Cheap, Value for Money Putters

yaozza07 wrote:

Agree with @enwee's last statement, I've been playing golf for quite awhile now and really believe that the wrong length putter will make your life difficult.

Most of the stock lengths are 34/35 which are on the long side, considering us asians are generally shorter. It's like wearing a size 10 shoe when you are size 8, still can fit but feel weird.

I use a 33" and yet i still have the toe up (I'm 172cm), I know some 6 footers that use 32.5" , and below, etc..

Good example of tall player using very short putter is Phil mickelson.

Anyway, I don't understand players can afford to pay top dollar for driver and yet come to putter no willing to pay.

Technospaz wrote:

I have a Taylor Made Kia Ma putter to let go if you're keen :)It's in really good condition (except for the cover) and it's going for $80

Kia Ma??? that's good stuff....

kwannick wrote:

All I'd like to say is this. Putter is most important club in the bag. Some people never change once they decide on a putter.

Choose once, but choose wisely.

Someone said it's like your girlfriend don't like just change, comfortable with it keep using....

I am of the view that the majority of us accommodate our putting stroke to the length of Off-the-Shelf putters we purchased

I often observed fellow playing partners either grip down 1-2 inches of their putter grip or majority put with bend elbows. Seldom do I observe playing partners putt with hands hanging freely down (let's not talk about MW type of putting stroke as its an exception). It's not right or wrong, it's just what I observed. 

I'm 1.70m and plays a 33" putter.

Thanks for the input guys. Just dropped down to GD @ Commonwealth. Only thing they had under $100 was the Taylormade Est 79 210 putter. Next level up was the Ping one at $119. Funny thing is the Ping one looked exactly the same as the TM one! With just the name change, the price difference is $40! Amazing.

Gonna drop down to Golf Bargain in a while to check it out. Might head down to Isetan another day if I still can't find something that I like.

I just noticed many of you talk about putter length. Is there a "recommended" starting length to tryout for a beginner? I'm about 178cm tall btw. If I get a putter, and decide to shorten it in future, will it affect the overall balance of the putter? Sorry I have so many questions. I am a total newbie and not many of my friends are seasoned golf players.

Thanks!

There is really no standard length, as this is all about personal preference. You can drop by to any of the custom fitting shops around town to have a putter-fitting session. They can provide all the answers to all your questions.

leroyishere wrote:

Thanks for the input guys. Just dropped down to GD @ Commonwealth. Only thing they had under $100 was the Taylormade Est 79 210 putter. Next level up was the Ping one at $119. Funny thing is the Ping one looked exactly the same as the TM one! With just the name change, the price difference is $40! Amazing.

Gonna drop down to Golf Bargain in a while to check it out. Might head down to Isetan another day if I still can't find something that I like.

I just noticed many of you talk about putter length. Is there a "recommended" starting length to tryout for a beginner? I'm about 178cm tall btw. If I get a putter, and decide to shorten it in future, will it affect the overall balance of the putter? Sorry I have so many questions. I am a total newbie and not many of my friends are seasoned golf players.

Thanks!

The budget putters that I mentioned comes mostly in 34 Or 35 inch … and the head weight is the same even for different length...  I'm using a Scotty 33 inch with 360g headweight...  If I'm going to buy a budget putter now … I would buy a 34" Odyssey putter ( heavier headweight) and trimmed it down Or just simply grip down. If cut down a Cleveland (340g) to 33" Or below... u might feel that the head is too light …

mr joe wrote:

leroyishere wrote:

Thanks for the input guys. Just dropped down to GD @ Commonwealth. Only thing they had under $100 was the Taylormade Est 79 210 putter. Next level up was the Ping one at $119. Funny thing is the Ping one looked exactly the same as the TM one! With just the name change, the price difference is $40! Amazing.

Gonna drop down to Golf Bargain in a while to check it out. Might head down to Isetan another day if I still can't find something that I like.

I just noticed many of you talk about putter length. Is there a "recommended" starting length to tryout for a beginner? I'm about 178cm tall btw. If I get a putter, and decide to shorten it in future, will it affect the overall balance of the putter? Sorry I have so many questions. I am a total newbie and not many of my friends are seasoned golf players.

Thanks!

The budget putters that I mentioned comes mostly in 34 Or 35 inch … and the head weight is the same even for different length...  I'm using a Scotty 33 inch with 360g headweight...  If I'm going to buy a budget putter now … I would buy a 34" Odyssey putter ( heavier headweight) and trimmed it down Or just simply grip down. If cut down a Cleveland (340g) to 33" Or below...  u might feel that the head is too light …

360g head weight? U added wt?

@leroyishere, just go and try out first no need to worry all these things lah. when the buying bug bite u, no way u can escape, especially for putter.

Thanks for the help guys. Just bought the face-milled Cleveland Classic 1 putter. $79 at Golf Bargain @ Harbourfront. Last piece of this left.

