levlaw Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Does anyone have any experience with the Brainstorm Happy Putter? As a tinkerer, it looks like a blast to be able to adjust loft and lie. I've read some good reviews but don't really trust reviews from Golf magazines who get paid to test equipment. Would like feedback from actual users. Thanks. From Brainstorm: "Putting conditions change, Putting strokes change, now your putter can change also. The Happy Putter allows golfers to custom fit themselves everytime they play. Fast greens, slow greens, grainy greens, no problem. Trying a new putter stance? No problem. Frustrated because you are pulling or pushing your putts? We got that covered. The Happy Putter features an aluminum face pressed against a poly urethane loft shim that provides the perfect balance of feel and feedback to optimize distance control. The blue anodized finish is not only beautiful and unique, but also extremely durable. The custom over-sized grip, which has a patent pending, feels great in your hands no matter what grip style you prefer. With three different lie options, three different loft options, three different off set options, and three different sets of weights, rest assured knowing the putter you need will be in your bag, and while you may not have a tour representative providing advice on how to adjust your putter, you will have access to the free Happy Putter App, which will tell you how to adjust your putter for any conditions you come across. Golfers have been waiting a long time for the next big idea in putters, are you Happy now? : ) PUTT HAPPY" 1 Quote The Dude abides. WITB: PXG 0811 9 degree Tour Exotics 3 Wood Srixon 5 Wood PXG 0311 5-PW Miura K Wedges 52, 56, 60 PXG Center Shafted Golf Shirts (on me, not ITB!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chershey Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 It seems like a good concept but my brain just can't get past the looks. If they made one that looked more like a Betti or Scotty I'd be all over it since I like to tinker with things like loft and lie. 1 Quote Titleist TS3 9.5* w/Accra TZ5 65 X-Stiff Titleist TS3 15* w/Fujikura Ventus 7X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 20* w/Accra TZ5 95X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 23* w/Accra TZ5 95X Titleist 718 CB 5 iron w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist 718 MB 6-PW w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist SM7 Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Bettinardi Queen B 10 34.5" Titleist Pro V1 or Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey East Coast Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Ive demoed one for about nine holes. Wasnt for me as Im a firm believer in the less moving parts the better. Also, for the price, there are several more enticing putter options. 1 Quote Shredder Stand Bag / TP SLDR S Mini 16* / Pro DHy 18* / Baffler 7w 20* / King F6 irons 5i-GW / J15 54* / Sierra 101-Soft / Z-star balls / all shafts regular flex / Lamkin Crossline Ace 3GEN oversize grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Like the concept. but it appears they want to get paid for the R&D way too soon. 1 Quote Driver: 0211 w/Evenflo Riptide CB Regular shaft & 0811 XF w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Titleist T300 48* GW w/Fubuki MV Senior shaft and Edison forged 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Evnroll Gravity Grip or Ping Ketsch Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Maxfli Tour CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope V3 and MG4000 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levlaw Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Like the concept. but it appears they want to get paid for the R&D way too soon. Yeah, that's why I am trying to grab one on Ebay for less than $200.00. Dick's is selling them for 229.00 with free shipping but I don't want to spend more than $175.00 if I don't have to. Would be fund to tinker a bit and I could live with the hit if I don't like it. I can always re-sell it on Ebay. Quote The Dude abides. WITB: PXG 0811 9 degree Tour Exotics 3 Wood Srixon 5 Wood PXG 0311 5-PW Miura K Wedges 52, 56, 60 PXG Center Shafted Golf Shirts (on me, not ITB!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 We had a few of those sitting around the pro shop last year. I was told the rep came back by and picked them up. Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MmmmmmBuddy Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 There is a complete overhaul of the design (and the price) scheduled to hit the shelves very soon. I had a chance to see and roll the new Tour Series last week. They look and putt about 1000 times better that the original IMO. Same idea with the adjustable loft/lie/offset/weight, but the new Tour Series has interchangeable Alignment Guides. (similar to what Callaway did with the iTrax putter about 10 years ago, only WAAAAY better.) The real hurdle that this company faces is the price point. At $350, 99.95% of the golfing population will choose a Cameron instead. If you see one of these in your local shop, I would encourage you to pick it up and give it 10 min on the practice green... You might be surprised. 2 Quote Driver - Stealth 9° Graphite Design Tour AD XC Stiff Fairway - Cannot find one worth a dang Hybrid - ZX 16° & 18° GD Tour IZ S 2 Iron - ZU65 18° AeroTech SteelFiber 110icw S Irons - ZX7 MKII 4-Pw Project X 6.0, std length 1° flat Wedges - RTX 6 Tour Rack 50° 54° 58° Project X 6.0, std length 1° flat Putters - Ping PLD Custom Anser/Evnroll ER1V/Odyssey Toulon Stroke Lab Austin/Odyssey 2 Ball DFX/ TaylorMade Spider Tour Black/Ping Anser F/Scotty Cameron TeI3 Sole Stamp Newport 2. All with different grips, weights, and lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levlaw Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 There is a complete overhaul of the design (and the price) scheduled to hit the shelves very soon. I had a chance to see and roll the new Tour Series last week. They look and putt about 1000 times better that the original IMO. Same idea with the adjustable loft/lie/offset/weight, but the new Tour Series has interchangeable Alignment Guides. (similar to what Callaway did with the iTrax putter about 10 years ago, only WAAAAY better.) putter-4-500_2.png The real hurdle that this company faces is the price point. At $350, 99.95% of the golfing population will choose a Cameron instead. If you see one of these in your local shop, I would encourage you to pick it up and give it 10 min on the practice green... You might be surprised. The problem for me with the new Tour is that it is not a center shafted putter which is the style I prefer. Quote The Dude abides. WITB: PXG 0811 9 degree Tour Exotics 3 Wood Srixon 5 Wood PXG 0311 5-PW Miura K Wedges 52, 56, 60 PXG Center Shafted Golf Shirts (on me, not ITB!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 There is a complete overhaul of the design (and the price) scheduled to hit the shelves very soon. I had a chance to see and roll the new Tour Series last week. They look and putt about 1000 times better that the original IMO. Same idea with the adjustable loft/lie/offset/weight, but the new Tour Series has interchangeable Alignment Guides. (similar to what Callaway did with the iTrax putter about 10 years ago, only WAAAAY better.) putter-4-500_2.png The real hurdle that this company faces is the price point. At $350, 99.95% of the golfing population will choose a Cameron instead. If you see one of these in your local shop, I would encourage you to pick it up and give it 10 min on the practice green... You might be surprised. i like the redesign, very nice, but $350??? The earlier model colors/design were terrible looking, but aesthetics play a huge role in putters and golf in general, it's the first impression that draws many people to their putter. I really appreciate the ability to tinker without having to actually bend things, but that's too high a price point for me. Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levlaw Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 i like the redesign, very nice, but $350??? The earlier model colors/design were terrible looking, but aesthetics play a huge role in putters and golf in general, it's the first impression that draws many people to their putter. I really appreciate the ability to tinker without having to actually bend things, but that's too high a price point for me. I actually don't mind the blue and green colors of the original but I agree on the price. They may price themselves out of the market. Quote The Dude abides. WITB: PXG 0811 9 degree Tour Exotics 3 Wood Srixon 5 Wood PXG 0311 5-PW Miura K Wedges 52, 56, 60 PXG Center Shafted Golf Shirts (on me, not ITB!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I actually don't mind the blue and green colors of the original but I agree on the price. They may price themselves out of the market. The Dude Abides Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numberonecoog Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 The technology is there to charge 350 but if i saw this or a milled odyssey or a bettinardi. Id go with a nice betti. Hate to say it Quote Check out my personal Equipment Blog and Podcast! Huntingforbirdies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levlaw Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Abandoned the idea of the Brainstorm and decided to pick up a used Piretti Tour Only putter instead. 