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We know the major players in the putter making game are, so who are the smaller or up and coming ones that have caught your eye?

I like Logan Olson, he's doing some fantastic looking putters. Mackmade is doing some cool stuff as well.

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I haven't heard of either of those makers.  You should add some photos from each if you have some so we can see.  

I've long been using my Scotty Newport which I like because it had no alignment aids and the softer look for a blade.  Now I'm testing an Evnroll ER2B which is outside of what I would normally look for, but it's been working for me so far.  I'm looking forward to getting it out on some real greens to validate what I'm seeing inside.

Either of those new guys have a tech story to it or is it more on the artisan side of things?

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I tried a new up and coming putter maker about 5 years ago, Bellum-Winmore.........their blade was reviewed by MGS, u fortunately, they disappeared from the face of the earth a year later. If you can find one of these, grab it.


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I don’t know how “new and upcoming” they can be considered since they’re being sold at True Spec, but this company Kronos Golf has an interesting tech story. If I’m remembering correctly they 3D print their putters. They also CG balance their site lines so they are truly at the sweet spot.


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On 4/21/2020 at 1:37 PM, B.Boston said:

I haven't heard of either of those makers.  You should add some photos from each if you have some so we can see.  

I've long been using my Scotty Newport which I like because it had no alignment aids and the softer look for a blade.  Now I'm testing an Evnroll ER2B which is outside of what I would normally look for, but it's been working for me so far.  I'm looking forward to getting it out on some real greens to validate what I'm seeing inside.

Either of those new guys have a tech story to it or is it more on the artisan side of things?

I keep trying to add photos but it always takes me away from the site?

They're mainly just artisanal putters, good looking and quality builds.

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10 hours ago, Welshy said:

We have a guy in Australia who is amazing Kari lajosi some great designs. 

Lajosi is legit! So is LaMont Mann in Arizona.

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12 minutes ago, beelzeberto said:

I keep trying to add photos but it always takes me away from the site?

They're mainly just artisanal putters, good looking and quality builds.

Were you in the recruit group at that time?  Might have been too big of a photo?

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17 hours ago, B.Boston said:

Were you in the recruit group at that time?  Might have been too big of a photo?

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No it takes me to another website, I was dragging from google images so I'm sure that's what it was.

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No it takes me to another website, I was dragging from google images so I'm sure that's what it was.

You can’t just drag from google images. Best option is to copy the url of the image from the actual site and attach it using the insert content button

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No it takes me to another website, I was dragging from google images so I'm sure that's what it was.

Ah ok. I’ve always just saved the image to my desktop and uploaded it from there.


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Goodwood is putting out some unique and cool head shapes. Also check out Compass golf co on insta his welding on his necks looks amazing. He is doing a custom for me right now and it is turning out great will post pics once it is all done. Love Olson of course and Mackmade workshop is great as well.

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Heard Slotline is making a comeback. I play a 1985 Slotline Inertia. blade, great putter. Nice with the gold weights in toe and heel, golfers all comment on the look. Just like my golf JAZZ Play to WIn Troubleshooter hybrids form 2005 or so.

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This thread reminds me of why I miss puttertalk.com; a forum dedicated to putters and the guys who made them. It went offline with issues a few months ago and never came back.

There are lots of boutique makers out there. Some just grind on the typical anser head shape or CNC mill an existing design while others are true craftsmen and do amazing things with metal.

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I still consider Evnroll up and coming. I don’t believe their volume is anything like Cameron, TM, Odyssey, PING or the common names. I have an ER2 but still haven’t seen another Evnroll player in person.

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15 hours ago, cnosil said:

This thread reminds me of why I miss puttertalk.com; a forum dedicated to putters and the guys who made them. It went offline with issues a few months ago and never came back.

There are lots of boutique makers out there. Some just grind on the typical anser head shape or CNC mill an existing design while others are true craftsmen and do amazing things with metal.

I was wondering what happened to it. I lurked a lot. 

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Heard Slotline is making a comeback. I play a 1985 Slotline Inertia. blade, great putter. Nice with the gold weights in toe and heel, golfers all comment on the look. Just like my golf JAZZ Play to WIn Troubleshooter hybrids form 2005 or so.

