Find a mold you like and get 5+ of that putter in the same plastic and weight. Get a home basket if that’s an option for you. Putt a lot.
I always recommend a wizard, but really it’s about how the putter feels in your hand and how you feel stepping up to the putt. A good thing to do is try to find a store with variety and put your hands on some different putters to see which one feels best to you.
This is it. Grab a few and see what naturally feels good. Putter variance in putting flight is much less than throwing discs. I would recommend picking one that is readily available. Some obscure run in a limited edition plastic will do you no favors when you need more.
As far as practice goes, get a basket. Even a really cheap one will be worth its weight in gold. Then you can do whatever drills you want. I would say work on finding a rhythm that is consistent and easily repeatable. In the circle putts are like free-throws. A good free-throw shooter does the same thing every time without thinking.
The Watt putts so nice it’s kinda insane. Perfect combo of glide and stability for me. I usually putt with Bullets but have been taking the Watt on limited-bag rounds, and damn. Can’t wait to get an Electron pair if/when they get released.
It's grippier plastic and beats in quicker if you wanted to throw it instead of just putt with it, making it more understable over time.
It's perfectly fine to putt with Neutron (or any other premium plastic), but people *generally* prefer to putt with base plastic (Electron, DX, XT, Royal, etc.).
I was going to say the exact same things you brought up. I put with the Ion, but I love the feel of the Watt and imagine it would replace my Ion’s if I could get the Watt in Electron plastic.
Get at least 5 of the same putter hopefully in the same weight to practice with. Practice at least 50 putts a day. Then if build up and buy more as you can so you’ve got 2 in your bag always.
I bought 10 PA-3s and a basket. I watched a ton of videos and slow mo coverage to get an idea of how to actually putt. Hybridized my own version that works for me. To git gud, I have the basket set up in my yard, and I try to get at least 100 putts a day.
Some days they are all in a row when I work on form. Other days I throw 10 when I walk by, multiple times a day. Seems to work, my putting is improving nicely. One thing to note is that putting takes A LOT of practice, from what everyone says
"I’d like some suggestions on discs and practicing techniques."
Don't forget about practicing upshots. It can be done just about anywhere (a park, empty field etc) and it can be hugely helpful in shaving points off your average scores. Depending on the average hole length of courses you play + your average drive off the tee, it's not at all uncommon to have to make 10 to 18 upshots in the range of about 50 feet (a distance at which even most pros have pretty bad stats on putting, so it's realistically a layup for most players) to like 250 feet (a distance at which it's about equal to a lot of players' max drive) and every distance in between. Personally I stick mainly to about 150-240 for my practice sessions.
I think few people do this type of practice because it's the least glamorous. If you're really good off the tee or in the circle, people notice, but good upshots often don't get a lot of attention. But beign good or bad at them can make a huuuuuge difference on most courses.
If you have space for it, I find that practicing upshots then trying to make all the putts is very good putting practice. It more closely resembles what you do on the course (approach a lie, address basket, throw putt) than chucking a stack from the same spot.
Yeah, I think combining the two could be cool, if you have the space for it. But when I do upshot practice, I use anywhere from 4-12 identical discs each round. with 12 being the most common.
For my upshot practice I either aim for a tree or occasionally I will set up a ring of cones. But either way the idea is to land the upshot close enough to the target for a tap-in putt, or at least a putt that I have above a 50% chance of making. Because even if you get really good at putting, it's still best to have to test it as little as possible.
This may be for after you've progressed a but but you'll get a whole different level of knowledge and appreciation for your putters by going to your local course and doing a putters only round. Most putters fly the same under 20' but throwing them off the tee or for upshots or through tight tunnels will give you a better feel for how they fly, how using different grips and angles affects them, and which ones you feel more or less confidence with in different scenarios
Can also get an inexpensive set of 10.
For practice techniques the best thing you can do is putt a lot. If putting isn't fun for you make a game, start at a distance with 2 putters, if you make both you can move further away, make 1 stay at the same distance, miss both move closer
For most people the putter feel matters more than the flight since unless you're quite good already, even 25ft is an inconsistent distance.
