Okay, let’s talk about this ghost spider putter I’ve been messing around with. My old flatstick just wasn’t cutting it anymore, felt like I was fighting it every time I stood over a putt. Frustrating, you know? Spent more time three-putting than I care to admit.
Getting Started
So, I started looking around. Heard some guys talking about the spider putters, seen ’em on TV. The ghost white version caught my eye. Looked kinda cool, different. Decided to pull the trigger and just get one. What’s the worst that could happen, right?
When it arrived, first thing I noticed was the look. That white head really stands out against the green. And the shape, it’s definitely bigger than my old blade putter. Felt a bit strange in my hands initially, heavier too, but in a good way. Stable, maybe? That’s the word.
First Swings and Practice
Took it straight to the practice green. Didn’t even bother with the range, just wanted to roll some putts. My first few strokes felt… odd. The weight took some getting used to. I was leaving putts short because I was still using my old, lighter putter swing force.
Spent a good hour just getting the feel for it. Here’s what jumped out at me:
- Alignment: The lines on top and the overall shape actually made it pretty easy to line up. Felt more confident aiming it.
- Stability: On the takeaway and follow-through, it felt really solid. Less shaky than my old putter, especially on shorter putts.
- Feedback: The feel off the face was decent. Not super soft, not harsh. I could tell where I hit the ball on the face.
I focused on just making a smooth stroke, letting the putter’s weight do some of the work. Started with tap-ins, then moved back to 5 feet, 10 feet. It wasn’t magic right away. Still had to concentrate, still missed some. But the misses felt more consistent, if that makes sense? Like they were closer misses.
On the Course and Final Thoughts
Took it out for a proper round a few days later. Felt a bit nervous on the first green, always do with new gear. Sank the first 4-footer. Okay, nice confidence boost. Throughout the round, I definitely felt like my speed control was better, especially on longer putts. Lag putting felt improved, wasn’t leaving myself those tricky second putts as often.
Now, after using it for a few weeks, I gotta say, I’m pretty comfortable with it. It didn’t magically make me the best putter overnight, that takes real practice, obviously. But it feels reliable. Standing over the ball, I feel like I have a better chance of making a good stroke. The alignment aid helps, the stability helps.
It’s sticking in the bag for now. The whole process was just about giving it a fair shot, spending time on the practice green getting used to the weight and feel, and then trusting it on the course. Simple as that, really. Just needed a change and some dedicated time with it.
