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[jcigars]

I think the first one piece putter was made for Scotty Cameron back in 1991. Bernard Langer won the Masters with it if I'm not mistaken.

Jimmy

[hebron1427]

Fourmyle of Ceres, on 04 May 2012 - 08:13 AM, said:

I had a Kunnan putter back in the early 90's that was "one piece". The entire putter, hosel, shaft and everything was one continuous piece of graphite. And it was not the first "one piece" putter even then.

was it milled? becuase that's what they're talking about when they say "one piece"--they mean "one piece milled"

[Fourmyle of Ceres]

If I recall there was a steel face insert that was milled flat.

[hebron1427]

Fourmyle of Ceres, on 04 May 2012 - 11:35 AM, said:

If I recall there was a steel face insert that was milled flat.

seems to me that's not even "one piece," much less "one piece milled"

[Fourmyle of Ceres]

Yes but it had no shaft-head joint at the hosel. It's surprising how different that sort of one-piece construction feels. Very nice way to build a putter as long as you don't up and break it. Then it will be dead and gone.

[hebron1427]

Fourmyle of Ceres, on 04 May 2012 - 11:51 AM, said:

Yes but it had no shaft-head joint at the hosel. It's surprising how different that sort of one-piece construction feels. Very nice way to build a putter as long as you don't up and break it. Then it will be dead and gone.

well, that's not the point. cast ansers didn't have shaft/head joint at hte hosel either, but they were cast. bettinardi's technology was a one-piece 100% milled head.

if you do break it, lamont/slighter can weld it back together. at least, if it's not graphite that is. but, that kind of defeats the purpose of a one-piece head now doens't it.

in my 20 years of playing golf, i've never broken nor seen anyone break a putter at the head/neck joint, but i understand it does happen. i have no clue how, though. anger? driving over it with the golf cart? using your putter to tee off? oh well.

Edited by hebron1427, 04 May 2012 - 11:56 AM.

[Fourmyle of Ceres]

That Kunnan had a really dainty looking taper right before the shaft became the head. But it seemed mighty stiff to me. I don't think teeing off with it would do it but probably slamming it into something hard would snap it off. I only had mine for a few months before changing from righty to lefty so somebody got a good deal on a really minty like-new one-piece (they called it "Integrated") putter when I sold it for like 40 bucks.

[oldpalchamp]

Fourmyle of Ceres, on 04 May 2012 - 08:13 AM, said:

I had a Kunnan putter back in the early 90's that was "one piece". The entire putter, hosel, shaft and everything was one continuous piece of graphite. And it was not the first "one piece" putter even then.

Not the first one-piece putter, but the first one-piece milled putter head.  Prior to Bob doing this, putter heads were milled separately and welded to the neck.  Bob figured out how to mill the head and the neck from one piece of steel.

[Mikey K]

To tell you the truth.... GolfWRX is probably the only place i've seen a Bettinardi.

[Espirence007]

I really don't think that qualifies as a 1 piece putter as that type of shafy hossel face never received any quality recognition.

You must have a viable product to qualify for an innovation

[TJCDAS]

There are lots of Bettinardi's on tour, if you count the putters  Bettinardi manufactured for Scotty.

[newportbeach]

The last time a Bettinardi was used by a PGA winner was back in 2009.  Although they are very nice putters they just don't seem to get a lot of tour usage.

[John Kreese]

Does anyone know how much it costs to get fit at Studio B in Tinley Park?

[heinenkugels]

Great Thread!  I've been more of a Semi-Vintage Ping guy, but after bickering with some Betti guys, I've done a bit of homework and come around....  Betti's are pure class, all the way!


I recently picked up an old Ben Hogan by Bettinardi BHB3-X and really like it and I am keeping my eyes open for another one.  It may not replace the Ping that's in my bag, but it's a Great putter.


Also - Just my thoughts on the smaller shop Bob runs; I think that is the best way to do it.  Quality is more important than quantity in my eyes...



heinenkugels

[jcigars]

John Kreese, on 09 May 2012 - 09:36 AM, said:

Does anyone know how much it costs to get fit at Studio B in Tinley Park?

It's $100 if you already own a Bettinardi otherwise it's included in the price of the putter if you purchase one while your there.

Jimmy

[John Kreese]

jcigars, on 09 May 2012 - 02:23 PM, said:

John Kreese, on 09 May 2012 - 09:36 AM, said:

Does anyone know how much it costs to get fit at Studio B in Tinley Park?

It's $100 if you already own a Bettinardi otherwise it's included in the price of the putter if you purchase one while your there.

Jimmy

Awesome...talk about good marketing/service.  Do you know what their BB series cost?

[c5driver]

interesting link


This is a good link for all things Bettinardi.  And I do, for some unknown reason, believe the Bob Bettinardi and Scotty Cameron worked together at some point in time.  Will have to investigate this more.  Maybe while working for Ray Cook???? ................

[Fourmyle of Ceres]

You can get them (BB series) used for around a hundred bucks and new for a few dollars more on eBay. Check out seller "proclubs" in Arizona. I got a BB-32 slightly used for about $110 shipped. Great putter.

[Scotty1140]

TJCDAS, on 04 May 2012 - 09:30 PM, said:

There are lots of Bettinardi's on tour, if you count the putters  Bettinardi manufactured for Scotty.

I thought its been since the late 90's since Bettinardi has done any milling from Cameron?

If true, I doubt there are many Cameron's from that era being used on tour currently. Unless you didn't mean right now right now.

[jpalermo]

Fourmyle of Ceres, on 04 May 2012 - 08:13 AM, said:

I had a Kunnan putter back in the early 90's that was "one piece". The entire putter, hosel, shaft and everything was one continuous piece of graphite. And it was not the first "one piece" putter even then.

I had one of those too, it was green and had a milled face... It was pretty bad a** at the time... It broke in half in my trunk when I got rear ended.

[Fourmyle of Ceres]

jpalermo, on 09 May 2012 - 09:07 PM, said:

Fourmyle of Ceres, on 04 May 2012 - 08:13 AM, said:

I had a Kunnan putter back in the early 90's that was "one piece". The entire putter, hosel, shaft and everything was one continuous piece of graphite. And it was not the first "one piece" putter even then.

I had one of those too, it was green and had a milled face... It was pretty bad a** at the time... It broke in half in my trunk when I got rear ended.

Yeah, that was back before everybody and his brother had a $300 Scotty. I had just started playing golf and thought that was about the fanciest putter you could ever want to putt with. I won a golf-trivia contest on a call-in radio show and got a gift certificate to the local golf store. Spent the whole thing and a couple dollars to boot on that Kunnan. It had a great feel and put a good roll on the ball.

[John Kreese]

Just made my appointment for Studio B.  Can't wait!!!

[Undaunted]

John Kreese, on 14 May 2012 - 10:41 AM, said:

Just made my appointment for Studio B.  Can't wait!!!

Mikes a good guy, you'll enjoy it.

[weaver93]

Here is a shot from a couple years ago.

[jpat59]

Your player champ Matt Kuchar used one for some time

[hangthree]

I got fit for free a few years ago at Studio B by Ben (not sure if he is still there).  As I recall, no additional cost. Went home with a prototype built for Brian Gay....~360 grams and a modified BB8 without an insert. It has the Mizuno markings.  I love the feel of it!