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   Don O

   11 September 2017 at 11:50am

   Went to a 5. I need/feel I can see a line better with a longer alignment line. I also get over the ball better when I also went from a 34 to 33. I don't think it changes how I strike the ball, but I seem to be more accurate on hitting a line.

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   Jason C

   11 September 2017 at 2:29pm

   I made the switch after 30+ years of blade style putters. I went to buy a scotty and was trying to determine if I liked the Newport 2 or 2.5 better. After I hit those for a while I decided to roll a few putts with the rest of their putters and immediately fell in love with the Futura 6M Dual Balance. I found it extremely easy to align putts (especially long putts) and I love the balance that it has with the two weights extended off the back. I have improved my putting immensely this summer and have been averaging just under 30 putts per 18 holes. I love my putter and would recommend to anyone to at least try it out at your local shop.

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   No'l

   11 September 2017 at 3:48pm

   I've always been and all my previous ones are blade putters. A little more than two years ago, I switch to mallet, a Futura 5r which was a good move for me for a couple reasons.
   1. I didn't have to worry so much about the arc- I like that I can put straight back and through.
   2. I like the looks of mallet putters. (most of them)
   3. I like the mass and feel it gives on solid putts.
   4. My golf pro recommended the mallet for my use.
   
   

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   Dwayne N

   12 September 2017 at 2:13am

   I made the switch a few years back mostly to help stabilize the head throughout the stroke. Been a good fit for me putts per hole is down and a few more birdies flying around as well.

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   MB

   12 September 2017 at 3:01am

   I have the Select M 1, great putter. I just got a Super Rat, so I'll hold on to the M 1 as well.
   
   I had an old TM putter that was not working for me, so I got my first Scotty.
   
   My putting improved because I couldn't stop practicing with the new putter. The feel is great.
   
   Only reason I got the Super Rat is because I loved the look of it.
   
   My father is going to try my Mallet from his Newport blade. Likes the feel more.

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   Darron K

   12 September 2017 at 8:46am

   I started with blade and went to mallet. I've been back using a blade for the past 2 years. Scotty California Hollywood. I've been thinking getting a Futura 5S but as the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke..."

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   Rob_Roth1

   12 September 2017 at 10:43am

   I am gaming the X5 with a flow neck as I want the toe flow but want just that little more confidence or MOI over the ball.
   
   Just that little more forgiveness to me is worth the bulk of a mallet putter
   
   

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   Shaun M

   12 September 2017 at 4:10pm

   I know that it's me and not the club, but I've been missing some short putts lately (2 birds on Sunday) and I'm not happy. I'm thinking about making a change just to shake things up. I haven't liked the looks of a mallet, but Scotty is making them better looking. I think I'll have to give one a try and see how it turns out.
   Thanks for the feedback!

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   Dr. Kovatchian

   13 September 2017 at 7:40pm

   I'm a Newport guy...but i do have a 6M which is pretty amazing.
   I usually practice with both. I'll always love the classic Scotty blade designs but his mallets are getting better each release.
   
   Cheers,
   Dr. K

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    Sirhc

    13 November 2017 at 8:05pm

    Don O

    11 September 2017 at 11:50am

    Went to a 5. I need/feel I can see a line better with a longer alignment line. I also get over the ball better when I also went from a 34 to 33. I don't think it changes how I strike the ball, but I seem to be more accurate on hitting a line.

    I seem opposite to most in that I have always liked mallets, switched to a blade and now am back to mallets.
    
    Like Don, I switched to a shorter putter (34" from 35). It was after a Cameron Fitting Event this spring, which confirmed my need for longer alignment lines and a shorter putter (was standing too far away from the ball).
    
    My fitter said people who struggle with alignment tend to do better w/ mallets, especially High MOI ones.
    
    My current putter is a Futura 5S and I just purchased a used Red X2 as a back up (still have my original Red X).

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