I had the same experience. I started using a Ping Anser, then went to a Ping Doc 17 and did well with it. While I was having a driver re-gripped, I tried the 3 ball and drained about ten in a row from about 12 feet and I've been using the 3 ball ever since. I picked up the Anser and tried to putt with it the other day and I couldn't keep the blade on line at all. I guess I'll be a big-headed putter user from now on.