stephenh Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi all, I have been the lucky one to receive a Bobby Grace Artist Series Sniper putter through a MyGolfSpy contest this past May (link)! It seems Bobby Grace has offered many putter give-aways as usually seen up at the top right of your screen. This has a retail value of $1150 with a Damascus steel insert. The official information can be found here at the Bobby Grace website. Since most of you can get a feel of how this putter looks, I'll try to provide input on what pictures cannot show. Background: First off, my background includes owning a very old used ping putter with the classic look, and I coincidentally was in the market to get a new one with the same appearance. The ping putter's grip was worn and the face did not have the milling marks I usually saw in many updated putters. Since I am new to the game, this putter feel was all I knew, so I honestly believe any putter would've been an upgrade! Looks: As for the looks, this style of a putter was exactly what I wanted. Although from the top view, the heel and toe topside can be reflective in bright sunlight, but I didn't find it distracting because I focus on the ball and alignment aid. In a way, it can also frame the ball between the reflective areas for alignment too. Also, it seems like the putter face is slightly open if the flat portion of the grip is perpendicular to the target. I'm not sure if this is intentional or am delusional, but maybe this is if you have an arc stroke. Grip: I was used to an old putter grip, so this of course felt good to me. It is comfortable where I can place both hands on either side and align my thumbs down logos. I can definitely lightly grip the club without the fear of it slipping. Overall, an old grip vs a new one is now evident to me! Feel: I didn't know what Damascus steel was until I looked it up. It seems it makes a cool looking natural pattern as seen in the insert. I think it's a nice touch, and has sharp grooves on the insert to contact the ball. The insert definitely makes the putts feel "softer" in comparison to my old ping without an insert or milled surface. It provides a nice feeling with a smooth stroke with "tap" sound. As for the weighting, there are two detachable weights at the bottom heel and toe. This is much heavier than my old ping, which I think provides much stability and in turn, I can exert less effort that I find helpful for longer putts and focus more on controlling my stroke. Headcover: The headcover provides a great way to protect this beautiful putter. The inside is very fluffy all around, and also includes two embedded magnets on each side to snap close the headcover. I am a sucker for magnetic headcovers, and love this feature (also have the adams super black hybrid magnetic headcover. So awesome). The headcover is functional and looks classy with nice graphics. Overall, I am very pleased with the putter and realize I am very fortunate to receive this from Bobby Grace and MGS. I had debated whether to have this as a trophy or game it, but it would've been a shame to not use this gift. Based on my budget, there's no way I would've considered this, but am glad, because the entire package is quality. If there are any additional questions or requests on pics, please let me know! Thanks for reading. Driver: Ping i20 TFC Reg 10.5 deg Woods: Adams Speedline XTD 3 wood 14.5 deg Irons: Adams CB2 3-GW KBS 90 Wedge: Mizuno MP-T11 56 deg and 60 deg Putter: Bobby Grace Sniper Artist Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great writeup Stephen, what an impressive way to introduce yourself to the forums!! That is one beautiful putter, hopefully you sink many putts with it Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 That's a real work of art! May you always find the bottom of the cup!!! What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Stephen H. Beautiful write up for a beautiful putter. Nicely done. IF that putter does not make you want to get on the green and putt the ball nothing will. As for the "slightly open looking face" that is incumbent with that type of putter head. The Ping Anser, Scotty Newport, etc. all with that neck and full shaft offset at least to me makes the face look open. You are right in that this design creates more toe flow and more arc. I do not know if you are supposed to or not, I guess that depends on who you ask, but it causes me to lean the shaft forward to make the face square. Scotty Cameron says no forward lean, I believe Dave Pelz says to have foreward lean. I do not use that type of putter because my personal preference, however, I might change that if I had a putter that beautiful. Practice with it because that is the one piece of golf equipment you can keep your whole life.And you might consider