Eddie Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I mean, I know that the green speed varies from course to course. That's why it's a good practice to arrive at the course early and familiarize with the green speed at the practice green - or during the practice round. IMO, the adjustable weighting in drivers seems justified because it directly affects the pattern of ball flight and trajectory as TaylorMade has claimed in their R7 driver. However, when it comes to putting, I always believe that one should feel comfortable with the weight of his/her own putter first and foremost and then adjust the putting stroke in accordance with the speed of the greens they play in each round. All of us, or so I think, wants the ball to roll quickly off the putter face and along our aiming line. Therefore, adjustable weighting does not seem to make much sense to me. You like either a light or heavy putter - not one day light the others heavy. So, even if you have a putter with an adjustable weighting system, it is likely that you will stick to the weight plug that you feel most comfortable with and not change it every other day. Your ideas, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoodgolfer Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I mean, I know that the green speed varies from course to course. That's why it's a good practice to arrive at the course early and familiarize with the green speed at the practice green - or during the practice round. IMO, the adjustable weighting in drivers seems justified because it directly affects the pattern of ball flight and trajectory as TaylorMade has claimed in their R7 driver. However, when it comes to putting, I always believe that one should feel comfortable with the weight of his/her own putter first and foremost and then adjust the putting stroke in accordance with the speed of the greens they play in each round. All of us, or so I think, wants the ball to roll quickly off the putter face and along our aiming line. Therefore, adjustable weighting does not seem to make much sense to me. You like either a light or heavy putter - not one day light the others heavy. So, even if you have a putter with an adjustable weighting system, it is likely that you will stick to the weight plug that you feel most comfortable with and not change it every other day. Your ideas, please. Its very likely you'll do that, and thats kind of what its designed for. Some people enjoy lite putters, others preferr heavy putters. I'd rather be able to replace a plug then deface the putter with a terrible lead tape job. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsg4tch Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I mean, I know that the green speed varies from course to course. That's why it's a good practice to arrive at the course early and familiarize with the green speed at the practice green - or during the practice round. IMO, the adjustable weighting in drivers seems justified because it directly affects the pattern of ball flight and trajectory as TaylorMade has claimed in their R7 driver. However, when it comes to putting, I always believe that one should feel comfortable with the weight of his/her own putter first and foremost and then adjust the putting stroke in accordance with the speed of the greens they play in each round. All of us, or so I think, wants the ball to roll quickly off the putter face and along our aiming line. Therefore, adjustable weighting does not seem to make much sense to me. You like either a light or heavy putter - not one day light the others heavy. So, even if you have a putter with an adjustable weighting system, it is likely that you will stick to the weight plug that you feel most comfortable with and not change it every other day. Your ideas, please. It allows manufacturers to avoid making 3 different head weights/shaft lengths of each model putter---extra time/labor involved that costs them money. One putter with adjustable weights allows the buyer to choose his shaft length(by cutting it down) and maintain an acceptable feel(by adjusting head weight.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Thank you guys. Oh, yes, I have never thought of the manufacturing's side and the modification thing before. That's probably because I don't like all the bending and tweaking or the lead tape on my clubs - especially my putter. So, the way I choose my putter is to go and try it in all original spec.. If I like it, I buy it. If I don't like it, I try another one or stick with my old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Lead tape rules, its an accessory that is almost necessary to any Ho. IMO lighter putters work better on faster greens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breal Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Yeah a lighter putter does work better on lighter greens. But it is also cool to change the weight of the putter head to adapt to how fast or the slow the green is. It lets you get used to one putter and perfect it, then trying two putters and getting your mind all dysfunctional. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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