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  1. Yes both mom and daughter are doing well as well! Crazy how fast the time flies. Not ready to go back to work next week
  2. Purchased a new gaming laptop to run gspro. Just had the birth of my daughter a month ago and feel I will have more sim rounds than actual rounds in the coming months lol
  3. I have the country club elite mat. Find it great. Feels great to hit off and does not leave me with sore joints following!
  4. I feel the paint has not changed much if at all looking at my putter. I even utilize the wings to pick up the ball on occasion and notice minimal damage. I think I had bad lighting with some of the pictures I took.
  5. Yes still enjoying the putter. Just knocked in a 50 footer for birdie yesterday!
  6. Very intriguing stuff from our reviews of the Zebra Putters! Is it worth the $250 price tag? Check out our reviews at the link below! https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/59702-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-zebra-putters/?do=findComment&comment=936628
  7. July 22 Update: Spoiler- 1st round with the 20g weight kit was SHAKY. A few more round updates and still encouraged with what I am seeing with the AIT 2. Another round on the docket tomorrow and Monday. Hope you get out to play today! https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/59702-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-zebra-putters/?do=findComment&comment=936628
  8. Updated with highlights from my first couple rounds and some overall thoughts. Early impressions have me really optomistic! https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/59702-2023-mgs-forum-member-test-zebra-putters/?do=findComment&comment=936628
  9. Drive right back lake breeze on my way up to the Northwoods. Always tempted to stop lol
  10. Home course- 15 minutes prior- enough to load up check in and get a few putts in on the putting green. away/new course - 30 min. Allow myself to get familiar with where every thing is and not feel rushed. I rarely hit balls prior to the round but will definitely try to get some putts in
  11. The Greg Norman golf pants from Costco are actually super nice. I wear them for both golf and work as they give good stretch and comfort as a physical therapist. Also they are only $19.99 which helps as well!
  12. Updated with my first impressions. Will add my first two round details and videos of the putter for sound ect in the next few days! Impressed with what I have seen so far. 33 putts in one of the rounds!
  13. How is the durability holding up? I ordered some about a month ago and on my 58 noticed a significant nick in the center of the face- definitely don’t remember hitting a rock or anything lol
  14. Limited testing this weekend with 4th of July weekend. Enjoying the Northwoods! Will get back to it following the 4th!
  15. First outing on the course with the AIT 2. I like the feel, slightly firm but responsive and the zebra lines seem to helped get aligned. They were not distracting which I was worried about. I was not as big of a fan of the small grip so put a super stroke on after the round!
  16. Not sure I love the grip. May be putting a super stroke grip on there. Just a little too thin for my liking
  17. Look what finally came today after sitting in Chicago for 3 days… wooooo can’t wait get some putts in.
  18. Still waiting for my putter. Was supposed to come today but it seems it’s lost in Chicago . Another day of waiting!
  19. Estimated delivery date of Tuesday! Can’t wait to receive and get this review going!
  20. Cut will be even par. Highest round shot will be 82
  21. Thanks guys. Super excited to test this one out. Putting is a love/hate relationship for me so excited to see how this performs to help!
