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An Interview with T Squared putters, started by a high school golfer

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I’ve coached high school golf for over 15 years, and I thought that I had run out of “firsts.” Then, Anthony Tuber, one of our varsity six, told me that he builds putters. “Sure,” I thought. You purchase the components and assemble putters. Nice hobby to have. “No, coach, I build them from scratch. We have milling machines.” If that doesn’t catch your attention, not much will.

As a coach, you encourage your golfers from a base of experience, but I don’t have any club-making experience! The last time I played around with metal was in middle-school metal shop. In this particular case, the student is the coach, and the golfer is the teacher. I’m now the proud owner of a T Squared putter, and continue to be the proud coach of Anthony Tuber. He might be the next Bob Vokey, or Scotty Cameron, but for now, he is a varsity golfer and high school student. Oh, and he happens to make putters. Rather than write a review that might be perceived as biased, I decided to do a straightforward interview with T Squared Putters. If you want to learn more, visit the company website, or follow them on Twitter and on Instagram.

Question 1: What type of research and field testing did you do, prior to building your first putter?

Prior to making our first putter we bought a bunch of putters to see what we liked and disliked about them. Then we took those putters and tested them to figure out which roll we liked the best. The roll is determined by the weight of the putter the length and the groove pattern. After we completed the testing we drew up a design and shortly after that we had our first prototypes. We then tested those prototypes and they rolled exactly how we wanted. Time went by while we used these first putters but then we really wanted to see the competition. We went to the PGA Merchandise Show and that’s where we found out that we had a superior putter.

Question 2: Is there a style of putter that you like, that perhaps served as inspiration for some of your designs?

We bought and tested dozens of putters but two putters caught our eye and those putters are the Scotty Cameron Squareback and the Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Notchback.

Question 3: Can you tell us a bit about the materials/components that you chose for T Squared Putters?

We use American-made 303 stainless steel in all of our putters, but we also we use 6061 aircraft aluminum for the insert on the 713i.

Question 4: How do you balance your responsibilities and commitments, with your T Squared production?

During the school year academics are my number one priority. Over the summer I have been balancing my Tsquared putters work while working on the progression of my golf game. Fortunately I have a team that is very supportive of my vision for T Squared putters.

Question 5: Any chance we will see a mallet-style putter from T Squared?

Yes, we are currently testing other mallet putters to determine the most desirable features for our mallet putter. We are anticipating a prototype soon.

Question 6: Are you a better putter now that you know so much more from the design and production side of putters?

Yes, I have an entirely different perspective when I stand over every putt.

Question 7: How do you get the word out about the quality of your putters?

We have been very active on social media. The golfers that are currently using a Tsquared putter have been spreading the word. We have also been attending local golf tournaments to establish our brand.

Question 8: Do you hope to make a career of this venture, or do you envision it as a step along the path of a 21st-century businessman?

Yes, as golf is my passion I hope to take Tsquared putters to the next level. Golf will always be a part of my life whether it is professionally or recreationally.

Question 9: Finally, what question haven’t we asked, that you wish we would? Ask it and answer it, please.

I haven’t been asked how this process has affected me as a person. As a 17 year old I have a new appreciation for patience, persistence and hard work.

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Ronald Montesano writes for GolfWRX.com from western New York. He dabbles in coaching golf and teaching Spanish, in addition to scribbling columns on all aspects of golf, from apparel to architecture, from equipment to travel. Follow Ronald on Twitter at @buffalogolfer.

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19 Comments

  1. Scotty Cameron

    Feb 4, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Kid didn’t do anything. Had no input on anything. All the work and ideas were ripped off from other putter makers.

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  2. shane

    Aug 19, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    Another overpriced Anser knockoff boutique putter “designer” edition for the truly discriminating who what to flaunt their unique putter made to their ignorant specifications…. look at my new pinisputter toy…!!!

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  3. Jack Donner

    Aug 17, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    And I thought the only cool thing about Nichols High School were their soccer fields and Christian Laettner. Cool stuff!

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  4. Joe

    Aug 17, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    (Just under) $500.00 for Ping/Cameron knockoff putters? Okay…

    Congrats on doing something constructive kid, but the putters aren’t original.

    Best of luck…

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    • HDTVMAN

      Aug 17, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      So true. The true originator of the current putter was Karsten Solheim. Ping has re-released the 1-A Putter, originally designed in 1959, and I have it in my bag. An awesome putter!

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  5. DB

    Aug 17, 2018 at 11:18 am

    Very cool story, but the story makes it seems like he started the company. A 17 year-old purchased all the equipment necessary to mill putters? Typically this runs into the tens of thousands of dollars, doesn’t it? If he really did raise that money, those details would be interesting. If his father or someone else purchased all the equipment, that’s fine as well – still a cool story. Just seems those details are missing.

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    • Ronald Montesano

      Aug 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Note that it is an interview, not an in-depth profile. I suspect that you can find out that information from the company.

      RM

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  6. Calvin Wang

    Aug 17, 2018 at 12:44 am

    Have you guys evaluated the center of gravity location of the putters relative to the intended alignment features? Your ballasts look very symmetrical which should not be the case for Anser-style putters. There needs to be some amount of toe bias to account and balance the mass of the hosel, or else the CG location can be too much heel-ward.

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  7. rymail00

    Aug 16, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    Awesome, just awesome. It’s cool to see a kid really due this type of thing at such a young age. Hope the best for these guys.

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    • Ronald Montesano

      Aug 17, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      As his coach, I can confirm that he is a stand-up guy. I’ve been in the HS coaching biz for over 20 years, and young folks still surprise me. Perhaps that’s why I’m still at it!!

      RM

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  8. rex235

    Aug 16, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    RH Only *sigh*

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  9. Matt Russo

    Aug 16, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    These putters are amazing. I previously owned a Scotty Cameron putter, and although they are very similar, I can still notice the difference in the T-Squared putters. Being the cousin of the owner, I have been able to watch the production. The time that Tony puts into each putter order is amazing. He will stop at nothing to make sure that each customer has an amazing product. I am very proud of Tony, and can’t wait to see where he takes his product.

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  10. Parts

    Aug 16, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    Flaunt it, baby, yeah, flaunt it!

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    • ogo

      Aug 17, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      you gotta be stoopid to buy one of these silly contraptions…

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  11. shawn

    Aug 16, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    Another superficial boutique putter maker of Anser-style knockoffs with fancy hosels…. at a price that reflects inefficient production. Of course if you can flaunt your one-of-a-kind custom-made creation it’s worth every bit you paid for it.

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  12. TexasSnowman

    Aug 16, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Awesome! My only concern is that all putters pictured seem to be clones / variants of the Anser style putter, which although a they are a proven design, I’m not sure the world needs more of them.

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