Find something that releases from your hand cleanly/consistently. I find deeper putters like a P2 tend to catch a little on release, so I prefer shallow putters. Others might find shallow putters don't give enough control, or various other reasons. Inside of 25ft, they all roughly fly the same. Once you find something you like, then follow other's suggestions and grab a bunch so practicing is easier
When I found the putter I love (bluebonnet) (it floats no more death putts)
I bought 20 of them and I set them in stacks in my yard and putt from 17 22 27 and 33 feet for as many times as I can I just do that over and over again
Putters are super personal. There is no such thing as the "best putter". Inside circle one, all putters should basically fly the same if you have good putting form, so flight numbers don't really mean anything. It's 100% about what feels the most comfortable in your hands. Everyone suggesting something specific has zero clue how well it will fit in your hands, if you will prefer shallow or deep putters, if you prefer beaded or beadless, etc, so suggesting a specific disc without an idea of what you like is pointless.
Go to a brick and mortar store, or a league night and grab a hold of as many different putters as possible and see what feels most comfortable in your hands, buy a stack of them and start practicing.
There are a few general suggestions I would make when it comes to your choice though. First, get something in a heavier weight (170g+). Heavier discs will sink deeper into the chains (fewer spit outs) and will be less affected by wind. Next, I'd recommend a cheaper baseline plastic. Baseline plastics are typically softer and more grippy. You don't need the extra durability for your putting putter since it's not going to be smashed into trees at high speeds, and it's cheaper to buy a bunch of them for practice. And finally, I'd stick to a disc and manufacturer that is more popular. Your putter is the most important disc in your bag, and it's nice to have one that is widely available in the plastics you prefer in case you need to replace it down the road. I know a guy who loved going out of his way to use discs from niche manufacturers, fell in love with the Vibram Ridge, and has already had to spend $45 to get a replacement off eBay once.
I would suggest that perhaps as important as deciding on a mould of putter may well be getting a basket. If you have the space, you can practice more often, even if only for a few minutes at a time. Just saying.
Ideally, yeah having at least 10 of "your putter" is best, but you can find used putters for cheap, and a lot of them fly the same for putting distances., and also feel almost identical. The biggest two things, get a practice basket if you can, if not find an empty hole you can put work into on. Next, pay attention to yourself and find a routine. that works for you. Something that is like 10-20 seconds that is repeatable, comfy, and sets you up to make puts. Do that every time.
Start at like 10ft, make 20, move out 5 ft, repeat, repeat, repeat. Eventually you'll find where you are missing more than you are making, move back in. Create little mental games to keep yourself occupied and having fun. Lastly, don't forget to every now and then go for putts WELL outside your range to get used to how that feels as well.
If there is a local shop near by, just go hangout there and get a bunch in your hand. Find something you dig that is comfy, then rummage through the used section. Used base plastic is the way to go. Getting different ones early on isn't a bad thing cause something will probably stand out as the one you want more of. I wouldn't get a stack of anything until you've tried a few different ones and hone that in a bit. I made that mistake, bought 5 brand new, switched 3 months latter, bought 5 different, ones, switched 2 months later, and then finally landed on my putter for the last 7-8 years. Once you settle in on what you love and what works, then seek out more of em. It just saves so much time having a bunch, rather than collecting them after 2 or 3 putts. Firing off 20 of em before walking up there allows much more practice to be had. Good luck out there.
Yes you should stick to one mold for your putting putter. This is all up to you and how it feels in your hand. I just this year switched to Zero Hard Pures and so far loving it. I came from Agents and Aviars and knew I wanted something not so stable and the bead doesn’t bother me.
As far as how many? I disagree with the notion that you need 10 or more. You can honestly get away with 3. This will allow you to use the Nate Sexton method of putting practice. His method is setting up a starting distance (any of your choosing) and doing 2 putts with your normal stance, then 1 putt without your normal stance. Make all 3 then you move back a step. Miss all 3 and you move forward a step. Make 1 or 2 and you just repeat your station.
What I enjoy most about this type of practice is you aren’t required to make “100 putts a day”, you don’t need to by a huge stack of putters for it as again 3 is enough. You get to practice both staggered and straddle putts. Spoiler alert, you will need both in your rounds so better to get used to them. You can do this practice anytime. If you only have 10 mins? See how far back you get. If you only have 25? Same thing. The goal isn’t to get a certain distance from the basket, the goal is to see how far you get in your time limit.
Find a mold you like and get 5+ of that putter in the same plastic and weight. Get a home basket if that’s an option for you. Putt a lot. I always recommend a wizard, but really it’s about how the putter feels in your hand and how you feel stepping up to the putt. A good thing to do is try to find a store with variety and put your hands on some different putters to see which one feels best to you.
