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ok guys being sidelined from golf indefintely decided to make the most of my idle time

by having my shinagawa anser putter tricked out by sasaya-san. this putter is very

memorable to me as it was given to my dad as a gift. his name is engraved on the

sole in script font.

i want to keep the putter as original as possible. was thinking of a blinker but that would

ruin the putter as a area of the flange would need to be cut. what i am thinking is:

current putter specs are 350 gram, lie was 69.5 at 33.5 but will play it at 35". unsure about loft maybe 4*

1. clean out the dings. this will entail some sanding and buffing (reduction in weight)

2. have the face re-milled with the premium zone style face not the insert (reduction in overall weight)

3. have it refinished. i am clueless on the finishing options for a sus303 putter.

4. having the putter re-balanced, need the sweetspot at the center.

5. because of the work done overall weight will be reduced so may have to add tungsten inserts.

will get em in the face.

6. a G circle on the cavity

open to your suggestions guys. obviously im bored so help me out:)

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ok guys being sidelined from golf indefintely decided to make the most of my idle time

by having my shinagawa anser putter tricked out by sasaya-san. this putter is very

memorable to me as it was given to my dad as a gift. his name is engraved on the

sole in script font.

i want to keep the putter as original as possible. was thinking of a blinker but that would

ruin the putter as a area of the flange would need to be cut. what i am thinking is:

current putter specs are 350 gram, lie was 69.5 at 33.5 but will play it at 35". unsure about loft maybe 4*

1. clean out the dings. this will entail some sanding and buffing (reduction in weight)

2. have the face re-milled with the premium zone style face not the insert (reduction in overall weight)

3. have it refinished. i am clueless on the finishing options for a sus303 putter.

4. having the putter re-balanced, need the sweetspot at the center.

5. because of the work done overall weight will be reduced so may have to add tungsten inserts.

will get em in the face.

6. a G circle on the cavity

open to your suggestions guys. obviously im bored so help me out:)

wow thast the smae milling as my miuras mp 05 and mo8

face looks pretty similar.

ive been thinking of doing the same for ages but i keep balking theres sme bag chatter on my face

its the softest putter ive hit.

let me know how it goes immediatly u do it bec im tempted...........,

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wow thast the smae milling as my miuras mp 05 and mo8

face looks pretty similar.

ive been thinking of doing the same for ages but i keep balking theres sme bag chatter on my face

its the softest putter ive hit.

let me know how it goes immediatly u do it bec im tempted...........,

ive been wanting a golds putter since 07 but i never did pull the trigger.

BUt since this putter is idle and you know i cant stand idle clubs, he may

as well be shipped to the master and get the full spa treatment.

will post updates on this thread as i get more info.

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Generally speaking....

Basic rule of thumb,

33" = 350 g head

35" = 330g head

Playing the club longer will more than offset any weight reduction.

Me, I like the heavier Putter weight. What I could come up with

to have done to that Putter..... :)

IMO the best finish is the dark (smoke) chrome.

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Generally speaking....

Basic rule of thumb,

33" = 350 g head

35" = 330g head

Playing the club longer will more than offset any weight reduction.

Me, I like the heavier Putter weight. What I could come up with

to have done to that Putter..... :)

IMO the best finish is the dark (smoke) chrome.

when i played this at 33 i actually had the weight at 370g. i like

my sw to be in the e4/e5 region so even at 35 i would like to retain

the 350g sw.

J, i know you had the premium zone milling, how is it compared

to a regular faced putter? is the roll significantly improved?

as for the finish, i think my options are not as extensive as

a carbon putter.

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I am a huge fan and believer in the pzmilling. I really believe it helps get

the ball rolling better.

Not sure what finish options you have. I have become a dark, non reflective

finish guy for the Putter. Nothing worse than a bright reflection from the Putter.

My gamer is the teflon black.

The Master would have no problem dialing a desired finish weight.

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My Gamer for 4 years now. I play a lot. Finish is holding up well.

I can't believe it's still in the bag with no desire to change it.

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My Gamer for 4 years now. I play a lot. Finish is holding up well.

I can't believe it's still in the bag with no desire to change it.

