.

Other than that it seems putters are all about the same? apart from n insert and a degree or two of loft?

How much is exccesive to spend on a putter? i think even 100 fo a putter is a little extravagant. My other clubs are graphite, lynx blackcat cst-1.
and at the moment i'm having to make do with the driver and 7 wood(cool club) of the same description.

What would you buy if you were out for a new putter this weekend?

I suggest that you go and try a few and see what feels the best.
Just because a putter is more expensive is does not mean it will make you putt better.

I agree. Of all the clubs in the bag the putter is the most individual to a player. What may seem fantastic to one player may seem totally useless to another. Try the various styles, speak to someone who can look at your putting stroke and recommend whether blade or mallet would be best and then see which suits you.

Price is not always the point as some people are happy with the budget putters and can putt very well with them whereas others believe you get what you pay for. It's really up to you.

It is, after all, the most used club in your bag and some people will pay £200-£300 for a driver they may use 14 times in a round but balk at paying the money for a putter which is used (average) for 36 shots in a round.

Good luck.

i use a putter that cost me £8 about 5 years ago. last year I was given an expensive putter (can't remember the make - possibly an octagon? is that possible?) and totally lost my touch and confidence on teh green. it's all about how it feels, it's got to be the one club where price and brand bring the least benefit over the cheaper ones.

by the way Ste - not sure I've ever only used it 18 times in a round myself!

Erm if u can spend alot of money on a putter, which is logical seeing as it is most used, then buy a Scotty Cameron, any type, apart from the bullseye. They are really worth the money, certainly made a big difference to my putting.
If spending alot of money is not a choice, then my friend is selling a nice Ping, cant quite be sure of the model, think its a Pal 5, its in great condition, putts well and wont set you back too much at all.

Daniel take a look at this from onlinegolf

Sykmax iX1 Putter
Similar to the Odyssey Two-Ball Putter, except it's 66% cheaper!
Only £49.99

i think they look ugly but if it gets it into the hole it dosen't matter what it looks like ....
Personally i use a mallet putter have 3 different makes just swap them around when the one i have in my bag goes of the boil...
it works for me anyway..

My friend just bought the Oddysey 2-ball putter and yes, it looks let`s say unusual. But I like it. It seems to me that you have to hit the ball quite hard while playing a long putt (I don`t need to give so much power with my own putter - an old scratched Prestige, but I love it). Anyway; I would highly recomend the 2ball. And don`t worry about how it looks like. It works!

wow, great responses, Thanks.

Ian, yes i've sen that 2 ball style one which is cheaper. i was definately tempted by it. Like most of you said tho, i will just have to go in a shop and annoy the snotty sales men by trying them all out.

i want one with a soft feel really, maybe one with an insert.

I'll let you know.

One of the best investments I ever made was to have a putter made to measure. I was at the Open in 2001 and Dave Hicks Golf had a stand - putters. I was duly measured up and within an hour I received my putter. A few months later I was having as much luck as I thought so I rang Dave Hicks direct and I was invited to his studio on the South Coast. I used his golf suite for a few hours (with him) and we made a few adjustments. There is an open invite to return. I paid £120 for my putter which has brought numerous results and I keep trying others (done the 2 ball) but I awlays return to the Dave Hicks. It has such a smooth role. It is worth a try if you are prepared to make the effort and cost. 01425 623232. My son went through the same process and was treated in the same way - even at 14 years old. Dave simply treats you like your the best player on tour and that is worth every penny.

Oy!! as a junior salesman I object to your 'snotty salesmen' comment. And its not that bad when people come in and try equipment out when they are interested, its when a lood of people pile in and arse around putting on the green and then bugger off because their lunch break is nearing an end.

Theo is still training to be snotty then!! (sorry, only kidding!!) Yes I know folk who go and play in golf shops during their lunch hour!

- Putters?? £1 or £1000..if it feels right and it holes out, grab it with both hands! I shelled out sill money for the "2-ball"..it's brill.

He is doing pretty well! tee hee!

I'm a junior myself, i'm only 20. I never feel like i'm allowed to have a go in shops
there are always little signs up please ask member of staff, and the puting area always looks inaccssible. Like no one has ever dared to set foot in it! And when you are just bowsing (dribbling) some guy runs to you at 100mph and asks if he canhelp, and is releived when you say, no thanks just looking.

Maybe i dont look like i can afford to play golf. They probably think i'm casing the joint. Maybe its better now without my eyebrow piercing. Oh and of course i stole my new car.

sorry about all the typo's in that last message. Should get to bed earlier.

Buying a new putter whether an Odyssey 2-ball, Scotty Cameron or Ping, or even a second-hand (ex-Skegness seafront bullseye copy) from a car boot sale it won't make you a better putter. Can I suggest you go to your local PGA pro and ask for a putting lesson, first. It'll probably cost about 15 quid (22 dollars approx) and will enable you to get the fundamentals right. If asked, the pro will bring a few putters out to see which length,grip,lie,shaft fits you best. He'll try to sell you one, obviously (it's his job) but the right one for you. He doesn't want an unhappy customer. My advice: Get a putting stroke that works, then get a putter.