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I’m not a bad putter. Thursday’s round, 30 putts. But that was good. But I can get better, and I think a better flatstick would help.
Well, I don’t think Pelz would consider the Dandy a perfect putter, but for sure one of the better ones. It seems to help with a few things that other putters he was aware don’t do. If you’re interested in playing your best, I think improving your putting would be much more cost efficient than tinkering with shaft frequencies! Not that that wouldn’t be fun too….
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Mike: I got a Dandy a couple of years ago. It helped with my putting, but it didn’t help ease the strain on my back, so I’m using a long flat stick at the moment. Besides, I was getting a little "yippy" on the short putts and the Dandy didn’t help that problem. Did the ball roll better? Yep! In fact, I may give it another shot in the next month or so. But the shape and use of that sideways pistol grip was a little weird. You have to fit the thing against your wrist and its supposed to keep your wrist out of the putt. I think they are a bit overpriced, but that’s a personal consideration. So here’s the bottom line. In my opinion, you improve you game first. The putter may or may not do it. By the way, I have the original Dandy which is a pretty damned heavy putter. Harlan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A few weeks ago I entered a benefit bowling tournament w/ no expectations at all; my father-in-law asked me to, I hadn’t bowled in a year, what the heck. 8-pin tap tourney (8 pins or more counts a strike), they gave me a handicap based on 150 average. Naturally I bowled out of my mind–had an 820 series scratch, something like 964 w/ handicap (http://www.dalecki.net/photos/bowling.jpg). So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at http://www.dandygolf.com/ Among other things, this putter is supposed to induce a better roll on the ball, something I don’t have a lot of consistency with using my Titleist Caliente mallet. I’d buy the cheaper one that goes for $149. They have a 90-day money-back guarantee, which is appealing. If I don’t like it, I can then buy a frequency meter. I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. What do you think? Mike Mike Dalecki RSG-Wisconsin 2001 Info: http://dalecki.net/rsgwis I do not patronize spammers! Help keep RSG clean. Expect the same etiquette from me on RSG as on the golf course. RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/daleckim.htm
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Given your interest and immersion in the physics of clubs, I’d say, "Get the Freq. meter." It’ll give you hours of enjoyment, and expand your already impressive expertise. Peter – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at Now that you have the Integra, if you also get a putter that lets you one-putt everything, golf is likely to become boring to you and will probably kill the thrill of chasing the perfect set of clubs. On the other hand, when dealing with the dark side, you KNOW the frequency meter is going to cost you waaaaaaaaay more than the $200. :) May your next round be your best round. Dave Holo RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/holod.htm Please: no spam, off topic, or crossposts as explained in the RSG FAQ: at http://ttsoft.com/thor/rsggolf.html
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13.2 is my handicap. Give it back Mike. Dean Gough
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–snip I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting.
Haven’t you got a full set of clubs? In any case, aren’t there tradesman who can do the "spining" for you? Only you can do your putting, so why not improve that? — F.
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I think they are a bit overpriced, but that’s a personal consideration.
A "bit"? What are you making, 500 grand a year?? 
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I wish! Actually, Jeff, I bought the Dandy at a Play It Again Sports store for twenty bucks. Obviously they didn’t bother to do a little investigation before they priced it. Harlan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I think they are a bit overpriced, but that’s a personal consideration. A "bit"? What are you making, 500 grand a year??
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I wish! Actually, Jeff, I bought the Dandy at a Play It Again Sports store for twenty bucks. Obviously they didn’t bother to do a little investigation before they priced it.
Oh, that’s cool. I couldn’t even find any on eBay.
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Trollicity, Your post only proves that you don’t have a clue. I rest my case! Don FIAC – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – –snip I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. Haven’t you got a full set of clubs? In any case, aren’t there tradesman who can do the "spining" for you? Only you can do your putting, so why not improve that?
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Methinks you didn’t perhaps read the paragraph as carefully as you might have. It was an 8-pin tap tournament. I am not a good bowler. But that day, I kept managing to knock 8 pins down most of the time. I even strung together 4 real strikes in the first game: One in the pocket, one very light, one head on, and one crossover. Mr. Consistency I was not. I don’t know if I ever want to bowl again. I just want my last series to be an 820…and the heck with how I got it. :) Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at http://www.dandygolf.com/ Its a no brainer. Buy the latest and greatest reactive resin bowling ball. Or a new pair of Linds. Edit name to reply, I hate SPAM
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So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at http://www.dandygolf.com/
Its a no brainer. Buy the latest and greatest reactive resin bowling ball. Or a new pair of Linds. Edit name to reply, I hate SPAM
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Its a no brainer. Buy the latest and greatest reactive resin bowling ball. Or a new pair of Linds.
