Lajosi putters or the like

[oldmannoodles]

Now I know Razaar is well aware of this bloke as he has a few of his creations already, but I thought I'd spread the word on a guy called Kari Lajosi who makes some brilliant hand-made and cnc milled putters.

Most of his putters are one-piece cnc milled carbon steel models. He does it all himself, from CAD designs to the milling, stamping and paintfilling. I'm lucky enough to live not far away from him and as he's making me a custom at the moment I've been able to try out a bunch of his blades. They feel and look incredible.

[Scottt]

what sort of coin do they cost?

[oldmannoodles]

Can't for the life of me work out how to properly upload full-size photos. Any hints? Here's a few that got left out:

[oldmannoodles]

what sort of coin do they cost?

$200 - $300 range, depending on whether you get one made from scratch to your specs or buy one Kari's already finished. Pretty reasonable considering a custom TP Mills or Bettinardi will set you back at least twice that.

[Scottt]

Pics:

go to freeimagehosting.net

choose pic to upload and click upload.
a screen will load with a bunch of code, copy the one for forums and paste it in your post. Too easy!

[oldmannoodles]

Bewdy, much appreciated.

[virge666]

So how do we find him ?

[oldmannoodles]

So how do we find him ?

lajosiputters@live.com.au

He's a great bloke and has been more than patient with my requests so I'm sure he'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

[haysey]

So how do we find him ?


Agreed, does he have a website. Those putters are superb

[oldmannoodles]

Agreed, does he have a website. Those putters are superb

I don't think he has one yet.

[markTHEblake]

Australia is a big country, is anyone else here lucky enough to live close enough to this guy?

[oldmannoodles]

Australia is a big country, is anyone else here lucky enough to live close enough to this guy?

He lives in Glen Waverley in Melbourne's east.

[razaar]

It was through noodles that I found Kari...I had a couple of copper ingots (golf trophies from MT Isa Opens) that I had been carting around for 20 + years. I had a brain spark that a couple of putters would be better than useless ingots; so I posted a question on puttertalk (US forum) asking how I would go about it. Noodles gave me Kari's details, which resulted in two handmade copper putters, one based on the Bettinardi BB6 and the other on a Kevin Burns 9913. Not only did Kari replicate the putters from pics, he made ball markers and a picture stand from the bits of copper left over with my & the boss's initials and details of the trophies. Between us (Noodles, myself & one other) we gave Kari exposure on that particular forum, which has given him the drive to purchase a CNC milling unit & cad design software to further extend his hobby. He now receives orders from putter enthusists from overseas (US, Canada, Europe). The most recent putter he made for me is a KLP5T based on a T.P.Mills Softtail. It is one of the finest putters I have played with.:)

[Lucasto23]

i like the sound of this guy, might give him a go. just got to find a design i like first.

[LarryLong]

He lives in Glen Waverley in Melbourne's east.


Dunno if lucky is the word then. :)

[Lajosiputters]

Thanks Ben & Ray for you kind words.

What a great site, I'm really happy to be a part of it. - funny how the best things are sometimes right under your nose.

My name is Kari and I love to make putters, I have a small engineering company in Melbourne and I have been making putters for about 7 yrs, mostly in my spare time. Recently I have learnt to do 3D modelling and full CNC miiling. It's certainly broadened my scope of putter making, given me a huge amount of options. Handmade's are still very enjoyable to make but very time comsuming.
I hope to get some pics up soon with a few of the putters I have made and a few new one's as well -

(probably should have put this into "introductions", - sorry, I am just a newbie)

I reckon where ever we live in Australia, we are Lucky!!!

Thanks

Kari Lajosi

[kwantfm]

Great to have you on board Kari... looking forward to my next putter!

Terence

[rodders]

Awesome putters Kari. Congrats on building a quality company in Australia.

Do you have a shop front in Melbourne? Would love to try out a few.

[Lucasto23]

Thanks Ben & Ray for you kind words.

What a great site, I'm really happy to be a part of it. - funny how the best things are sometimes right under your nose.

My name is Kari and I love to make putters, I have a small engineering company in Melbourne and I have been making putters for about 7 yrs, mostly in my spare time. Recently I have learnt to do 3D modelling and full CNC miiling. It's certainly broadened my scope of putter making, given me a huge amount of options. Handmade's are still very enjoyable to make but very time comsuming.
I hope to get some pics up soon with a few of the putters I have made and a few new one's as well -

(probably should have put this into "introductions", - sorry, I am just a newbie)

I reckon where ever we live in Australia, we are Lucky!!!

Thanks

Kari Lajosi

Welcome,

Will be buying one of your putters very soon:smt038

[virge666]

Yeah - I am for that.

Kari - Welcome. Give us a list and photos of your standard models.

More than happy to buy Australian, especially from a bloke with that attitude.

Sensational !

[grandmasterb]

Yeah - I am for that.

Kari - Welcome. Give us a list and photos of your standard models.

More than happy to buy Australian, especially from a bloke with that attitude.

Sensational !

X2 :mrgreen:

[markTHEblake]

Do you have a shop front in Melbourne? Would love to try out a few.

Doesnt seem like he has a shop front, more like a garage back.

Some of the best products in the world started from a garage, including some crappy looking computer in a wooden box. :-)

[oldmannoodles]

Having been in the Lajosi family's garage I can say that's it's like being a kid in a candy shop.

Good to see ya here Kari.

[Lajosiputters]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I will get together my standard models and takes some pics, I will try and get them
up tomorrow. Hopefully it will give you an idea of the different - head design's, neck styles & finishes available.

