After over 10 years a using a Ping Zing 2 putter, a few years back I bought a copy of a two-ball putter for about $25 - I liked it, but I just didn't have good feel with putts over 8'-10'ft. But when I tried to go back to a blade putter I just couldn't do it! So last winter I decided to buy a new putter, and honestly the main reason I purchased the Ping G2i Craz-E C putter was because two of the best putters I know at my local course had a Craz-E. I have been using my Ping G2i Craz-E C putter for about 4 months, and after initially being frustrated with it, I am now putting better and scoring more birdies than I ever have! There are a lot, and I mean A LOT, of putters out there (over a dozen new Ping styles alone), but I don't think I'll be shopping for a new putter again for awhile!
The specs:
Model - Ping G2i C (center shaft)
Shaft length: 32 inches
Blue Ping Stock grip
What I liked:
When looking down at the putter head I really like the style and set up of the profile - the line is helpful, and it doesn't feel heavy.
The grip is soft and feels very comfortable to hold.
I was a bit nervous buying a 32" putter, but being only 5'6" the length is actually great. (I can't tell you how many people I see that choke way down on their putters - mine sets up so nice for me).
For me, the longer profile putter head gives me the mental impression of a flowing putting stroke, and I feel like I am more square on my follow through vs. a blade putter.
The Center Shaft is SO comfortable for me - I've tried a couple of the different versions of the Craz-E with the end shafts, and I just love the feel and sight lines of the shaft in the middle of the head.
What took me a while to get used to:
The blue color - I really wanted the black version of the same putter, but couldn't find it (for the price I wanted to pay).
Shortening my backswing - for some reason when I first started putting with it I just took the putter too far back and then decelled through - but now I'm in a much better groove.
Trusting the line on the putter - I've never used a putter with a guide line like that and for the first month I had a hard time believing I had lined up the putt right - so I would pull everything left...but now I believe what I see!
I purchased this putter for less than $65 with shipping from Ebay. It was used, but looked in new condition with a putter cover and a serial number. I couldn't be more thrilled with the purchase and would give this putter 5 stars!
