Anybody gone the Belly?

[gazgolf1]

and stuck with it?
Dabbled a while back without much success and now curiosity and guys winning a lot on the telly with belly putters has got me curious.

[sms316]

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[Johnny Canuck]

Love the thread title and last poster view on my phone.

Anyone gone the belly?
sms316

[Eldrick]

SMS316 is strong in the belly

[virge666]

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+1.

It is cheating.

[3oneday]

Damn, a cheat just won the PGA. Grow up boys, whilst ever it's legal.... it's legal.

[matty]

I didn't stick with it. Direction control was great but I struggled with distance control. Maybe I just didn't give it enough time.

[TheTrueReview]

Damn, a cheat just won the PGA. Grow up boys, whilst ever it's legal.... it's legal.

+ 1

[just]

I didn't stick with it. Direction control was great but I struggled with distance control. Maybe I just didn't give it enough time.
I found the same, just couldn't get used to it. The jumbo grip ended up being a much better solution for me.

[jaybam]

I had a sternum putter for a while and as above the direction was great but outside six to eight feet was bloody terrible.

[Sydney Hacker]

Slightly off topic but our club pro was saying on the weekend that Scott's putting stats have not actually improved since swapping and it is only a perception.

Anyone got access to stats to prove/disprove this?

[rubin]

Slightly off topic but our club pro was saying on the weekend that Scott's putting stats have not actually improved since swapping and it is only a perception.

Anyone got access to stats to prove/disprove this?

I don't know how a move up the putting ranking can be considered perception. An improvement is an improvement

[Flavzz]

I have one in transit atm so will be interested to see how it plays.

[Puji]

vomit.

[Daves]

Looks like Michelle Wie is anchoring hers under the left boob.

[dc68]

Mine's not working for me.....

[jaybam]

Looks like Michelle Wie is anchoring hers under the left boob.

Wouldn't mind being that putter.

[Dazza]

I was considering it. Went back to the tri ball Odyssey instead, seems to be working so far.

[Dangals]

I am considering getting one of those belly conversion kits and doing it to a spare 2ball putter I have....

[Sydney Hacker]

I don't know how a move up the putting ranking can be considered perception. An improvement is an improvement

Not really what I was asking though, I was hoping someone might have access to his putting stats before and after the swap.

[Pencil]

http://www.pgatour.com/players/r/?/02/45/02/stats

Seems he's putting better from inside 15 feet, outside of that not so.

[Moe Norman]

I've had a belly for a long time, never found much use for it except resting beers on it sitting on the couch

[idgolfguy]

I have always used one to help me maintain my eating stats.
As to golf, perception is a major component.

[GolfBallWhackerGuy]

I am considering getting one of those belly conversion kits and doing it to a spare 2ball putter I have....

I got one of these and put it on my odyssey two ball putter. Im making a lot more putts with it (knock on wood!). And I havent experienced any distance control problems - probably helped me in that department actually. So its worked for me thus far. And the attachment only cost me about $55pp off ebay.

[Pencil]

I've been using one for 2 years. Can't see myself going back any time soon.

[gazgolf1]

Got one on the way, a Ping Zing 2 that is the right length. Also got a centre shafted white spider that might get extended.

[Jono]

Aren't belly putter heads heavier than normal putter heads?

[Flavzz]

Got my Bobby Grace belly M7.5K V-Foil from Ducky which arrived in the mail today. Rolled it a few times in the lounge and am impressed with what I've seen. Also a huge fan of the whole putter. It's a great looking club with a lot of attention to detail. Will take it out to the practice green soon for some testing :)

[Flavzz]

Aren't belly putter heads heavier than normal putter heads?

Yeah according to Maltby they should be around 460 gms

[Outcast]

I found the same, just couldn't get used to it. The jumbo grip ended up being a much better solution for me.

Ditto; great fm ten foot, not so good on distance control. Out of the bag at the moment as my current job does not allow me sufficient time for any serious practice. Once I have time or get desperate again will give it another crack and really work on distance control with it. If o can nail that it could be a permanent change

[GolfBallWhackerGuy]

Aren't belly putter heads heavier than normal putter heads?

Yeah, I put a few strips of lead tape in the cavity of the two ball. Seems to work well.

[Jarro]

Gaz ... why ?!?!

[Veefore]

I go back and forth. I mainly use the belly putter as a training aid but every now and then I'll play a few games with it. I find it best in the 2-5m range. For very short and very long putts I still prefer a short putter.

I lent mine to TWM about a year ago as he was having fits with the putter. His putting was greatly improved with it. He has just bought a broomstick putter and finally given the belly back to me. So far the broomy isn't working too well but I expect it will take a little while to get the feel for it.