Kari

[Lucasto23]

it's going to be a feeding frenzy ;) by the looks of things

[Scottt]

Best business move Kari ever made. Like driving into the rehab hospital with a boot full of beer and crack :lol:

[DracZ]

Can't wait to see your work mate, I'm in melbourne as well :D

[vovo]

If someone had access to 3D CAD, could they possibly produce a design and ask for this to be CNCed. Now I am not asking for you to do this or stand-by the finished product, but I have wondered about producing a 3D design as a bit of a project and was wondering if a foundry would be willing to produce one for me, I was thinking a Uni foundry might be willing to but probably no one else.

This putter might be useless but it would be mine.

Just a query

[adlo]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I will get together my standard models and takes some pics, I will try and get them
up tomorrow. Hopefully it will give you an idea of the different - head design's, neck styles & finishes available.

Kari
Please do, sounds great.

Best business move Kari ever made. Like driving into the rehab hospital with a boot full of beer and crack :lol:
:lol::lol:

[Scottt]

I might get one made with EPIC HO stamped in the cavity, so it is perfectly personalised for an on-sell to about 80% of this site's membership, as well as a few of my ex-girlfriends... :lol:

[Webster]

Hi Kari, I have a question for you. I used to use a Cobra Norman U milled model putter like this one:

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/uploads/monthly_10_2008/post-747-1224735948-1.jpg

Could you make me something that was almost identical if I brought in an old broken head for you to copy? I am in Melbourne.

Thanks Jack.

[razaar]

Kari...great having you here, mate. The boss & me will be down your way next month following a stop over in Canberra to introduce ourselves to our latest grandson. Look forward to catching up with you again.:)

[just]

Jack
Is that head some sort of bronze?

[Dotty]

Welcome Kari.

They are some awesome pieces of work. Look forward to seeing range and options. Very tempting, even the putter covers.

[sms316]

Kari,

Forget all the other questions for the moment. The important question is do you make left-handed models?

sms

[henno]

With CAD and a CNC, I'm pretty sure he could make an upside-down model if he was so inclined.

[jaybam]

Welcome mate. Think you are going to have to hire another person just to sort through all the ozgolf questions and answers for a while. I, like the others am looking forward to seeing the pics. Always looking for a new putter to blame :)

[virge666]

Best business move Kari ever made. Like driving into the rehab hospital with a boot full of beer and crack :lol:

Yep, Haysey is going to need a bank loan.

[haysey]

Yep, Haysey is going to need a bank loan.


:mrgreen:


I need a new putter, and I'd love to buy Australian made as well.....




(Did you see me take out an extension on the home loan:lol:)

[razaar]

http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12022

[Courty]

Welcome Kari,

got any mallet designs?

[Deano]

Kari - hook a brother up!!
Great looking putters mate.
Deano

[Lajosiputters]

Here are a some pics of my different style heads & necks,

Anser & Anser2, Flanged Blade, plus a few I really like.

In regards to some questions:

I can certainly make a Cobra Norman U, if I have head to measure I can get it pretty close.

Left handed- No problem

Mallet Style- I have a nice heel shafted mallet

If you have any more quetions you can contact me my e-mail address which was posted by "oldmannoodles" earlier (I cannot post it here yet)
I would be more than happy to answer any queries.

My finishes are:

Titanium Nickel - "Statin Pearl"
Titanuim Nickel - "Black Sapphire"
Silver Nickel-
Black Chrome- "Gloss"
Black Chrome- "Satin"
Plum Brown -"Oil can"( I am still experimenting with this one)

My shafts are True Temper - Stepped & Step Less

My grips are leather Gripmasters, the guys at Gripmaster have been great, I have a good choice of styles & colours.

My headcovers are AM&E - " Lajosi"

I hope this helps with a few questions.

Thanks

Kari

PS-I have more pics, I just couldn't load them all tonight

[adlo]

Something like a Scotty Cameron Fastback would be nice =P~

[Lajosiputters]

A couple of the Anser2 and my mallet. - I thought I put them in??

Kari

[Lucasto23]

so shiny,and preddy

[adlo]

Mallet is nice but I am no freak.

[Lajosiputters]

I have made a notch back.

Kari

[adlo]

Ahhh, at least that one lets me stand on the right side of the ball.

http://www.golfbuyitonline.com/media/gbu0/prodlg/titleist/putters/Fastback_PP1.jpg

Does the mallet look like this from address?

[oldmannoodles]

Love that Notchback. Never saw the final result Kari - it looks great.

[Courty]

Ahhh, at least that one lets me stand on the right side of the ball.

http://www.golfbuyitonline.com/media/gbu0/prodlg/titleist/putters/Fastback_PP1.jpg

Does the mallet look like this from address?

That's more the style I'm looking for.

[razaar]

Here is another pic of the notchback (it was on my files).

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/KLPXP3017.jpg

[just]

Kari
Would you be able to make the mallet with a centre shaft?

[LarryLong]

Some nice work there Kari. I'm not a putter ho, but if I was I'd be all over those. If I ever learn to putt and decide to buy a proper putter I'll give you a call.

Nice to see a quality product made in Australia.

[markTHEblake]

Kari, how do you get these putters to be 'balanced'

I would have thought that some very complex machinery is required for this, or is it trial and error, or does the CAD actually do that for you?

[Lajosiputters]

Kari, how do you get these putters to be 'balanced'

I would have thought that some very complex machinery is required for this, or is it trial and error, or does the CAD actually do that for you?


That's a very good question,

The complex machinery used is the human brain, mass postioned evenly creates a certain balance, - cavities & necks alter that balance so the mass needs to be distributed accordingly to again achieve that "balance"
That's the machining skill of the putter maker.
Shaft length & weight contribute to the equation.
The cad helps with the centre of mass, there is also an aspect of "trial & error" with some different design's, but if you follow some strict design rules you won't be to far off.

