What the heck am I missing here with these putting distance woes? I have zero problem using all five scales on my Redwood putter just like I did with the starter putter (which only has 4) and I'm no golf superstar.
If you take the time to understand that very comprehensive putting tutorial that backwards Calvin made you'd see that . (sorry Niv-couldn't resist.) You don't have to use the default scale-just change it!!! The avatar still moves an exact number of times and dividing those moves into the scale gives you the footage for the move. Get to a big, flat green and practice. This doesn't mean try to make the putt it means pick an area of the green that's flat and putt back and forth, noting what each scale does with each avatar move. You'll figure out what works for you.
For instance, my Redwood has 5 scales (15,30,45,90,150) and the first avatar move on each one gives me putts of 6ft, 6ft, 9ft, 13ft and 17ft (2nd move doubles it, 3rd triples,etc.) It's definitely consistent enough to rely on.
The scales change by either scrolling with the mouse wheel or using the up and down arrows by the scale number. With a 27 ft putt I can use the 45 ft scale ( 3 moves)and keep the backswing really short so nailing perfect is easier or I could use the 90 ft scale (2 moves and a smidge)and make it even shorter. The ball seems to roll smoother and truer when you "overscale" whereas with the 30ft scale I would have to take almost a full backswing and the click becomes harder to nail.
Add 2 feet to the putt length and then putt. Never up, never in means you have zero chance of making it if you fall short. Don't forget the uphill/downhill lie. What works for me is adding uphill inches to the length of the putt and subtracting the downhill inches from the length. This will get you real close.
On the surface it looks like you need to be some math genius to get it but that's not so. You get used to looking at the distance marker and doing the simple math in your head before you pick your scale. Then it comes down to that part of the game that defines you -execution. Aint nobody with their hand on the mouse but you :)