MHLY01 Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Picked up a Balde from a BST trade board on another site. Been looking at purchasing one for a while and opportunity popped up. I have a few putters here to compare it to, a 15 year old anser, SC Newport oil can and platinum, couple BG MOI proto with solid face. Never been a big fan of insert putters so the Balde was just what I was looking for. This putter is very well balanced, more then I expected. So smooth on the stroke. Much more then the old anser and newports. Finish is top notch, very much like a black chrome on custom car parts. Not to shiny, but has a nice glimmer to it. The deep look in the finish is very impressive. Feelwise this putter is very soft. More then I expected. Myself, I like a soft putter that has a firm feel to it. This is on the soft side. I believe its a combination of the forging and the milling. You can feel the ball come off the face. It feels solid. The BG proto has more a firmer feel, probably just a touch more solid to me but that is because of all the extra mass. Compared to the oil can Newport, its softer, with the Newport more of a thud. Compared to the Platinum, it is very different. Much more of a click on the platinum. Much firmer. The Balde sounds very different, a solid throck when you putt the ball. The Balde beats all the other putters in how it rolls the ball. The milling on the face works, the ball just rolls right when it takes off. I was putting with it and my g/f mentioned how very consistant I was with it. You have a good feeling with this putter that you are going to make it, maybe because it is new, I don't know. The putter seems pretty foregiving. I hit a few on the toe, heel, and low on the face to test it out. Because it is so balanced, miss**ts on the toe and heel were not bad at all, you can keep the putter in line very easily. Putts hit low on the face, i.e. hitting the top half of the ball with the bottom of the putter felt different. You could definitely tell if you hit the sweet spot or not. The ball seemed to just go as well but did not roll as good as on the in the middle. Overall, I am very pleased with the putter. Its in the bag for now. I am tempted to get the Eldik M and Giga as well to try. Higher MOI putters have helped me but I just love the classic look and feel from a Anser type putter. For the price, I give the alde two thumbs up :cool: :cool: The finish and soft feel is second to none. I would recommend to anyone wanting a top notch anser style putter that is balanced and very soft. Pics will follow :smile2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGB Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Good review. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 Overall, I am very pleased with the putter. Its in the bag for now. I am tempted to get the Eldik M and Giga as well to try. Higher MOI putters have helped me but I just love the classic look and feel from a Anser type putter. For the price, I give the alde two thumbs up The finish and soft feel is second to none. I would recommend to anyone Nice Review...IMO its on the Money! The Balde is getting similar reviews from everyone. The Mega and Giga both feel Identical to the Balde but the Eldik M is a bit more crisp and firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAQ Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 That's a great review. I've been playing mine for a couple of weeks now and I agree. It's much more face balanced than my Tour Cameron Newport. The Cameron is more weighted towards the toe. The Balde is a great putter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHLY01 Posted May 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Maybe it is time for a Eldik M then :D Not a great day putting today, golf game was horrible and putting was not good as well. Alot of great rolls but nothing dropped :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdChoi Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Mine is on its way, I'm excited :cool: Does the finish on the putter need to be maintained like the tei3 scottys? or is it durable like a nickel finish but just darker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Mine is on its way, I'm excited :cool: Does the finish on the putter need to be maintained like the tei3 scottys? or is it durable like a nickel finish but just darker. I would say oil it once every month or so. Also do not let Green fertilizer dry on any shinny/chrome finish, you will see a chemical reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdtoyou Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Mine is on its way, I'm excited :cool: Does the finish on the putter need to be maintained like the tei3 scottys? or is it durable like a nickel finish but just darker. I would say oil it once every month or so. Also do not let Green fertilizer dry on any shinny/chrome finish, you will see a chemical reaction. What type of oil would one use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I use all types, Cooking and Olive Oil. Im sure there are better types at a gun or hardware shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull808 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Mine is on its way, I'm excited :cool: Does the finish on the putter need to be maintained like the tei3 scottys? or is it durable like a nickel finish but just darker. I would say oil it once every month or so. Also do not let Green fertilizer dry on any shinny/chrome finish, you will see a chemical reaction. What type of oil would one use? You could probably treat it like Scotty Cameron recommends and rub some baby oil on it. I spray all my putters down with some silicone spray and wipe them off. It helps to keep the fertilizer staining to a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldclam Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Just bought one today from Chris. :cool: Can't wait to get it, hope it's the answer to my prayers!! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldclam Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Got to use it today for the first time. WOW, what a great putter. Very well balanced. Perfect weight. Nice soft feel. Rolls the ball awesome. Just one major problem, TOO SHINY. This thing almost blinded me on the putting green. Chris, I want another putter like this one, just a little duller finish. What do you have for me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Got to use it today for the first time.WOW, what a great putter. Very well balanced. Perfect weight. Nice soft feel. Rolls the ball awesome. Just one major problem, TOO SHINY. This thing almost blinded me on the putting green. Chris, I want another putter like this one, just a little duller finish. What do you have for me??? We are looking for a great putter refinisher who can do TourSpecGirls in flat Black or something along them lines any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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