Kari

[Lucasto23]

Kari,

Which of your putters have offset and suit a straighter stroke vs an arcing stroke?

[razaar]

What is an arcing stroke?

[just]

What is an arcing stroke?
I'm presuming he means a stroke that follows an arc, as opposed to straight back and straight through.

[Lucasto23]

What is an arcing stroke?

Just is correct, i really must double check my posts before submitting. Keep missing letters in words. :oops:

[razaar]

The putter head arcs during a straight back straight through stroke if the shaft is held on plane. Does he mean a putting stroke where the shaft comes off plane?:?

[kev]

Think of it as swinging around your body - i.e. on the back swing the putter comes inside the line, then returns to square at impact, and again goes inside the line on the follow through

[just]

The putter head arcs during a straight back straight through stroke if the shaft is held on plane. Does he mean a putting stroke where the shaft comes off plane?:?

No it doesn't Ray, hence "straight back and straight through", the putter face stays perpendicular (or as close as) to the direction of travel. Lucast means a stroke where the putter face follows an arc and opens slightly on the back stroke, closes to perpendicular when it strikes the ball and closes on the through stroke.

[kev]

No it doesn't Ray, hence "straight back and straight through", the putter face stays perpendicular (or as close as) to the direction of travel. Lucast means a stroke where the putter face follows an arc and opens slightly on the back stroke, closes to perpendicular when it strikes the ball and closes on the through stroke.

I think Raz is talking about the putter arcing up on the back swing - getting further away from the ground.

[Lucasto23]

No it doesn't Ray, hence "straight back and straight through", the putter face stays perpendicular (or as close as) to the direction of travel. Lucast means a stroke where the putter face follows an arc and opens slightly on the back stroke, closes to perpendicular when it strikes the ball and closes on the through stroke.

Thats about right just, any way their is more than one way to putt the ball as we all know. just looking for a putter model that best suits my stroke if i'm going to drop a couple of 100 of K rudds money boys.;)

[razaar]

Sorry just it does. If you have access to a putting plane you will see what I mean. A putting plane is a straight edge raised about a foot off the ground. If you run the shaft along the straight edge that, to me, is a straight back straight through stroke. If you watch the putter head when you use the putting plane you will see the head arc. The shaft rides up and down the straight edge with the head at an angle so it arcs both vertically & horizontally. Same thing in a putting stroke on plane. There is no turn in putting but a straight back and through movement.

[just]

Sorry just it does. If you have access to a putting plane you will see what I mean. A putting plane is a straight edge raised about a foot off the ground. If you run the shaft along the straight edge that, to me, is a straight back straight through stroke. If you watch the putter head when you use the putting plane you will see the head arc. The shaft rides up and down the straight edge with the head at an angle so it arcs both vertically & horizontally. Same thing in a putting stroke on plane. There is no turn in putting but a straight back and through movement.

Ray

You are describing are variants of the arc stroke or swinging gate stroke, and described here:
http://www.eyelinegolf.com/Putting_Plane_Alignment_System_p/ppas-b.htm
and here:
http://www.stanutleygolf.com/the_learning_curve.htm

On the straight back and straight through stroke the putter face stays perpendicular (or as close as) to the direction of travel, as described by Pelz.

[razaar]

Ray

You are describing are variants of the arc stroke or swinging gate stroke, and described here:
http://www.eyelinegolf.com/Putting_Plane_Alignment_System_p/ppas-b.htm
and here:
http://www.stanutleygolf.com/the_learning_curve.htm

On the straight back and straight through stroke the putter face stays perpendicular (or as close as) to the direction of travel, as described by Pelz.

Gadgets mate - not worth two bob IMO. Petz's method requires the hands to stay with the club head as they should with short putts, difficult to do with medium and long putts. Mate, everything in the golf swing including putting is about plane - any good teaching pro will say the same. There are straight through, inside to out and outside to in, all work if the putter face is aimed at the target at impact and all can be held on plane. The last two are not as solid off the face as the straight back & through because the swing path and face are not aligned. Could go on & on & on.... I only responded to Luc's post to save Kari the hassle.:)

[Moe Norman]

straight back and through putting stroke is exactly that, straight back and through.

It's hard to master though, and I dbout any of the worlds great putters do it.

The 'tiger' stroke follows the natural arc.

[Lucasto23]

Gadgets mate - not worth two bob IMO. Petz's method requires the hands to stay with the club head as they should with short putts, difficult to do with medium and long putts. Mate, everything in the golf swing including putting is about plane - any good teaching pro will say the same. There are straight through, inside to out and outside to in, all work if the putter face is aimed at the target at impact and all can be held on plane. The last two are not as solid off the face as the straight back & through because the swing path and face are not aligned. Could go on & on & on.... I only responded to Luc's post to save Kari the hassle.:)

Crap, now i'm confused about my own putting stroke:?

But thanks for trying to help, i'll just have to pay attention when i'm on the putting green and re ask the question later:oops:

[Lajosiputters]

That's more the style I'm looking for.

Something like this - Adlo & Courty

It's a bit rough and need's a bit of work, but it's not far off.

Kari

[Tomson]

Can I have one of the above with a plumbers neck in black carbon steel...please.... I have camels to trade.

But seriously when will you start making putters like that?

[haysey]

Can I have one of the above with a plumbers neck in black carbon steel...please.... I have camels to trade.

But seriously when will you start making putters like that?


x2

But in raw please:smt038

[rodders]

X3

That looks fantastic. I have always wanted to try a head like that on the heavy side with a centre placed shaft.

Can it be done?

