What is a good blade putter?

[IanO]

Guys,

I have been thinking about trying out some blade putters and would like to know your opinions on what are regarded as "good" brands / putters.

Is it the same old brands (Scotty, Ping, Bettinardi) or are there others worth looking at?

[BrettM]

The classic Wilson 8802 never goes out of style.

Doesn't Phil use an Odyssey blade?

[leighthebee]

+1

I have had one of these for years and absolutely love it for longs putts. Floors anything else. Unfortunately it doesn't suit my style for the 3 footers and I lose confidence real quickly.....


The classic Wilson 8802 never goes out of style.

Doesn't Phil use an Odyssey blade?

[simmsy]

RIFE Antigua is SPE-CIAL!

and the YES Callie or Tracy are good too i reckon.

[kingslayer33]

Odyssey number 9 for Phil whenever I have watched him.

I reckon they look nice and would like to get one to try sometime soon.

[KristianJ]

I gamed a Callie-F before I got my Scotty...nice compact Anser style head and had a very nice feel to it. Definitely try one of the Yes! blade putters if you can find them.

[razaar]

The following all make excellent blade putters.
Bettinadi (Ben Hogan & Mizuno), Nike, Odyssey, Ping, Rife, TaylorMade, Scotty Cameron,Wilson, Yes, Miura, Seemore, Never Compromise and locally Kari Lajosi.

[MegaWatty]

Dint?

[idgolfguy]

Have a Scotty bullseye flange that Kari is refinishing and a Titleist SC John Reuters bullseye. Both are nice.

The Wilson 8802 are great if you can find them. There is also a Callaway blade that ces with a hickory shaft that a friend of mine has. That is sweet!

Some of those in previous posts aren't considered blades eg Anser style.
A bit like comparing a hybrid to an iron.

[razaar]

Well there you go, all this time I thought anser style putter were classed as blade putters. Silly me.

[MegaWatty]

Well there you go, all this time I thought anser style putter were classed as blade putters. Silly me.

I've known both to be called a blade. Maybe the L shaped ones are 'classic blades'?

[BrettM]

The Wilson 8802 are great if you can find them.

Didn't know they were hard to find. I have a brand new one sitting in my garage won in a comp about 10 years ago.

[idgolfguy]

You want to sell it, they're worth nothing.

[IanO]

The 8802 is the shape I was thinking of as a blade, not sure what you call the other ones.

[IanO]

The brass Odyssey DualForce 440 is real purdy

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[IanO]

You want to sell it, they're worth nothing.

I started the thread, so should get first dibs :mrgreen:

+1 on what idgolfguy said

[Dotty]

The 8802 is the shape I was thinking of as a blade, not sure what you call the other ones.
Heel-Toe Weighted (or Heel-Toe) is generally used to describe Anser-like putters.
Mallet for anything with a bit of bulk behind it.

Except for the marketing dept. at Odyssey, that describes a couple of their 2-ball models as a blade. :smt093

[razaar]

The 8802 is the shape I was thinking of as a blade, not sure what you call the other ones.
What would you call this putter?
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/caddy004.jpg
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/caddy003.jpg

[henno]

A scalpel.

[IanO]

What would you call this putter?


ummm old?

[idgolfguy]

Now that's what I'm talking about.

[IanO]

Heel-Toe Weighted (or Heel-Toe) is generally used to describe Anser-like putters.

Hi Dotty, my other putters are face balanced, but heel-toe balanced? Isn't that a dichotomy? I have heard people talking about the angle the toe hangs at. But what exactly is heel-toe balanced?

I know I am showing my ignorance here, but if I don't ask I will have to google it :smt087

[razaar]

This is a Ben Hogan blade putter. Notice the shaft, flaired, fluted and stepped.
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/hoganputter001.jpg

[IanO]

Dint?

Thanks MegaWatty, they make nice looking putters and are Australian

[henno]

Hi Dotty, my other putters are face balanced, but heel-toe balanced? Isn't that a dichotomy? I have heard people talking about the angle the toe hangs at. But what exactly is heel-toe balanced?

Heel-toe weighted, not balanced. They are two very different things.

[IanO]

Thanks Henno ... I just came to that realisation :oops: DOH

[razaar]

One more blade putter and the last pic from me on this. Blade can have lots of meanings in relation to putters as it does in irons.
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/maxfiputter002.jpg

[Ferrins]

I have a Ram Tom Watson forged blade that looks very similar to the Wilson 8802.