2 Quote The Dude abides. WITB: PXG 0811 9 degree Tour Exotics 3 Wood Srixon 5 Wood PXG 0311 5-PW Miura K Wedges 52, 56, 60 PXG Center Shafted Golf Shirts (on me, not ITB!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Yeah, that's why I am trying to grab one on Ebay for less than $200.00. Dick's is selling them for 229.00 with free shipping but I don't want to spend more than $175.00 if I don't have to. Would be fund to tinker a bit and I could live with the hit if I don't like it. I can always re-sell it on Ebay. PGA Superstore has them on clearance for $99, at least the one near my house did for a bit. Quote WITB TSR3 10* Graphite Design AD VR 6x TSR2+ 13* Graphite Design AD HD 7x TS2 18* Graphite Design AD MT 7x TSI3 20* Graphite Design AD DI 95x 0311 ST 5 -PW KBS $Taper 130 Sugar Daddy 50* KBS $Taper 130 HLX 3.0 54* & 58* TTDG S400 Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Abandoned the idea of the Brainstorm and decided to pick up a used Piretti Tour Only putter instead. nice! 1 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey East Coast Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 PGA Superstore has them on clearance for $99, at least the one near my house did for a bit. I can get behind them at that price, if it works for you. Quote Shredder Stand Bag / TP SLDR S Mini 16* / Pro DHy 18* / Baffler 7w 20* / King F6 irons 5i-GW / J15 54* / Sierra 101-Soft / Z-star balls / all shafts regular flex / Lamkin Crossline Ace 3GEN oversize grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 There is a complete overhaul of the design (and the price) scheduled to hit the shelves very soon. I had a chance to see and roll the new Tour Series last week. They look and putt about 1000 times better that the original IMO. Same idea with the adjustable loft/lie/offset/weight, but the new Tour Series has interchangeable Alignment Guides. (similar to what Callaway did with the iTrax putter about 10 years ago, only WAAAAY better.) putter-4-500_2.png The real hurdle that this company faces is the price point. At $350, 99.95% of the golfing population will choose a Cameron instead. If you see one of these in your local shop, I would encourage you to pick it up and give it 10 min on the practice green... You might be surprised. LOL I think I still have one of those Cally iTrax alignment kits in a little box. One of the guys at work found it in the glove box of a junk car and knew it was Callaway and had to do with golf and gave it to me. To be honest I had to look it up on the net because I had no idea what it was. If anyone wants it or needs it FREE PM me and I will send to you. 1 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex---- 3 wood TM V-Steel Aldila 65G R Flex 15*--- 7 Wood TM V-Steel UST Pro Force 65 R flex 21*---- 9 wood TM V-Steel stock MAS Stiff shaft 24*--- Irons 4 thru 9 Mac Muirfield TT black label --- PW Vokey SM-4 51* stock shaft--- SW Vokey SM 5 L grind 58* stock shaft--- Putter -- Rusty Scotty Santa Fe fluted Bulls Eye shaft---. Bag Old School Jones Original non stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 There is a complete overhaul of the design (and the price) scheduled to hit the shelves very soon. I had a chance to see and roll the new Tour Series last week. They look and putt about 1000 times better that the original IMO. Same idea with the adjustable loft/lie/offset/weight, but the new Tour Series has interchangeable Alignment Guides. (similar to what Callaway did with the iTrax putter about 10 years ago, only WAAAAY better.) putter-4-500_2.png The real hurdle that this company faces is the price point. At $350, 99.95% of the golfing population will choose a Cameron instead. If you see one of these in your local shop, I would encourage you to pick it up and give it 10 min on the practice green... You might be surprised. I believe this is based of of the putter that Stacy Lewis is using? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote WITB TSR3 10* Graphite Design AD VR 6x TSR2+ 13* Graphite Design AD HD 7x TS2 18* Graphite Design AD MT 7x TSI3 20* Graphite Design AD DI 95x 0311 ST 5 -PW KBS $Taper 130 Sugar Daddy 50* KBS $Taper 130 HLX 3.0 54* & 58* TTDG S400 Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfinHoosier Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 newer ones look better, but still a little too 'busy' for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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