[oldmannoodles]

I'm helping Kari clear a bit of room in his garage by offloading 2 of his putters on the 'bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180352105191

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180352102839

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF4404Medium.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF4392Medium.jpg

[LarryLong]

Quoting the eBay ad:

"It was milled from carbon steel – the softest metal available – to ensure a beautiful buttery feel"

I hope you at least smiled a little bit when you were typing this out. :razz:

[henno]

Mercury just called. It wants it's title of Softest Metal back.

[oldmannoodles]

I'm far from an expert on putter-making and metallurgy but I thought carbon steel was the softest feeling metal available to cnc milling for the purpose of clubmaking. You wouldn't put a block of aluminium or mercury in a cnc mill would you?

Happy to alter the auction if I'm mistaken, however.

[henno]

Happy to alter the auction if I'm mistaken, however.

Mercury, obviously not, but Aluminium can definately be CNC milled.

[oldmannoodles]

Changed that line to "one of the softest metals used for clubmaking".

Thanks for the feedback guys - I try to be as accurate as possible in all my ebay listings.

[Iain]

Mercury just called. It wants it's title of Softest Metal back.


Mercury, obviously not, but Aluminium can definately be CNC milled.

Nerd. :razz:

[razaar]

It will be interesting to see what they go for. Kari is making me a July birthday present...something different. It is becoming a birthday tradition - a Lajosi putter.

[Scottt]

Questions for Kari:

Got any centre shaft models?
Could you fit latitude/longitude co-ordinates on the back of the bumpers?
Can you do personalised stamping on the back of the hosel?
What is the satin model above on Ben's pic?
Do I have to have Lajosi in the cavity?

[oldmannoodles]

Like Ray, I've got the Lajosi bug. My current gamer is a TP Mills softail style as designed by Ray and Kari - the KLP5T:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/goldn082.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/goldn083.jpg

My second Lajosi - the KLPBM (which is on its way) - I designed myself with Kari:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/GetAttachmentaspxwwww.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/goldn081.jpg

[Iain]

Very impressive putters, I'll definately look at getting one made.....

[Lajosiputters]

Questions for Kari:

Got any centre shaft models?
Could you fit latitude/longitude co-ordinates on the back of the bumpers?
Can you do personalised stamping on the back of the hosel?
What is the satin model above on Ben's pic?
Do I have to have Lajosi in the cavity?

I haven't made a "centre shafted" head as yet, a few face balanced mallets and my "goose" KLP18, - but it shouldn't be a problem, it would just depend on the head style and the width of the top line.

With regards to personalised stamping, that is definetly an option, the Lajosi in the cavity can be removed, but I would like my name somewhere on the putter. The "satin" model is one of my early model's, inspired by SC's NP2.

Kari

[Scottt]

It looks a lot like an NP2. I wanted to have an old Tei3 custom shopped as satin a year or so back. If I come up with a design based on that shape - and I would be as insistant as you that it has Lajosi on it - could you tell me what sort of coin I would be looking at?

I am in the UK, so the easiest bet might be head only.

cheers,
Scott

[Lajosiputters]

It looks a lot like an NP2. I wanted to have an old Tei3 custom shopped as satin a year or so back. If I come up with a design based on that shape - and I would be as insistant as you that it has Lajosi on it - could you tell me what sort of coin I would be looking at?

I am in the UK, so the easiest bet might be head only.

cheers,
Scott

Scott,

Send me an e-mail - lajosiputters@live.com.au and I can give you all the details.

Kari

[adlo]

Something like this - Adlo & Courty

It's a bit rough and need's a bit of work, but it's not far off.

Kari

Yes, something like that looks very good. Looking at something like that centre shafted.

[just]

Yes, something like that looks very good. Looking at something like that centre shafted.
x2

[adlo]

Looks like the Fastback style will be a big seller.

[dan]

I'd love to see the full process you go through to making them.

Very interesting stuff.

[Courty]

Something like this - Adlo & Courty

It's a bit rough and need's a bit of work, but it's not far off.

Kari

I personally prefer something a bit more rounded. I've tried a bunch of different putters, but I keep on coming back to the Odyssey #5:

http://www.tgw.com/images/golf/products/clubs/putters/odyssey/10960/ptl-5-setup.jpg

Is it within the realms of possibility to create a putter with the same profile?

[razaar]

Kari, are you & the family doing the holiday thing at the Sunshine Coast in November? If so the Champs is being held there on 14 & 15.:)
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12378

[oldmannoodles]

I'm helping Kari clear a bit of room in his garage by offloading 2 of his putters on the 'bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180352105191

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180352102839


The 07A sold at buy-it-now to a guy in the U.S, so just the Mills style left if anyone's keen.

[Lajosiputters]

Kari, are you & the family doing the holiday thing at the Sunshine Coast in November? If so the Champs is being held there on 14 & 15.:)
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12378
Yes Ray we are, unfortunatly we are only up until the 8th

Courty, I have modelled something similar, it's at work, - I'll get some jpgs up tomorrow.

Kari

[Courty]

Courty, I have modelled something similar, it's at work, - I'll get some jpgs up tomorrow.

Kari

Sweet, I'm excited to see it!

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/12/06/big_kev_wideweb__470x317,0.jpg

[Lajosiputters]

I had a chance to do some modelling of the LP-S1(fastback) this afternoon, in between the lawns & the footy. The weight is 352g, with a 70* lie & 4* loft- (just my standard specs)
I am still working on the plumbers neck and a conventional shaft position, I should have them done in a couple of days.

Kari

[Courty]

What's the theory behind the depressions in the sole?

[adlo]

I looooike what I see

[Lajosiputters]

What's the theory behind the depressions in the sole?
I needed to remove some weight and I didn't want to play around with the flange & bumpers so I thought I would try a couple of "bullet" cavities in the sole.

Kari

[oldmannoodles]

Haven't seen a double bullet-bottom before Kari. Looks very nice mate. Look forward to seeing the heel shaft version.