  22. Hello fellow MGS enthusiasts. My name is Chris and I want to thank MGS and Zebra for this wonderful opportunity. I have been a long-time reader of MGS and the community truly feels like a home and I am honored to give back with this review. A little bit about me My wife and I currently reside in Franklin, WI just outside Milwaukee... (yes I’m a BEAR fan behind enemy lines). We also have a two year old golden retriever named Henry and are looking to grow our family in the near future. I am originally from Chicago, IL and play some great golf courses between the two spots. When I’m not on the golf course, I work as a Physical Therapist. Golf has always been a passion of mine and I have been playing for about 25 yrs. (High School Golf Team and Marquette University club golf team as well). This is the first year I am carrying am official handicap, and currently sitting around 5 but it’s been a hot start to the year. I typically shoot in the upper 70’s to around 80, with a good day getting me in at 74/75. I have always considered ball striking one of my strong suits and typically hit my Sub 70 irons fairly well. Putting is one of my weaknesses. I give myself makeable birdie putts throughout the round but struggle to make them. (10 footers kill me- ). I am also prone to the occasional three putt which adds strokes to the round. I typically utilize my custom Sub 70 004 Master’s edition mallet putter for most of my rounds but do change putters every now and again. Switching between Ping Anser putter, an a Odyssey 2 ball, (because it’s the arrow not the Indian right??) I am extremely excited to test out this putter as I am not convinced that the Sub 70 004 putter is the putter for me. It just seems a little heavy- great for 5 footers, but a little harder to control for those longer putts. Thoughts on Testing When I utilize a putter- the sensory input, feel, and feedback are important to me to be able to putt correctly. The putter I currently game is CNC milled, so I am looking to see how this putter with an insert compares in terms of feel. I am very interested to see how the Zebra line pattern looks and see if I am able to start more putts on line and give them a chance to drop. I am too young to remember the old zebra putter, but I hope to be able to give a “younger interpretation” on this new reincarnation of it. I hope to play 1-2 rounds a week and visit the putting green another 1-2 x week in order to test this putter out---Working from variable distances from 3 ft to 25ft with different breaks and uphill/downhill putts. Also will utilize my putting mat in the basement with the close eye of Henry for assistance! Here are the big things I will be looking at for this review: - Feel- how does an insert compare to my CNC milled putter? - Roll and alignment- Excited to see the Zebra pattern and true roll insert, and think I will help my putting with starting the putt on line. At least that is the hope. - Look- A putter that looks good makes more putts right?- Well no, but if it instills confidence that would lead to a feeling of making more putts and I would definitely welcome that. - Performance- If not making more putts during the round then all the rest doesn’t matter. For this to make a stable in my bag, I will need to stay at or under 36 putts for an 18 hole round. I’m really excited to test out the Zebra AIT 2 putter and hope it will affect my putting for the better. Time will tell but I do expect more putts to start on line with the Alignment system. Will they always drop? Let’s hope so! Hang around, and I hope you enjoy the rest of my review! Show me your stripes- Zebra AIT 2 First Impression (18/20): Zebra got these clubs out super quick, which was an added bonus. It came securely packaged up with bag surrounding the putter. The box is simple yet provides I like the simple logo placement of Zebra on the outside. However- there was little if any padding or paper or anything to cushion the club in transit. Not a big deal as there was no damage or anything but I think it is worth noting. The headcover is quality and something that you would expect with a $250 putter. The zebra stripes on the back look slick! The only thing I dislike about the head cover is that it is a Velcro enclosure. It would have been nice to have this be a magnet enclosure. I am unsure if it is fully on sometimes when applying the headcover as it fits kind of snug. Inside a nice card about the designer—Austin Rollinson, as well as a 2 year warranty which is a nice- hope nothing ever happens but it is nice to have in case. Being a die hard for Sub 70 clubs and their DTC business model I love their personal messages in every order and I liked this card in the box as well. It just gives it a little bit of a personal touch. Aesthetics (10 out of 10) This putter looks sharp! I really like the black color of the mallet with the white alignment lines- that is one reason I typically use this style of putter. It helps get things lined up. The Zebra lines around the center white alignment are subtle with the muted grey but present