Okay, so I’ve been messing around with putters lately, trying to find one that really clicks. I saw this “Circle T” thing online and, honestly, it looked pretty sweet. So I decided to dive in and see what the fuss was all about.
First, I tried to figure out what exactly a Circle T is. Turns out, it’s not a specific putter model, but more like a special designation from Scotty Cameron. Think of it like a super-charged version of a regular putter. They’re made with extra care, sometimes with fancier materials, and they’re supposedly harder to get.
Next, I started looking for one. Man, that was a rabbit hole. I checked out some online forums and, wow, people are serious about these things. I browsed a few websites, and the prices? Forget about it! Way out of my league for just trying something out.
So, I decided to get creative. Instead of buying a real Circle T, I thought, “Why not try to feel what it’s like?” I grabbed my regular Scotty Cameron putter – a Newport 2, which is a pretty decent stick on its own.
I spent a good hour just practicing on my putting mat at home. I focused on these things:
- Smooth stroke: I really tried to imagine I had a super-expensive, perfectly balanced putter in my hands. I focused on making a really smooth, pendulum-like stroke.
- Solid contact: I paid extra attention to hitting the ball right in the sweet spot. I listened to the sound it made and tried to get that pure, crisp click every time.
- Consistent roll: I wasn’t worried about making every putt. I was more focused on getting the ball rolling end-over-end consistently.
My Little Experiment
After a while, I started to feel a difference. Not because I had a magical putter, but because I was way more focused on the fundamentals. I was more aware of my stroke, my setup, everything.
Then I thought, “Okay, let’s add a little ‘Circle T’ flair.” I grabbed some lead tape – the stuff you can use to adjust the weight of a club. I carefully added a tiny bit to the sole of my putter, mimicking where I’d seen some extra weight placed on pictures of Circle T putters.
Did it suddenly turn my putter into a $5,000 masterpiece? Of course not. But did it make me think about putter weighting and how it affects feel? Absolutely. It added another layer to my practice.
The biggest takeaway from this whole Circle T experiment? It’s not about the putter, it is about me. It’s about focusing on the process, the details, and the feeling of a good stroke. Sure, a fancy putter might be nice, but it’s not going to magically fix a bad stroke. I realized that the best way to improve is through practice and being patient.
