Belly Putters - should they be banned

[DrCRHop]

[quote name='PixlPutterman ' timestamp='1343344193' post='5360734']
[quote name='DrCRHop' timestamp='1343158279' post='5343802']
[quote name='creeder06' timestamp='1343154785' post='5343358']
No, and the PEDS angle is lame. Their illegal, bellies and brooms are not.
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Actually it is quite the same argument. Not all PED's are illegal and the governing bodies can make the distinction whether or not they are allowed - much like belly putters. The argument that "everyone can do it" is not a great argument, much like the legally obtained PED's.
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Possibly the poorest rebuttle I have ever read.

How about a better arguement. I putt at least 5 times worse with a belly putter, thus the reason i do not use on. I would have to imagine someone succesful with a broom is probable 5 times worse with a standard putter. Why should they not be able to putt with a length comfortable to them.

There is no one dominating on tour with a belly putter so I dont see what the big stink is.

Since you seem to be the king of logic (likely not) why dont you actually come up with a technelogical arguement against long putters.

Should we not also ban adjustable drivers? Force everyone to swing the same like you are trying to force everyone to putt the same?

cant hit a driver over 400cc to save my life, im not crying about 460cc users
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As I've said before, I don't care if they ban them, or keep them. It's up to the governing body as to what they deem is legal or illegal, whether it makes sense to everyone or not. My point, is that the argument that "anyone can use them, so there is no unfair advantage" is a wasted argument. One can make the same argument for longer driver shafts, balls that go straight, grooves, PEDs, extra clubs, etc. - while we are at it, let's allow corked bats in baseball? Why not make all of these legal because, well, "anyone can choose to use them so everyone can be on the same playing level".

[Stu1961]

Since a portion the "normal" length putter users continue to whine that long and belly style putters provide an unfair aid/advantage to making a stroke, I think the ruling bodies should listen and take a stand ... and outlaw all putters under 41". Force these curmudgeons to use the alleged "advantage" to play better golf. The PGA doesn't need anyone out there undermining their "These Guys Are Good" promotional advertisements. "These Guys Could Be Better" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

[PixlPutterman]

[quote name='Stu1961' timestamp='1343438032' post='5367318']
Since a portion the "normal" length putter users continue to whine that long and belly style putters provide an unfair aid/advantage to making a stroke, I think the ruling bodies should listen and take a stand ... and outlaw all putters under 41". Force these curmudgeons to use the alleged "advantage" to play better golf. The PGA doesn't need anyone out there undermining their "These Guys Are Good" promotional advertisements. "These Guys Could Be Better" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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[march11934]

Hello all, This is my first post here in wrx. I have been reading a lot of posts and just basically following along on the members opinions. As far as the topic goes, I have used both short and belly putters. I just switched back to a 35" 2 Ball and happy i did so. But I don't really have a problem with players using belly putters. As far as oportunity goes a few have made a good point that everyone has the option to use one if they so chose to. My issue with the subject is more of a hardware question. No one seems to have a problem with titanium, carbon fiber, graphite, design advancements, hybrids, resin golf balls, single dimple, double dimple, range finders, GPS devices, etc.... Just about all of the advancements i just listed have arrived in the past decade or so. The belly putter to my understanding has been around since the 50's. Correct?
So why does the belly putter atract so much attention while all of the other advancements listed are embraced with open arms?
And if technique is the issue, my understanding is many of the old golf swings were influenced by hickory shafts that flexed and bent. While modern swings are more aggressive dur to stiffer flex shafts. That would be in line with the different putting swing with a belly putter. Right?

[PixlPutterman]

[quote name='march11934' timestamp='1343490228' post='5369314']
Hello all, This is my first post here in wrx. I have been reading a lot of posts and just basically following along on the members opinions. As far as the topic goes, I have used both short and belly putters. I just switched back to a 35" 2 Ball and happy i did so. But I don't really have a problem with players using belly putters. As far as oportunity goes a few have made a good point that everyone has the option to use one if they so chose to. My issue with the subject is more of a hardware question. No one seems to have a problem with titanium, carbon fiber, graphite, design advancements, hybrids, resin golf balls, single dimple, double dimple, range finders, GPS devices, etc.... Just about all of the advancements i just listed have arrived in the past decade or so. The belly putter to my understanding has been around since the 50's. Correct?
So why does the belly putter atract so much attention while all of the other advancements listed are embraced with open arms?
And if technique is the issue, my understanding is many of the old golf swings were influenced by hickory shafts that flexed and bent. While modern swings are more aggressive dur to stiffer flex shafts. That would be in line with the different putting swing with a belly putter. Right?
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Also if anchoring is the issue then we should also ban super stroke grips, which do the same thing without the anchoring.