[gazgolf1]

Gaz ... why ?!?!

cos i putt like shite.

[Jarro]

cos i putt like shite.

:roll:

I suppose you think you drive like a spaz too :p

[Flavzz]

Looks like fat Phil has gone to the belly! Amazing considering his putting has always been his strongest asset. It just doesn't look right.

[nadg63]

Looks like fat Phil has gone to the belly! Amazing considering his putting has always been his strongest asset. It just doesn't look right.

Must have a 'Phil spec' one-off double bend shaft to fit around his fat gut then!

[Progolfgear]

I got a belly putter and a long putter. The belly putter is great to be used as a training aid on/off while using the short putter, the broomstick is great all the time!

[aussieashley]

The putter is probably standard length, it's just that Phil's belly touches it :)

[MegaWatty]

Watching the BMW, there seems to be more and more belly's being used all the time. I haven't had time for any PGA action for a few weeks but damn, there are a lot of belly putters out there!

[gazgolf1]

Well 2 rounds with the belly and I really like it, mine is a white centreshafted spider extended to 37 inches and it felt very comfortable straight away.Still getting used to it but I'm making some nice putts.Can't see it leaving the bag anytime soon.

[MegaWatty]

Overrated.

That is all.

[timah!]

Yoss-like

That is all.

Dude that's so 2011...

[MegaWatty]

I left an eagle putt 6 feet short and then missed the birdie on my last hole today. The belly can go and get ****ed! First and last time.

Rubes, I have yours at work plus another for $100.

Shadesy, you can invoke your dibs.

[Johnny Canuck]

Give it time, even if you broke rule #1 in a big way.

[adlo]

Just learn how to putt like a normal person, with normal coloured hair.

[MegaWatty]

I can putt and don't look like Dave Grohl.

[adlo]

I am way more indie than Dave Grohl and if you could putt you wouldn't be wielding the belly.

[Johnny Canuck]

Just learn how to putt like a normal person, with normal coloured hair. That's funny. Also, Adlo doesn't randomly scream every 3 minutes, he can't be Dave.

[adlo]

I am way too inconsistent to be Dave Grohl. He would play every golf hole EXACTLY the same.

[MegaWatty]

You look like Grohl. Accept it.

[adlo]

If I pay that, what's next? Pay snake season?

[adlo]

And you must look like Mick Hucknall.

[MegaWatty]

:)

[MegaWatty]

You're not the one but you're the only one.

[Johnny Canuck]

If I pay that, what's next? Pay snake season?Pay the Langer.

[MegaWatty]

Turn hard!

[Johnny Canuck]

Get it? Turn hard?!

[adlo]

Gold.

[MegaWatty]

I don't get it.

[Johnny Canuck]

Fit will explain when he starts talking to us again.

You and your thread.

[MegaWatty]

You told me to.

[adlo]

Fits not talking? Awesome. WAnkers ear drums rejoice.

[MegaWatty]

Where is fit?

[Johnny Canuck]

I've told you to do a lot of things. You never listen.

Word on the street is that he was offended, even though he "knew it was a joke the whole time".

[Johnny Canuck]

Where is fit?I think he is finishing up the Rod morri interview.

[MegaWatty]

ROFL.

[Yossarian]

I can putt.

[Johnny Canuck]

I can putt.

From outside of 4 feet.

[rubin]

I left an eagle putt 6 feet short and then missed the birdie on my last hole today. The belly can go and get ****ed! First and last time.

Rubes, I have yours at work plus another for $100.

Shadesy, you can invoke your dibs.

I'll work out a time to grab it off you - unless shadsey wants it. How muc for the postage part?

[Yossarian]

Ridiculous.

Mega you can putt, never forget that.

[Shadesy]

Another 38 putts today with 5 misses from 3 feet!

I invoke dibs!

[Yossarian]

You can also putt pretty good, don't do it. Putting is just hard, nothing will change that!

[MegaWatty]

Another 38 putts today with 5 misses from 3 feet!I invoke dibs! OK. I have the lil'b that you wanted plus a Ping Pickme up. Take both. $150.

[sms316]

Homos

[Jarro]

I am way too inconsistent to be Dave Grohl. He would play every golf hole EXACTLY the same.

Isn't that how you become a great golfer ?

[adlo]

Isn't that how you become a great golfer ?

So is iGolf Dave Grohl Jarro?

[Jarro]

i Golf and Dave Grohl should never be mentioned in the same sentence .....

[adlo]

I've said too much.....