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I've been using a Pro Birdie for about 2 years now and I'm making little progress in improving my putting game. I continue to be about less that 50% from 30 feet and about 70% from 20 feet. I've also found the Birdie, which has a deep lip compared to most putters, to be inconsistent with the release due to the deep lip.

Does anyone have a good suggestion on some putters that I should look at? I know that it's difficult to make a suggestion without assessing my form/putting style. Has anyone moved from a deep rim putter before?

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Permalink Reply by Nibs Carter on January 28, 2008 at 7:17pm

I really don't see any difference between the two other than the color. Anyone know why they make the two different models? I know they say the blowfly floats. I don't know if the blunt does or not.

Permalink Reply by Muddy on January 29, 2008 at 11:18am

It definitely #2. I know that when I do miss left its because I executed bad form or didn't put enough power on the disc. I do agree taht within 25 feet it shouldn't really matter what disc you're using since all offer mostly the same, its up to the player to execute the shot properly from inside 25.

I do agree that the 30-60 foot range is what really causes issues with me with my Biridie. I often have to aim about 1-2 feet to the left of the pin so the disc breaks correctly with the extra power I'm getting from my weight shift. I also have a longer "stroke" so the disc is at a very slight anhyzer comming out, otherwise the disc would likely nose up due to its lip. Very quirky trying to throw it.

My goal is to be able to use a slight hyzer putt with a more stable disc when i'm distance putting. I liked the Birdie originally since it wouldn't fly too far past the basket, however, I'm at a point in my game to now "go for" those shots rather than laying up. I think with a few modifications to my form and a lot of practice, I'll be ready for a new approach to my putting.

Permalink Reply by Disc Player Sports on January 28, 2008 at 7:42pm

when it comes to putters..
you must find your way "grasshopper"
Feel the disc, as it snaps out of your hand.
It must be comfortable and grip to your liking.

Disc Player's Fav. the KC Pro Aviar
http://www.discplayersports.com/discplayerkcproaviar.html

Permalink Reply by Jim Owens on January 28, 2008 at 10:47pm

Just throw a bunch of different putters. Keep the one with the best results for feel and performance and then just learn that disc. Practice, focus, and confidence are key. Learn good form. Try the Aviar(any Aviar), Rhyno, Challenger, Wizard, Magnet, anything else you can get your hands on.
Most good putters I know are convinced that their putter is the best on the market and everyone else should throw it. On the other hand a good putter could take any of those discs and not have to worry if it was going in or not at 20 feet. Wouldn't matter if it was an Aviar, Challenger, or even a Jaguar (yeah I know its not a putter, but I've tried it before).

Discclaimer: I actually putt like crap, and don't practice nearly enough to get good. Quite often my mental focus is on par with that of a ground squirrel. Fairly often a stray thought- "is that a butterfly" -or -"boy its windy"- just as I release another stray putt. But that's OK cuz I'm having a great time even when I really suck and that's the important part.... at least I think so anyways. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Nibs Carter on January 28, 2008 at 10:53pm

Blowfly, blowfly, blowfly

Permalink Reply by DC ( DISCFUNCTIONAL CHRIS ) on January 29, 2008 at 1:09am

you know nibs you and me are odd men out with the blowfly, either that or its the best kept secret in discgolf, you know what that means ? more of them for you and me!!!

Permalink Reply by Nibs Carter on January 29, 2008 at 7:14am

I used an aviar before. Just like these a bit better. I think putting consistent with the same model /weight helps more than any one model. I think if you got a pile of destroyers and putted with them for a year. Then you would be the best driver putter in the world!

Permalink Reply by Brad on January 29, 2008 at 12:18am

I say go for an JK Aviar X and then when you get used to that step up to an 10 or 11x KC Aviar .

Permalink Reply by Chris Lenkiewicz on January 29, 2008 at 9:22pm

Wizard, Wizard, Wizard did I mention try a Wizard?

Permalink Reply by Cal on January 29, 2008 at 9:36pm

I have to agree with you chris, i have the wizard to be one of the most versatile discs as far as a putter goes....it is stable enough to handle a good rip and can be finnessed softly for a accurate putting style........

Permalink Reply by Kevin Driver on January 30, 2008 at 1:09am

everyone has thier own preference, and it really just comes down to what you're comfortable with and what you can be consistant with. and then just practice. i think i started out on a Rattler (deep rim), but commited myself for life to the Omega Supersoft after throwing the majority of the putters that were out at the time. it works for me, infact i have just replaced my old one with a brand new SuperSoft tonight. i am now on my 4th supersoft over 12 or so years of play and have no intention of changing my alligence...just to keep practicing those long ones.

Permalink Reply by Muddy on January 30, 2008 at 2:01pm

Thanks Kevin, I was looking for a response from someone who has thrown a deep rim before.

Well I'll probably be playing in our winter league up here this Saturday...and I don't feel like throwing a Birdie ever again (at least from 80 feet in). It will sure be a tough week putting if I switch, but its best to get them out of the way now in league than in a tourney when it really matters.

Thanks for all your responses everyone! I think I'm going to look at 2-3 putters (i'll probably by 2 of each to start). The Discraft Challenger (likely ProD, but could look at FLX), the Gateway Wizard, and if needed I'll try the Blowfly.