Preferences? Blade or Mallet

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Mon, 08 Jul 2024 01:53:28 GMT

I have always been blade every time I try a mallet I end up going back to blade.

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WKilloran — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:50:11 GMT

I really like the looks of a blade, but the mallet works better. I’m using a mid-mallet. Flowback 5.5.

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GMcClanahan — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:45:18 GMT

I love the look of my Newport 2, but I think it might be time to switch to a mallet. Brad Faxon has talked about how the blades are harder to line up. I have that problem. Scottie and Rory have made the switch with noticeable results. And most of the top amateur players play a mallet. I think it says a lot that the top players are using mallets. Obviously personal preference but the easier alignment of the mallet and the face-balanced head might push me that way.

I will probably do a putter fitting at my club. They have a SAMS Putt Labs (spelling?) for the fitting to get the right set up.

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Don O — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:12:17 GMT

I have needed longer sight lines and most blades have too much toe hang for me. I currently game a LH 2019 7.5 mallet. My local Cameron Studio only stocks RH models. While looking at the new 11/11.5 (RH), the 38 inch counterbalanced 11 seemed to minimize my short range pushes and pulls. At least with putting I can go both ways. Might be tempted to go back to the dark side - the 11 is only available RH.

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stephen j — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:03:00 GMT

blade, i have a better feel for blades

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ARandall — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:38:28 GMT

Always have wanted a blade scotty.
Ive used a two ball for years and putt well with it but theres just something about a scotty newport that hits different

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Mike C — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:39:32 GMT

Long time blade using a NP2 for as long as I can remember. I have been eyeing a phantom 5.5 and just looking for an excuse to pull the trigger.

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Dan S — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:44:54 GMT

Was always a blade guy until I got my Golo 5 mid mallet. Perfect balance between blade & mallet for me.

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Beachbum21 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:33:26 GMT

I like the feel of the Newport 2.5, but I seem to sink more putts with the Phantom 11 LD. I think the mallet just has that little extra forgiveness

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Eric H — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:55:00 GMT

Hey Doc, how are you liking this phantom 7?

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LPatrick — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:37:12 GMT

I have had multiple different Scotty’s, went from blade to the Delmar but now have the 7.5 and I think this is my favorite yet. I am debating trying a 5.5 at some point

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Jonathan X — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:21:48 GMT

Wish Titleist made the squareback 2 with a flow neck

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Listentomewine - CJ Andrews — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:20:57 GMT

Great question, I had gamed a custom fit Edel EAS since it came out and loved the weight and feel of it. There was never a putt within 20 feet that I couldn't stand over and feel confident. But I always struggled with lag putts. About 5 weeks ago I went and played around with the 2024 Phantom lineup for an hour and half in a Golf Galaxy. I came home and ordered me the Phantom 5. I have played roughly 10 rounds with it since receiving it and so far I am loving it. I am a face balanced guy and it works just as well inside 10 feet as my Edel did. The big difference has been being able to keep the face square when lagging putts. I have noticed that I am a lot close to the hole from longer putts than I used to be. It's staying in the bag through the end of this season and it may have converted me to a mallet guy. Next step will be to pick up another and get it customized if treats me well. I tend to not change putters once I put one in the bag, so giving it a little customized love feels right to me!

Cheers,
CJA

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Tyler_S — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:43:31 GMT

I have one of each. I have a Special Select Squareback 2, that you could argue it's a mallet if you wanted and I have a X5.5. Just put the X5.5 in the bag last week to try out and rolled it pretty well. We keep it in there for a few more rounds.

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GGonzalez — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:55:05 GMT

I’ve always been a blade person. I like the looks of mallets but a blade is simple and I feel more confident holding one.

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JAM — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:44:17 GMT

I have always played blades. My go-to is the Newport 2 circle T, my backups are the Scotty Napa blade and the Wilson 8802. At 81, I'm sticking with blades.

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Dan K — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:05:56 GMT

I used my NP2 stainless for years. But had a lot of rounds where I wasn’t converting enough. Switched to the X 11.5 which has a slight toe hang, So far it’s been the right call. Had the weights changed to 15g which has helped with feel. The less face rotation the better.

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Eric H — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:59:41 GMT

Ive always been a blade guy, but i have had these wandering eyes at some of the new phantoms!

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JBateman — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:27:43 GMT

I changed to a Scotty Cameron 5.5 in 2022. It's the best move I've made for my putting!

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Palmer C — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:56:17 GMT

I've always preferred blades. I've been using my Scotty Cameron Studio Stainless for over 20 years.

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Andrew A — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:32:26 GMT

I guess I am a "mid" mallet guy. I game 2013 Limited Release Del Mar. Given the toe hang, maybe it's considered more of a blade?

I like the ability to "deaden" putts off the toe on severe downhill putts. I don't feel that this can be achieved with a true face balanced mallet putter.

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Jerome C — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:13:50 GMT

Mallet for me.

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Mike M — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:30:16 GMT

Mallet for me. I have a blade (Scotty Studio Stainless center shaft prototype) that I go to from time to time, but mostly it's a mallet for me.

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Rob R — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:06:52 GMT

I game with a mid mallet. I love the Del Mar line of putters over the years from Scotty.

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JYoung — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:54:48 GMT

I've played the same Scotty Newport blade putter for 25 years. So looks wise I am team blade. Watching what players are using on tour makes me want to try a mallet tho.