Xstiffshafts Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Hey MGSers I thought it might be cool to have a central thread for the group to share pics/details of recently completed projects, ideas, stucks, ask/answer questions, help those who are beginning the highly rewarding process of DIY refurbs/finishes avoid some of the landmines we ran (and sometimes still run) into throughout the course of a project, and maybe even have a contest or two, etc.. If there's already a thread like this, then feel free to scold, mock, and ridicule, but as I browsed (aka: admired) the forum and members' projects, I didn't see one. There's a wealth of collective knowledge and talent within the pages of this community, so it will be neat to see what this thread yields if y'all are inclined to share. In the spirit of getting us started, here are the three Camerons I've completed over the course of the last 3-4 weeks. I work almost exclusively on putters. I enjoy them most. I've done a couple wedges and woods with moderate success and tried to black ox a set of T-Zoids when I first became interested in this stuff, which was an unmitigated disaster. Golo 3: The before state on this one was basically mint, so envision a factory Golo 3 here (i.e. I didn't take a before pic) After: Studio Select Squareback #2: Another putter in very good shape before I started it, other than a tiny bit of bag chatter. After: Studio Stainless Newport Beach: This one was really chewed up when I got a hold of it. Topline, neck, body all mangled, paintfill chipped and fading, etc... Took some serious sanding and filing to get it into reasonable shape. Before: After: PlaidJacket, ridgewalker and Kanoito 3 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 nice looking work! Quote Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Excellent work there!!! Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Loving the finish on that Squareback cksurfdude 1 Quote In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808nation Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Wow! The before and after pictures look great, good job. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N930A using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote WITB: Driver: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft FW Wood: F9 wood 14.5* Hybrids: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & Vapor Flex 4 hybrid Irons: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts Wedges: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron M2 Newport Ball: Black & Pro V1 Bag: 2018 MyGolfSpy stand Bag & 2021 Greenside Golf stand bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Thank you. The Squareback is my favorite of the bunch as well. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Looking good! I really like the bronzed color with green paint! 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...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Most recent refinish Anyone else care to share? I know there's some gems out there. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Working on those TPM 12s, just stripped and will torch 1 and black ox the other Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app 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...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Studio Style newport 2 I finished last night. I'm running out of putters Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Peterpc2828, Ballenbrandon, McaseyM and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Very clean. I am amazed at how you can restore the putters. Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* 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: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Studio Style newport 2 I finished last night. I'm running out of putters ImageUploadedByMyGolfSpy1476296471.165330.jpg ImageUploadedByMyGolfSpy1476296494.332150.jpg ImageUploadedByMyGolfSpy1476296319.700251.jpg ImageUploadedByMyGolfSpy1476296343.300161.jpg ImageUploadedByMyGolfSpy1476296374.518656.jpg ImageUploadedByMyGolfSpy1476296417.660174.jpg Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app In the restoring process are you losing any head weight? Quote In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Yes, but the weight loss is negligible. The most recent studio Style I did required more filing and sanding than anything else I've done to date. Lost Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Studio Select Newport 2 Mid-Slant Previous condition was so-so... probably just shy of 7/10. Refinished: Side note: paintfill is Dallas Cowboys themed. :-) PlaidJacket and Ballenbrandon 2 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Another Studio Select Newport 2: Before: After: Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Ballenbrandon 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I've got a few I've done... https://www.facebook.com/RB7Putters/ Quote In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Here's a few pics from my page though... PlaidJacket, ridgewalker, Xstiffshafts and 1 other 4 Quote In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpc2828 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Here's a few pics from my page though... Some nice work there!! Good job, beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Awesome stuff rb7 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Are those blacks polymer or black ox? Either way they're very well done Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The Betti is hot black ox. The others are almost all polymer Quote In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 This is a '16 Newport M2 I just finished yesterday: This was in progress of paintfill, so the "Titleist" is smudgy, but it's a great pic that captures the highlights in the finish: Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app PlaidJacket 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 '16 Select Newport 2.5 An old Bettinardi Mercedes Putter a buddy wanted done in black oxide: Before: After: '13 Select Newport 2.6 Before: After: Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app McaseyM and 808nation 2 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Damn... I thought RB7 did the DIY as a hobby only... that stuff there is industrial grade! Good s***! Kkaw1988 1 Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Damn... I thought RB7 did the DIY as a hobby only... that stuff there is industrial grade! Good s***! Yeah those polymer re-fins are absolutely gorgeous. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 With all of these golfsmith stores closing all over the nation, if you can find one that has some used higher end putters, you're going to get a great deal. I picked up this circa 62 for under $80. This was a super quick sandblast, and torch job. I'm not ready to paint it, bc I think I might start over and hand sand it to get it in as pretty shape as possible. Before: After: Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 So I have been wanting to do a little bit of "hand hammering" on a putter for a while, and I decided to go for a high polished torched blue with a hand hammered top line, neck and bumpers on this C62. I think all turned out great, but the corrosion all over the head has caused deep pitting over the entirety of the putter. It's the only thing that's keeping me from loving this putter. I think I'm going to have to settle for the dull sandblasted look because it roughs the surface up enough to mask the pitting Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Also, a buddy got screwed and paid $169 for a "Monopoly money" (counterfeit) Monterrey earlier this week. He gave it to me and said, "go nuts". Here was the outcome. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ballenbrandon 1 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 And then there's the authentic Monterrey that I torched over the weekend. I read the article on Tyson Lamb here last week and started checking his work out - what a freaking dream that would be, to design and mill putters full time. Anyway, many of his putters that I saw (which happened to be my favorite) had smooth even torch jobs over the whole body, and then the center was given more heat which produced a two toned finish with the darker color in the sweet spot. That was the inspiration for this. I would've liked a more circular shape on the face, but I'm pretty happy with it. Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstiffshafts Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kkaw1988 and 808nation 2 Quote Driver: Burner Superfast TP 9* Fuji TS Evolution II Speeder; X-Flex 3 Wood: G Series 15* Tour 75g; S-Flex Irons: 2016 APEX MB 3-PW; KBS Tour; S-Flex; 1/2" Long, 1* upright Wedges: 50* 54* 58* SM5, K Grind Putter: Bettinardi SS9 DASS Prototype/Hexperimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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