Use a Belly Putter?

staker

See they're all the rage on the PGA Tour,a lot of arguments for and against.
I'd imagine we'll be seeing them stocked here soon too,like the white driver trend this year.
I'd like a go off one,just how's it going to fit into the boot?:pac:
Would you use one?

Almaviva

Belly putter ?
Cripes man. Get a grip. Have some self respect. Life can't be that bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvPugcb7QGE

Hacker111

I am really happy with the way I putt with my 30" Scotty (25 putts on Sunday;)) but if i were to change it wud defo be to a belly.. just looks easier...

btw I think all long putters shud be banned.. take wrists out of it and ur using ur body as an artificial base.... but while they are legal go for it!

DoctaDee

There was a stat somewhere that 60% of the top collegiate golfers in America are using a belly putter ... it used to be the refuge of the old golfer when the pot herbs gave up on the 3 footers .... question is whether yer prepared to hand over upwards of 200 notes for one ?

staker

Hacker111 wrote: »

I am really happy with the way I putt with my 30" Scotty (25 putts on Sunday;))

30''???
Mind asking what height you are?(great putting btw)

Hacker111

staker wrote: »

30''???
Mind asking what height you are?(great putting btw)

just under 6 feet... I take stance and bend from abs over till arms hang naturally... not that crouched tbh

Hacker111

DoctaDee wrote: »

There was a stat somewhere that 60% of the top collegiate golfers in America are using a belly putter ... it used to be the refuge of the old golfer when the pot herbs gave up on the 3 footers .... question is whether yer prepared to hand over upwards of 200 notes for one ?

I paid that for my normal putter anyway!

golfnut1

Hacker111 wrote: »

I am really happy with the way I putt with my 30" Scotty (25 putts on Sunday;)) but if i were to change it wud defo be to a belly.. just looks easier...

btw I think all long putters shud be banned.. take wrists out of it and ur using ur body as an artificial base.... but while they are legal go for it!

25 putts sounds good
What was you ppgir stat?

DoctaDee

Hacker111 wrote: »

I paid that for my normal putter anyway!

LMAO.. Candy from a baby so hacker ... in saying that mine initially retailed @ $350, but got it in from Tokyo for a bargain $180 .. sheeeeesh

dnjoyce

a slightly cheaper way to experiment perhaps - http://www.amazon.com/Belly-Putt-putt-conversion-kit/dp/B004ZZPAM4
looks a bit gimmicky, but would give an idea I'm sure

mike12

Saw 2 of them for sale second hand in Halpenny swords yesterday.
Mike

Hacker111

DoctaDee wrote: »

LMAO.. Candy from a baby so hacker ... in saying that mine initially retailed @ $350, but got it in from Tokyo for a bargain $180 .. sheeeeesh

€200 for a Scotty... hardly candy

Hacker111

golfnut1 wrote: »

25 putts sounds good
What was you ppgir stat?

Total Putts 1.47
GIR 2

It was a V Par and I had a few putts for birdie on shot holes which I just lagged up from 8 feet to ensure the win.. so stats are distorted.... up and down percentage 65%

BoardsMember

My Uncle uses one to great effect. Having had a very slight touch of the yips, he's now putting as well as he ever did. It has really simplified the mechanics for him. His only difficulty is getting pace right on long putts.

Claude Harmon

On the same trend, has any one used one of the 2 thumb grips?

Thinking of putting one on my putter.

DoctaDee

Hacker111 wrote: »

DoctaDee wrote: »

LMAO.. Candy from a baby so hacker ... in saying that mine initially retailed @ $350, but got it in from Tokyo for a bargain $180 .. sheeeeesh

€200 for a Scotty... hardly candy

Doesn't make you putt any better tho

Hacker111

DoctaDee wrote: »

Doesn't make you putt any better tho

are u serious? one of the best putters out there... defo improved my stats... I'd pay €400 if I had too..... you shouldn't scrimp on quality Dr....

golfnut1

Scotty's are well worth the money.
Putters are the most used club in the bag. Anything from mid 20's to high 30's putts per round.
A driver about 14 times a round. Lot of golfer would not see a problem spending €300 on a driver but your mad if you spend that on a putter. What's that about?

DoctaDee

Hacker111 wrote: »

are u serious? one of the best putters out there... defo improved my stats... I'd pay €400 if I had too..... you shouldn't scrimp on quality Dr....

Being a good putter comes from a good putting stroke and finding the correct putter for you. The correct loft, balance and milling are important when choosing the right one - Scotty works for you and that's great - there's so many models that you did well to find the right one. Scotty being inexorably tied with Titleist will always keep them prevalent on the tours ... if you want total quality in a putter have a pikey @ Gold's Factory ... these are an art form

golfnut1

very nice indeed

DoctaDee

golfnut1 wrote: »

very nice indeed

Yeah aren't they ... some of the gear is from their private collections which have very limited runs ... big money ! ... one of their lines actually take Scotty's and modify them sorta "pimp my ride" ...I know they do Studio Newports and Del Mars