I’ve got a bold statement for you, Cleveland’s Frontline putters not only started an industry wide trend of forward weighting, but they did it better than any of those that followed. The original Frontline release in 2019 was so good that it garnered an expansion in 2021 rather than a regeneration of sorts. If the fact that Cleveland Golf decided to keep Frontline, in-line, for four years isn’t proof enough of how successful they were for the company, then go back and look at the superlatives which the THP community continually provided.
However, it is 2023 now, and it is time for the next generation of Frontline putters, and this time Cleveland is boldly tagging them Elite.
Why Forward Weighting?
For years, the trend in trying to create more consistent and playable putter designs centered around maximizing MOI above all else was most commonly achieved by putting weight further away from the face at the perimeter which also moved the center of gravity low and back. Cleveland Golf turned that on its ear in 2019 with the debut of Frontline, and the use of metal injection molded tungsten to force the CG forward.
Why forward? According to Cleveland Golf, their testing showed that though a high MOI putter can improve stability on well struck putts, the CG moving back caused directional consistency issues on misses outside of center. With Frontline, and now Frontline Elite, the idea was to place more weight toward the face, not entirely negating the MOI of the headshape, but utilizing give and take to move the CG more toward the face.
Keep in mind, though the weight is at the face, and we will get into that soon enough, it is not moving the CG all the way to the face. However, it has been moved enough so that when a putt is missed, the head will have much less rotation thanks to that weight. What that means is more distance and directional retention on misses. How much more accurate is it really? According to Cleveland Golf’s testing, 38% moreso than putters with heavily back-placed CG on a 20mm miss.
2023 Cleveland Golf Frontline Elite Putters
All that brings us to the newest version of forward weighted putters from Cleveland Golf, the Frontline Elite. Why Elite? Simply put, because everything is, according to the company, better performing and more detail oriented than ever before.
There are five different shapes and eight models in the new Frontline Elite lineup, with options aimed at putting strokes with a slight arc as well as no arc. Foremost, Cleveland is touting that they have taken the aesthetics of Frontline to a new level with Elite, and frankly that might have been the one place where they left some golfer wanting with the first iteration. Not only do they feature a new specialized anti-smudge PVD finish for a more premium look, but the face is also much cleaner looking with how the forward weighting is being done.
Previously, there were two MIM tungsten weights on the heel and toe of the Frontline putters with a smaller insert centered between them. While it was cool visual tech, it wasn’t as clean as some would like. With Elite, the face is the weight, specifically the insert. In fact, there is more than 30-grams of tungsten in it.
The face insert is also integrated with Cleveland’s SOFT (Speed Optimized Face Technology) milling. The pattern is, in fact, one of the company’s most successful innovations and remains implemented across their lines. SOFT normalizes speed on misses by removing less material on the perimeter to keep more speed, with progressively more removed toward center to create consistency regardless of where the putt is struck.
Within the full-mallet models there is also an implementation of multiple materials to make the weight of the tungsten face more effective in moving the CG. In all, steel, tungsten, aluminum, and ABS Polymer have been implemented meticulously together to achieve the design goals Cleveland Golf has set forth by putting the Elitemoniker on this release.
All the Frontline Elite putters also use a tailored alignment, hosel, and grip setup which, depending on the model, works specifically for an arc or straight putting stroke. For the arc stroke, there is the classic black finish with white alignment line visual that remains as clean as ever, on new shapes as well as refreshed favorites (I’m looking at you Elevado). For the straight stroke, 2135 is back along with a new high-contrast alignment visual that places alignment at 21.35mm, the exact enter axis of a golf ball. While it may be a bit outside the box looking, by placing the alignment at that height it makes it effective regardless of setup or eye position.
Also new for Frontline with the Elite release from Cleveland is adjustability through dual weights on the sole. Internally, every putter also utilizes a counterbalance weight. All three weight locations are tuned for the specific length and headshape ordered, and all have 5, 10, 15, and 20 gram options. So, if you order a custom length, you are getting the optimal weighting setup according to Cleveland Golf’s R&D. This is an impressive way for the company to take Frontline to the next level, and yes, there will be a full weight kit (for sole weights) available.
The Details
Bottom line, Cleveland Golf deserves far more credit when it comes to putter design than they will ever get. If you go back and look over the past decade, they have been as innovative as anyone in the segment, and much moreso than most. The Frontline Elite line seeks to take the forward CG concept and bring in a more refined look which gets it into even more hands. The putters will be at retail on 2/22/23 at $249.99 for stepless steel shafted options, and $299.99 paired with the UST Mamiya ALL-IN. The whole package is wrapped up with a bow through premium Lamkin SINKFIT Piston and Skinny Pistol options.
