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Whats your favorite putter?
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makeyourself23
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Ive been using Wizards for 5 years now. I like them but I agree with a previous statement that Im getting tired of the "gateway roller coaster". Its annoying to find a specific plastic and mold only to find out it cannot be replaced after its beat out or lost. Anyone have any suggestions as to what to switch to?
I use the Soft Wizards (the older ones that really aren't that soft but are MONEY once they break in. Big wizard on the flight plate with everything written below) I have considered moving on to the KC but the new ones feel like junk. I do like the VP but its a little too slow and stable. Im in limbo :?
I use the Soft Wizards (the older ones that really aren't that soft but are MONEY once they break in. Big wizard on the flight plate with everything written below) I have considered moving on to the KC but the new ones feel like junk. I do like the VP but its a little too slow and stable. Im in limbo :?
I've been using them at least that long as well. That is why there is no "roller coaster" as far as I'm concerned.makeyourself23 said:
#1, I have a dump truck of backups by now, so if I lose a good one it's just on to another good one.
#2, I've tossed so many different Wizards that it isn't hard to adjust to a different blend of plastic anymore. There are a few blends I'd rather avoid but more of them than not work fine. Some of the ones I hated the most at first, ended up being some of my favorites once I gave them a chance.
My favorite putter is my baby blue 170g soft with a Beaver State Fling '08 offset ghost stamp.
HeartlessCynic
* Ace Member *
I'm still sticking to the VP/Summit combo. I broke out my favorite old Wizards the other week to make sure it wasn't just in my head. Nope, Vibram suits me.
To makeyourself23: If the VP is a bit much, have you tried a Ridge?
To makeyourself23: If the VP is a bit much, have you tried a Ridge?
I still can't say I have a "favorite" putter. This kind of frustrates me. I really haven't met a putter I hate, I suppose I would have to give the Pure the edge but I'm just as apt to throw an Ion, Ridge, or Wizlock in the bag.
pro-window
Newbie
XD all the way baby!! The best finesse putter and approach in my humble opinion.
JR
* Ace Member *
pro-window said:
Until the arrival of the Spike and Ion that was very much true if you didn't want to handle a tall disc like the Rattler. Spikes are basically like XDs and Ions are taller slower with more glide and less fade for same D or more. All of those are great for lasers that drop slowly and need less power to putt than most discs for the same distance while staying basket high for a longer portion of the flight.
makeyourself23
Birdie Member
NoLifeLeft said:
Ive only thrown it once (for this Vibram challenger) so I cant really say I've "tried it". Does it work well for you?
makeyourself23
Birdie Member
Eric O said:
Ha I guess if I had a dumptruck full of back ups, I would have the same view point! Whats annoying IMO is when they mark SS that are really Softs and SSS as super softs... its frustrating to buy one because of the stamp/plastic, thinking you're going to get the same mold and plastic, but you end up getting something completely different. The different blends make for different runs and "molds". Thats where the "roller coaster" comes into play.
HeartlessCynic
* Ace Member *
The Ridge is nice. If was only going to use one putter mold, I'd probably switch to the Ridge. I just use the VP/Summit combo because the versatility has been great and I can't imagine attempting the stages of wear game with Vibram's durability.makeyourself23 said:
The solution to this is to either call/email your favorite vendor and tell them exactly what you want. Or better yet, call the Gateway shop and have them handpick the firmness you want.makeyourself23 said:
makeyourself23
Birdie Member
ferretdance03 said:
I have contacted Dave McCormack a couple times and he always tells me the same thing "we dont carry any of the older plastic". Really what he means is "we dont have any quality control and just want to get rid of what he just made". I LOVE GATEWAY but I think they could run their business a little better. I am in close contact with Chase from Iron Lion Disc Golf Supply and we have gone through his stash as well. I do have 2 back ups that will probably last me another 2-3 seasons but I want to anticipate the change before it happens.
makeyourself23
Birdie Member
NoLifeLeft said:
Thats a different combo!! ha I did use the summit for a few throws and its was the polar opposite of what Im used to. How do you use it? Summit for longer putts and VP for close range/into the wind? The summit kinda reminds me of a less stable Magic.
HeartlessCynic
* Ace Member *
Pretty much. The combo is also nice when you have to throw around stuff. Need a short anny that will hold that line to the ground? Summit. Want that anny to flex and come back or land flat? VP.makeyourself23 said:
Itchy1
Eagle Member
A 176g (illegal by 2g, but I don't play tourneys so...) Discraft Elite-X Soft APX for close stuff and a 146g Innova DX Shark for longer stuff. Both fly straight lines, even with very little spin on them.
If it's over 60' I normally don't even try to putt... I just approach with a Discmania GM Gremlin. And to be honest I'm really only 80-ish percent from 32 feet and in.
If it's over 60' I normally don't even try to putt... I just approach with a Discmania GM Gremlin. And to be honest I'm really only 80-ish percent from 32 feet and in.
Jerry r
Eagle Member
OmegaSS and Champ Rhyno
rusch_bag
* Ace Member *
Right now the warlock.
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