[ParMaster]

I use a Yes Sophia, which is just like an 8802 except with a shiny insert. :) It goes beautifully on long putts and works equally well on the short ones.

Expect to pay 250 for a brand new one though.

[Grunt]

I have an 8862 I got off Zig and it is awesome, Just not playing regularly enough to make it the weapon it is.

[Oldplayer]

TP Mills has designed some great blade putters for different companies. The Spalding TPM series are great oldschool putters. The TPM 3 i have is very simple but works well. More recently he has done putters for mizuno. Cameron circa 62 #1 is a good blade putter with a heavier head than some.

[BrettM]

I checked my 8802 in the shed and is good. Would be a solid 9/10 as I used it for a couple of rounds only. Will post some pics in a couple of days if anyone is interested. Will sell as I don't use it.

[IanO]

How much?

[sms316]

What would you call this putter?
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/caddy004.jpg
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/caddy003.jpg


A scalpel.
Not a scalpel. A razaar. Almost as old too.

[razaar]

Clever bugger.:lol:

[IanO]

I checked my 8802 in the shed and is good. Would be a solid 9/10 as I used it for a couple of rounds only. Will post some pics in a couple of days if anyone is interested. Will sell as I don't use it.
Hey Brett, did you post those pics?

[BrettM]

IanO, forgot all about it mate. I'll get it done now and post shortly.

[BrettM]

Here you go, 10 years old gathering dust. Also has a Wilson Staff headcover.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x67/kelbrett/P4010085.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x67/kelbrett/P4010080.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x67/kelbrett/P4010082.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x67/kelbrett/P4010084.jpg

[Oldplayer]

I would like to buy it Brett. Can you pm me with a price? Thanks.

[razaar]

That looks like the 1980's version of the Wilson 8802.

[oldmannoodles]

I love a classic blade putter. My recommendation would be a Spalding TPM 7 which is the favourite of my collection. Unusually for a classic blade, its sweetspot is in the centre of the head and it is slightly heavier than most blades (which are usually light). Softest butttery feel on it as well. They come up on US ebay every couple of weeks and go very cheap.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF6852Medium.jpg

[MegaWatty]

Is that your own collection OMN?

[oldmannoodles]

Yeah, that's most of my classic blades. I'm refinishing a few at the moment (hence the shaftless models) and I'm sure there's a couple others floating around somewhere... I have far too many putters.

[MegaWatty]

I think it's time to get my Dint Augustan cleaned up and recoated.

Anyone know what to use to coat brass pautters to stop them from tarnishing? There was originally a coating on it, but I stripped it as mist had already been removed.

[razaar]

The blade collection is looking good Ben.:smt023

[IanO]

I love a classic blade putter. My recommendation would be a Spalding TPM 7 which is the favourite of my collection. Unusually for a classic blade, its sweetspot is in the centre of the head and it is slightly heavier than most blades (which are usually light). Softest butttery feel on it as well. They come up on US ebay every couple of weeks and go very cheap.

Great looking collection. I will have a look for a Spalding. I tried out a Wilson 8882 the other day and it felt pretty good, but I need to use one in anger to really tell how it will go.

[oldmannoodles]

Ian, the Wilson 8802 and 8813 are great blades but the sweetspot is tiny and about a centimetre towards the heel.

The TPM 7 has a larger sweetspot which is perfectly centred and feels even better than all the 8802 models I've tried (must say that I haven't hit an original 1960s version yet - too pricey for me). The TPM is also a bit heavier than the light Wilsons. They go on US ebay at around $20-40 and can be easily and cheaply refinished to look new.

No-one's mentioned the Ping Tess yet either - a fine classic blade.

[IanO]

Do you know what the difference is between the TPM 3 and the TPM7 as there seems to be more TPM 3's around at the moment?

[oldmannoodles]

The TPM 3 is not a "classic blade" - the neck sits a few centimetres from the heel. I've owned a few TPM 3s - great putters. With all these TPM models, there is an amount of luck involved in the way they feel as different 'runs' used slightly different materials - some stainless, some carbon, some a mix.

[IanO]

Thanks oldmannoodles, this has been a very educational thread for me.

[Daves]

Found this on the bay, looks smick;

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Custom-refinished-T-P-Mills-putter-TPM-1-NEW-/360289539715?pt=AU_Sport_Golf_Equipment

8377

[razaar]

oldmannoodles has every model of the Spalding designed by TP Mills. Perhaps he may be kind enough to post some pics, especially the twenty or so recently finished in black matte through Kari. How about it Ben?:)

[oldmannoodles]

oldmannoodles has every model of the Spalding designed by TP Mills. Perhaps he may be kind enough to post some pics, especially the twenty or so recently finished in black matte through Kari. How about it Ben?:)

As requested Ray:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF7180Medium.jpg
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[oldmannoodles]

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF7141Medium.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF7142Medium.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF7189Medium.jpg
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[mike]

Wow. That's the most disturbing thing I've ever seen.