[Lajosiputters]

I personally prefer something a bit more rounded. I've tried a bunch of different putters, but I keep on coming back to the Odyssey #5:

http://www.tgw.com/images/golf/products/clubs/putters/odyssey/10960/ptl-5-setup.jpg

Is it within the realms of possibility to create a putter with the same profile?

Courty, here are a couple of design's I modelled last yr.

Kari

[Courty]

Courty, here are a couple of design's I modelled last yr.

Kari

Now we're talkin'! The KLP6 is right up my alley. :mrgreen:

[adlo]

All these mid mallet designs are the business.

[Lajosiputters]

I got a chance to finish my other models of the LP-S1.
Heel shafted and Plumbers neck, the head weights are - 352g & 345g
I hope to get one up on the mill this week, - it's always exciting milling a new design.

Kari

[haysey]

:shock:

LP-S3....Can't wait to see buy myself one of those8)

[grandmasterb]

KLP6 for me please :D

[Scottt]

Mr Lajosi is even getting love on GolfWRX:

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=141014&mode=threaded&pid=905871

[grandmasterb]

Should have mine in 2 weeks :D

[Lajosiputters]

I had a chance to mill the LPS1-CS today, here are a couple of pics just off the mill, sorry for the picture quality,( you just can't beat daylight) - I have some work to go but it should give you an idea.
There are also some pics of this V-groove milling I am working on for the putter face, - the size of the milled area and the depth I am still developing but the first proto feels really soft.!
The finish is new too, "Gun Metal", - titanuim nickel with black chrome added, it's looks really good.-( can't really see in the pics)

I'll get some more pics up of the LPS1-CS when she's finished and maybe some new V-goove paterns!!

Kari

[adlo]

The LPS1-CS is looking the goods.

Also, are there any broomstick options available? I know someone who is looking for a broomy, probably in an anser style, would be keen on a custom made baby.

[rebjon]

The LPS1-CS is looking the goods.

Also, are there any broomstick options available? I know someone who is looking for a broomy, probably in an anser style, would be keen on a custom made baby.

Yep that would be me as i can't putt for shit.....

[adlo]

[/b]

Yep that would be me as i can't putt for shit.....
Did you get my sms?

[rebjon]

Did you get my sms?

Yer too late i do like that ping shape though....

Hopefully Lajosi can do something for me.....

[zigwah]

The LPS1-CS looks exactly what i'm after! How many of these are you doing Kari, i would love to get my hands on one.

[oldmannoodles]

Putter porn - Kari's photobucket album: http://s719.photobucket.com/albums/ww199/lajosiputters/

[ddasey]

Putter porn - Kari's photobucket album: http://s719.photobucket.com/albums/ww199/lajosiputters/


Fantastic array of putters.

Wonder if I could sneak one past the finance minister :-k

[Lajosiputters]

The LPS1-CS looks exactly what i'm after! How many of these are you doing Kari, i would love to get my hands on one.
Zigwah,
I have made 3, - number 1 is taken but the other 2 are available.

Kari

[adlo]

Lajosi, I am also looking at that model. Are you able to PM with more info re finish, price etc?

Also, re my post above, do you make any broomsticks?

[Scottt]

Also, re my post above, do you make any cheatsticks?

Fixed it for you ;)

[adlo]

At least the cheatstick is not for me.

[Scottt]

Present for your new coach? ;)

[adlo]

Rebjon is looking to shave a few strokes off the handicap.

[Scottt]

He could PM Miro and ask where he got his special shoes from?

[adlo]

He could PM Miro and ask where he got his special shoes from?
:lol:

[vovo]

I too am interested in one of your fast backs, however, I have just recently moved to a new city and unfortunately not getting much golf under the belt, and having been out of employment for 3 months I am now getting back on my feet.

Will contact you soon, once everything starts returning to normal

[Lajosiputters]

This LPS1-CS is just about ready to be plated, here are some pics.

Kari

[just]

That's a lovely bit of work, Kari. Can it hole the putt for me?

[Lajosiputters]

That's a lovely bit of work, Kari. Can it hole the putt for me?
If you feel more comfortable over the ball- maybe?
But I can't guarantee it!!!

[3oneday]

Whats the theory behind the grooves on the sole ?

[Scottt]

Cuts through the air better when you chuck it.

[mike]

Whats the theory behind the grooves on the sole ?
Please pay attention, Pete.


What's the theory behind the depressions in the sole?


I needed to remove some weight and I didn't want to play around with the flange & bumpers so I thought I would try a couple of "bullet" cavities in the sole.

Kari

[Lajosiputters]

Whats the theory behind the grooves on the sole ?
I milled the grooves to remove some weight, I wanted the head to be about 350g and I liked the look of 2 bullet cavities on the sole.

Kari

[3oneday]

mike,

Thanks, my feeling was that it was covered but 7 pages is too hard.

By the way, how does it feel to know you had to rort the salary cap to finish 7th last year :shock:

[mike]

Wouldn't have made the 8 unless we did.

[mike]

Thanks, my feeling was that it was covered but 7 pages is too hard.


You're supposed to do a thorough search before posting.

[3oneday]

Thanks, that's why you only have 1675 ;)

[Jono]

LPS1-CS ..... mmmm .... I want one!

Kari, can you make it without the grooves on the sole? And can you make the lie flat? Really flat. Around 10 degrees flat. 8)

Would you mind sending me a PM with the price of the LPS1-CS? Or post here if you are OK with it.

Very nice looking putter.

[adlo]

I am drooling over the LPS1-CS, just need the $.

Awesome looking putter.

[Scottt]

Save me searching, Adlo, what page is it on?

[Scottt]

I found it. Never mind.

[adlo]

Post #128.

