LeonDelBosque:
absolutely. look at the dots to decide what you want. extra distance and and spin are self explanatory; extra "feel" slows down the meter. the difference between starter balls and callaways is like the difference between a titleist and a rock. half the guys with a low-60s average would struggle mightily to shoot par with starter balls. they're expensive, though -- they wear out (that's the "durability" of the balls) try some mid-range WGT balls to start, like the SDs
I used to be a terrible putter when I first started, Then I read and reread and read again..lol.. the 'Putting Tip: Distance Control' Post in the FAQS ---->
If ya still learning the game, the most important thing first is to get the distance of your putts worked out first and the direction will fall in to place after allot of games.
Practice your putting in a Practice stroke game... if you miss your 1st putt, then putt backwards and try again. Keep on doing this until you get it right. You are only allowed 10 shots a hole, so getting to the green is another story. Practice games does not count towards your average.
As said before the beginners putter is not that bad. I have found the best putter for my liking is the 'Rossa' (havn't tried the new Ghosts, so I can't comment on them)
I should add also.. the Golf balls you can buy in the pro shop will help your game too.
My order of equipment would be... Driver.. Irons..Golf Balls.. Wedges.. Putter
When I first started too, I looked at profiles of a few great players and had a look at what equipment they were using, gives ya good idea at what you can get eventually.
Cheers
Roger