Again? I have a Slotline Inertia from mid 1980’s and a Slotline SSI from there comeback in the early 2000’s. I use them at home but not on the course.


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Cool thread - Great to learn about some new brands.  The one I follow and am impressed with is Lamb Crafted Putters.  Very traditional designs with a bit of flare for the most part.  

 

Problem with so many of the up and coming players is that while they look great, you really don't have a clue what the feel or weight will be like.  Many of these are finely crafted using high quality materials and many man hours so I understand the pricing being high.  But, personally, I will not be able to pull the trigger on something I've never tried and have custom made.  Love to hear others thoughts, who might have experience with one.

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3 hours ago, juspoole said:

Problem with so many of the up and coming players is that while they look great, you really don't have a clue what the feel or weight will be like.  Many of these are finely crafted using high quality materials and many man hours so I understand the pricing being high.  But, personally, I will not be able to pull the trigger on something I've never tried and have custom made.  Love to hear others thoughts, who might have experience with one.

Many people collect putters because they can be unique pieces of art.   Tyson Lamb,  non OEM Scotties, Nead, etc.  add a lot of flair to their putters and as I said are pieces or art.  To me the craftsmanship is amazing especially the guys that don't use a CNC to make a head and just use a hand mill and grinders to shape a putter.   There are people that just buy these putters for their beauty and don't use them.  Others game them no matter the price.   

The biggest benefit of these smaller makers is they can build you exactly what you want, but also exactly what you need to putt your best. You can specify materials (SS, carbon, brass, copper, etc), get inserts, get custom milling,   establish topline thicknees,  control the sound, etc.   The ideal putter for me is one that is almost heel shafted,  has no to 1/4 shaft offset, and weights about 350 grams.   I can tell you that you can't really find that putter in the non custom world.   I bought a Xenon putter that was perfect for me and my stroke....stupid me sold it 😞  The biggest issue is that you pay partial or full upfront and wait 4-6 weeks or longer for the putter to show up.  maybe you get pictures along the way and occasionally you don't get anything since these guys are generally one man shops 

 

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Cool thread - Great to learn about some new brands.  The one I follow and am impressed with is Lamb Crafted Putters.  Very traditional designs with a bit of flare for the most part.  
 
Problem with so many of the up and coming players is that while they look great, you really don't have a clue what the feel or weight will be like.  Many of these are finely crafted using high quality materials and many man hours so I understand the pricing being high.  But, personally, I will not be able to pull the trigger on something I've never tried and have custom made.  Love to hear others thoughts, who might have experience with one.

I can partially agree with this on the sound and feel front. I think it depends on how much you know about what you like for materials and stuff.

For example, I know that I like milled vs insert and deep-mulled vs light milled.

I also know that I prefer 370g head weights and could feel and hear the difference between 355 and 370 heads.

Knowing that I would feel confident in ordering a 370g putter with a deep milled face from a custom shop. I could pick head and hosel designs that suited
My eye and be sure I’d like the final product.

At the same time I would find that waiting period unbearable. Hahaha


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Josh at CNC is doing some cool stuff and saw Dan Carraher is getting in on the putting game too

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On 4/24/2020 at 7:50 AM, juspoole said:

Cool thread - Great to learn about some new brands.  The one I follow and am impressed with is Lamb Crafted Putters.  Very traditional designs with a bit of flare for the most part.  

 

Problem with so many of the up and coming players is that while they look great, you really don't have a clue what the feel or weight will be like.  Many of these are finely crafted using high quality materials and many man hours so I understand the pricing being high.  But, personally, I will not be able to pull the trigger on something I've never tried and have custom made.  Love to hear others thoughts, who might have experience with one.

That is the downside, but the cool thing about a lot of the putter makers is you won't lose 100% of your money if you absolutely hate the putter.

In the case of Tyson, you can get more than what you paid for the most part.

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Sacks-Parente: Nice putters, but obscenely priced

Mati Putters 

MLA Golf - Has been teasing a whole new line-up

Argolf

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Black Lab Golf in Savannah, GA is making some very nice CNC milled custom putters.

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Corey Paul - 5-PW Japan Forged Minimalist Blades KBS $-Taper 120 Stiff

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