We asked for a CS fastback style putter a few weeks back and there it is!

I believe haysey has nabbed one.

[adlo]

I found it. Never mind.
Screw you
:mrgreen:

[Scottt]

Remove the back flange and soften the bunpers a bit and you've got me.

[adlo]

Aren't you Anser style boy?

[Scottt]

Yeah. Anser 2.

Those bumper edges are just a bit sharp for my liking.

[haysey]

Post #128.

We asked for a CS fastback style putter a few weeks back and there it is!

I believe haysey has nabbed one.


I've got a plumbers neck fastback style coming. Can't wait:wink:

[just]

I've got a plumbers neck fastback style coming. Can't wait:wink:

Surely you are breaking some sort of record for Ozgolf ho'ness, Haysey?:shock: Perhaps the Guinness record thread may be appropriate! This is truly greatness in the making!:)

[haysey]

Surely you are breaking some sort of record for Ozgolf ho'ness, Haysey?:shock: Perhaps the Guinness record thread may be appropriate! This is truly greatness in the making!:)


I can only aspire to be as good as 3oneday and Tomson.


Maybe one day if I work really hard I could be in the same class as the uber-ho's8)

[Scottt]

Does 3 actually game that much gear? I thought he pretty much just used OzGolf as an ersatz shopfront (and at his prices, he couldn't afford the rent on a shop!)?

[haysey]

Does 3 actually game that much gear? I thought he pretty much just used OzGolf as an ersatz shopfront (and at his prices, he couldn't afford the rent on a shop!)?


Haven't you heard about the shrink wrapping machine he uses to put the plastic back around the clubheads before he ships them off.:mrgreen:

[3oneday]

Does 3 actually game that much gear? I thought he pretty much just used OzGolf as an ersatz shopfront (and at his prices, he couldn't afford the rent on a shop!)?

Most I buy for me and change my mind mid flight, ala Kombi(s), wtf does ersatz mean :confused:

Mind you.... my mp60/mp32 combos arrived a day early and got a workout at the range last night 8)

[just]

wtf does ersatz mean :confused:
Substitute or replacement. In english it normally is slightly derogatory, because it is meant as a inferior substitute. eg person x is not an intellectual, he is an ersatz intellectual.

[Scottt]

Rest assured I wasn't sledging you Pete, and I'll rest assured you wouldn't give a f**k even if I was :lol:

[3oneday]

Rest assured I wasn't sledging you Pete, and I'll rest assured you wouldn't give a f**k even if I was :lol:

:) I would have googled if I cared :lol:

Thanks just 8)

[oldmannoodles]

Kari's given me a couple more 2008 models to sell on ebay. Both brilliant putters but the KLP4 has a feel that is beyond superb to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180360393769

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180360388695

No mentions of "softest metal available" this time ;)

[razaar]

You are getting good at this Ben.:)

[Courty]

I've got a KLP6 on it's way very soon. 8)

[haysey]

Oh no.....

[grandmasterb]

I've got a KLP6 on it's way very soon. 8)

As do i except slightly changed from the original 8-)

[razaar]

Kari's given me a couple more 2008 models to sell on ebay. Both brilliant putters but the KLP4 has a feel that is beyond superb to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180360393769

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180360388695

No mentions of "softest metal available" this time ;)
Did an OZgolfer win either of these?

[zigwah]

Can't wait to take delivery of mine, the suspense is killing me :)

[paulyboy]

Called into Kari's this arvo.
Getting him to make me a long neck KLP18, and also a custom made from copper for my mate (it's a surprise, shhh don't tell him)
Very excited and cursing myself for being cool and saying "yeah, no hurry mate" grrrr
Paul

[adlo]

Can't wait to take delivery of mine, the suspense is killing me :)
You ended up going for the CS mallet zig?

[zigwah]

You ended up going for the CS mallet zig?

No, the LPS1-CS can't wait to hole some putts.

[razaar]

Called into Kari's this arvo.
Getting him to make me a long neck KLP18, and also a custom made from copper for my mate (it's a surprise, shhh don't tell him)
Very excited and cursing myself for being cool and saying "yeah, no hurry mate" grrrr
Paul
Hey Paul
Way to go mate...just knew you would do it.

:D

[paulyboy]

Am I that transparent????
LoL

[patch]

these babies look the goods just sent him an email will see what happens

[Spikemark]

Now I know Razaar is well aware of this bloke as he has a few of his creations already, but I thought I'd spread the word on a guy called Kari Lajosi who makes some brilliant hand-made and cnc milled putters.

Most of his putters are one-piece cnc milled carbon steel models. He does it all himself, from CAD designs to the milling, stamping and paintfilling. I'm lucky enough to live not far away from him and as he's making me a custom at the moment I've been able to try out a bunch of his blades. They feel and look incredible.
You are a wanker mate. Which shop is it available in? You have won a dozen balls....

[Yossarian]

You are a wanker mate. Which shop is it available in? You have won a dozen balls....

http://i43.tinypic.com/2py84zp.jpg

[razaar]

You are a wanker mate. Which shop is it available in? You have won a dozen balls....
Another Titleist tragic/tosser it seems. Who else would confuse custom putters with 'run of the mill' putters.

[oldmannoodles]

You are a wanker mate. Which shop is it available in? You have won a dozen balls....


Brilliant. Amazing what can be read into such a short post; ignorance, immaturity, disrespect, complete disregard for relevance, lacking in grammatical and vocabulary intelligence - you'll fit in well here!

I thought that Titleist troll got booted?

[Jarro]

Brilliant. Amazing what can be read into such a short post; ignorance, immaturity, disrespect, complete disregard for relevance, lacking in grammatical and vocabulary intelligence - you'll fit in well here!

I thought that Titleist troll got booted?

