Sell me on some new putters

[Sean Johnson]

Originally Posted by M.Parker

has anybody tried the wizard in the evolution plastic? like? dislike? im currently using an ss wiz and sss wiz and like them both.

The ones that I have thrown were super grippy and fairly durable. I found them to be a little shorter with a lot less glide. They're pretty beefy, but I've thrown some S Wizards that started out more overstable than a E or HPP. Great woods disc, and is also very good in the wind (for a putter).

[M.Parker]

Originally Posted by Sean Johnson

The ones that I have thrown were super grippy and fairly durable. I found them to be a little shorter with a lot less glide. They're pretty beefy, but I've thrown some S Wizards that started out more overstable than a E or HPP. Great woods disc, and is also very good in the wind (for a putter).

cheers sean. i guess im gonna have to get a new putter

[jdinteg]

Originally Posted by M.Parker

cheers sean. i guess im gonna have to get a new putter

I found the Warlock to be my favorite in Gateway's SSS plastic. I bought six of them in the same color and weight, and looking for 4-more when I can for putting practice. Then I numbered them so I can track flight changes. This has completely changed my putting game. I cannot drive worth a darn, but I now nail my putts regularly.
I also have putt with an E wizard, and E warlock. I like the E plastic for an upshot disc, it feels like a higher quality Star plastic to me. But the E plastic Wizard and Warlock stays at home most of the time. They just don't fly or feel the same to me as the SSS. In addition they don't seem to replace my Aviar and Rhyno for upshot discs.
I would agree with everyone else that it is all about feel, and comfort. Find a putter you like (preferably easy to get a hold of), buy at least 5 of them once your sure you like it in the same plastic, mold, and weight (Thank you Emma Rose for the best putting advise ever), and putt hundreds of times with the putter you know in all conditions, elevations, and positions. When you need the shot it will be there in your muscle memory.

[matt]

here goes nothing........

the wife and I both have been using DX175 XD+ putters
and we need something a little slower, softer, and grabbier.

so I just ordered 8 sss 174 magic from marshall st. (they were $4.99 on clearance)

time for some putting practice, as we both need more help

[jdinteg]

Originally Posted by matt

here goes nothing........

the wife and I both have been using DX175 XD+ putters
and we need something a little slower, softer, and grabbier.

so I just ordered 8 sss 174 magic from marshall st. (they were $4.99 on clearance)

time for some putting practice, as we both need more help

Good choice, I know many who like the magic.

[Stephen.Sines]

Originally Posted by RonTheWhip

I would try out the Ringer by Discraft. It goes in every time...EVERY time.

Sex Panther quote D?

NB,
my money is on D Ringers, Lat Sinus, Discmania P2, or another Aviar - JK (mostly because its getting to winter)

Those are all great neutral to stable Putters for a moderate speed spin putt.
Personally, I dig the ringer and P2

hope this helps your endevours

[Stephen.Sines]

Originally Posted by General Scales

Yes they do. Very good for spin putts. And very good for approaches if you have some power to your drive.

That's why the ever elusive Z ones are so wonderful....

The only other suggestion I have for a putter is a Focus by Discraft. They are like a Challenger/Wizard cross and have enough stability to be driven and putted with in a head wind. They also come in a hard and soft version.

I always forget about the focus... and I have been on the edge of putting a few in the bag... and I think I have the room for it.

Scales, I think its time we harp on dion for more z ringers... and we need to get them in White. or Ti plastic... lol

Btw that Sparkle force I got from you is EXTRA awesome that was one of the best pickups i have had in a while.

[General Scales]

Originally Posted by Stephen.Sines

I always forget about the focus... and I have been on the edge of putting a few in the bag... and I think I have the room for it.

Scales, I think its time we harp on dion for more z ringers... and we need to get them in White. or Ti plastic... lol

Btw that Sparkle force I got from you is EXTRA awesome that was one of the best pickups i have had in a while.

