Putter Lifespan?

the lawman

A question myself and chum are trying to work out. We both have 4 year old Scotty Newports and the faces seem to be quite dull or shinier than when new.

Is there a lifetime of a putter face? Do you need to refurbished the milling after a certain time?

Rikand

Dont know about lifespan. I am using the same Mizuno DareToDream putter since 1996

e.r

Rikand wrote: »

Dont know about lifespan. I am using the same Mizuno DareToDream putter since 1996

Are you still dreaming

Rikand

e.r wrote: »

Are you still dreaming

Still remember the Christmas Morning when I got it

red ears

the lawman wrote: »

A question myself and chum are trying to work out. We both have 4 year old Scotty Newports and the faces seem to be quite dull or shinier than when new.

Is there a lifetime of a putter face? Do you need to refurbished the milling after a certain time?

You want to buy a new putter don't you and you came on here for encouragement..

DuckSlice

I have my odyssey white hot for 10/12 years now. The face isn't white anymore but I don't notice any difference in feel over the years.

Do you notice a difference in how the ball feels off the face?

the lawman

etxp wrote: »

I have my odyssey white hot for 10/12 years now. The face isn't white anymore but I don't notice any difference in feel over the years.

Do you notice a difference in how the ball feels off the face?

Hard to know but the face is definitely more dull than it was. I mean it's the most important part as it connects with ball.

the lawman

red ears wrote: »

You want to buy a new putter don't you and you came on here for encouragement..

It's honestly the last thing I want to do. I love my putter and worst case I'll get it refurbed.

Senna

As I understand it, milling process ensures that the face is as straight as possible, if the milling is beginning to ware, the face will still be straight, it's just the pattern left behind is wareing off.
If you think the pattern gives the ball a better roll or softer feel, then get it redone, I personally wouldn't buy the marketing on milled faces

Goldenjohn

I know a guy in his late 30's/40's who uses a bullseye putter probably older than him....he plays off 3. My dad has used a ping anser for 40 odd years and despite dalliances with the odd other putter he always ends up bad with old faithful.
I played with a lesser known member of the oconnor clan in Galway a few years ago he was in his mid 70's and was still a pure class ball striker beautiful draw all day long. He was off 3/4 at the time. Apparently suffered badly from the yips in his day and otherwise would have been on multiple walker cups and all sorts. He played with a long handled putter but I'll never forget the middle of the face. It had a dot woren through all the paint from all the putts hit from right smack bang in the middle of the putter face......The rest of the face was more or less fine other than a bit of ageing & bag clatter...Think it was an oddyssey putter but I may b wrongmust have beens years old ..Anyway moral of all the above if it still feels good and works for u. Why change??

joebloggs32

Mu father is mid 70s and still playing off single figures. He has s ping anser he got back in the 1970s. Never once used anything different. Ihre got me one in the mid 90s as a teenager. Still in my bag too.

the lawman

Senna wrote: »

As I understand it, milling process ensures that the face is as straight as possible, if the milling is beginning to ware, the face will still be straight, it's just the pattern left behind is wareing off.
If you think the pattern gives the ball a better roll or softer feel, then get it redone, I personally wouldn't buy the marketing on milled faces

That's really the question and science I'm trying to understand. The pattern (wavy circles) is starting to fade. I'm not noticing anything from this to be honest but once it's in my head I kinda need to know the answer.

My first assumption that a putter of my standard will feel absolutely no difference whatsoever but I'm not 100% sure. Seeing or hearing the science of the answer will satisfy my brain.

Webbs

the lawman wrote: »

That's really the question and science I'm trying to understand. The pattern (wavy circles) is starting to fade. I'm not noticing anything from this to be honest but once it's in my head I kinda need to know the answer.

My first assumption that a putter of my standard will feel absolutely no difference whatsoever but I'm not 100% sure. Seeing or hearing the science of the answer will satisfy my brain.

See there's your problem right there, trying to use your brain for golf is a recipe for disaster! just grip it and rip it - obviously not rip it for a putter but you know what i mean

You'll end up like Rory and need a new putter every round!!

the lawman

Webbs wrote: »

See there's your problem right there, trying to use your brain for golf is a recipe for disaster! just grip it and rip it - obviously not rip it for a putter but you know what i mean

You'll end up like Rory and need a new putter every round!!

Fair point. If you don't know it's broke.........

Tom.D.BJJ

This thread is very heartening to read. Sometimes it tough staying away from shiney new toys like the latest Odyysey (almost every six months) or those sexy Scottys.

bmay529

Some people like to try everything, myself included, always looking for the latest tech or a putter that works better. I have several putters. In my experience many of the best putters I know found a putter years ago they like and that works for them and have used it for years and years and would never think of changing it. Sure there are the bad days but also the good days but it's like an old friend. I can think of many low h/c good putters I play with at my club using very old putters... Odyssey 2-ball, Scotty newport, Ping anser, Cleveland anser style, 8802... and more. If you like the putter stick with it through thick and thin and don't be tempted. I wouldn't have the milling touched for fear it might change the feel. Give it a good cleanup (I lightly used a car rubbing compound on a scotty and it brought it up like new bar a few dings) and maybe a new grip but be sure to use one of the same weight as the old one unless you want to change the feel.

Senna

the lawman wrote: »

That's really the question and science I'm trying to understand. The pattern (wavy circles) is starting to fade. I'm not noticing anything from this to be honest but once it's in my head I kinda need to know the answer.

My first assumption that a putter of my standard will feel absolutely no difference whatsoever but I'm not 100% sure. Seeing or hearing the science of the answer will satisfy my brain.

This is only my opinion, but the markings on the face do absolutely nothing, the ball isn't flat and consistant when making contact with the face, so how could a 0.1mm line any difference to contact. It's marketing BS

CMOTDibbler

Senna wrote: »

This is only my opinion, but the markings on the face do absolutely nothing, the ball isn't flat and consistant when making contact with the face, so how could a 0.1mm line any difference to contact. It's marketing BS

To be fair, they do make a different impact sound and slightly different feel. The main thing for me is the feel and sound I get when it's a good contact with the centre of the putter. It's not the same if I get top or bottom of the face.