Buy one of those bowling wrist supports for your right wrist. Then turn it around and put it on your left wrist to keep it flat on your back swing! Dave Clary/Corpus Christi,TX http://www.geocities.com/texasp38 RSG Roll Call http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/claryd.htm
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I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. What do you think? Wait…. are you asking about improving your putting, or buying a new putter?? If you really want to improve your putting, then buy Dave Pelz’s Putting Bible and prepare to spend a number of hours over the course of weeks. Based on what little I read of the Dandy putter, I think he would approve of it. But knowledge and technique are always more valuable than equipment, IMO.
I’ve got his putting bible. The problem is more the putter than anything else. When the greens get a little faster, I have a difficult time w/ my heavy-head mallet putter controlling distance. Further, I really like the idea of imparting topspin onto the ball as quickly as possible. The heavy mallet is great for shorter putts, esp. 4-footers or less. The mass is so much that the club just swings itself. The problem is controlling distance on the longer ones. I’m not a bad putter. Thursday’s round, 30 putts. But that was good. But I can get better, and I think a better flatstick would help. Mike Mike Dalecki RSG-Wisconsin 2001 Info: http://dalecki.net/rsgwis I do not patronize spammers! Help keep RSG clean. Expect the same etiquette from me on RSG as on the golf course. RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/daleckim.htm
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I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. What do you think?
Wait…. are you asking about improving your putting, or buying a new putter?? If you really want to improve your putting, then buy Dave Pelz’s Putting Bible and prepare to spend a number of hours over the course of weeks. Based on what little I read of the Dandy putter, I think he would approve of it. But knowledge and technique are always more valuable than equipment, IMO.
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Mike… Regarding the Dandy, I tried the $149 model and did not like it better then my Odyssey or Ping Anser, so I returned the putter. I did not like the putting setups they try to promote with the one putter with the sideways mounted grip. You want better roll, try the various Odyssey White Hot putters. They are very interesting. I have made some nice improvements in my putting. I have been working on my tempo, following the instructions of Pelz. It is really working at helping me overcome coming up way short or long, as well keeping the yipps in check on shorter puts. I’d go for the frequency meter. cheers RJ … – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A few weeks ago I entered a benefit bowling tournament w/ no expectations at all; my father-in-law asked me to, I hadn’t bowled in a year, what the heck. 8-pin tap tourney (8 pins or more counts a strike), they gave me a handicap based on 150 average. Naturally I bowled out of my mind–had an 820 series scratch, something like 964 w/ handicap (http://www.dalecki.net/photos/bowling.jpg). So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at http://www.dandygolf.com/ Among other things, this putter is supposed to induce a better roll on the ball, something I don’t have a lot of consistency with using my Titleist Caliente mallet. I’d buy the cheaper one that goes for $149. They have a 90-day money-back guarantee, which is appealing. If I don’t like it, I can then buy a frequency meter. I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. What do you think? Mike Mike Dalecki RSG-Wisconsin 2001 Info: http://dalecki.net/rsgwis I do not patronize spammers! Help keep RSG clean. Expect the same etiquette from me on RSG as on the golf course. RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/daleckim.htm
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Unless you’re thinking about building (a) set(s) of irons, I can’t imagine that a frequency meter is going to do more for lowering your score than a putter that helps you put a better roll on the ball. Kenny – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -A few weeks ago I entered a benefit bowling tournament w/ no expectations at all; my father-in-law asked me to, I hadn’t bowled in a year, what the heck. 8-pin tap tourney (8 pins or more counts a strike), they gave me a handicap based on 150 average. Naturally I bowled out of my mind–had an 820 series scratch, something like 964 w/ handicap (http://www.dalecki.net/photos/bowling.jpg). So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at http://www.dandygolf.com/ Among other things, this putter is supposed to induce a better roll on the ball, something I don’t have a lot of consistency with using my Titleist Caliente mallet. I’d buy the cheaper one that goes for $149. They have a 90-day money-back guarantee, which is appealing. If I don’t like it, I can then buy a frequency meter. I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. What do you think? Mike Mike Dalecki RSG-Wisconsin 2001 Info: http://dalecki.net/rsgwis I do not patronize spammers! Help keep RSG clean. Expect the same etiquette from me on RSG as on the golf course. RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/daleckim.htm