Are you as eager to put the new Frontline Elite putters from Cleveland Golf to the test as I am? The tech is there, but is it enough to push you over the edge? Tell the world exactly how you feel on the THP Community or in the comments below!
[QUOTE=”Slowmo, post: 11512624, member: 67660″]
Do you guys think it would be ok to cut down the butt end of the All in shaft? I’ve always used a 33″ putter but I decided to go crazy and go 35″ with this. My putting is so bad I figured I would try a change. Ive been trying to get some mat time in with is since I haven’t been able to get to the course and everything just feels bad. Love the way the ball comes off the face of the Elevado, and distance control has actually been pretty decent the last few rounds, but I just can’t seem to make anything in the 3-8ft range.
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yup, no problem.
you have to butt cut them if you order the shaft alone. (y)
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11512629, member: 52381″]
yup, no problem.
you have to butt cut them if you order the shaft alone. (y)
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awesome. I might give that a shot soon. Might also try to find someplace with a sam putt lab and see if maybe lie and loft aren’t agreeing with me. I’ve never done that before so it might be eye opening.
The Elevado Single Bend still impresses me with it’s ability to always start a ball off on the line you give it. There is a sound difference in a center strike vs a heel or toe strike. But the path doesn’t change. This has to be what they were trying to get out of the forward CG. I’ll make it a point to check if distance is consistent the next time I make it to the putting green.
Anyone else noticing the forward cg helping with keeping putts online?
[QUOTE=”odom730, post: 11512681, member: 46310″]
The Elevado Single Bend still impresses me with it’s ability to always start a ball off on the line you give it. There is a sound difference in a center strike vs a heel or toe strike. But the path doesn’t change. This has to be what they were trying to get out of the forward CG. I’ll make it a point to check if distance is consistent the next time I make it to the putting green.
Anyone else noticing the forward cg helping with keeping putts online?
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What I notice the most is the forgiveness. I don’t seem to be hitting many putts in the center of the face and am still getting pretty good rolls on them. I’m pretty happy with distance control from the single bend elevado I just have to figure out hot to get putts online. That’s a me issue and not a putter issue though
[QUOTE=”Slowmo, post: 11512742, member: 67660″]
What I notice the most is the forgiveness. I don’t seem to be hitting many putts in the center of the face and am still getting pretty good rolls on them. I’m pretty happy with distance control from the single bend elevado I just have to figure out hot to get putts online. That’s a me issue and not a putter issue though
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I know that issue.
How do you like the look of the Elevado? I’m a mallet guy, but this is my first wing style mallet. I like it, butI’m still getting used to it.
And do you use the putter to pick up your ball? I’ve been doing it, but you have to go slow and deliberately.
[QUOTE=”odom730, post: 11512765, member: 46310″]
I know that issue.
How do you like the look of the Elevado? I’m a mallet guy, but this is my first wing style mallet. I like it, butI’m still getting used to it.
And do you use the putter to pick up your ball? I’ve been doing it, but you have to go slow and deliberately.
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I love the look. I’ve always been drawn to wing style putters for some reason. I almost went with a blade just to try something different. I wish I could have gotten the alignment marks of the slant neck elevado on the single bend. I almost even wish I’d gone with the slant neck…wonder if the toe hang version might have fit my stroke better. I was trying to keep it as close to my fitted Edel putter as I could though.
I do use it to pick up the ball now that I’ve figured out how to do so. Not quite as easy a scoop as I was expecting it to be.
[QUOTE=”Slowmo, post: 11512742, member: 67660″]
What I notice the most is the forgiveness. I don’t seem to be hitting many putts in the center of the face and am still getting pretty good rolls on them. I’m pretty happy with distance control from the single bend elevado I just have to figure out hot to get putts online. That’s a me issue and not a putter issue though
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Forgiveness in putters is one of those things I hadn’t really considered much before using the Elevado. Frankly, I thought a lot of it was a bit overvalued. I was pretty shocked to see how it translated with this putter though.