I totally agree! Discraft posted something on Facebook awhile back about the Ringer and I harped on them for a premium plastic version. Which started a revolution of people wanting them in at least Z or ESP. A Ti Ringer would be too much awesome for my brain to handle! It's Discraft's equivalent of a Rhyno yet they refuse to make it in premium plastic. It's very frustrating.

Glad that you like that Force . I have a 167 gram one laying around that is just as overstable as that one I sold you. Those First Run Player's Cups are the most overstable run of any Force I've ever thrown. Even more overstable then the legendary pop top Pink Z's that everyone clamors for.

On a related putter note, Tomas at Latitude has promised that Goldline Spikes will be made this winter. He also stated that they had never tried to make a Sinus in a premium plastic. It was stated that the next time they mold up some Sinus's, they will mold up some Opto ones. That would be AWESOME! Then I would just have to have Premium Ringers and Goldline Spikes and I'd be the happiest disc golfer in all the land!

[Stephen.Sines]

Originally Posted by General Scales

I totally agree! Discraft posted something on Facebook awhile back about the Ringer and I harped on them for a premium plastic version. Which started a revolution of people wanting them in at least Z or ESP. A Ti Ringer would be too much awesome for my brain to handle! It's Discraft's equivalent of a Rhyno yet they refuse to make it in premium plastic. It's very frustrating.

Glad that you like that Force . I have a 167 gram one laying around that is just as overstable as that one I sold you. Those First Run Player's Cups are the most overstable run of any Force I've ever thrown. Even more overstable then the legendary pop top Pink Z's that everyone clamors for.

On a related putter note, Tomas at Latitude has promised that Goldline Spikes will be made this winter. He also stated that they had never tried to make a Sinus in a premium plastic. It was stated that the next time they mold up some Sinus's, they will mold up some Opto ones. That would be AWESOME! Then I would just have to have Premium Ringers and Goldline Spikes and I'd be the happiest disc golfer in all the land!

I would throw a gold sinus in a heartbeat and not only that it would be a hair fast than the zone.
I may be interested in that 167 force if you are willing to barter.
I'll PM

Btw Ringers in x plastic would be extra rad. I like mine a little gummy/glidey

[Stephen.Sines]

I like the spike over the XD because of their added bulk
good putter.

[jdinteg]

Originally Posted by Stephen.Sines

I like the spike over the XD because of their added bulk
good putter.

Yes, that would be nice. Goldline: Spike, Pure, and Sinus

[pdxdiscer]

after years putting the hard top KCP Aviars, i picked up a Magic
pretty grippy, maybe Evo plastic?
it putts great, a soft touch, forgiving of me hitting only a link
with a profile a lot like my aviars
It helped my inside 30' game

[prettyboyfloyd]

My main putter (spinning inside the circle): classic aviar

Push putting up/down hills or any other basket position where missing would lead to a longer putt:

SSS warlock, because it drops quick

R-Pro Pig for wind and hyzer approach shots (fat and overstable)

Champ aviar for driving

As has been said previously: Putters and putting in general is a very personal thing and very much about positive mental vibes. If the putter feels good in your hand and you feel good about it, you will make more putts (as long as your not a total newbie). I've gone from mainly spinning to pushing and back to spinning, because that's what feels right for me. I know when I grab my Aviar, go through my affirmation (I say "Trust it" to myself), that I will crack chains.

Most of us who have played a while will make putt after putt while practicing. But during a round, when you get that 15-20ft for birdie/par/bogie, you have to WANT to have the opportunity to make that shot. Good putters love putting. Since I putted like crap at the Calapooia Classic, I've got all the above mental advice from "Golf is Not a Game of Perfect", a book about the mental side of golf (made for ball golf, but EVERYTHING can be applied to disc golf as well). I'm now putting so much better, and even making longer ones. I highly recommend that book to anyone.

[TreeLove]

Nice! Dude asks for a putter recommendation, and you suggest a book! I love the Internetwebs!

Seriously, I would also recommend that book. And I love the affirmation: "trust it." I often say to myself: "you know you can make it."