Equipment
Nike’s Method Origin B1-01 and B2-01 putters
If you follow our WITBs at GolfWRX, you know that Rory McIlroy switched putters to a Nike Method Origin putter at the 2015 Tour Championship, and it has been in the bag ever since.
Related: Rory McIlroy WITB
On April 22, Nike is releasing the Method Origin B1-01 and B2-01 putters, the latter of which is in the bag of McIlroy, who has won four times worldwide with the putter. Also, Charl Schwartzel won the 2016 Valspar Championship with a Method Origin B1-01 putter in his bag.
The new Method Origin putters are results of feedback and insight from McIlroy himself and Tiger Woods, according to Nike Golf representatives. The B1-01 has the square look Tiger prefers, while the B2-01 has the rounded look that McIlroy prefers.
First off, they’re made to have better distance control by minimizing the effect of off-center hits. To accomplish this, Nike used a layer of its RZN (resin) technology between the milled 304 stainless steel face and body, which helps better return energy from the putter to the golf ball on strikes that occur low on the face, heel or toe. The worse the mishit, the more benefit the technology provides over a standard putter, according to Nike.
The putters also use Nike’s new poly-metal grooves for a better roll and softer feel. The linear grooves — there’s seven in total, which are smaller and thinner than the five that used to be on the company’s Method putters — are each comprised of two parts; a metal portion that “grabs” the ball for better roll, and a polymer portion that creates a softer feel.
The putters have four weight slots in their soles, allowing additional weight to be added to the head. The weights are also beneficial in controlling head weight for Nike’s CounterFlex versions, which have a 75-gram sliding weight in their 15-inch grips, allowing golfers to adjust their counterbalance effect.
The Method origin B1-01 and B2-01 putters will be available for $349.99 in the standard models, and $419.99 with a CounterFlex grip.
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- Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X
Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.
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- Will Zalatoris’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)
3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max
Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord
See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.
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New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.
The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.
For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.
While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.
A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.
A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.
You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.
Pricing specs availability
- Irons: 4-PW
- Price: $149/oron
- Availability: Pre-order
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Keoni
Mar 23, 2016 at 12:49 pm
Scooter; didn’t you mean it’s a Karsten Ping Anser?
Brandon
Mar 22, 2016 at 11:37 am
These are the ones that he made when he was with MacGregor
http://www.dallasgolf.com/putters/?search_query=&page=1&limit=50&sort=featured&brand=88&category=28&is_category_page=1
Dj
Mar 22, 2016 at 8:31 am
Best putter out there. Now to decide which one I want
Scooter McGavin
Mar 22, 2016 at 8:11 am
So it’s a Bobby Grace putter?
Charlie
Mar 22, 2016 at 8:17 am
Can you show us the putter(s) in question?
Brandon
Mar 22, 2016 at 11:29 am
http://www.bobbygraceputters.com
Brandon
Mar 22, 2016 at 11:26 am
You could say that. I have been waiting for a mainstream manufacturer to come out with something like this. I remember when Bobby first started using this tech right before he left MacGregor and he made the DCT(Distance Control Technology) putters. Then, when he started making his own designs the DCT turned into HSM(Hole Seeking Material) and started using material to create immediate roll. My only complaint was that the head designs he was using didn’t appeal to me.
I am really shocked Taylormade or Odyssey didn’t do this about 4 years ago.
Not really a Nike putter, but definitely will give this a STRONG consideration. It would be really cool if more manufacturers would start to put this kind of technology in their putters. It definitely makes it easier for amateurs who struggle with missing the sweet spot. Standing over a putt and not having to worry as much about distance control is a huge advantage for putters.