if you are looking for the em. I also enjoy the feel of the face- slightly firm but soft enough to give you a good feel in the hands when striking the ball. It looks nice in grey and I like the “Z” mark on the inside to the emphasis the Zebra brand but not over the top. The sole of the putter is simple but one thing worth noting is the weights. Again I enjoy how they added the Zebra stripes into the design of the weights as well. It just continues to tie in the theme in subtle ways which is cool. Numbers: 8/10 I found this putter to be accurate- particularly within 5-7 ft. The addition of the Zebra lines really do help get the ball lined up. I was consistently rolling balls on the target line, although pace was an issue at times leading to most putts missing just on the high side. Distance control was interesting. If I left myself a putt going up the hill, I had a hard time gauging how firm to hit the putt- it took quite an adjustment to hit it firm enough to get the putt there- especially from 20-30 ft. I loved this putter from the opposite end going down the hill as it was easy to get on line and just let the ball “die into the hole”. I had no issue using this putter from the fringe and as it’s easy to line up on any slope or break of a putt. Just find you line, get the zebra stripes in line, and GO. I was not a huge fan of the The standard grip is the Winn AVS pistol grip. This is a thinner grip than I am used to playing as I play the Superstroke Pistol GT 2.0 on my other putter This thinner grip seemed to give the head of the putter a heavier feel which was… different. I think I will change to a Superstroke grip at some point to help with the feel in my hands. The stroke was much more stable to me with the superstroke grip- Maybe because it is what I’m used to but it is worth noting. With the Winn grip I seemed to be pulling putts to the left- which leveled out following the addition of the Super Stroke. That is one knock with the Zebra putter line. They only have one grip option for the putters which I think limits the audience. It would be nice to have different options for different players and for $250 dollars for a putter should be an option. Spending another 25-30 dollars on a grip is a little much. On course performance: 17/20 First two Rounds with the AIT 2 were really impressive: Round 1: 35 putts- score 76 Quickly went out to the course for a 630 am tee time. Gave the putter 3 putts on the practice green for the first time from 10 ft and onto the course we went LOL. And guess what happened- 3 putt on the second hole from 25 ft- burned the edge on a 5 footer. Made really good saves on hole 14 and 15. Hole 14 led to a 7 footer from a sand shot for par- a little right to left break and buried in the center. Hole 15 was easily my worst drive of the day and had to take a penalty and drop. Was able to get it to the green with about 20 ft up the hill for par and sunk it just in the front edge for the par save. That really kept the round together as the wheels could have came off. Round 2: 33 putts; score 75 Definitely getting more comfortable with the AIT 2. The zebra stripes are really easy to line up for putts from the 5-7 foot range. Had a few bogeys to start out the day due to poor drives but bounced back with a few pars in a row and then a big 8 foot right to left putt up the hill on hole 5 to save par to keep the front 9 together. On hole 9 had a left to right breaker down the hill from 10 feet for birdie and buried it in the center. The back led to another back to back bogeys to start but bounced back with back to back birdies on the next two holes- a birdie chip in from the fringe on a par 3 and then a nice 6 footer which was fairly straight on the next hole. A very dumb 3 putt on the last hole from 15 ft as I got aggressive with the birdie putt down the hill and missed the 7 footer back. The feel seems to be slightly on the firm side- but receptive enough with the feel in the hands. I wouldn't say it is as soft as a fully milled putter. The weight seems to be nice and the Zebra stripes seem to be living up to their legend as they do help get the putter lined up. I have 3 more rounds scheduled for the next 5 days so will be putting it through more of the paces and excited to see how it continues to perform! Round 3: Score: 81- 34 putts This putter kept me alive in the first few holes as it was not my best ball striking day. I took a double bogey and was starting to feel the pressure. Hole 2 I missed the green right and chipped on to 15 ft for par. This putter helps with putts under pressure. I love how I can find the line, Get the Zebra stripes in line and go. Led to a par save in the center of the cup. I did have two 3 putts- struggling to get the speed right on downhill putts- running the ball too far by. Round 4: 7/17/23: Scramble: 4 under This was a scramble with my high school buddies. I am the best golfer in the group and we usually use most of my shots. We finished 4 under and the most memorable putt was a 51 foot bomb up the hill going to Right to left. Loved how I was