[jnradioactive]

[quote name='PixlPutterman ' timestamp='1343493210' post='5369456']
[quote name='march11934' timestamp='1343490228' post='5369314']
Hello all, This is my first post here in wrx. I have been reading a lot of posts and just basically following along on the members opinions. As far as the topic goes, I have used both short and belly putters. I just switched back to a 35" 2 Ball and happy i did so. But I don't really have a problem with players using belly putters. As far as oportunity goes a few have made a good point that everyone has the option to use one if they so chose to. My issue with the subject is more of a hardware question. No one seems to have a problem with titanium, carbon fiber, graphite, design advancements, hybrids, resin golf balls, single dimple, double dimple, range finders, GPS devices, etc.... Just about all of the advancements i just listed have arrived in the past decade or so. The belly putter to my understanding has been around since the 50's. Correct?
So why does the belly putter atract so much attention while all of the other advancements listed are embraced with open arms?
And if technique is the issue, my understanding is many of the old golf swings were influenced by hickory shafts that flexed and bent. While modern swings are more aggressive dur to stiffer flex shafts. That would be in line with the different putting swing with a belly putter. Right?
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Also if anchoring is the issue then we should also ban super stroke grips, which do the same thing without the anchoring.
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So super stroke grps anchor without anchoring??? Huh???

[596]

Ban the dang thing and flog anyone that ever thought of or does use one. They are all cheaters and should not consider themselves a "real" golfer. I've never seen a piece of equipment that gained such a huge advantage. They make the game of golf a laughing stock to the general public, fans and all super awesome golfers that want to keep up with tradition and the traditional stroke to remain forever and ever. How dare they advance anything without the total consent of everyone ever involved in the game. No one with a regular putter could ever beat one of these cheating little pieces of sh*t.

Tar and feather anyone currently using a belly putter and then break the putter over their head so it can never be used ever again.

btw - get over it..........

[PixlPutterman]

[quote name='jnradioactive' timestamp='1343496597' post='5369608']
[quote name='PixlPutterman ' timestamp='1343493210' post='5369456']
[quote name='march11934' timestamp='1343490228' post='5369314']
Hello all, This is my first post here in wrx. I have been reading a lot of posts and just basically following along on the members opinions. As far as the topic goes, I have used both short and belly putters. I just switched back to a 35" 2 Ball and happy i did so. But I don't really have a problem with players using belly putters. As far as oportunity goes a few have made a good point that everyone has the option to use one if they so chose to. My issue with the subject is more of a hardware question. No one seems to have a problem with titanium, carbon fiber, graphite, design advancements, hybrids, resin golf balls, single dimple, double dimple, range finders, GPS devices, etc.... Just about all of the advancements i just listed have arrived in the past decade or so. The belly putter to my understanding has been around since the 50's. Correct?
So why does the belly putter atract so much attention while all of the other advancements listed are embraced with open arms?
And if technique is the issue, my understanding is many of the old golf swings were influenced by hickory shafts that flexed and bent. While modern swings are more aggressive dur to stiffer flex shafts. That would be in line with the different putting swing with a belly putter. Right?
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Also if anchoring is the issue then we should also ban super stroke grips, which do the same thing without the anchoring.
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So super stroke grps anchor without anchoring??? Huh???
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? That dense are we??

They take the hands and wrists out of the stroke, promoting a more large muscle group stroke, esentially the goal of a long putter as well

[jnradioactive]

[quote name='PixlPutterman ' timestamp='1343502004' post='5369892']
[quote name='jnradioactive' timestamp='1343496597' post='5369608']

So super stroke grps anchor without anchoring??? Huh???
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? That dense are we??

They take the hands and wrists out of the stroke, promoting a more large muscle group stroke, esentially the goal of a long putter as well
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Sorry i dont speak idiot... Which you appear to be fluent in.

[PixlPutterman]

[quote name='jnradioactive' timestamp='1343502357' post='5369916']
[quote name='PixlPutterman ' timestamp='1343502004' post='5369892']
[quote name='jnradioactive' timestamp='1343496597' post='5369608']
So super stroke grps anchor without anchoring??? Huh???
[/quote]

? That dense are we??

They take the hands and wrists out of the stroke, promoting a more large muscle group stroke, esentially the goal of a long putter as well
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Sorry i dont speak idiot... Which you appear to be fluent in.
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Says the guy from Snookie and JWow land, and the only reason I am fluent in it is because how much of it I have to sift through on here