The 5 Best Putters for the Average Golfer

March 8, 2010

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It’s not as sexy as the long game, but putting is usually what wins – and loses – championships. After all, unless you’re some kind of golfing freak of nature, the last shot you play on any given hole is probably a putt. So it makes sense to choose your equipment well for this vital part of your game. Here are five putters which will serve you well.

1) NIKE Blue Chip Series Putters

These mid-priced putters are a good bet for mid-range putts which require forgiveness, accuracy, feel and a lack of skidding which can derail even the best-aimed shot.

2) Odyssey White Steel 2-ball putters

Odyssey is one of the leading names when it comes to putters, and the white steel putters are possibly their flagship product. Widely respected by players, they feature an innovative visual tool in the form of a white golf ball which can be used to better visualize your putt.

3) Cleveland Classic

Designed for the golfer on a budget but not skimping on quality, the Cleveland Classic range of putters are a kind of modern throwback – the design is based on classic putters from the past, but the technology is first rate and definitely 21st century. Don’t be deceived by the ultra-competitive price; this putter can hold its own with the best of them.

4) Ping Karsten Anser Putter

Another putter, like the Cleveland Classic above, which offers serious value for money while in no way compromising on quality. Ping are one of the most respected companies when it comes to putters, so to get your hands on one for the price these are going for is not to be sniffed at. Absolutely worth serious consideration.

5) TaylorMade Rossa Core

TaylorMade make putters for various budgets; this one is moderately priced and, according to the company, improves considerably on its predecessor by offering much more feel and therefore control. It also looks nice, which is something that a lot of golfers think about. This putter stands on its own as a good option.

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TaylorMade Burner Driver Review

March 5, 2010

This club’s unique selling point is its lightness and length. Compared to most clubs, it is longer (46 ¼ inches), but more importantly, at 49 grams it’s some ten per cent lighter than most of its contemporaries. And in golf, that can make a considerable difference, even if one has to get used to the slightly different length and weight. Indeed, players who have tried this club have commented on how light it feels to swing, along with its power and accuracy, even when the ball is not hit quite perfectly, or when hit excessively hard.

This is attributed to the design of the head, combined with inverted cone technology, which means that shots which are not hit correctly – and which would be potential disasters with other clubs – are said to be downgraded to merely imperfect shots with the burner. Many players report an increase in the length of their drives as well. Comments like “I added 50 yards to my drive” are common when reviewing this club, as well as numerous comments about how straight the ball flies,

Even players who do not claim to have increased the length of their drives have admitted to getting significantly more control and accuracy over them. Some have gone as far to say that the club almost gives an unfair advantage to the player, such is its quality.

Negative criticism of the TaylorMade burner is fairly uncommon, but a few users have referred to a slight problem with draw bias, as well as mentioning that it can be difficult to control the shape of your shot. The longer shaft, while lauded for its lightness and speed of swing, is on occasion described as a little difficult to get used to, although this is offset by the fact that the club is forgiving of mishit or imperfectly hit shots. Overall though, the Taylormade burner attracts the highest praise from users whatever their level of play may be.

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