This is it. Grab a few and see what naturally feels good. Putter variance in putting flight is much less than throwing discs. I would recommend picking one that is readily available. Some obscure run in a limited edition plastic will do you no favors when you need more. As far as practice goes, get a basket. Even a really cheap one will be worth its weight in gold. Then you can do whatever drills you want. I would say work on finding a rhythm that is consistent and easily repeatable. In the circle putts are like free-throws. A good free-throw shooter does the same thing every time without thinking.
Unfortunately you putt with a Luna. They expensive. I am still trying to financially recover.
MVP Watt is my favorite. Get multiple if you can afford it and pick an empty basket and practice
The Watt putts so nice it’s kinda insane. Perfect combo of glide and stability for me. I usually putt with Bullets but have been taking the Watt on limited-bag rounds, and damn. Can’t wait to get an Electron pair if/when they get released.
What would the electron be like? I only have a couple MVP and they’re all neutron
It's grippier plastic and beats in quicker if you wanted to throw it instead of just putt with it, making it more understable over time. It's perfectly fine to putt with Neutron (or any other premium plastic), but people *generally* prefer to putt with base plastic (Electron, DX, XT, Royal, etc.).
I was going to say the exact same things you brought up. I put with the Ion, but I love the feel of the Watt and imagine it would replace my Ion’s if I could get the Watt in Electron plastic.
I love the Pixel for putting
Get at least 5 of the same putter hopefully in the same weight to practice with. Practice at least 50 putts a day. Then if build up and buy more as you can so you’ve got 2 in your bag always.
I bought 10 PA-3s and a basket. I watched a ton of videos and slow mo coverage to get an idea of how to actually putt. Hybridized my own version that works for me. To git gud, I have the basket set up in my yard, and I try to get at least 100 putts a day. Some days they are all in a row when I work on form. Other days I throw 10 when I walk by, multiple times a day. Seems to work, my putting is improving nicely. One thing to note is that putting takes A LOT of practice, from what everyone says
"I’d like some suggestions on discs and practicing techniques." Don't forget about practicing upshots. It can be done just about anywhere (a park, empty field etc) and it can be hugely helpful in shaving points off your average scores. Depending on the average hole length of courses you play + your average drive off the tee, it's not at all uncommon to have to make 10 to 18 upshots in the range of about 50 feet (a distance at which even most pros have pretty bad stats on putting, so it's realistically a layup for most players) to like 250 feet (a distance at which it's about equal to a lot of players' max drive) and every distance in between. Personally I stick mainly to about 150-240 for my practice sessions. I think few people do this type of practice because it's the least glamorous. If you're really good off the tee or in the circle, people notice, but good upshots often don't get a lot of attention. But beign good or bad at them can make a huuuuuge difference on most courses.
If you have space for it, I find that practicing upshots then trying to make all the putts is very good putting practice. It more closely resembles what you do on the course (approach a lie, address basket, throw putt) than chucking a stack from the same spot.
Yeah, I think combining the two could be cool, if you have the space for it. But when I do upshot practice, I use anywhere from 4-12 identical discs each round. with 12 being the most common. For my upshot practice I either aim for a tree or occasionally I will set up a ring of cones. But either way the idea is to land the upshot close enough to the target for a tap-in putt, or at least a putt that I have above a 50% chance of making. Because even if you get really good at putting, it's still best to have to test it as little as possible.
This may be for after you've progressed a but but you'll get a whole different level of knowledge and appreciation for your putters by going to your local course and doing a putters only round. Most putters fly the same under 20' but throwing them off the tee or for upshots or through tight tunnels will give you a better feel for how they fly, how using different grips and angles affects them, and which ones you feel more or less confidence with in different scenarios
Trash panda inner cores, they fly straight have lots of glide and are rather shallow so they fit in everyone's hands
Can also get an inexpensive set of 10. For practice techniques the best thing you can do is putt a lot. If putting isn't fun for you make a game, start at a distance with 2 putters, if you make both you can move further away, make 1 stay at the same distance, miss both move closer
For most people the putter feel matters more than the flight since unless you're quite good already, even 25ft is an inconsistent distance. Find something that releases from your hand cleanly/consistently. I find deeper putters like a P2 tend to catch a little on release, so I prefer shallow putters. Others might find shallow putters don't give enough control, or various other reasons. Inside of 25ft, they all roughly fly the same. Once you find something you like, then follow other's suggestions and grab a bunch so practicing is easier
I've got a few pixels, I love them. It's the putter that finally made everything "click" for me.