[razaar]

Ben about the matte finish, what exactly is it...baked enamel, plating? Unbelievable collection mate.:shock:

[oldmannoodles]

It's the Lajosi Black Matte finish - electroplating I believe.

Oh, and Mike, if you think that is disturbing, you should see the rest of that room.

[mike]

What have you got? 50 Chucky dolls?

[adlo]

Very funny Mike :lol:

But yes, do show pics of the rest of the room please noodles.

[Courty]

:shock:

I think we just found a new candidate for biggest Ho.

[razaar]

Ho...or fair dinkum collector. I have great admiration for the strength of purpose and effort it takes to put together a collection such as this one. I think there is a thread here also of noodles Ping mang bronze putters, which is even more impressive. I am humbled to confirm having spent time in this amazing room.

[CanuckDownUnder]

You must be the southern hemisphere's putt putt grand champion. Btw, how much is entry to your museum?

[dc68]

Oh my.............. Why?!?!?!?

[mike]

Excellent question.

[henno]

Collecting putters is just about the LEAST crazy collection I've heard of. Very nice.

[Hamo84]

that is certainly some collection.

[dc68]

Yeah... But WHY???

[mike]

Collecting putters you don't use, wine you can't drink, coins you can't spend or stamps that are out of date is a mystery to me.

Each to their own.

[henno]

I collect regrets. You should see my catalogue of unrequited loves.

[mike]

How poetic.

[henno]

Red wine: A muse in a bottle.

[PeteyD]

Geez Henno, I think I have a tear ... oh no just hayfever.

[IanO]

:shock: I must show these photos to my wife ... she thinks I have a problem with too many putters

Great collection!!

[CanuckDownUnder]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/tahiti13/HockeyStickPutterMontrealCanadiens.jpg

http://www.golftown.com/gtcommerce/stores/1/Hockey-Stick-Putter-Montreal-Canadiens-P9062C25.aspx

[TheTrueReview]

It's the Lajosi Black Matte finish - electroplating I believe.

...

Which is the best putter to scoop the ball out of the hole with?? ;)

[IanO]

None ... I hate it when people do that as they damage the edge of the hole

EDIT: get a suction cup thingy on the end of the putter

[Ferrins]

I love a classic blade putter. My recommendation would be a Spalding TPM 7 which is the favourite of my collection. Unusually for a classic blade, its sweetspot is in the centre of the head and it is slightly heavier than most blades (which are usually light). Softest butttery feel on it as well. They come up on US ebay every couple of weeks and go very cheap.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu338/oldmannoodles/DSCF6852Medium.jpg

I have Daiwa Pro Balance with the 8802 shape, it is also heavier with the sweet spot in the centre.

[BayBum]

Damn noodles !!!! Awesome.

Where are you located & roughly what hours will you be out of the house this week ?:shock::mrgreen:

Do you plan on making cases for them or something along those lines ? I've never seen so many black putters before & i think it would be pretty cool if they had a rack to sit on or something.8)

[Ferrins]

These are sweet putters,I have the Siena 4-02 and Modena 4-02 models but plan to collect all 6.

April 2, 2004 - TaylorMade is extending its Rossa brand of putters with the introduction of the Rossa TP (for Tour Preferred) line.
"The Rossa TP putter line is the product of a collaboration between Rossa putter engineers and a variety of tour professionals that resulted in the fine-tuning of six existing Rossa putter models," TaylorMade's announcement read. "This fine-tuning includes subtle changes and refinements that succeed in making the Rossa TP line of putters look, feel and perform in ways that tour pros prefer."
The Rossa TP putter line will be issued in limited quantities and includes two mallets, the Maranello 8-01 and Maranello 8-02; and four blades, the Daytona 1-02, Siena 4-02, Modena 4-02 and Imola 6-02.
Rossa TP putters are constructed of 1020 carbon steel and are 100 percent precision-milled. The Rossa TP Blades feature a tungsten weight sole insert allowing for exact CG placements and improved overall head shape. The new Rossa TP putter models are derivatives of the former Rossa Tour putters with slightly different dimensions.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price for each Rossa TP putter is $300.