First, I’m not really missing the center that often. That’s not a humble brag, because god knows I miss the center of everything, but for whatever reason I’m pretty consistent with this putter. However, when I do I can feel the putter working for me. I don’t notice nearly the same amount of twisting or face movement I’m used to feeling in my hands. I took some pics/video of a recent session and the difference in distance was small on a toe strike – I am approximating <5% based on the results I measured. The putt was very much straight on line as well. If you’d asked me to pick the miss by looking at where the 6 balls I’d putted ended up, I wouldn’t have been able to.
I”m somewhat jaded and stubborn. But I’m still not very sure about “forgiveness” in putters.
My lag putting needs work in general right now, so I did spend time on it last night. New game I made up – four lag putts and then pick the worst one and putt four cleanup putts from there. By the end, I was doing really well.
What I’ve noticed most is the comfort level I’m feeling in the 4-8 foot range. That’s always been a tricky spot for me, but has made a real difference in my scores this year.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11513260, member: 52381″]
I”m somewhat jaded and stubborn. But I’m still not very sure about “forgiveness” in putters.
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I get it. Can’t tell you how many putters have come through my house over the years. I think the most telling difference for me is just the feeling in hand with off-center impact. It’s different. Reality is I’m missing the putt with a miss like that 99% of the time, forgiveness or not, but the difference starts to become whether I have a reasonable follow up.
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 11513275, member: 1193″]
I get it. Can’t tell you how many putters have come through my house over the years. I think the most telling difference for me is just the feeling in hand with off-center impact. It’s different. Reality is I’m missing the putt with a miss like that 99% of the time, forgiveness or not, but the difference starts to become whether I have a reasonable follow up.
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I’m also that weirdo who purposefully hits certain putts off the toe to get a little deader roll.
Which becomes harder with inserts. with the frontline elite, you definitely get feedback if you miss the insert.
the inset definitely isn’t overly jumpy though which is an instant turnoff for me.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11513260, member: 52381″]
I”m somewhat jaded and stubborn. But I’m still not very sure about “forgiveness” in putters.
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Oh man, I can see why but I definitely do after switching to my Spyder X a few years ago. I am still not sure if I traded in some of my forgiveness in with the Elevado. Still deciding.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11513286, member: 52381″]
I’m also that weirdo who purposefully hits certain putts off the toe to get a little deader roll.
Which becomes harder with inserts. with the frontline elite, you definitely get feedback if you miss the insert.
the inset definitely isn’t overly jumpy though which is an instant turnoff for me.
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In my mind, it’s not even an insert putter. I know it is. I can see that it is. I just don’t feel like it is. Probably because I relate insert so much to variations of the White Hot.
It was fantastic on lag putts when I’ve had it in play, despite being a little heavy. That’s the first thing I want out of any putter, make the 2-putts as easy as possible.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11513260, member: 52381″]
I”m somewhat jaded and stubborn. But I’m still not very sure about “forgiveness” in putters.
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What I can tell you is that I’m hitting an awful lot of putts on the heel, like, some all the way on the hosel almost, and still getting good distance control from them. Any of my other putters if I hit a putt that far on the heel would easily leave a putt well short (like 6ft short on a 20 ft putt). I’m seeing those 20-30ft putts still get up to tap in distance now.
When I hit a putt that far on the heel I don’t expect to make 3-8 ft putts, which is where I”m really struggling right now. Could the Elevado being 2″ longer than any other putter I’ve used in the last 25 years be why I’m hitting so many on the heel? Do I just need to shorten it or is it a weight thing?
[QUOTE=”Slowmo, post: 11513319, member: 67660″]
What I can tell you is that I’m hitting an awful lot of putts on the heel, like, some all the way on the hosel almost, and still getting good distance control from them. Any of my other putters if I hit a putt that far on the heel would easily leave a putt well short (like 6ft short on a 20 ft putt). I’m seeing those 20-30ft putts still get up to tap in distance now.
When I hit a putt that far on the heel I don’t expect to make 3-8 ft putts, which is where I”m really struggling right now. Could the Elevado being 2″ longer than any other putter I’ve used in the last 25 years be why I’m hitting so many on the heel? Do I just need to shorten it or is it a weight thing?
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I think 2 inches is a huge difference to get used to. It’s going to change everything about your setup.
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 11513337, member: 1193″]
I think 2 inches is a huge difference to get used to. It’s going to change everything about your setup.
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yeah, that’s partly why I’ve been wondering if I could turn it into a midlock and just go completely different.
[QUOTE=”Chef23, post: 11400862, member: 48542″]
There it is without the plastic and with a wristlock grip on it.
