+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Been working with Hutchy on his custom modified Ping G2 Tess putter, it's being done by gold's which is a reassuring feeling as the product always comes out top notch with special consideration and attention to the specific details. So why mod a ping? well it's a special putter to Hutchy, in his words: "The ping also holds a special place as it was the putter that won me the B grade championships with a 20 foot double break eagle putt :) It deserves some golds pampering." So that's what we're doing and documenting the build in High Res. This putter has a few challenges, first is it has writing on the bumpers that needed to be removed for this putter to look it's best, so gold's had to hand mill and hand grind the letters off the bumpers, this meant the putter would lose a good amount of weight. It's also a cast putter so some of the finishing options would show differently from the area where the text used to be versus the unground area, so gold's had to grind all the texture off the entire head so it would be uniform and look flawless. Below (removal of "Ping G2 Tess" writing on bumpers.) More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looks like a '60grams' Ryoma style weight booster going in behind that flange.... can't wait to see how this turn out !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akapur Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hutchy can't wait to see what the master does with your special putter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Yep me also Ash...Ed....Yeeeeaaaaw After some guidance from Chris and golds it was decided that we could work on a cast putter, as Chris rightly pointed out it does hold more value in its meaning than it is actually worth. So special thanks Chris and The master for letting this happen. Could be deemed as bit crazy spending the big bucks on a cast putter, but I know that the design we nutted out will make this old stick special. This is the putter that gave me the confidence to go with a flat out blade, I had no hesitation in buying a Z;en after using this old boy and have never considered another style putter since if am honest. This is my first delve into the world of golds custom, Haven't even got this one and already thinking of the next..... Love how the updates come trickling in...looking forward for the next :) Will talk more on the design in the next chapter. Edited June 16, 2014 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Next step is drilling holes for the weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Insert time, originally we had planned for that octogonish rectangular insert but it was too large for such a small face so Master Sasaya suggested the oval insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Loving this Chris, It truly makes this a special journey...! Cant believe how precise those circular insert cavities are...they are so close the the edge of the putter. Now looking at the face insert I think it was definitely a good call, the shape is definitely going to marry with the sound cavity in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Been working with Hutchy on his custom modified Ping G2 Tess putter, it's being done by gold's which is a reassuring feeling as the product always comes out top notch with special consideration and attention to the specific details. So why mod a ping? well it's a special putter to Hutchy, in his words: "The ping also holds a special place as it was the putter that won me the B grade championships with a 20 foot double break eagle putt :) It deserves some golds pampering." So that's what we're doing and documenting the build in High Res. This putter has a few challenges, first is it has writing on the bumpers that needed to be removed for this putter to look it's best, so gold's had to hand mill and hand grind the letters off the bumpers, this meant the putter would lose a good amount of weight. It's also a cast putter so some of the finishing options would show differently from the area where the text used to be versus the unground area, so gold's had to grind all the texture off the entire head so it would be uniform and look flawless. Below (removal of "Ping G2 Tess" writing on bumpers.) More to come... Notice how we left the Ping black dot, as all writing was removed this would be the only giveaway that it is a ping in a subtle sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I think the oval flows with the overall shape better. Insert time, originally we had planned for that octogonish rectangular insert but it was too large for such a small face so Master Sasaya suggested the oval insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yep I agree, looking forward for the next instalment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 May have some wedges next, anyone know if golds mods irons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 The Gold's wedges are great! Hmmmmmm, modified irons, sounds dangerous for my pocket book ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 mmm could well be my friend...was thinking on some soft black plating on a set of 503s, but the wing in the back low cavity in teflon black. micro arocholim insert heel side of sole, jet black fill in cavity writing apart from the epon symbol in gold. small golds G brand back neck gold fill also. Set of crazy LY iron shafts with carbon woven ferrules and iomic black std x yellow but This is my dream set of irons and it might be what I build towards if I sell a couple back up bags :) Look out...could be some gear headed for the BST Yeeeeaaaaw..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akapur Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hutchy You always find a way to put up some great gear in the BST. Can't wait to see whats up next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 As a big fan of the Z:en, I'll be curious to hear how you compare this putter when finished. Really enjoying the progress pics of the Golds process, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks chaps, this is all new for me...loving this process Have no doubt it will be every bit as good as the zen but one of a kind. Mad keen on more golds, wedges next while I acquire the components for the 503s....If the master gives the nod on the mod for them even better, failing that will have epon send some black ones. nothn like a one off stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It's coming along :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) That is better than I ever imagined Chris This is coming along great Edited June 17, 2014 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hutchy, those irons sound like something to frame above your mantel, bed or next to you as you sleep at night :) If Gold's can pull that off, that would be one set to rule them all ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) mmm could well be my friend...was thinking on some soft black plating on a set of 503s, but the wing in the back low cavity in teflon black. micro arocholim insert heel side of sole, jet black fill in cavity writing apart from the epon symbol in gold. small golds G brand back neck gold fill also. Set of crazy LY iron shafts with carbon woven ferrules and iomic black std x yellow but This is my dream set of irons and it might be what I build towards if I sell a couple back up bags :) Look out...could be some gear headed for the BST Yeeeeaaaaw..! Mate I would gladly give this set my bed and sleep on the floor with the dogs Edited June 17, 2014 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Mate I would gladly give this set my bed and sleep on the floor with the dogs Hutchy, those irons sound like something to frame above your mantel, bed or next to you as you sleep at night :) If Gold's can pull that off, that would be one set to rule them all ;) Edited June 17, 2014 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) It's coming along :) So on the base here i had some quandary in what should be done, i had this kanji in mind for a while but wasn't sure if I should go with it as so many have kanji on the flat stick. After deliberation and looking back at my best put ever I almost knew that the put was going in before I hit the ball, no wave of the hand involved or muttering of get in that hole you little white.......just a pure visualization. I decided that it was probably the most tasteful way of the meaning the force, universal energy or what ever way you interpret it. Bit more tasteful then having ob1 kenobi on the sole (maybe not as much fun though) but there you have it... This is my lightsaber, my sword, my personal and individual battle stick, the one and only...! Cant wait to wield this bad boy. Edited June 18, 2014 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Edited June 18, 2014 by hutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needmoregolf Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) This thread is a DANGEROUS place for a JDM padawan....that flatstick is going to be amazing!! Looking forward to the next update.... Edited June 27, 2014 by needmoregolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks man...me also :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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