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New putter help.

• 50RIN 3 Posts

  Sun, Apr 7 2013 12:47 PM

  Greetings, everyone!

  I'm somewhat new around, even though I made the account several years ago.

  I guess I didn't find it that much fun then, as I do now. I've been playing with the starter clubs, now I'm level 30~. Not much great golfing here. So i decided today to get a new putter.

  http://www.wgt.com/proshop/golf-clubs/putters/taylormade-spider_putter_l19.aspx?i=a2e3775d-d6f4-4b58-a50a-412fa1a0c1b5

  versus

  http://www.wgt.com/proshop/golf-clubs/putters/ping-iwi_anser_series_putter_l28.aspx?i=9f00cce7-3f6e-4387-976e-e583ac349a99

  The Spider putter has a little more to its stats, but the Iwi Anser one seems slower. I mean, the meter speed seems different than the one i have now. Not really sure if that will be slower in game.

  So, what should I pick? Forgiveness and the same meter speed as the starter one, or more precision and a different meter ( which I think it's slower, even though the meter would suggest otherwise)?
  And on that matter, which one of these two actually has the slowest meter? It would be great, as I many times miss the ding with the starter pack.

  And if these ideas of mine seem bad, what would you do differently? Would you get a more expensive putter later? Let's say one of 800Cr at a different level?
  What would be a better choice than this, as I don't plan to change my clubs for a long time, so I would like to get it right the first time.

  Thank you in advance for the tips and advice to come.

  A fellow noob player.

• gj1948 325 Posts

  Sun, Apr 7 2013 8:16 PM

  i used the that spyder until level 82 and then went to the L66 spyder...don't think you can go wrong with them..just my opinion

  jerry

• lonniescott711 4,208 Posts

  Sun, Apr 7 2013 8:45 PM

  The level 35 spider is cheaper if you want to wait .Sometimes you just have too be patient .The thing about clubs, is that you have to figure out whats best for you, and your game. To me, the more forgiveness the better, as I dont play the ding.Balance also is a factor, because you want a putter that can hold the line. So take your time, and learn to use what you have. If you learn to putt well with a poor putter, then you will putt better, when you upgrade. Happy Swinging

• courteneyfish 15,796 Posts

  Sun, Apr 7 2013 9:37 PM

  The starter putter isn't that bad apart from for long putts so I'd wait a while. If you have credits to spend a couple of wedges would help you more and then any putts that you do have will be shorter.

• borntobesting 9,774 Posts

  Mon, Apr 8 2013 1:30 AM

  Don't even think about the Spider putter. It's not even as good as the starter. The Anser might have a faster meter but it is a much better putter. I made the mistake of buying the Spider. It was awful. It does not come close the what it shows on its attributes. But like a couple mentioned you might wait until level 35 and get the Ghost Spider.

• 50RIN 3 Posts

  Mon, Apr 8 2013 6:32 AM

  This has been very constructive. Thank you a lot for your opinions!

  Indeed, i decided to pay 800 for the Ghost Spider L35+, as this putter I'm probably gonna keep for a very long time.

  As you mentioned, and reading about it around this forum, wedges are also important, so I decided to get the L18+ Ping 54° (80 yards) and Ping 60°(60 yards).

  At level 47, I will also invest in a 3WD as a budget replacement of the Starter driver, L47+ Rapture (395Cr).

  Thank you for helping me with these decisions!

• adtjoel 124 Posts

  Mon, Apr 8 2013 9:50 PM

  50RIN:

  Indeed, i decided to pay 800 for the Ghost Spider L35+, as this putter I'm probably gonna keep for a very long time.

  Good choice. I used it for over 40 levels and found it helped a lot once I got used to it.

  As for other clubs you won't get far with starter gear. If you can afford a full set I would say the K15s or the raptures. I got to master within 5 levels of buying the R11s but I found them rather inconsistant.

• 50RIN 3 Posts

  Wed, Apr 10 2013 7:11 PM

  So far, the choices I made are actually paying off.

  As I stated before, I'm a newbie golfer. Managing a 9 hole round with all pars was something I was never close to. Now, I've had 2 rounds one after another with only one bogey in 9 holes. I only need a little getting used to the new putter, and probably I should soon invest in some better balls.

  It's true that I've only been practicing on a single golf course, but still, huge improvement.

  Managed a pretty easy 39 feet put. The 26 feet one from before was a very lucky shot back then. Ghost Spider L35+ definitely worth it! Cheers!