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I forgot you did this. How are you liking it? Thinking about doing it myself. If I dont start making some putts before my June5 scramble I may go this route.
[QUOTE=”Slowmo, post: 11513470, member: 67660″]
I forgot you did this. How are you liking it? Thinking about doing it myself. If I dont start making some putts before my June5 scramble I may go this route.
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It is better than the standard setup for me. It isn’t as good as the Midlock for me. I have just become comfortable with the shaft running up the arm. I don’t feel quite as stable with the revised putter. The setup is very good though and I really like the way the head looks. I wish I had ordered a 37” putter which is the longest they would do. I could put a Midlock grip on there then it would be really close to the regular Midlock.
[QUOTE=”Slowmo, post: 11512810, member: 67660″]
I wish I could have gotten the alignment marks of the slant neck elevado on the single bend.
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Just curious, why do you like the alignment mark for the slant neck over the single bend? Just a cleaner look?
I actually prefer the larger white mark on the single bend. It just fits my eye.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11493007, member: 52381″]
I ordered it with slightly higher weights and I think it’s still a little much for my comfort zone. made some bad strokes on some little bit longer than short putts where i felt the weight led to not being able to have a confident stroke.
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What size weights did you order to start with? I saw you’re waiting on the 10g. Did you try the 5g? I’m curious what the different weights could do in these.
[QUOTE=”odom730, post: 11513764, member: 46310″]
Just curious, why do you like the alignment mark for the slant neck over the single bend? Just a cleaner look?
I actually prefer the larger white mark on the single bend. It just fits my eye.
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that thick white line is hard for me to look at.
[QUOTE=”odom730, post: 11513776, member: 46310″]
What size weights did you order to start with? I saw you’re waiting on the 10g. Did you try the 5g? I’m curious what the different weights could do in these.
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I have 15g x2 in there now.
ordered 10g x2, but they sent 5g x2.
so soon I have all three weights to play with. 😀
[QUOTE=”odom730, post: 11513764, member: 46310″]
Just curious, why do you like the alignment mark for the slant neck over the single bend? Just a cleaner look?
I actually prefer the larger white mark on the single bend. It just fits my eye.
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I like the single top line vs the big line on the flange.
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I had a good session today at range and spent 45 minutes putting after. Really starting to get used to the Elevado.
Directionally this putter is super forgiving. My miss left or right is 100% user error. I am starting to get used to the distance control. It is more about getting used to the speed. It is super consistent. It just took some time to get used to it initially. The more I have been out with it the more I like it. Feel like it will turn into a 2 putt machine.
Always fun the see how the different weights are made.
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[USER=52381]@baylrballa[/USER] what are you improvements/changes are you expecting from the weight change?
I have been feeling that my Elite 8.0 wasnt sitting right. It seemed to not sit flat on the ground at address. But today, instead of adjusting my putting stroke, I simply adjusted my stance at address closer to the ball to get it flat. Then, I got the ball started on my intended line better than before. I still say the ball comes off the face softer and slower than my previous putter, so I’m still coming up short. I need more work to adjust to that tungsten soft face.
[QUOTE=”Joshnoble01, post: 11514570, member: 53518″]
[USER=52381]@baylrballa[/USER] what are you improvements/changes are you expecting from the weight change?
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Always two things as I get into heavier weight putters.
1. feel with distance control starts to go.
2. The head gets out of timing with my punchier short stroke
Head weights aren’t listed. Should have measured when I switched shafts but guessing with the 10s it’s in the 355 range and the 15s took it to 365ish.
I knowingly went with 10g heavier weights due to the graphite shaft, but the all in is different than others I’ve tried. It wasn’t working balance wise. Switched to kbs gps. Fixed #1 it seems but #2 still a bit off. I lost the head in several short putts.
so hoping the decreased weight helps short putt control.
Decided to try out the forgiveness for the extreme misses. Tried different types of putts of varying distances . Hit 3 putts per setup. 1 middle, 1 on far heel off insert, and 1 on far toe off insert.
No notes or measurements, just observations There is minimal loss of distance regardless of strike location. Putts stay mostly on line and sunk a good number of them.
The amount of forgiveness on a horrendous strike is very impressive.
Total reversal from my initial impression of the putter. Really liking it now that I’ve figured out the speed. Sunk a 20 foot birdie and 2 other 15 footers for par today. I had two 3 putts today but one of them was from 50 feet and the other was just a result of an angry greenskeeper with a placement on the side of a hill.
