Purchase: While in Puetz Golf Shop, in Seattle, I was looking at a two ball odyssey, which I like. I picked up the Ping DOC 17 because it was so unusual looking. Right away it felt well balanced and I couldn't let it go. So for a 179 George Washingtons it was mine.
Pros: Because of the size, balance and easy alignment there is a natural tendency to stroke the ball as opposed to "popping" the ball.
Cons: I haven't figured out how to pick up the ball with the putter head so I don't have to bend over. But, I can't get my driver to tee the ball up for me either.
DOC 17 Quality: Even in this world of abstract designed putters, this one is strange, but the quality is top notch, including the head cover.
Review & Rating Summary: I've only played a couple of rounds with this putter, but I can tell you, it will eliminate a lot of three puts and help get a lot of ups, down. As soon as you see one of these in your golf shop, pick it up and mess around with it. If you purchase it and your putting doesn't improve, purchase another one and use them for snow shoes.
Ping DOC 17 Rating: 5
Author of this Golf Review: Bill H.
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Golf Review Submitted: 2004-08-31 Review Usefulness Rating: 4.58333 out of 5. 24 reader(s) voted on this Ping Golf equipment review.
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