SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 12, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 12, 2010 I've owned soooo many traditional heel shafted putters over the years, I can not even begin to name them all. There have been hundreds over the years and I think I tried about all of them one time or another. I've also tried a good number of the most recent ones offered as well. I found out sometime ago that this style is just really not the best for me so I have switched, but I still love the style from a looks standpoint, I just can't putt with one. I think that Phil may be the only one left who can. They do look so good though. Even the modern ones. Bettinardi BC7 and the Byron Morgan ones are stunning. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I think that Phil may be the only one left who can. They do look so good though. Even the modern ones. Bettinardi BC7 and the Byron Morgan ones are stunning. Phil is one of the few left who uses one. They appear to be a dying breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfluvzme Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I've seen him put a number of different putters in play over the years... Odyssey White Hot XG #9 Odyssey White Hot XG Blade 8802 Customs from Scotty Cameron Futura Others? Last year, I sold a Bobby Grace handmade 2200 in the fog chrome that he made for Phil, I believe quite a while ago. It had to be pre-Cobra and such. The putter was amazing. I contacted Bobby, thru Facebook and he authenticated it, saying that he remembered that putter taking 12-15 hours of hand work to get just right. It had Phil's loft, machined in, Phil's lie angle and even Phil's preferred grip, at the time, a GripTec wrap. Here are some pictures of that bad rascal. Thanks, LaMont in AZ Sad part, it sold on eBay, about two days before I got the confirmation from Bobby. The owner had tried to get ahold of Bobby and finally just decided to move it out. His collection was not set-up to have Grace putters, ;-). It sold for a small fraction of what I believe a Tour Issue Hand Made Bobby Grace, specifically for Phil Mickelson, should have sold for. The winning bidder contacted me to get the good news and was extremely jazzed. Not every day does a LH'd golfer find a treasure like this, and purchase it for a song. It has a very loving home and will see bag time, as it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moecat Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Great story, Lamont ... methinks you may have not yet stopped kicking yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 13, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 13, 2010 Thanks LaMont. The reflection of the photographer in the fourth photo gives you an idea of how sweet the finish is. Can you tell me about the Griptec grip? I am not familiar with that company/grip. Is it larger than standard? Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfluvzme Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I did great on the putter. The gentleman who purchased it from me knew in his heart exactly what it was. He has been collecting putters for a long time and was VERY VERY well-versed in Grace's classic stuff. But, in today's market, COAs and such can make or break a putter, even one that is this clear. He sold it just about a week too soon and was incredible about the whole deal. The new owner is very, very happy with the putter and told me that there is no way that it'll be a wall hanger. Bobby made it to be played and it will be just that. Great to have it in the hands of someone who'll play that rascal. Thanks, LaMont in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetBeachCustomPutters Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Agreed. Out of curiosity, what would be head weight on that putter? As far as the Lola and Lola 2 we can make them pretty much whatever weight you want. Chris Jordan Sunset Beach Custom Putters Email me Driver: Adams Fast 10 w/ Matrix Ozik TP6HD 3 Wood: Nickent 3dx Tour 3+ w/ UST Mamiya Black 5 Wood: Bridgestone J38 / Motore F1 Hybrid: TM Rescue TP 22* w/ UST Mamiya Black 4-PW: Bridgestone J38 Dual Pocket Cavity w/ Project X 52* and 58* - J38 Black Oxide w/ Project X Putter - SSB Ocracoke in Oil-Rubbed Bronze Ball - Srixon Z-Star Tour Diamond or Bridgestone B-330S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierGolfer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Yes has added the "Morgan" to their 2010 lineup. Sound like the price on these is fairly high, in the $300+ range from what I have been reading. Driver: Titleist 915 D3 11.5* 42.50" 3 Wood: Titleist 915 F 15* 40.25" 5 Wood: Titleist 915 F 18* 39.50" 7 Wood: Titleist 915 F 21* 39.25" Hybrids: Titleist 913 H 24* 38.50" & 27* 37.50" Irons: Titleist DCI 990 6 thru 9 -0.5" Wedges: Titleist DCI 990 49* and Vokey SM 52.08 & 56.14 -0.5" Ball: Titleist 2015 Pro V1x Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron 2014 Select Newport w/SS 3.0 34.00" "Golf doesn't build character; it reveals it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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