Was putting on the mat at home the other day when a friend called. Was h putting 1 handed while holding the phone with the left and started just making 8 foot putt after 8 ft putt. Figured out how I was gripping the putter with that hand and took it to the course today. No 3 putts. Putted from off the green multiple times today to just inches from the hole…something I’ve never been able to do with any putter. Really liking the distance control I’m seeing with the Elevado slant neck. Still hitting it all over the face of the putter and getting good results anyway. Never been able to say that about any putter I’ve ever owned.
Ok. I think I’m onto something with the putter. Distance control today was great and never left myself more than a tap in all day except the one hole I completely misread both break and speed. Still need to figure out how to make some of those 6-12 footers but that’s more me than the putter. Was getting everything started on the line I wanted today. Had several 20deg foot putts that I hit WAY on the heel that still curled up inside a foot from the hole. No way I deserve that good a result on that bad a strike, but the Elevado saved me every time.
Still trying to figure out the weighting. It feels different than the milled equivalent.
Super mad at myself I didnt weigh both of them with the heads off. Since the Frontline doesn’t list headweight.
Might try some split weights here in a bit.
No putts missed inside 5 feet yesterday. Big time trouble area for me last year and it’s driving my scores down. Didn’t make anything long, but was always able to lag to a place where I could make the cleanup putt, so no three putts either. I’m not really shook by three putts if I leave myself a long way from the hole, but always nice to avoid them. In all, not what I’d call a great putting performance because I didn’t make anything from a distance, but scared the hole a couple times.
The biggest difference makers for me since putting the Elevado in the bag have been:
1 – My speed control and direction on mid to long putts has been very consistent, even on miss-hits.
2 – My alignment has improved.
3 – I’m not leaving the face open at impact.
Some of that is me, some of that is the putter. Regardless, I’m feeling pretty good. One of these days I hope to incorporate some Shot Scope tracking to get an unbiased look at my performance. It’s definitely better than last year, but I’m sure there’s plenty of room for improvement too.
I’ll say again that I don’t really look at this putter like I did the previous Cleveland putters I’ve reviewed and owned. They were very much “good for the money” putters to me. I think this is just a good putter. Don’t know how Cleveland managed to shed that perception, because it goes back more than a decade, but they did it. I’ll also reiterate that this doesn’t feel like an insert putter to me, but instead I tend to perceive it more like a milled face. I’m not going to pretend it’s the softest milled face I’ve used, but it’s not the firmest either.
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 11532794, member: 1193″]
No putts missed inside 5 feet yesterday. Big time trouble area for me last year and it’s driving my scores down. Didn’t make anything long, but was always able to lag to a place where I could make the cleanup putt, so no three putts either. I’m not really shook by three putts if I leave myself a long way from the hole, but always nice to avoid them. In all, not what I’d call a great putting performance because I didn’t make anything from a distance, but scared the hole a couple times.
The biggest difference makers for me since putting the Elevado in the bag have been:
1 – My speed control and direction on mid to long putts has been very consistent, even on miss-hits.
2 – My alignment has improved.
3 – I’m not leaving the face open at impact.
Some of that is me, some of that is the putter. Regardless, I’m feeling pretty good. One of these days I hope to incorporate some Shot Scope tracking to get an unbiased look at my performance. It’s definitely better than last year, but I’m sure there’s plenty of room for improvement too.
I’ll say again that I don’t really look at this putter like I did the previous Cleveland putters I’ve reviewed and owned. They were very much “good for the money” putters to me. I think this is just a good putter. Don’t know how Cleveland managed to shed that perception, because it goes back more than a decade, but they did it. I’ll also reiterate that this doesn’t feel like an insert putter to me, but instead I tend to perceive it more like a milled face. I’m not going to pretend it’s the softest milled face I’ve used, but it’s not the firmest either.
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Speed control is such an underrated thing to look at in putters as they are not all the same.
Alignment is important, but that can also come down to reading greens correctly. Speed control is the difference between 3-4 strokes around in my opinion.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 11532809, member: 3″]
Speed control is such an underrated thing to look at in putters as they are not all the same.
Alignment is important, but that can also come down to reading greens correctly. Speed control is the difference between 3-4 strokes around in my opinion.
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So very true. Putting a putt to a foot or two instead of leaving a 25ft putt 6 foot short and blow it by 6foot has been making a big difference. I can’t get over how well the Elevado retains speed and direction when I strike the putt all the way on the heel.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 11532809, member: 3″]
Speed control is such an underrated thing to look at in putters as they are not all the same.
