New (Old) Putter Obsession...

[Shankster]

I got the putter in the picture with those old Hogan's. I was toying around with it in the house thanks to Mother Nature and her desire to perspire...

 

Anyways I have another one just like it on the way thanks to aliens8mycow.

 

Does anyone know of modern brands besides Wilson that make this style of putter?

 

I'm on the look out at every garage sale and antique shop from here to the Canadian Border for hidden gems.

 

8/10 from 10'

 

10/10 from 5'

 

6/10 from 15'

 

Beats my Taylormade all day!

 

 

- Alan

 

[Jiro]

The Ping Tess is similar to an 8802 style putter and is available in the current Sigma G series. I feel like I have seen some recent boutique brands carrying the 8802 style as well. For me, this style of head does not work well for accuracy but I do love the classic look.

 

 

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[Shankster]

Which boutique brands? I saw the Kronos, betti, made by Flanagan, and maybe a few others that I can't remember.

 

 

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[Kenny B]

I think back in the day Corey Pavin used a Cleveland putter similar to an 8802.

[HarveyDiamond]

Doesn't Phil use a putter very similar to these?

 

 

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[deejaid]

Which boutique brands? I saw the Kronos, betti, made by Flanagan, and maybe a few others that I can't remember.

 

 

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Lajosi is another boutique brand of the classic 8802. I was looking for an 8802 recently and had looked at some of the boutique brands. Then I realized why buy a souped up version of something that was already perfected 50 years ago.

 

I love classic putters. I gonna cut my Rife 2 bar down for my wife to use and I staying strictly with classic blade putters from now on.

 

 

 

 

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[Jiro]

Toulon is releasing one, though I don't know if they can be considered a boutique brand anymore--so let's throw that in the main OEM category.

 

 

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[TSauer]

Doesn't Phil use a putter very similar to these?

 

 

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He uses an Odyssey Versa #9

[downlowkey]

I think the Bobby Grace 6313 is a perfect basic blade in the boutique category. But his multi-rebound insert options are also pretty cutting edge in the distance control department.

 

Alternatively, if you're hunting uber boutique in a true bare bones blade, this one is pretty special - http://www.mcssl.com/store/bobbygraceputters/catalog/product/81ba0729345b42e794a032d1e84a367f

 

 

 

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[dang3rtown]

Miura KM-008 is in the ball park. I rolled one the other day, not for me!

 

http://www.miuragolf.com/series57_putter-km008.asp

[Shankster]

Lajosi is another boutique brand of the classic 8802. I was looking for an 8802 recently and had looked at some of the boutique brands. Then I realized why buy a souped up version of something that was already perfected 50 years ago.

 

I love classic putters. I gonna cut my Rife 2 bar down for my wife to use and I staying strictly with classic blade putters from now on.

 

 

 

 

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Nail on the head. classic muscle doesn't need any hot rodding.

 

 

- Alan

[Miboy62]

The Ping Tess is similar to an 8802 style putter and is available in the current Sigma G series. I feel like I have seen some recent boutique brands carrying the 8802 style as well. For me, this style of head does not work well for accuracy but I do love the classic look.

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Sure do like the look of the Ping.

[Shankster]

Phil used a model of the Odyssey PT82 for a good while.

 

 

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[Kor.A.Door]

Doesn't Phil use a putter very similar to these?

 

 

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He did use the 8802 style for many many years, now he uses the #9 that he has bent all over the place. It works for him I guess.

[Shankster]

 

that Chrome!

 

 

- Alan

[MDGolfHacker]

Mmmmmmm..shiney.. Reminds me of what a Cylon would golf with, lol. Very cool!

 

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[RookieBlue7]

LaMont Mann can update one identical to it. He's done several pure blades for his customers. Check out Mannkrafted Golf Works via google or on his Facebook page. One of the nicest putter makers you'll ever talk to also.

 

He's familiar with the design, he collected bullseye sand Julius Boros heads and there was one very similar to it made in the Boros Collection

[TSauer]

That Cobra blade looks amazing. I need one of those in my life.

[Rickp]

Cobra blade is nice.

I'm currently using the Flannigan blade. Also have 2 Lajosi's that r really nice also.

Being left handed limits my otr choices.

 

 

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[Shankster]

That Cobra blade looks amazing. I need one of those in my life.

There is a black version on eBay right now for $49 I think.

 

 

- Alan

[TSauer]

There is a black version on eBay right now for $49 I think.

 

 

- Alan

I was looking at that one earlier, unfortunately it's not a lefty.

[Shankster]

I was looking at that one earlier, unfortunately it's not a lefty.

Ah, missed that part. Just take it to a Land Rover conversion place and have them switch it around for you. Haha. I'll keep an eye out for lefty stuff.

 

 

- Alan

[Liberty Ball Markers]

I was looking at that one earlier, unfortunately it's not a lefty.

You're not only on the wrong side of the state - you hit the wrong side of the ball too!

 

 

http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers

 

http://www.ebay.com/usr/libertyballmarkers

[Honest Wes]

I think back in the day Corey Pavin used a Cleveland putter similar to an 8802.

Corey used an old Acushnet brass Bullseye. Nostalgia is the only justification to use those old putters. I'm 72 and played them all. Currently use SC Newport mid slant or an Odyssey #7. Got my old Ping Cushin out the other day, we've come a long way Baby.

 

 

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[Shankster]

Corey used an old Acushnet brass Bullseye. Nostalgia is the only justification to use those old putters. I'm 72 and played them all. Currently use SC Newport mid slant or an Odyssey #7. Got my old Ping Cushin out the other day, we've come a long way Baby.

 

 

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Which do you prefer? New tech or the old standbys?

 

 

- Alan

[Shankster]

Anyone else have an old blade they want to show off?

 

 

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[deejaid]

My first classic putter was this old bullseye I found at a used club shop. I can't putt worth a damn with this thing, but it's a classic design.

 

 

 

 

This 1950's H&B Mars 70 putter I bought for $5 in 2004. Replaced grip with another red leather. This has been my gamer since I got it. I've tried newer styles, Anser, mallet, center shaft, what have you, and I always come back to this blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recently picked up this Macgregor Wizard 600 remake, probably from the early 90's.

 

 

 

 

 

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[TSauer]

That Macgregor Wizard is sharp. I really like the style of those putters.

[deejaid]

That Macgregor Wizard is sharp. I really like the style of those putters.

Me too. I like the high toe on it. Looks much nicer than an 8802's more rounded toe.

 

I still want to find a nice 8802 though. That's next on my list.

 

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[TSauer]

Me too. I like the high toe on it. Looks much nicer than an 8802's more rounded toe.

 

I still want to find a nice 8802 though. That's next on my list.

 

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Yeah, I'm always scouring the bay for classics like that. I'd like to find one and start a little restoration project.