Do you golf?

Sid · 04-01-2008

I just started golfing. Really bad with my short game. Takes me 3 putts to sink the ball. Saw these mallet/blade putters out there. Thinking they may help with my aim/speed. Anyone have experience with these?

V8SLK · 04-01-2008

the reason that they named it, "golf" is because all of the other four letter words were taken!

i have an odyssey two ball putter, the design helps line up putts.

cyberdrakon · 04-01-2008

i dunno, i use a plain old flat putter...it has one line on the head, indicating where to aim...hahahahha...

basically, just pick a putter that clearly indicates the direction you should swing it in, and practice maintaining a straight even tempo stroke. fancy putters just help you spend money.

then again, i'm not too great on the green either. I'm AWESOME at mini-golf though!

**Cold Shot** · 04-01-2008

I have a Rife putter which is a mallet design. Like the Odyssey, it helps line up the ball. The mallets tend to have more weight to them so they can be a little tricky to master at first till you get used to the increased contact power. I do prefer them over blades however.

Sid · 04-01-2008

Thanks for the inputs!

Was looking at the Odyssey putter... really like how it helps with the ball alignment. Guess I'll pick up one of those or something.

JOC · 04-01-2008

Sid - I'm an avid golfer... I have been playing since I was about 7 years old. I'm a big fan of the Scotty Cameron putters. They are excellent. Give them a shot, but I own a Bettinardi putter that I actually got from Mercedes, and it's a GREAT putter. I love it. You should just practice putting more often and learn how to read greens. Some people rely on a caddy to help them, but once you learn how to properly read a green, you will begin to shave strokes off your score like you wouldnt believe.
See below for a link to the Bettinardi site. Best of luck on your game this summer!

I own the BBX - 80 putter with the Mercedes logo on it.

http://www.bettinardi.com/

Baron7700 · 04-16-2008

im about a 13 handicap.

Go to a yard sale that has some clubs, and pick some out that you like the feel off if your just starting, itll get you an idea of what you like on courses and what not.

Putting and chippin is about 60-75% of your score, so focus on that.

**dsb** · 04-16-2008

About 18 handicap here. Probably the strongest part of my game is my putting. Since I've injured my wrist, long irons especially are difficult.

Anyways, I've never been a fan of the 2 ball or 3 ball type putters. I know Odyssey makes several. I just find it hard to line up. I guess it works for some and not so well with others. Anyways, after playing several years with a standard Odyssey mallet, I've know switched to a Nike IC2015. The shaft is dark green which is designed to blend in with the green and therefore cause less of a distraction. So far, I'm pretty pleased with it. Now, we'll see if I can shave a few more strokes.

N4PWJ · 04-17-2008

a good scotty cameron putter is what is needed.
like anything it is all about practice......a tip for putting is have your arms straight, gives you more feel and a better more fluent swing.
on tha note im away to spain in the morning to play some golf on the costa del sol!!! woohoo

Baron7700 · 04-17-2008

I need a new driver, and I really like the taylor mades R7 superquads, anyone have experience with them?

Gotta get rid of my taylor made burner driver with the Bubble shaft

**DesignoSLK** · 04-19-2008

My wife says we're not old enough to golf yet.

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Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Do you golf? I just started golfing. Really bad with my short game. Takes me 3 putts to sink the ball. Saw these mallet/blade putters out there. Thinking they may help with my aim/speed. Anyone have experience with these?

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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 615 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	I have a Rife putter which is a mallet design. Like the Odyssey, it helps line up the ball. The mallets tend to have more weight to them so they can be a little tricky to master at first till you get used to the increased contact power. I do prefer them over blades however. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	the reason that they named it, "golf" is because all of the other four letter words were taken! i have an odyssey two ball putter, the design helps line up putts.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	i dunno, i use a plain old flat putter...it has one line on the head, indicating where to aim...hahahahha... basically, just pick a putter that clearly indicates the direction you should swing it in, and practice maintaining a straight even tempo stroke. fancy putters just help you spend money. then again, i'm not too great on the green either. I'm AWESOME at mini-golf though!

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Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for the inputs! Was looking at the Odyssey putter... really like how it helps with the ball alignment. Guess I'll pick up one of those or something.

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JOC SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Vehicle: 2007 SLK 350 (Black with tan) Posts: 83 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Sid - I'm an avid golfer... I have been playing since I was about 7 years old. I'm a big fan of the Scotty Cameron putters. They are excellent. Give them a shot, but I own a Bettinardi putter that I actually got from Mercedes, and it's a GREAT putter. I love it. You should just practice putting more often and learn how to read greens. Some people rely on a caddy to help them, but once you learn how to properly read a green, you will begin to shave strokes off your score like you wouldnt believe. See below for a link to the Bettinardi site. Best of luck on your game this summer! I own the BBX - 80 putter with the Mercedes logo on it. http://www.bettinardi.com/

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	im about a 13 handicap. Go to a yard sale that has some clubs, and pick some out that you like the feel off if your just starting, itll get you an idea of what you like on courses and what not. Putting and chippin is about 60-75% of your score, so focus on that.

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	a good scotty cameron putter is what is needed. like anything it is all about practice......a tip for putting is have your arms straight, gives you more feel and a better more fluent swing. on tha note im away to spain in the morning to play some golf on the costa del sol!!! woohoo

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I need a new driver, and I really like the taylor mades R7 superquads, anyone have experience with them? Gotta get rid of my taylor made burner driver with the Bubble shaft

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