Equipment
Bettinardi launches new Antidote putters in 3 different head shapes
In January of 2017, Bettinardi introduced an Antidote prototype on Tour that used weights on top of a blade-style putter to raise the center of gravity (CG) toward the equator of the golf ball for a faster end-over-end roll. At the 2017 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in August, we spotted a new Antidote prototype; this time, it was a nearly square-mallet head, also with weights on top for the same purpose… to raise CG for a better roll.
Today, Bettinardi announced that it’s officially launching Antidote putters to retail in three different head shapes — 5 models in total.
The Antidote putters (Model 1, Model 2 and Model 3), like the prototypes that preceded the official launch, use weights on the top half of the putters to raise CG closer to the equator of the golf ball, which Bettinardi says produces a quicker “end-over-end” rotation of the ball. The positioning of the weights also produce higher MOI (moment of forgiveness, a measure of forgiveness), which help offset off-center hits.
The retail versions of the Antidote putters have a carbon matte black finish, and they come with three weights; aluminum (5 grams), stainless steel (10 grams) and copper (15 grams). They are available today, selling for $550 each.
Check out graphic images of each of the models below.
Model 1
Model 2
Model 2 Center-Shafted
Model 2 Left-Handed
Model 3
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- Michael Block what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 “Dot” (9 degrees @7.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @14.25)
Shaft: 2024 Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X
5-wood: TaylorMade M5 (19 degrees @17)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 70 TX
Irons: TaylorMade Stealth UDI (4), TaylorMade Proto (5-9)
Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 85 X (4), Project X 6.5 (5-9)
Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 (46-09SB, 60 [unconfirmed]), TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 (52-09S, 56)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
See the rest of Michael Block’s WITB in the forums.
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- Brooks Koepka what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 “Dot” (10.5 degrees @9.75)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D Limited 60 TX (44.5 inches, tipped 1 inch)
3-wood: TaylorMade M2 Tour HL (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 80 TX
Irons: Nike Vapor Pro (3), Srixon ZX7 Mk II (4-9)
Shaft: Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 95 X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-9)
Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore Tour Rack Raw (46-10 Mid), RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-10 Mid, 56-10 Mid, 60-6 Low)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (46), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (52-60)
Putter: Scotty Cameron T-5.5
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord (Midsize)
Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond
Check out more in-hand photos of Brooks Koepka’s clubs here.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/13/24): Full set of ‘Tiger Slam’ clubs
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a full set of ‘Tiger Slam’ clubs.
From the seller: (@CaymanS): “During the year of recovery from leg surgery that never quite healed, I was bored. One thing led to another, and I ended up gradually building/acquiring the individual pieces to complete a set of “Tiger Slam” clubs. They are what Tiger played to win 4 consecutive majors, which nobody has ever done. This is not an exact replica of course, but something close that fit me to play a few times per year and experience what Tiger did. But my bad leg, 4 shoulder tears, and age prevents me from the ball-striking needed to enjoy these to their fullest. They may not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially since the driver and fairway shafts are regular flex and most players good enough to play these will need to change them, but it’s not a perfect world. I am not a historian on this stuff, but my research indicates these are the same models Tiger used, with slightly different specs to fit me.
Full set $1,600, or…
…a donation for a Pro Kids fundraiser, or…
Driver: $70
Fairway: $250
Irons: $1,100
Wedges: $100
Putter: $350″
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Full set of ‘Tiger Slam’ clubs
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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BN
Oct 18, 2017 at 12:04 pm
BRING BACK THE BB32
Larry Cooper
Oct 13, 2017 at 9:47 am
I’d rather stay sick with the plague that take this Antidote. I love my BB1 and Betti blade. These are terrible. Please don’t do this again Bob.
1,2,3 are Bad, Terrible, the worst.
DB
Oct 12, 2017 at 12:53 pm
Hey, the Model 3 looks pretty nice. Clean and simple aside from the weights. But the website says it is 1/4 toe hang? Is that right? If you’re going to make a classic shape why not do the classic 1/2 toe hang?
M. Vegas
Oct 11, 2017 at 6:25 pm
If these were any uglier….
They’d be Brian’s mom
MB
Oct 11, 2017 at 5:40 pm
I like the Number 2. That giant fly swatter works for me. I wish there was one with a flow neck
BB
Oct 11, 2017 at 1:23 pm
If you like the square don’t sleep on the BB55. Been gaming mine for 3 years now and love it. Feel is there too, unlike many larger mallet style putters.
Shawn K
Oct 11, 2017 at 10:57 am
Been trying to replace my Bobby Grace V-foil but nothing can touch it. Maybe the square one here as the Betti feel is as close to it as I have felt. We’ll see. Actually, I changed my mind. If it ain’t broke!
cosmos411
Oct 11, 2017 at 10:05 am
For $550 I better be able to pick up my ball with the back of the putter!
Jeffrey
Oct 12, 2017 at 2:20 am
You should be picking it out of the hole.
Robert Parsons
Oct 12, 2017 at 3:28 pm
Maybe he wants it to come with the suction cup at the end of the grip? Hahaha
Nobody makes suction cups like we do. Period.
Jeffrey
Oct 13, 2017 at 5:48 am
Your line up of rollers looks awesome. Is the suction cup an optional extra? LOL.
Jon
Oct 10, 2017 at 5:22 pm
It looks like they beat PGX to the punch on this group, minus the excessive amount of screws.
alvin
Oct 10, 2017 at 9:43 pm
Plenty of ‘screws’ here, particularly for $550…..
Steve I
Oct 10, 2017 at 4:57 pm
I’m amazed, amazed, at all the fantastic engineering that has gone into all three models.
The square mallet headed putter has got to be the final solution to putting, not to mention the fantastic metallurgy and machining that has gone into the head.
I love the markings on the putter soul and the pride of bagging a Made in USA putter…. and only $550 plus sales tax …. which can be amortized over the next 10 year for ~$60+ per year cost.
It’s a steal and worth every penny for what must be a guided missile putter.
MB
Oct 11, 2017 at 5:40 pm
Were you trying to be funny or summin?
Tider992010
Oct 10, 2017 at 4:29 pm
too much money. too much square. too much everything. Sad thing is, I love Bettinardi’s.
etc.
Oct 10, 2017 at 6:50 pm
How deep is your love for Bettinardi’s?…. share your feeelings.
Milo
Oct 10, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Mmm, that model 2 center shafted putter looks delicious too bad I’m not spending 550 bucks on a putter.
etc.
Oct 10, 2017 at 6:51 pm
…. and they don’t even provide instructions on how to use this Antidotal putter… not really a bargain, is it?!!
Milo
Oct 10, 2017 at 9:42 pm
I’ve been gaming an OG Futura since release but switched it up this year, bought a Callaway The Tuttle for 10 bucks and sold the Futura, kinda miss the big spaceship.