Hey guys, please help me out with my situation. I just scored a sweet Newport 1.5 in great conditon but for some reason, the previous owner stripped all the paintfill and the soft plastic insert on the face off. There is now a cavity on the face of the putter where the plastic insert was. How can I fix this? Do I have to send it back to Titleist and have them replace the insert or can I purchase something at a hobby store and do it myself? I know there are a lot of knowledgeable Scotty peeps here so I'm turing to you in this time of crisis!!! Any input is appreciated.

CM

first off, what type would be nice. I'm guessing it is a studio style (and the face insert should be german stainless steel, not plastic).

Either way, the studio is your only bet.

Sorry, its a studio style newport 1.5. From similar putters I've seen the soft plastic insert is white in color. Because it's removed, does it affect the putters play at all?

Are you talking about the elastomer "gasket" that the actual insert sits in?

I'm referring to the white plastic circular insert located on the putter face next to the word "titleist". There is a cavity around the center of the face where the insert was removed.

I apologize for the confusion. I'm talking about the white soft plastic placed around the german stainless steel insert. It was removed and there is now a deep cavity.

Ahh, gotcha.

That's elastomer that dampens vibrations and weather seals the putter. Everyone is confused because the metal piece the elastomer goes around is actually made separately from a different type of stainless steel and is commonly called the insert.

the elastomer is basically just caulk- you could try yourself, or take it to a local dealer so they could send it back to titty for re-doing.

Minus the missing components and deep gouge in the face...


j/k dude! Good luck w/ it!

Yea, now that I think about it, not so great deal...

Sorry dude, you just cracked me up. I had to get back up off the floor to type. Good luck with it!

Kevin

It's an easy fix actually.

here's a little background.......

The Insert is held in by Loctite and the 2 small metal screws on the back. And it is in there Tight. Unlike Tei3 Inserts which are easy to get out and require no heat. The Stainless inserts take some touch and heat to get them apart.


Back to replacing the elastomer......

If you like it as is- that's fine. Since it's stainless the head isn't going to rust or anything. So it is somewhat cosmetic.

Get some decent caulking from say Home Depot. No you don't need a caulk gun :-)

Depending on the caulking, it has different curing time and colors. You can fill it in yourself......don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. Get in as deep as you can. Have plenty of paper towels at the ready. wipe off the excess. And let dry for a little while. An hour or so. Then wipe off the excess with some solvent like acetone.

If you mess up you can start over. Won't harm a thing. I've probably taken apart 100 of these.....and always works. Hope this helps.

geogolf is alsmost as good as "The Man" himself, Scotty. You're saved!!!!!

thanks geogolf...i'll give it a try!