What putter attribute matters most to you?

CBaker · Jan 16, 2017

I think we have had these before, but things change and new styles are always coming out. So, in terms of putters, I know I am not alone in having a bunch of quirky needs in a putter to have it "work" for me. When it comes down to it, what is the most important attribute out of the following:

Size/shape?
Sound?
Finish?
Weight?
Face - milled/insert?
Brand?

For me it's probably sound. I can get a long with a wide variety of styles/shapes/colors/materials, but if the sound is even slightly off, I can't get past it.

blugold · Jan 16, 2017

First and foremost, the completely objective standard of aesthetics. A putter has to look good to my eye. I can't explain it any further.

Ryan.Humphris · Jan 16, 2017

feel and weight really are the most to me, also the head can't be crazy big or distracting.

PizzaBear · Jan 16, 2017

Last putter got picked off feel, but that was 6 years ago. I'd love to go into a shop and just try every putter they have until I find what i love

CBaker · Jan 16, 2017

blugold said:
First and foremost, the completely objective standard of aesthetics. A putter has to look good to my eye. I can't explain it any further.

That one doesn't need explanation. I understand that completely haha

Iceman! · Jan 16, 2017

Mine has to be a Hang Toe - First thing I do when I pick it up is check. If it isn't, I put down.
after that, it has to feel and look right.

Hox30 · Jan 16, 2017

blugold said:
First and foremost, the completely objective standard of aesthetics. A putter has to look good to my eye. I can't explain it any further.

This times 2

Puttin4Bird · Jan 16, 2017

blugold said:
First and foremost, the completely objective standard of aesthetics. A putter has to look good to my eye. I can't explain it any further.

Yep, what he said!

mikeg_74 · Jan 16, 2017

Looks/aesthetics, this includes finish and head shape.

Then weight. I like a heavier putter so has to be in the weight range I like

greg19 · Jan 16, 2017

For me, it's how the ball feels off the putter face

noodle3872 · Jan 16, 2017

blugold said:
First and foremost, the completely objective standard of aesthetics. A putter has to look good to my eye. I can't explain it any further.

Completely agree! If it doesn't pass the "eye" test it's a no go!

Sox_Fan · Jan 16, 2017

Head shape that is pleasing to my eye that has a dark, non-glare finish. I know that cover two attributes but they go together for me.

cnosil · Jan 16, 2017

None of those fall into the top spot for my putter priority. I go based on performance so I need a putter that starts the ball on my intended line. First thing I do is test how well the putter can do this.