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Re: I leave so many tap-ins while putting

• Daveey 35 Posts

  Wed, Apr 21 2010 10:16 AM

  I could use a slower meter, thats the biggest prob so far. Trying to get any iron shot, or the putt almost dead center is hard with the new tools. Yesterday the swing meter was acting really funny and freezing alot. Practice will surely help, Thx for the input all!

• neildiamond11790 1,115 Posts

  Thu, Apr 22 2010 1:21 PM

  Yes, practice, but also any GI or GI2 balls  (GI is game improving) slow the meter.

• xSTILLFLY 66 Posts

  Fri, Apr 23 2010 5:47 AM

  Not going to lie, learn to aim and buy the daytona putter :) I can mess up on my meter and the ball still rolls satisfactory to where I want it for some beautiful putts

• TracyMax 2,361 Posts

  Mon, Mar 14 2011 7:48 AM

  YankeeJim:

  Hands down the Anser. It's twice as accurate and sets you up nice when you want to get the Redwood because you'll be used to the meter.

  Just can't seem to master the meter on the Anser. 2/3 of time, even when I try to compensate, I end up right of the ding. I guess my reactions are just not quick enough.That's why I gave up on the Ping Irons, just too fast a meter for me. I also can't seem to read breaks correctly. I either give too much or not enugh. I play, cause out of work, several hours a day and still am not improving especially with the putting. It is so frustrating.

• YankeeJim 25,827 Posts

  Mon, Mar 14 2011 8:18 AM

  TracyMax:

  Just can't seem to master the meter on the Anser. 2/3 of time, even when I try to compensate, I end up right of the ding.

  Tracy-One of the reason's I liked the Anser was because of the accuracy. However, I use the avatar move method shown in the Putting Tips and because of that I can use higher scales for the shorter putts. This is tricky learning but way worth it because when you use those higher scales for shorter putts the backswing of the putter is very short and it makes the ding easier.

  By way of an example, hitting a 12 foot putt would use 3/4 or so of the 15 foot scale. 1 little club move on the 50 scale gets the same result but the back swing is only a fraction of the whole meter. It basically crawls towards the ding and you have less time for the meter gremlins to get you as well as a better shot at dinging the putt.

  Since you have the time you might consider fooling around with the idea. This thread goes into greater detail. GL

   

• Steelers75 239 Posts

  Mon, Mar 14 2011 8:30 AM

  vanceesharp:

  I have been a member of WGT for over a month now and am still leaving balls right next to the hole on my putts.  I rented or purchased every putter in stock and none of them have corrected this fault.  I realize the meter and reading the green correctly are essential but why do I consistently not get the ball in the cup? Any Equipment or Technique advice would be sincerely appreciated!

  If you leaving a lot of putts short within inches of the hole your hitting the ball a bit light.  The best solution I've found is to putt a foot past the hole, unless it's a severe downhill putt.

  Best of luck!

• TracyMax 2,361 Posts

  Mon, Mar 14 2011 11:20 AM

  YankeeJim:

  One of the reason's I liked the Anser was because of the accuracy. However, I use the avatar move method shown in the Putting Tips and because of that I can use higher scales for the shorter putts. This is tricky learning but way worth it because when you use those higher scales for shorter putts the backswing of the putter is very short and it makes the ding easier

  Been toying around with that idea and will give it more time, thanks

• bearclaw27 553 Posts

  Mon, Mar 14 2011 12:11 PM

  Keep in mind that the hole is 4.25 inches in diameter..That means the distance to the back of the cup is almost 1/2 a foot longer than the initial distance indicated by the aiming triangle..

  Try moving the triangle to the back of the cup and you will also notice that the indicator may move  1 inch uphill or downhill..

  And...If your confident in your ability to make 2-4 ft putts coming back, then don't be afraid to give your 1st putt a lil' extra juice..

  --bear

• PeterHopper 1,315 Posts

  Mon, Mar 14 2011 12:49 PM

  TBF. There has been some talk lately about differing speeds on so-called tournament greens - esp in the RGs.I have suffered lately from a lot of putts just rolling up when I am sure they would have gone in before.

  Tricky to get used to that sort of inconsistency.

  Before I had the tourno speed sorted. Of course pn Oakmont it doesn't matter one iota, the bereaks gonna kill you. But other courses you always knew that you'd put it close from distance on a tournement green, and would have the distance at least judged perfect from not so far. Now SOME of the short ones leave you with an inch or two (GRRR), and some of the longer ones stop 3 or 4 feet short - like a very fast green (GRRR).