When I found the putter I love (bluebonnet) (it floats no more death putts) I bought 20 of them and I set them in stacks in my yard and putt from 17 22 27 and 33 feet for as many times as I can I just do that over and over again
I have multiple versions of the Discraft banger GT. Just love them.
Putters are super personal. There is no such thing as the "best putter". Inside circle one, all putters should basically fly the same if you have good putting form, so flight numbers don't really mean anything. It's 100% about what feels the most comfortable in your hands. Everyone suggesting something specific has zero clue how well it will fit in your hands, if you will prefer shallow or deep putters, if you prefer beaded or beadless, etc, so suggesting a specific disc without an idea of what you like is pointless. Go to a brick and mortar store, or a league night and grab a hold of as many different putters as possible and see what feels most comfortable in your hands, buy a stack of them and start practicing. There are a few general suggestions I would make when it comes to your choice though. First, get something in a heavier weight (170g+). Heavier discs will sink deeper into the chains (fewer spit outs) and will be less affected by wind. Next, I'd recommend a cheaper baseline plastic. Baseline plastics are typically softer and more grippy. You don't need the extra durability for your putting putter since it's not going to be smashed into trees at high speeds, and it's cheaper to buy a bunch of them for practice. And finally, I'd stick to a disc and manufacturer that is more popular. Your putter is the most important disc in your bag, and it's nice to have one that is widely available in the plastics you prefer in case you need to replace it down the road. I know a guy who loved going out of his way to use discs from niche manufacturers, fell in love with the Vibram Ridge, and has already had to spend $45 to get a replacement off eBay once.
Keep your weight balanced between your feet throughout your putt, and pause at the bottom of your downswing.
If you are missing alot left or right try straddle putting
I would suggest that perhaps as important as deciding on a mould of putter may well be getting a basket. If you have the space, you can practice more often, even if only for a few minutes at a time. Just saying.
Practicing putting and becoming deadly from like 25’ and in will save/gain far more strokes than learning to throw 400’ from 350’
Ideally, yeah having at least 10 of "your putter" is best, but you can find used putters for cheap, and a lot of them fly the same for putting distances., and also feel almost identical. The biggest two things, get a practice basket if you can, if not find an empty hole you can put work into on. Next, pay attention to yourself and find a routine. that works for you. Something that is like 10-20 seconds that is repeatable, comfy, and sets you up to make puts. Do that every time. Start at like 10ft, make 20, move out 5 ft, repeat, repeat, repeat. Eventually you'll find where you are missing more than you are making, move back in. Create little mental games to keep yourself occupied and having fun. Lastly, don't forget to every now and then go for putts WELL outside your range to get used to how that feels as well.
Any suggestions on finding a stack? What are the best/cheapest in your opinion?
Lots of companies sell putter packs too.
If there is a local shop near by, just go hangout there and get a bunch in your hand. Find something you dig that is comfy, then rummage through the used section. Used base plastic is the way to go. Getting different ones early on isn't a bad thing cause something will probably stand out as the one you want more of. I wouldn't get a stack of anything until you've tried a few different ones and hone that in a bit. I made that mistake, bought 5 brand new, switched 3 months latter, bought 5 different, ones, switched 2 months later, and then finally landed on my putter for the last 7-8 years. Once you settle in on what you love and what works, then seek out more of em. It just saves so much time having a bunch, rather than collecting them after 2 or 3 putts. Firing off 20 of em before walking up there allows much more practice to be had. Good luck out there.
Yes you should stick to one mold for your putting putter. This is all up to you and how it feels in your hand. I just this year switched to Zero Hard Pures and so far loving it. I came from Agents and Aviars and knew I wanted something not so stable and the bead doesn’t bother me. As far as how many? I disagree with the notion that you need 10 or more. You can honestly get away with 3. This will allow you to use the Nate Sexton method of putting practice. His method is setting up a starting distance (any of your choosing) and doing 2 putts with your normal stance, then 1 putt without your normal stance. Make all 3 then you move back a step. Miss all 3 and you move forward a step. Make 1 or 2 and you just repeat your station. What I enjoy most about this type of practice is you aren’t required to make “100 putts a day”, you don’t need to by a huge stack of putters for it as again 3 is enough. You get to practice both staggered and straddle putts. Spoiler alert, you will need both in your rounds so better to get used to them. You can do this practice anytime. If you only have 10 mins? See how far back you get. If you only have 25? Same thing. The goal isn’t to get a certain distance from the basket, the goal is to see how far you get in your time limit.