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So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at
Mike, I’ve never seen you play, and don’t have any idea what level you play to, so please don’t take this wrong way, but if I was going to spend $100 to improve my game, I think I’d go to choice 3: a lesson. OtherKevin (index ~11)
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I’m a 13.2. Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at Mike, I’ve never seen you play, and don’t have any idea what level you play to, so please don’t take this wrong way, but if I was going to spend $100 to improve my game, I think I’d go to choice 3: a lesson. OtherKevin (index ~11)
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If I won the gift cert, I’d get the frequency meter — whatever the heck that is!? Mike, you’re nuts. You should get a new, professionally drilled bowling ball! You’re obviously involved in the wrong sport. — "A Last Judgment is necessary because fools flourish." — Wm. Blake. — Home Page: http://www.depaul.edu/~dsimpson
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What’s your main priority at the moment? Building better clubs and learning more about it. Buy the frequency meter thingy. Getting better scores on the card and lowering your handicap. Buy the putter. If you know your priority then it’s a simple decision. Dean Gough
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Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at
Now that you have the Integra, if you also get a putter that lets you one-putt everything, golf is likely to become boring to you and will probably kill the thrill of chasing the perfect set of clubs. On the other hand, when dealing with the dark side, you KNOW the frequency meter is going to cost you waaaaaaaaay more than the $200. :) May your next round be your best round. Dave Holo RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/holod.htm Please: no spam, off topic, or crossposts as explained in the RSG FAQ: at http://ttsoft.com/thor/rsggolf.html
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can’t you just get both? =P i’m a club nut..but i have no resources to build clubs like urself or joseph. personally, i’d get the freq meter.
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Mike, I would take the $100 and buy lottery tickets. Hit for the big one and then have RSG Dalecki where all RSG’ers are invited for free golf on MD. Hey, you asked didn’t you? Don
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A few weeks ago I entered a benefit bowling tournament w/ no expectations at all; my father-in-law asked me to, I hadn’t bowled in a year, what the heck. 8-pin tap tourney (8 pins or more counts a strike), they gave me a handicap based on 150 average. Naturally I bowled out of my mind–had an 820 series scratch, something like 964 w/ handicap (http://www.dalecki.net/photos/bowling.jpg). So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at http://www.dandygolf.com/ Among other things, this putter is supposed to induce a better roll on the ball, something I don’t have a lot of consistency with using my Titleist Caliente mallet. I’d buy the cheaper one that goes for $149. They have a 90-day money-back guarantee, which is appealing. If I don’t like it, I can then buy a frequency meter. I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. What do you think? Mike Mike Dalecki RSG-Wisconsin 2001 Info: http://dalecki.net/rsgwis I do not patronize spammers! Help keep RSG clean. Expect the same etiquette from me on RSG as on the golf course. RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/daleckim.htm
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I’m being selfish here…but I’d sure like you to dive more into the spining thing.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A few weeks ago I entered a benefit bowling tournament w/ no expectations at all; my father-in-law asked me to, I hadn’t bowled in a year, what the heck. 8-pin tap tourney (8 pins or more counts a strike), they gave me a handicap based on 150 average. Naturally I bowled out of my mind–had an 820 series scratch, something like 964 w/ handicap (http://www.dalecki.net/photos/bowling.jpg). So guess what? I won $100 for that performance! I intend to use the dough for golf, but I can’t decide what will do me more good. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices: Choice 1: Buy a frequency meter. It’ll cost me $200+, but will allow me to check and match frequencies of clubs, and plumb more of the depths of spining. Choice 2: Buy a Dandy Putter. You can see the Dandy models at http://www.dandygolf.com/ Among other things, this putter is supposed to induce a better roll on the ball, something I don’t have a lot of consistency with using my Titleist Caliente mallet. I’d buy the cheaper one that goes for $149. They have a 90-day money-back guarantee, which is appealing. If I don’t like it, I can then buy a frequency meter. I’m torn between wanting to learn more about spining and building better clubs, and improving my putting. What do you think? Mike Mike Dalecki RSG-Wisconsin 2001 Info: http://dalecki.net/rsgwis I do not patronize spammers! Help keep RSG clean. Expect the same etiquette from me on RSG as on the golf course. RSG Roll Call: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/daleckim.htm