DP Golf Speedmeter

The DP Golf Speedmeter is a stimpmeter and is compatible with the USGA stimpmeter green speeds. It’s an affordable option and fits in your bag nicely.

I’ve tried several different options which I will list below, but this is the easiest to use and the price is right.

It looks pretty much like an official Stimpmeter.

The big difference….the “real” stimpmeter costs over $200 dollars. This one is $44 dollars.

They look slightly different, but work exactly the same.

This one is made from aluminum and comes in blue and green. There is a shorter version as well for $32.

How it works

It’s pretty simple to use.

I put down a ball marker as a starting point.

You lay a golf ball in the notch in the DP Golf Speedmeter and lift the end up slowly until the ball rolls down the device.

You do that 3 times and measure the average location of the 3 balls you rolled in relation to your starting point marker.

Let’s say that’s 9 feet.

Put a marker there and then roll 3 balls the other direction back toward your original location.

Mark the average distance of those 3 balls rolled and mark it.

Measure that distance and compare it with your first 3.

Let’s say you measure 9 feet in both directions. That means the stimp reading for that green on that day is 9.

The best part is that it’s easy to take along to other courses.

I would rate the DP Golf Speedmeter ★★★★★

Description

• The Classic design is based on the original design by Edward Stimpson with the slot positioned about 30″ from the tapered end whereas the Compact’s slot is 14″ (each model sold separately). The average distance the ball rolls using the Compact should be doubled to get the equivalent green speed.
• Manufactured from corrosion-resistant, lightweight and high-strength aluminium alloy.
• Finished with a scratch-resistant premium powder coating, providing increased durability and an elegant aesthetic.
• The golf ball rolls down a 145° V-shaped channel which is tapered at the end to reduce ball bounce when it contacts the putting surface.
• Features a small hole above the slot so the Speedmeter can be hung on a hook for safe and convenient storage.

Other Options

Another great option is The Perfect Putter.

These are not simply a Stimpmeter, they are a ball roller or true roller for putting practice.

I have the Premium version and Tour version.

The Tour version is better for traveling.

There is a location on the ramp marked “0” or the position to roll the ball from when taking a stimp reading.

Here is an article showing stimp function of The Perfect Putter.

It works the same way as other Stimpmeters. You roll the ball one way 3 times and the opposite direction 3 times and measure both ways. The average distance is the stimp reading.

I’ve also made a DIY Stimpmeter.

Here is a link to that process.