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thats a beautiful putter. is that your only gold's putter? i recall your old one

being in silver or something. unless you had it refinished?

will defintely get the pz milling but not the insert. il go el cheapo

pz face milling route:)

thanks jeff! cant believe that putter is 4 years old feels like yesterday

that you were getting it done

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3 more....

and yes, time is flying.. hold on everybody.

C,

B Sure and let us know what you decide to do.

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I would go flat silver finish with a polished sole, maybe a tiny non circle G in the cavity turned at an angle and something sentimental in the cavity.

PZ milling across the face, a couple tungsten weights in the face. If it needs balancing one big one small.

complicated paintfill, sasaya can do a sort of gradient look as well. matching muziik grip.

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I would go flat silver finish with a polished sole, maybe a tiny non circle G in the cavity turned at an angle and something sentimental in the cavity.

PZ milling across the face, a couple tungsten weights in the face. If it needs balancing one big one small.

complicated paintfill, sasaya can do a sort of gradient look as well. matching muziik grip.

definetely going with the PZ milling face. face is not balanced i am almost sure of that

check out the attached pics. i would like a "G" circle in the cavity. just one as i would

like to keep it simple. already have my dads name engraved on the sole.

do you have a pic of the angled G look in cavity and gradient look you mentioned?

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C

Should have a toe hang... around 4-4:30 when shafted.

When they put the long neck on them, they are face bal. (shafted)

This could actually be a whole new Putter customization option.........

yours might be the first answer style Putter to be weighted

face balanced this way. (weights)

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definetely going with the PZ milling face. face is not balanced i am almost sure of that

check out the attached pics. i would like a "G" circle in the cavity. just one as i would

like to keep it simple. already have my dads name engraved on the sole.

do you have a pic of the angled G look in cavity and gradient look you mentioned?

J,

i actually dont know what to do, from the pics i posted i want the sweet spot in the center. from the pics it is not.

i dont knw how the master will do this but i am sure he can find a way with peripheral weighting.

and that face balanced thing is very interesting and may consider that option as well, if thats even possible

with the current head.

il send the putter as soon as things in japan are settled down.

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I am a huge fan and believer in the pzmilling. I really believe it helps get

the ball rolling better.

Not sure what finish options you have. I have become a dark, non reflective

finish guy for the Putter. Nothing worse than a bright reflection from the Putter.

My gamer is the teflon black.

The Master would have no problem dialing a desired finish weight.

totaly agree on the dark finish, the glare off my epon i33 really s**ts me at times. id love to send it off to golds and get it re finished, do they do a gun metal blue finish?..............pz insert would be nice to!!

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totaly agree on the dark finish, the glare off my epon i33 really s**ts me at times. id love to send it off to golds and get it re finished, do they do a gun metal blue finish?..............pz insert would be nice to!!

i had the i33 putter. was very good but i found it heavy, i think mine weighed almost 370grams.

yes they can gun blue it. pz milling non insert would be awesome!

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i had the i33 putter. was very good but i found it heavy, i think mine weighed almost 370grams.

yes they can gun blue it. pz milling non insert would be awesome!

yeah its a little on the heavy side but it doesnt bother me keeps the stroke nice and smooth, the only problems i have with it are when the greens are quick in some of the open tornies and club champs etc, but i plan to put the scotty buttonback in play for those rounds

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yeah its a little on the heavy side but it doesnt bother me keeps the stroke nice and smooth, the only problems i have with it are when the greens are quick in some of the open tornies and club champs etc, but i plan to put the scotty buttonback in play for those rounds

wash your mouth out Bill! :)

I know what you mean about the glare though, its blinding on occasion, especially as for some silly reason I prefer to putt without sun glasses. The finish you're considering would look fantastic.........

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guys resurrecting this thread, i have ideas in mind already.

definetely want the face milling! and a couple of inserts to

make it face balanced.

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  • 11 months later...

changed a few items last minute.

simple weight change heavier head

trinity sole weights in black

premium zone style milling.

black cherry G on the cavity.

simple.

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All sounds nice C

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i just heard that they started my putter yesterday. i am real excited.

this will be my first golds putter , well not really a full blooded Golds

but a worked on by golds putter thats sus303!

cant wait.

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Going 8802 style or Anser?

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