I doubt that :-"

[oldmannoodles]

Agreed Jarro; tongue firmly in cheek with that comment.

[Courty]

Received my KLP6 today. I was pleasantly surprised to find a few other little personalised goodies included in the package. 8)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1329/klp6009.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7034/klp6018.jpg

I took it out on the course this afternoon and found it to play, feel & roll beautifully. In fact, I nailed the first putt I attempted with it, a 15 foot par save. :mrgreen:

[Courty]

Oh, I forgot to say how happy I am with the service, communication & quality that Kari has demonstrated. I will definitely be promoting his services to anyone who shows interest.

[Tomson]

The finish on that putter was excellent, I think I will have to put my order in soon.

I don't know how you couldn't love this putter.

[3oneday]

He spelt county wrong.

[haysey]

The finish on that putter was excellent, I think I will have to put my order in soon.

I don't know how you couldn't love this putter.



Awesome putter. Loved the look of it. It's annoying that Courty putts well with it but:roll:



He spelt countywrong.


:mrgreen:

[Lucasto23]

Awesome putter. Loved the look of it. It's annoying that Courty putts well with it but:roll:





:mrgreen:

Have you got your putter yet Haysey?

I'm eagerly awaiting a review:mrgreen:

[haysey]

Have you got your putter yet Haysey?

I'm eagerly awaiting a review:mrgreen:


Not yet, it won't be far away. I dribbled:lol: all over Courty's yesterday, I'm surprised he wanted it back....

[Courty]

Not yet, it won't be far away. I dribbled:lol: all over Courty's yesterday, I'm surprised he wanted it back....

Don't worry, I disinfected it as soon as I got home. ;)

[haysey]

My new putter is on its way. The next week will be like a kid waiting for xmas:cry:

[vovo]

My new putter is on its way. The next week will be like a kid waiting for xmas:cry:
Is that rust (the raw look you were talking about), do you leave it rusty, or do you protect it with some lubricant film?

The rusty look actually looks quite nice, and with the speed with which you cycle through gear, I don't think we need to worry about the long term damage.

[solarman]

:lol: the rusty look is there to go with the look of his swing ;)

[paulyboy]

Rusty look?
Isn't that some sort of copper finish??

[ParMaster]

How would i go about ordering a custom made putter from Lajosi?

[just]

Send him a PM or look for his email address which is in this thread somewhere.

[Webster]

You could get in contact with him and order one.

[paulyboy]

lajosiputters@live.com.au

[razaar]

lajosiputters@live.com.au

Although his name is spelt Kari it is pronounced 'Cory' should you speak with him.

[haysey]

I think the finish is called "Plum Brown". I wanted something that would rust and thats what (I think) I've got....



Solarman, GGF:roll:

[Courty]

I think the finish is called "Poo Brown".

So you're getting a putter to match your game. ;)

[haysey]

So you're getting a putter to match your game. ;)


:mrgreen:




Wanker

[paulyboy]

I just don't wanna know how they get that finish......eeewww

[haysey]

I just don't wanna know how they get that finish......eeewww


Don't encourage him pauly, he'll only think he's funny....

[haysey]

Woohoo, my Lajosi is here. Love it (cue jizzed.in.my.pants. picture)


Only rolled it on the carpet so far but I can't wait to get to the golf course now. I think the wife will be sleeping on the couch tonight.


Love your work Kari:smt038

[3oneday]

ho

[Tomson]

I second that...

now he wants a fubuki... what next..

[haysey]

I second that...

now he wants a fubuki... what next..


Pair of clowns, possession is 9/10ths of the law Tommo:mrgreen:



Lurv the putter

[Tomson]

Pair of clowns, possession is 9/10ths of the law Tommo:mrgreen:



Lurv the putter

Did I tell you about the self destruct bomb in the shaft...:mrgreen:

[haysey]

Did I tell you about the self destruct bomb in the shaft...:mrgreen:



:smt073:smt073

[markTHEblake]

I'd consider one of these but new putters are cursed. every time I ever got a new putter i would three putt it the first time i used it.

[patch]

ordered mine 3 days ago cant wait to get it

[kwantfm]

Thought I'd post some pics of my custom Lajosi.

I asked Kari to model a putter after a Bettinardi Tour Prototype Blade that I saw on Putter Talk. I think that the finished product is very good. Feel is extremely solid and I would rate this the second best putter I have in my stable and only just behind my Scotty Buttonback Newport (thanks Nudgee).

Kari was also kind enough to send a customised ball marker and pitch mark repairer. Finally this would have to be the best packaged golf club I've ever received by courier. I almost need a machete to get into the box!

T

[haysey]

Just ordered myself another Lajosi8) As per the pic below. But "poo brown" :wink: and with a sight dot.....

[mike]

You can never have too many putters.

Apparently.

[haysey]

Apparently one can never have to many headcovers either:wink:


Thanks Kari

[Courty]

Just ordered myself another Lajosi8) As per the pic below. But "poo brown" :wink: and with a sight dot.....

Bloody Ho!


Apparently one can never have to many headcovers either:wink:

Thanks Kari

Oi! One of them is mine!

[Lajosiputters]

Here are a couple CS mallets I have just finished- Gun metal with "wave grooves" and a Bright silver nickel.

Kari

[grandmasterb]

Just ordered myself another Lajosi8) As per the pic below. But "poo brown" :wink: and with a sight dot.....

Thats the exact model i want, let me know how it goes.

[zigwah]

How good do they look, outstanding work Kari. Lads meet Alice she's the nice shiny one :)

[Yossarian]

Here are a couple CS mallets I have just finished- Gun metal with "wave grooves" and a Bright silver nickel.

Kari


=P~
=P~

[Matt 3 Jab]

Got any broomstick models available?

