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[Sakman]

2012 Bettinardi Signature Series - SS9

A Wide Body Heel-Toe Weighted Design

The SS9 is a wide body heel-toe design that has a double bend shaft that promotes a slight quarter toe hang. This putter has had much success with both tour players and amateurs alike. The SS9 features Bettinardi’s patented tour F.I.T. face, which gives a soft, yet solid feel at impact.

WEIGHT: 350G

MATERIAL / FINISH: SOFT CARBON STEEL / BLACK IRIS

GRIP: Bettinardi LIME

[Sakman]

Here's a few more threads re: the 2012 Bettinardi lineup in case anyone missed them...

http://www.golfwrx.c...ardi-bb53-pics/

http://www.golfwrx.c...eries-ss3-pics/

http://www.golfwrx.c...tock-ss10-pics/

[johnstone610]

WOW!

[JanKo]

Wow, the new Bettinardi line really looks fantastic. Too bad I´m just trying to end my putter / club hoing.

[ksavy17]

very nice!!!

[OrlandoSean]

That looks amazing, what an awesome looking putter

[KyleGD]

Good giggles that looks awesome.

[caller]

I rolled this one during TEE & Bettinardi rep visit to our local Edwinwatts golf store.

I really like it as it was very good putter and rolled real nice. Made all 9 feet putts with this.

Since I like the heavier head, I went with the other model of Bettinardi with 395g head weight.

This was my 2nd favorite putter!

[teeboi316]

Those are sweet. Anyone know the price range on these?

[Panerai111]

So sick.  Can't wait to see more of the Bettinardi 2012 lineup.

[PFunk]

I really love the FIT face and that "black iris" finish looks sweet!

[xabia]

I will own this, there is no doubt! Completely blow away, here I was drooling over last years SS line, but this one takes the cake

[JBurns345]

The lime paint fill on the sole and face looks unbelievable against the dark finish! Really gives a strong look to the putter. Keep the pictures coming Sakman!

[Tertius]

teeboi316, on 14 November 2011 - 01:35 PM, said:

Those are sweet. Anyone know the price range on these?

$375

[ironsman]

Looks awesome as usual. This 2012 line is looking awfully hard to beat....

[Mizunofan]

I'm currently gaming a Mizuno-Bettinardi Black Carbon BC-1 putter and have had nothing but successful rounds with it. However, on looks alone, it looks this new line may finally kick it out of the bag.......

Can anyone tell me where I can purchase one? I do not think Golf Galaxy/Golfsmith/TGW.com sell Bettinardi putters.

Thanks!

Edited by Mizunofan, 15 November 2011 - 06:42 PM.

[JayLefty]

contact jcigars on this forum or look at bettinardiltd.com

[craz-e]

Thats the putter for me!

[magiclife]

I will put this on the display rack. It looks so pretty!!

[Qegurezi]

It's between this baby, the 2012 SC  modified California Fastback and the Betti SS7 for me. Currently use a Mills Tour Issue Fleetwood. Great putter.

Leaning toward this SS9.

[Bukes13]

Good luck with that, there is no way that is going to end with this years lineups.

johnstone610, on 14 November 2011 - 12:08 PM, said:

WOW!

[gmetcalf18]

man i gotta do some present shopping for the lady this winter so next spring I don't get killed for all the long skinny boxes on the porch.... This will have to be in one of them Betti has me hooked. Too much koolaid for me!

[pwmartin]

Like the SS-9 and SS-10, not much on the others.

[newwave]

My friend just got it and he loves it!!!

[xxio]

Used the SS11 out for 9 holes today.

[Qegurezi]

newwave, on 17 November 2011 - 10:51 PM, said:

My friend just got it and he loves it!!!

Con him into a review!!!  

[xxio]

I'll make a review in a day or two. I turned in the SS11 sample to get the SS9 sample to use tomorrow.

Edited by xxio, 18 November 2011 - 04:13 AM.

[Qegurezi]

Cheers, mucho appreciated.

[xxio]

I used it in a member's monthly tournament off the bat.

I considered it a true test because no gimmes and the course is up in the mountains, it has a lot of mountain effect on a lot of holes so putts have to be hit true and solid.

First I would like to say that the specific putter I had was almost face balanced, I would say less than a quarter toe hang. It seemed to be at a slightly flatter lie angle than the BB27 I have to compare it to. If I'm not mistaken a flatter lie angle on a putter with a double bend shaft produces more face balance.

My second round with a SS putter from the 2012 line. What I first realized is I can see putter angles and lines clearer with the '12 line. I think that has to do with the finish being not as dark. I can see whether the putter is square better because I can see the cutaways in the cavity better.

The '11 line felt heavier for some reason as well. I checked the SS9 swingweight versus the swingweight of BB27 and an SS7. The BB27 (355 head) was 4swingweight points heavier, the SS7 2.5 swingweight points heavier. I didn't get to check actual length because I don't have a ruler but eyeballing them they all seemed to be 34".

The grip on the SS9 was I think a midsize version (could be the reason for the lighter swingweight). I liked it in the sense that it was thick in the middle but tapered a bit when it got to the butt. I prefer that feel versus the midsize like what is on the Sig3 which the butt and middle feel like the same size.

The feel is still my preferred "soft and dense", which I have only felt from carbon steel. The fit face adds more to that feel.

From address the lines are clean and white alignment lines against dark finishes have always been my preferred choice.

It seems to have softer lines vs the BB27. I didn't get to do any putt off since it was a tournament and only brought the SS9. If I had to choose I would take the SS9. It could be the modified fit face but whenever I use a modified fitface putter it feels soft without being mushy that I can charge a putt and know it won't blow 6feet by (like my insert putters).

So far my wish list from the '12 is getting more confusing.

I want the SS11 if just for the neck but from a "fits my eye" standpoint the SS9 seems to have slight edge.

[o_man]

Nice...very nice!!!