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RAZMAN
USA
370 Posts |
 Posted - 12/02/2004 : 14:16:26
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Ok Doc, This ones for you. I have tried it and i like it . My only problem is that the putter i have ( 41'' white hot ) , well the angle is off and it seems i need to bend it more upright. I went on the site Puttmagic.com which was informative but didn't like the looks of some of those putters . Is there any other sites that sell them or more info . By the way the first time i did do the style was in front of a ASSISTANT PRO, . Well , lets say when the round was done and i was 3 under and he was 1 under he made 2 comments . 1, you drove the ball really well today and 2 when i first saw you putting like that i was saying what the hell is he doing until i saw you making them, He said the stroke was very smooth. I think it might be it for me . What does Tim think of this style? I like it alot and i'm going to give it ago this next season , so look for me down in Florida , you won't be alone this time . Maybe we could be on the same team  . lets hear from you buddy . Steve
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Leo
Canada
569 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2004 : 14:43:11
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Tad Moore has a new putter that might work well for side saddle. check it out here http://www.tadmoore.com/catalog/mem.html
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lokey
67 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2004 : 12:39:41
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I have experimented with the sidesaddle method and, in fact, had my best-ever putting round (28 putts) using the technique.
Not liking the appearance of most of the limited number of putters designed specifically for the sidesaddle approach, I finally found something appealing from an Australian Company, Pendulum Golf.
Perhaps Gazza is familiar with them. From what I understand, both Peter Lonard and Rodger Davis have used their broomstick (long) putters on tour with some success. I know for a fact Lonard used one, as I've seen it on television.
I have been very pleased with my Pendulum sidesaddle putter. The workmanship is first-class and I like the way the softness of the insert (without being "spongy") counteracts the heavily-weighted head, which really generates a true pendulum feel.
Here's a link to the sidesaddle (recently redubbed "Front-On") putter and method:
http://www.pendulumgolf.com.au/fronton.htm
Hope this proves informative. |
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RAZMAN
USA
370 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2004 : 15:36:04
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| Thanks Lokey . Nice site. Steve |
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Vinnie
Canada
166 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2004 : 16:06:57
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Hey Steve
Chuck Carnevale was putting sidesaddle at the 5 day camp in Orlando and he missed about one putt all week. Unbeleivable how well he rolled the ball. On the last afternoon as I left Chuck was still there showing Todd. Chuck will be at the Moe Invite in Feb. My advice would be to get on his team. Vinnie
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Wells_M
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2004 : 22:08:38
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I too was at the Build Your Game Camp with Chuck and Vinnie. Chuck's putting was phenominal. I should also add that he practises putting for about a hour a day when possible. This practise routine is what he told us.
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jrbloise
USA
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Posted - 12/03/2004 : 22:12:21
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I went to the site for the "side saddle" style putter, and was impressed with the unique idea, but WHOA....did anyone notice the extremely high price for this thing? $285.00!!!! No way would I pay that much for a putter. If I were to adapt that particular style, I would much rather place my putter into a vise and bend it myself.
It's unbelievable what people are willing to pay for stuff like this.
John |
What are you laughing about? That's exactly where I wanted the ball to go! |
Edited by - jrbloise on 12/03/2004 22:14:03 |
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lokey
67 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 07:24:40
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$285 Australian is equal to roughly $225 U.S. (plus shipping). Still a hefty price tag, although not out of line with top-of-the-line putters (both long and short) with whom they are trying to compete.
I don't know what a long version of the Odyssey 2-ball goes for these days, but I know that the Titleist Scotty Cameron Futura ("potato masher") short putter retailed recently for $299.
I got my Pendulum putter about three years ago. Think I paid around $150, which, at the time was a little more (but not much) than the few other sidesaddle models available, none of which I liked.
As for simply bending an existing club yourself for the SS method, I wish I knew how to do that! It would've saved me some bucks. As I know nothing about club-building, I do not know what would be required to modify a flat stick properly for the "front-on" method, or if it's even possible.
My guess is that the folks who sell putters made specifically for the Sidesaddle method might argue that pairing a modified club up against one that has been designed and built specifically for SS is an apples-to-oranges comparison. Whether or not that claim is valid is another matter, one I'm poorly-qualified to judge.
At the current Pendulum sticker price, I'd sure be inclined to explore other possibilities first, though. |
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duburn
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 07:58:45
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| Hi Guys. I have two putters I use for side saddle putting. One built by a retired engineer who also uses the method and another built by the girl I take some lessons from. We used a head and shaft from golfsmith. They both work just fine and the total cost for both is under $150. Just make sure there is a 10* incline, very legal and all is well. |
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RAZMAN
USA
370 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 10:07:38
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| Thanks for the responses, Keep them coming. Duburn , what head did you get and what shaft?. I'll look into them . I paid 2 biil s for the odysee , which was a good deal considering they run 235.00 plus . Also what is a good length? 46"? or what. Thanks Steve |
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duburn
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 11:16:46
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| Steve. The golfsmith head is a long jon pendulum stroke action. I don't know about the shaft. It's nothing special 48 inches long split grip The retired engineer made his putter haed out of some kind of kitchen cabinet (formica?) material. That has a 46inch shaft. Also nothing special. Head is 4.5 inches across the face and 4 inches deep 1 inch thick. Looks like half an oval. Like I say both work fine. It is as always about the indian not the arrow. Good luck on the search. Duane |
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Wells_M
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 13:09:06
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Duane,
What do you mean by 10* incline. Also, is there a method to determine shaft length depending on one's height. I am 6'4".
Thanks.
Wells
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Scott_R
Administrator
USA
2081 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 17:15:47
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Well, I've been "intrigued" by the sidesaddle method since playing with Dan B. (doc9) at the Little Moe last year. THEN, as Vinnie and Wells have attested to, Chuck (edmp) came to the camp last month and putted lights out. He DOES practice a lot, no question, however, he had a right handed model of the side-saddle putter he uses (a Jennings). I tried it, and it DOES take some getting used to, but for shear confidence of the line of the putt, sidesaddle was pretty darn good. It was really a touch issue, which I would expect.
All that said, I've done a little research on side-saddle putting and come up with the following:
You can visit http://puttmagic.com/index.htm and find out quite a lot about side saddle. Now, one of the putters they will offer to build for you(they call it the Laser), at the discount price of $125. Upon a little further research, I found that you can purchase the SAME components they use from Golf Works (www.golfworks.com) and build it yourself or have your local clubmaker put it together for you for under $50.
You can also find the same putter that Chuck C. swears by, the Jennings, on the puttmagic.com website.
Bottom line for me, I can try out a new putting style for under $50. Might just have to do that!
Last thing, during my research, I came across several quotes from Dave Pelz (I don't own his putting bible - hint, hint  ) saying "This Sidesaddle (Front-On) technique produced the consistently best putting I've ever seen, and it is legal."
Well, have fun all! We are already a "weird" bunch anyway for swinging like a Canadian nobody's ever heard of, so if we putt different, what do we lose?  |
Scott R.
GGA Director of Customer Relations
scottr@swinglikemoe.com |
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RAZMAN
USA
370 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 18:23:18
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| Thanks Scott, I'm looking into golfsmith tonight. And thanks for everyones input. Hey Doc9, Still waiting for your response. Steve |
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Mojo23
Administrator
Panama
1860 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 20:28:53
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| Hey guys, I will move this to the short game corner tomorrow morning. I think it's more appropriate there and some folks may be missing out in this discussion. Thanks |
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Wells_M
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2004 : 20:36:54
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Scott,
What are the exact components. I couldn't figure them out looking at the web site.
Thanks.
Wells |
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Side saddle putting
