[Question] Hard or Soft?

[MNcyclone]

When mine is soft I just can't get a good grip on it. Its like I'm just waving it around for a while waiting to get the right feel for it.

When it is hard I can really grip it and get a quick release off. And it sticks every time.

 

[mattw]

That's what she said.

I know, I know, I'm ashamed of myself too. But seriously, it had to happen sooner or later. I just decided to jump on the grenade myself. Now no one else will do it.

So...you're welcome.

I thank you. Is it sad that this joke still made me chuckle?:|

 

[AJ_86]

When mine is soft I just can't get a good grip on it. Its like I'm just waving it around for a while waiting to get the right feel for it.

When it is hard I can really grip it and get a quick release off. And it sticks every time.

So, so wrong out of context.

 

[goosefraba1]

So, so wrong out of context.

LMAO! That is awesome.

 

[Violets caddy]

Soft, even on long putts I don't put that much power into it where its going to flex.

R-pro aviars for day rounds, glow dx for night. I use both when I practice putt and after a bazillion or so putts the r pro just works better for me. I could hold my own using the dx glow and probably not suffer too much if any on the scorecard, but the softer putter just feels better.

 

[MNcyclone]

So, so wrong out of context.

Exactly what context were you taking it in?

 

[DanJon]

i think most people, as they get better, move onto stiffer putters.

 

[Frolffiend]

^this is what I am thinking. beginners feel more comfortable with something softer, as you get better a harder putter will really benefit you.

 

[remember2morrow]

Amazed at the amount of unintended sexual innuendo in this thread, lol
I prefer hard. Just makes me feel more confident when I slam it into the basket.

 

[bjflash]

It's all personal preference. But if you've found that a stiff putter works best for you, that's all that matters. One of our local players used Blowflys and they are damn near like throwing a disc made from balloon latex. (He even has a beat in one; which "beat in Blowfly" is a phrase that should make reality unravel by saying it.)

I really started to like Anodes. But in Central NY, we deal with too much unpredictable weather and the slickness was becoming a burden. So I had to switch back to trusty Wizard/Magic combo with gummy feel but a stiffer plate. That's my bread and butter.

I use a "Beat-in Blowfly" if the basket is on a hill or if there is a chance my regular putter could roll or bounce a long way from the target (if I were to miss). The Blowfly is great when you need something that sticks.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

I prefer soft, but as BCR said, not "too floppy for a consistent release."

OP mentions that using the harder putter, he "putted through the chains" and "didn't baby putts." I agree you'll hit more putts that way, but I don't see why you can't do that with a softer putter.

That being said, if for whatever reason, you have more confidence with disc A than disc B, you'll probably throw disc A better than disc B more times than not. Confidence is a big part of the game, and a HUGE part of putting.

 

[plastic cannon]

i putt a medium sole and feel its the perfect amount of softness for me. not floppy, but not exactly firm either.

 

[Mattallica]

Soft x challengers for me

 

[Disc Fiend]

I use a soft and super soft Wizard but they aren't really soft at all lol

 

[DiscJunkie]

I have had both soft and hard putters bounce off the pole and out. I prefer a soft material in a stiffer material. It's hard to explain, but the putter I use (Evo Magic) has a soft feel but it will not flex during a throw. So I voted for a blend.

 

[prestonkuke21]

I have a bunch of putters from different companies and hardness and the one I always go back to my FLX ESP Challenger. I want to get a couple more here pretty soon.

 

[TSherm49517]

I agree I used to used sorta softer Yeti Aviars but i chained out alot more than I would've liked to and I switched to a harder S.E. beadless aviar and started adding a little loft to my putts and now I make 90-95% of my putts inside the circle and alot more consistent outside the circle as well...this was all figured out by a pro who seen me throw 3-4 putts to start off the round

 

[ZDotHalbach]

SSS Wizards are where its at

 

[Dookville]

I like a firm structured putter with a chalky surface. I currently use Aviars for this duty. Tried soft Magnets and Focus, but way too inconsitant due to the floppiness. I also don't like that soft putters cloverleaf on the top plate.

 

[remember2morrow]

I also don't like that soft putters cloverleaf on the top plate.

this :thmbup: