RHINESEL
Double Eagle Member
Style: I release more from my chest out. I have a flat release with no hyzer. I don't "power" the putt in, instead using a softer throw that will leave me right next to the basket if missed. Kind of like going for the "swoosh" in basketball instead of banging off the backboard.
Putters tried: Aviar, Ion, Magic, Birdie, XD.
Hate: High rims, beads
I never really got used to using putters with higher rims. I like the feel of positive contact between my forefinger and my thumb. Resting my index finger on the rim or having the edge of the rim in the nook of my first knuckle doesn't really feel comfortable.
The other day I was practicing putting (doing bad) and my daughter was playing with my Pro Leopard (because she likes the "pink" disc). When she moved on, I picked up the leopard and putted with it for the heck of it. I was amazed how well the disc held a flat line. I believe it is because of the added plastic around the edge helped it stay gyroscopic. Also the low rim allowed me to "pinch" the disc and felt very comfortable in the hand.
Playing today, I actually used my Meteor as a putter for some pretty good results on the course. Same reason I believe, low rim, more material around the edge.
So the question is, are there any true putters that are more mid/driver like where you can grip with a pinch and have the material to remain very gyroscopic? With my style of a flat release, I don't think a rounded edge is really important due to the fact that it is hitting the chains perpendicular.
Since I putt pretty soft too I'm thinking I'd need more of an understable putter.
Tried the DX XD.. meh. I could use it in a pinch. The rim was low but it didn't feel "chunky" enough.
Considering a Banger GT as the groove track brings the thumb pretty low.
Looking for a putter to use as that... a putter. I don't drive with the putter (same issue... not comfortable with the grip).
Any other ideas?
Putters tried: Aviar, Ion, Magic, Birdie, XD.
Hate: High rims, beads
I never really got used to using putters with higher rims. I like the feel of positive contact between my forefinger and my thumb. Resting my index finger on the rim or having the edge of the rim in the nook of my first knuckle doesn't really feel comfortable.
The other day I was practicing putting (doing bad) and my daughter was playing with my Pro Leopard (because she likes the "pink" disc). When she moved on, I picked up the leopard and putted with it for the heck of it. I was amazed how well the disc held a flat line. I believe it is because of the added plastic around the edge helped it stay gyroscopic. Also the low rim allowed me to "pinch" the disc and felt very comfortable in the hand.
Playing today, I actually used my Meteor as a putter for some pretty good results on the course. Same reason I believe, low rim, more material around the edge.
So the question is, are there any true putters that are more mid/driver like where you can grip with a pinch and have the material to remain very gyroscopic? With my style of a flat release, I don't think a rounded edge is really important due to the fact that it is hitting the chains perpendicular.
Since I putt pretty soft too I'm thinking I'd need more of an understable putter.
Tried the DX XD.. meh. I could use it in a pinch. The rim was low but it didn't feel "chunky" enough.
Considering a Banger GT as the groove track brings the thumb pretty low.
Looking for a putter to use as that... a putter. I don't drive with the putter (same issue... not comfortable with the grip).
Any other ideas?
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