able to get the pace right and make the putt. I am getting better at judging the distance on these longer lag putts, but to see one drop was both exciting and encouraging. Round 5: 7/19/23: Score: 80, Putts 38 putts This followed the addition of the 20g weights. It was my worst putting round to date. I thought this would have helped make the putter more stable and lead to a more consistent stroke, but that was not the case. I was surprised as my Sub70 007 is a heavy putter coming in at 390g stock. I was really having a hard time with distance control this date and the 5-8 footers I was making for par earlier were not dropping. I pushed two 6-footers to the right and then pulled one to the left. HAD 5 three putts! Not the best day. Maybe it was mental, but I switched back to the 15g weights following the round. Round 6: 7/23/23: 9 Holes: 38, Putts 18 Switched back to the 15g weights and the putter for me felt more balanced and my distance control was better. I was able to make those “knee knockers” from 5-7 ft and did not have a 3 putt. It was a better day putting for sure. Round 7: 7/24/23: Score- 80, Putts 34 Another good day on the greens. Only one three putt, but it was a tough breaking putt from a little over 60 feet. Getting more confident in lining putts up with Zebra stripes and the roll is much better with a little less weight. Overall this putter has improved my putting slightly. Over the 9 rounds my putts per hole averaged 2.0 putts per hole. It has decreased my total of three putts per round, and on the putts that I do miss- it gives me a makeable distance for the putt coming back. Can’t make them all, but subjectively I feel a little more confident on the greens. Putting has always been mental for me and now having a little confidence on the greens will hopefully get me over that hump. I knew little about Zebra putters prior to this test and review, but was impressed in the design and feel of the putter. It is SUPER easy to line up with the zebra lines as well as the fang putter design. It felt much more comfortable in my hands following the addition of the Super Stroke Pistol GT putter grip. I would love to see them develop different grip and shaft options in the future to really stick at a premium putter price point. The Good, the bad, the inbetween (15 out of 20) The customer service from Zebra and Shop247.com INC was really good. They got our specs right away and then shipped the putters out the next day. When weight kits became available, they were also able to send those out right away as well. I dislike the inability to choose a different putter grip and only have one type of putter shaft (double bend) As a premium putter at $250, different grips and shafts should be something that should be expected in my opinion. It would also give more golfers a stock option for them and appeal to a variety of players. The headcover was very visually appealing, but feel that it could be improved by making it a magnetic closure. At times, I was worried that the headcover may fall off as it was a little difficult to get it securely snug. Play it or Trade it? (15 out of 20) This putter is going to stay in my bag for now. I think the Zebra lines have helped line my putts up, and assisted in my ability to start putts on line. I was happy with the 2.0 putts per hole average and think I can improve upon that the more I work with the putter and get more practice with it. The price at $250 seems a little steep, and I am unsure at that price point I would shell out that for a remake of a putter from a previous generation. For that price you could get a putter from established brands like Odyssey, Taylormade, or Ping ect. If I wasn’t chosen to review this putter, I believe I would have had a hard time searching out and giving this putter a chance. With a grip change this putter will run you nearly $275. I am happy to have found it, and will continue to work on it’s performance, but have a hard time seeing this putter spread to a wide variety of golfers. It seems suited to golfers who were fans of the original or for nostalgia. Conclusion The Zebra AIT 2 putter is easy to line up with the Zebra lines and had an overall firm but receptive feel when rolling putts on the green. I liked the premium feel of the headcover, as well as its performance--keeping my putting average at 2.0 putts per hole. I keep going back to the price point though. At nearly $250 this putter only has one grip option and one shaft option. You may be better suited to go to other brands at that price point, if this putter does not have the grip or shaft option for you. Total Score: 83/100
  23. Date 06/06/2023 Course Name Muskego Lakes Country Club Gross Score 79 Course Handicap 4 Gross Strokes over/under par 8 Net Score to Par 4 Net Score 75 Net Birdies or better 1 Longest Drive 305
  24. Date 05/30/2023 Course Name Muskego Lakes Country Club Gross Score 79 Course Handicap 5 Gross Strokes over/under par 7 Net Score to Par 2 Net Score 74 Net Birdies or better 1 Longest Drive 279
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