@cglim Will probably do a proper fitting when I'm more advanced. Now I don't even know how to putt. Don't think they can help me that much? Haha.

@enwee I cannot afford to get bitten. No blood for the bug to suck. Haha. Still a fresh grad. Haven't even earn money. That's why I'm not looking to get anything expensive. Once I have some income maybe can upgrade. Haha.

Enjoy your new putter! One thing I found with this putter is the grip was kinda small for me. I replaced it with a mid-sized grip for a better feel. Well, keep everything in stock first, see how it goes and get fitted when you feel adjustments need to be made.

Good choice! good price also.

Frankly no such thing as cheap or value for money putter. If you can sink every putt and the putter worth only $50, this putter is priceless to you. Just enjoy the game and the time you have with your friends on the course or range. Happy golfing.

leroyishere wrote:

Thanks for the help guys. Just bought the face-milled Cleveland Classic 1 putter. $79 at Golf Bargain @ Harbourfront. Last piece of this left.

@cglim Will probably do a proper fitting when I'm more advanced. Now I don't even know how to putt. Don't think they can help me that much? Haha.

@enwee I cannot afford to get bitten. No blood for the bug to suck. Haha. Still a fresh grad. Haven't even earn money. That's why I'm not looking to get anything expensive. Once I have some income maybe can upgrade. Haha.

everything start with a grip.......   

odyssey23 wrote:

Frankly no such thing as cheap or value for money putter. If you can sink every putt and the putter worth only $50, this putter is priceless to you. Just enjoy the game and the time you have with your friends on the course or range. Happy golfing.

I think u just gave a perfect example of a value for money putter

scottycollector wrote:

odyssey23 wrote:

Frankly no such thing as cheap or value for money putter. If you can sink every putt and the putter worth only $50, this putter is priceless to you. Just enjoy the game and the time you have with your friends on the course or range. Happy golfing.

I think u just gave a perfect example of a value for money putter

+1

leroyishere wrote:

Thanks for the help guys. Just bought the face-milled Cleveland Classic 1 putter. $79 at Golf Bargain @ Harbourfront. Last piece of this left.

@cglim Will probably do a proper fitting when I'm more advanced. Now I don't even know how to putt. Don't think they can help me that much? Haha.

@enwee I cannot afford to get bitten. No blood for the bug to suck. Haha. Still a fresh grad. Haven't even earn money. That's why I'm not looking to get anything expensive. Once I have some income maybe can upgrade. Haha.

U can go to YouTube to search for putting tips … such as different gripping methods … since u chose a newport style putter u may see how Mcilroy and tiger woods putt …they are using the similar style of putters …

If u want advice on what length should u use, dont be afraid to visit clubfitters like bfg … it wun be expensive and u should stay within ur budget …

enwee wrote:

mr joe wrote:

leroyishere wrote:

Thanks for the input guys. Just dropped down to GD @ Commonwealth. Only thing they had under $100 was the Taylormade Est 79 210 putter. Next level up was the Ping one at $119. Funny thing is the Ping one looked exactly the same as the TM one! With just the name change, the price difference is $40! Amazing.

Gonna drop down to Golf Bargain in a while to check it out. Might head down to Isetan another day if I still can't find something that I like.

I just noticed many of you talk about putter length. Is there a "recommended" starting length to tryout for a beginner? I'm about 178cm tall btw. If I get a putter, and decide to shorten it in future, will it affect the overall balance of the putter? Sorry I have so many questions. I am a total newbie and not many of my friends are seasoned golf players.

Thanks!

The budget putters that I mentioned comes mostly in 34 Or 35 inch … and the head weight is the same even for different length...  I'm using a Scotty 33 inch with 360g headweight...  If I'm going to buy a budget putter now … I would buy a 34" Odyssey putter ( heavier headweight) and trimmed it down Or just simply grip down. If cut down a Cleveland (340g) to 33" Or below...  u might feel that the head is too light …

360g head weight? U added wt?

@leroyishere, just go and try out first no need to worry all these things lah. when the buying bug bite u, no way u can escape, especially for putter.

Bro … I tot the select series 33" with 20g weight is stock @ 360g ... I might be wrong

scottycollector wrote:

odyssey23 wrote:

Frankly no such thing as cheap or value for money putter. If you can sink every putt and the putter worth only $50, this putter is priceless to you. Just enjoy the game and the time you have with your friends on the course or range. Happy golfing.

I think u just gave a perfect example of a value for money putter

Very well simplicity described by odyssey23 mate. 
Fr some, a S$750-900 putter re a value fr money.
To others, they ll be pleased w a S$59-89 putter. 
A few ll classified their S$10- 20  putter fm Cash Converter as value fr money putter bcoz they ve sunk many good n important putts! 

In case anyone else wants to buy cheap putters in future, found this site online.

http://www.golfastore.com/brands/Ray-Cook.html?page=1&sort=featured



Btw any putting tutorials you guys would recommend on youtube?

Thanks!