Alignment is important, but that can also come down to reading greens correctly. Speed control is the difference between 3-4 strokes around in my opinion.
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Absolutely makes sense, especially on challenging greens. There are a few pin locations on my course where big numbers come into play really fast if you can’t keep the ball under control.
Had a not so good night with the putter tonight. -2.16 strokes gained according to Shot Scope.
Missed 2 3-footers and had a 3-putt bogey. The longer putts were ok. Was liking the distance control. Would have been better on nicer greens. They’ve been a little bumpy recently.
[QUOTE=”Slowmo, post: 11541240, member: 67660″]
35 putts today with 3 3 putts. I didn’t feel like I putter that bad though. I’m having trouble with the little 6-8 footers, but I’ve long had that problem. Greens were very slow today and I was just having a hard time adjusting. The Elevado does continue to shine with good distance when I hit the ball off the heel. I need to figure out why I’m hitting so many putts on the heel though.
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just realized I put this in the wrong putter thread. Even with that number of putts (and I do count putts from off the green as putts, shotscope doesn’t) Shotscope tells me I had my best putting day with a strokes gained putting of only -0.19 I’ll take that all day long!
Had 28 putts and strokes gained was -0.43 today. Had some quality wedge shots which left short putts and holed a couple 8-12 footers. My main takeaway with today’s round was I have to be firm and go after putts. Being timid with putts hasn’t helped the last few times out.
Still getting pretty dang decent distance control but still missing a lot of short putts with the Elevado. I rolled a HB Soft MIlled 8 at the PGASS a few days ago and was tempted to buy it.
Recent putting stats with the Elevado Single Bend.
Biggest issue is still leaving putts short. 76% actually. Not good. But 64% of putts are ending within 3 feet. So I’m still liking the distance control. All areas can be improved, but the putter keep the ball on line and my change to a claw grip will continue.
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Had a tough day with the Elevado today. Brought it inside after the round to get on the mat and try to figure something out. It’s kind of strange, I’m getting closer to the hole and better distance control on those 20-30 ft putts when I just hit the ball off the heel than when I hit the center of the face. Still having some direction challenges on 4-8 footers.
Getting along with Elevado. After my early struggles, with distance, I have turned it around. Just went and had a medium-length session. Did the ladder drill for the last 20 minutes and I was very consistent the entire session.
[QUOTE=”odom730, post: 11558672, member: 46310″]
Recent putting stats with the Elevado Single Bend.
Biggest issue is still leaving putts short. 76% actually. Not good. But 64% of putts are ending within 3 feet. So I’m still liking the distance control. All areas can be improved, but the putter keep the ball on line and my change to a claw grip will continue.
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I love that you posted this, because I didn’t realize those stats were out there.
Of my missed putts, 77% are stopping within 3 feet (47% short/30% long). That’s really a telling number to me, especially on the greens I’ve been playing. If I could make a few more in the 3-6 foot range I’d be in great shape. As it stands, I’m making more putts between 6-9 feet right now (43% to be exact). I don’t expect that number hold up over time, but it’s nice to see.
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 11564821, member: 1193″]
I love that you posted this, because I didn’t realize those stats were out there.
Of my missed putts, 77% are stopping within 3 feet (47% short/30% long). That’s really a telling number to me, especially on the greens I’ve been playing. If I could make a few more in the 3-6 foot range I’d be in great shape. As it stands, I’m making more putts between 6-9 feet right now (43% to be exact). I don’t expect that number hold up over time, but it’s nice to see.
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I’m with you on I like the distance control. Sitting at 47% short and 29% long but end up inside 3 feet, so 76% to inside 3ft I will take all day. What is killing me I think is an alignment issue as I can’t make those short ish putts you need to score.
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[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 11564821, member: 1193″]
Of my missed putts, 77% are stopping within 3 feet ([B]47% short[/B]/30% long).
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[SIZE=4]’90 percent of putts that are short don’t go in’
I yell at myself all the time, “got to hit it to git it”[/SIZE]
[QUOTE=”ULEWZ, post: 11564867, member: 52804″]
[SIZE=4]’90 percent of putts that are short don’t go in’
I yell at myself all the time, “got to hit it to git it”[/SIZE]
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I get a lot of “Does your husband play too?” comments from my buddies when I leave putts short
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I get it, but I don’t mind being short too much. Beats blowing it by the hole for me.