Looking for a 'Big Sur' heel shafted broomy

[peter_rs]

Any time you need someone to test a putter... I will cover the freight :)

[Lajosiputters]

Got any broomstick models available?

Looking for a 'Big Sur' heel shafted broomy

I've just finished my first belly, but no broomstick's as yet.

Kari

[Lajosiputters]

Here some of my new divot tool & ball marker designs, - plus my new head cover.

Kari

[jaybam]

Flash.

[haysey]

8)

[ParMaster]

Oh yeah...

How much did that one set you back? Head Only?

[oldmannoodles]

Is that the famous KLP18 Haysey? Probably the best Anser Dalehead version going round in the world I reckon. Kari's attention to detail and clean milling is better than any other current manufacturer - the honest opinion of a shameless putter ho.

[zigwah]

I have never owned a scotty, but i have rolled a few putters and the putter i received from kari is ****ing awsome i tells ya. It is magnificently balanced, i don't think i will ever look at another putter again, this will stay with me for the long haul even if i putt shite.

I have only had 3 rounds with this putter and have not 3 putted, doesn't sound like much but when in context of the last 7 months this putter has the goods to help drop the putts that make an awsome round.

Kari keep going how your going mate, and you will put Aussie club makers on the map, if you have not already from my limited experience of all that is Lajosi.

If your thinking of sinking some bux into a putter give Kari a look before you look at sending your cash overseas.

[razaar]

If you prefer no offset in a putter, this new model may fit the bill.
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/LP112-b.jpg
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/LP112004.jpg
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/LP112003.jpg
Hoping to test it later in the month.

[haysey]

Oh yeah...

How much did that one set you back? Head Only?


PM Kari for prices. It's unfinished, still has to have the finish applied, shaft installed etc etc.



Is that the famous KLP18 Haysey?


Sure is:smt023



If you prefer no offset in a putter, this new model may fit the bill.
Hoping to test it later in the month.


That looks very nice as well:-k

[patch]

received my lajosi putter 2 days ago and used it today and im in love i have owned camerons and they are crap in comparison to the lajosi . anyone thinking of buying a high end putter should buy this instead of any of the rack junk .

[3oneday]

That's easy to say though, I wouldn't have the foggiest what design I want !

[oldmannoodles]

That's easy to say though, I wouldn't have the foggiest what design I want !

Easily solved - buy a few! I've got 3 Lajosi putters and counting. I always thought finding my ideal putter would cure me of my buying addiction. Didn't happen, but at least I'm only buying one brand now.

I've got them on a rotation dependent upon where I'm playing, how slick the greens are going to be and which one feels "right" on the day.

[paulyboy]

Hey Ben, I saw one of the BM's you designed at Kari's last night. Mate that thing is unreal!!!

[paulyboy]

I have a silver bullet coming and my longneck is in the works, but now I want one of those too....

[Iain]

That's easy to say though, I wouldn't have the foggiest what design I want !

That's my issue as well getting one.... :-k

[oldmannoodles]

Pauly, happy to say the BM3 model is a dream. It's easy to come up with a design but the real talent lies in CAD modelling the thing, getting it balanced, ensuring the sweetspot is where it should be, the lie and loft and weight are spot on, the stampings fit, the finish is pure, etc, etc....

Bottom line... Kari Lajosi gets the job done better than anyone else.

[razaar]

Pauly, happy to say the BM3 model is a dream. It's easy to come up with a design but the real talent lies in CAD modelling the thing, getting it balanced, ensuring the sweetspot is where it should be, the lie and loft and weight are spot on, the stampings fit, the finish is pure, etc, etc....

Bottom line... Kari Lajosi gets the job done better than anyone else.
+1 :)
The KLP5T is also a marvellous wand.

[oldmannoodles]

The KLP5T is also a marvellous wand.

Agreed Ray, I've got one of your 5Ts as well.

[haysey]

After a week in the ocean. My new baby is on its way8) Can't wait to roll it....

[razaar]

Haysey you got special treatment, my order was in months before yours.:-s

[oldmannoodles]

Haysey, what finish is that? Don't think I've seen it on a Lajosi before (unless it's just lit weirdly).

[haysey]

Haysey you got special treatment, my order was in months before yours.:-s


Raz, you should do what I do. Beg, plead and cry like a two year old:lol:



Haysey, what finish is that? Don't think I've seen it on a Lajosi before (unless it's just lit weirdly).


It's plum brown, same as my other one. Although it does look a little darker in that picture....

[razaar]

Raz, you should do what I do. Beg, plead and cry like a two year old:lol:...
:lol:

[haysey]

After a week in the ocean. My new baby is on its way8) Can't wait to roll it....




This arrived today. It looks even better in real life than in the photos.

I'm one very happy putter ho right now8)

[mike]

How's the lie angle on this one, haysey?

[dhills2]

my shortlist is getting longer... too many purdy putters :P

[MegaWatty]

As on the other thread. I'm now in contact with Kari and am working out which one to get. I'm leaning towards the LPS1 centre shafted.

[zigwah]

good choice

[MegaWatty]

How do you find the centre shaft Zig?

[zigwah]

I really like the centre shaft, not sure what more i could say about it. my putting stroke is an arc back and through the ball and the centre shaft really suits this.

[razaar]

Every putting stroke is an arc stroke since the R&A banned the crochet type putter.

[paulyboy]

Kari just emailed me this pic of one I asked him to make me a while ago.
Looks pretty cool to me.
:D
Paul

[haysey]

Very nice putter Paul:smt023

[Courty]

Kari just emailed me this pic of one I asked him to make me a while ago.
Looks pretty cool to me.
:D
Paul

Yummy, the next time I get one it'll be in the chrome finish. Looks awesome!