Equipment
Guerin Rife to release “Guerin” line of putters
Guerin Rife is best known for the line of putters that carry his last name. But he’s releasing a new line of putters called “Guerin” that he hopes will familiarize golfers with his first name.
Rife’s original putter company, Rife, was sold to Innovex, a company known for its multi-piece golf balls, in late 2011. But despite the fact that the putters still carry his last name, Rife has no association with Innovex’s Rife putter line.
Rife is back in the putter game with Guerin Design Putter Co., a line of premium forged-milled putters that will be available this summer in two different models, an Anser-style blade called the GR1 and a mallet called the GR3.
Both models will come in lengths of 33, 34 and 35 inches, but the different lengths will maintain the same swing weight of D-7.
“I chose D-7 because it is a standard preference of PGA Tour players,” Rife said. “This swing weight is slightly heavier than 10 years ago, because greens are faster in general. D-7 provides for a stable weight in the hands but not so heavy that it would diminish distance control.”
In order to achieve the same swing weight with different lengths, Rife varied the head weight of his putters, making them heavier in the shorter lengths and lighter in the longer lengths. But he was careful to add and subtract weight in areas that are not visable at address, which means the differently weighted heads will look the same to golfers over a putt.
The putters also feature “wavy grooves” in the putter face, which the company calls variable surface engineering. According to the Rife, this provides two advantages over straight grooves — the wavy grooves not only touch more surface of a golf ball at impact, but they also are better able to conform to the uneven surface of a golf ball.
The third, and most intriguing feature of Guerin putters is their “Rocker Sole,” which is shaped in a way that the company says removes alignment problems caused by eye dominance. According to Rife, the Rocker Sole also accommodates different hand positions, squaring up the putter face regardless of how the putter is soled.
Each putter will be available in two different finishes:
- Silver, which is made from 303 stainless steel and has a natural finish.
- Black, which is made 11L17 carbon steel that gets a three-coating finish to prevent rusting — nickel (first), chrome (second) and black PVD (third).
Rife also plans to release his gold-finished “Master Milled” putters, which he said are “so completely milled that no grinding or polishing is required in the finishing process.”
Guerin putters will hit retail outlets this summer, but prices are yet to be set. Expect them to cost about the same amount as other premium putters on the market.
Click here to see more photos and read the discussion the the “Tour/Pre-release equipment” forum.
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
From the seller: (@lasallen): “For sale is a BRNR mini 11.5 deg head only in brand new condition. $325 shipped.”
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made
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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made.
From the seller: (@DLong72): “Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made. ?: $1150. ?? 100% milled collectors item from the limited releases commemorating when Ping putters won every major in 1988 (88 putters made). This was the model Seve Ballesteros used to win the 1988 Open Championship. Condition is brand new, never gamed, everything is in the original packaging as it came. Putter features the iconic sound slot.
Specs/ Additional Details
-100% Milled, Aluminum/Bronze Alloy (310g)
-Original Anser Design
-PING PP58 Grip
-Putter is built to standard specs.”
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As you probably know by now, Collin Morikawa switched putters after the first round of The Masters, and he ultimately went on to finish T3.
The putter was far from the only change he made last week, however, and his bag is continuing to change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage.
On the range of The Masters, Morikawa worked closely with Adrian Reitveld, TaylorMade’s Senior Manager of Tour at TaylorMade, to find the perfect driver and 3-wood setups.
Morikawa started off 2024 by switching into TaylorMade’s Qi10 Max driver, but since went back to his faithful TaylorMade SIM – yes, the original SIM from 2020. Somehow, some way, it seems Morikawa always ends up back in that driver, which he used to win the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship.
At The Masters, however, Rietveld said the duo found the driver head that allowed “zero compromise” on Morikawa’s preferred fade flight and spin. To match his preferences, they landed on a TaylorMade Qi10 LS 9-degree head, and the lie angle is a touch flatter than his former SIM.
“It’s faster than his gamer, and I think what we found is it fits his desired shot shape, with zero compromise” Rietveld told GolfWRX.com on Wednesday at the RBC Heritage.
Then, to replace his former SIM rocket 3-wood, Morikawa decided to switch into the TaylorMade Qi10 core model 13.5-degree rocket head, with an adjustable hosel.
“He likes the spin characteristics of that head,” Rietveld said. “Now he’s interesting because with Collin, you can turn up at a tournament, and you look at his 3-wood, and he’s changed the setting. One day there’s more loft on it, one day there’s less loft on it. He’s that type of guy. He’s not scared to use the adjustability of the club.
“And I think he felt our titanium head didn’t spin as low as his original SIM. So we did some work with the other head, just because he liked the feel of it. It was a little high launching, so we fit him into something with less loft. It’s a naughty little piece of equipment.”
In addition to the driver and fairway wood changes, Morikawa also debuted his new “MySymbol” jersey No. 5 TP5x golf ball at The Masters. Morikawa’s choice of symbols is likely tied to his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
Not enough changes for you? There’s one more.
On Wednesday at the 2024 RBC Heritage, Morikawa was spotted with a new TaylorMade “Proto” 4-iron in the bag. If you recall, it’s the same model that Rory McIlroy debuted at the 2024 Valero Texas Open.
According to Morikawa, the new Proto 4-iron will replace his old P-770 hollow-bodied 4-iron.
“I used to hit my P-770 on a string, but sometimes the distance would be a little unpredictable,” Morikawa told GolfWRX.com. “This one launches a touch higher, and I feel I can predict the distance better. I know Rory replaced his P-760 with it. I’m liking it so far.”
See Morikawa’s full WITB from the 2024 RBC Heritage here.
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Romano
Aug 12, 2014 at 4:23 pm
I just received GR1 Black blade putter and it is by far the best putter I have ever used.
I have putted with Ping, Odyssey, Scotty Cameron, Bettinardi etc… (yes I am a putter fanatic). This putter feels so smooth and soft. The balls comes off so nice. The weighting is perfect.
Mateo
Mar 31, 2013 at 2:51 am
Guerin manages to do what no other putter maker has ever done……………….. make a putter that is classic in looks and feel but also gives you the “game improving” technology that will help you make more putts.
Scotty’s are pretty but less forgiving than a 1922 blade.
All the company’s GIs have great MOI but no feel.
I think Guerin Putters feel great, are solid, and help you still make the putt if you misshit it a bit.
Great stuff.
rickey
Mar 28, 2013 at 2:58 pm
I agree that Anser model is quite nice. What I’d really like is for some company to put put out a copy of Scotty’s 009. Why can’t anyone copy the #1 copier? Yeah, that DH-89 ain’t too cheap either. Dalehead/009, por favor!
Deaus7
Mar 28, 2013 at 5:19 am
I’ve never been a huge fan of Rife putters in the past, Since I have always preffered Anser style blade models, but I do have to Admit that the Anser style model is just beautiful. If the Gold Finish was a reasonable price wise I would consider giving it a try. I also have to take my Hat off to them for making the different head weights to accomadate shaft length and personal preferance. Very interesting!!