changing your pen name to "Lucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _". G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid G425 4H on TGH 80S i525 5-U on TGI 90S SM8 54 & 60 on Wedge DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Steven, You have no idea how glad I am that a winner of this putter posted a review. It also goes to show you don't need to have golfed for years in order to do a great review. Great review and pics, I'm sure you're going to enjoy the putter for a long time. @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hey Stephen, Nice job on the review. What a great looking putter too! Congratulations on winning it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Stephen H. As for the "slightly open looking face" that is incumbent with that type of putter head. The Ping Anser, Scotty Newport, etc. all with that neck and full shaft offset at least to me makes the face look open. You are right in that this design creates more toe flow and more arc. I do not know if you are supposed to or not, I guess that depends on who you ask, but it causes me to lean the shaft forward to make the face square. Scotty Cameron says no forward lean, I believe Dave Pelz says to have foreward lean. I do not use that type of putter because my personal preference, however, I might change that if I had a putter that beautiful. I didn't actually notice the "open" face until I started snapping photos. I always aligned the face square, so that means my grip is slightly rotated closed to begin with. I'll be sure to mess around with my stroke now. I guess whatever works is what it's supposed to be! Thanks for the great information. Driver: Ping i20 TFC Reg 10.5 deg Woods: Adams Speedline XTD 3 wood 14.5 deg Irons: Adams CB2 3-GW KBS 90 Wedge: Mizuno MP-T11 56 deg and 60 deg Putter: Bobby Grace Sniper Artist Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Nice review and a really beautiful putter. I've been to the Bobby Grace shop and it is quite a site. I own three of his putters. They really do put the best roll on the ball of any putter out there. Driver: Callaway Optiforce 440 9.5* with Diamama Blue S+ 62g Stiff shaft 3 and 5 wood: Callaway Big Bertha with Fubuki Z65 Stiff Hybrid: Wilson FG Tour 4 hybrid Irons: 5 iron: Cleveland Altitude Stiff; 6 -PW Callaway Apex Pro, KBS Tour-V Stff Wedges: 51*, 55* and 58* SCORE with Genius Stiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsav Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Great write up from one newbie to the next;) I recently changed from scotty back to my bobby grace little man with HSM insert. distance control and short putts have improve ddramtically. the feeling is dull but I'll take results over feel any day of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhawker Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Jimmity crickets that's a nice putter! Great write up, glad that even though I didn't win the putter I got a chance to hear about it. Congrats on the win In my Adams Hercules cart bag...DriverPing I15 9.5* TFC stiffHook MachineTaylormade Burner Superfast Rescue 18*3 HybridAdams ProA12 20* stiff matrix Ozik Altus IronsCleveland CG16 Tour Black Pearl 4-PW True Temper Dynamic Gold S300Birdie-MakerMizuno JPX 50*-10*Piece of CrapOrlimar 56*On the wayCleveland 588 forged 62*-10*Mid-Round FuelSnickers bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkerjames Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 That's a nice putter I love all the texture on the top looks cool. Hope it treats you well and Welcome. MY BAG- Driver- Taylormade SLDR 12* (Speeder 7.2vc tour spec S) 3 Wood- Taylormade R11(bimatrix prototype S) 3 Hybrid- Ping I20(stock S) Irons-Taylormade Tour Perferred MC ( C Taper S) Wedges- 50, 54, and 58 SCOR4161( KBS) Putter-Taylormade Ghost Corza. All Left Handed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygolfer1980 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Congrats, that is a GREAT looking flatstick!!! Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard S flex 3 wood: Titleist 915F 15*, Whiteboard S Flex Titleist 915H 18* and 24* with Whiteboard SFlex Irons: Mizuno JPX EZ Forged 4-PW with S300's Wedges: Mizuno MP T4 50*, 56* with DG Spinner Putter:MannKrafted Long Slope or Odyssey #7 Versa Metal milled or Betti Tour Stock; Ball: Bridgestone B330 or Titleist NXT Bag: Titleist 'Murica colored carry bag or MyGolfSpy Tour Bag RH, Western KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 That's an awesome putter - built in a great place by the way - I live in Pinellas Park which is where the Bobby Grace studio is located. Very nice write up - glad you decided to hop on board. Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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