+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Check it out guys, This is a 1st Article MR Series Signature putter from Bob Bettinardi, The Japanese version doesnt say 1st ART on the neck with only 300pcs were produced and sold out during its first week released. http://www.tourspecgolf.com/proshop/p1415/...oduct_info.html BTW guys we have access to any Tour, DASS, or Prototype Bettinardi putter you need at very solid prices! Bye Bye Premium Zone, This IS my new Gamer! This is not an insert and I am flat out impressed what Bob Bettinardi and team can do engraving with such precision and fine detail what normal putter makers would build with a separate piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogeydog Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I had a custom fit tour DASS 3 slot from Bob. Very solid. Beautiful workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 The stuff that Bettinardi does under his own label are QUALITY!! Another beautiful putter from a beautiful stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 The one in the pro shop for $997 was the limited edition Japanese MR putter that sold out. There were 300 of those made for Japan. I think there are only 9 of these 1st Art ones. Chris will call Bettinardi tomorrow to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slice1969 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Thank you Gocchin for clarifying....I can only imagine what this little baby can do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCsub Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 There is no question that Bettinardi DASS putters are as fine as any in the world. I bought a Hello Ball Big Time in ice blue w/ yellow line (very limited piece). I got it mostly to practice with and make sure of my alingment (the face is very long). My bread and butter is my Golds / GD, but this year I have used the Bettinardi in all four of my rounds. It is amazing. Last week on two long par threes I landed 60' and 80' from the pins. I put each of the first puts to within 18". I also nailed a 20' putt to save a bogey. I have never been so good on long putts. I think the HBBT makes alignment super easy, which is helping me hit my lines from afar and not magnify an error. But I digress a bit. The feel of the DASS is very unique. Definitely firmer than the G/GD, but soft at the same time. Distance control is fantastic. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2_2 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Wow!!! That is a beautiful putter. Interesting timing as I just read an article over on the wrx about how people have a natural tendency to collect and appreciate fine things... how true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I have one on the way. I'll let you guys know my take on it when it arrives! In my opinion Bettinardi makes the finest putters in the world. More so than Scotty and the rest. ALTHOUGH, i have yet to place my order for the highly acclaimed Gold's Factory. Christmas is coming though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe295 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 wow, pretty seems like such a mediocre word to describe something that looks that good. maybe even need two words..rarefied beauty perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I have one on the way. I'll let you guys know my take on it when it arrives! In my opinion Bettinardi makes the finest putters in the world. More so than Scotty and the rest. ALTHOUGH, i have yet to place my order for the highly acclaimed Gold's Factory. Christmas is coming though. Rob, let us know how it plays. It sure is a beauty, Chris told me today it rolls the ball wonderfully with that milled face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrazygolfer Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Is he doing away with the patented honeycomb finish for his limited signature line of putters with this new insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Can't wait to! I'll compare it head to head with the Premium Zone as well as several other Bettinardi's and Cameron's. I've become big into putter collecting recently. Rob, let us know how it plays. It sure is a beauty, Chris told me today it rolls the ball wonderfully with that milled face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 So both versions are effectively the same right except some letters on the neck? Would the "1st Art" be more 'collectible' than the Japanese version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Remember guys it's not an insert. It is MILLED that way! Robert, these are far more rare than the MR 300 pieces released in Japan. These would essentially be the prototypes for those, the first run, we haven't confirmed the exact number of pieces available (Chris was supposed to call bob yesterday) but it is maybe just a few. Chris was lucky to get 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I must admit I have never owned a Bettinardi Putter before. This is the first time I have been really tempted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Oh man, get on it. They're awesome! I like them much better than Camerons and i like Camerons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillS100 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Just got the putter in the mail today. I own many of the early Bettinardi's, Rapture, Maru 23, MC 10, and 38 special. This putter is simply what you would expect Bettinardi to produce after this many more years of experience. It is as wonderful as a piece of art as it is a putting tool. Just amazing. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 This milling design is better than any in the industry IMO. It has in fact changed the way I feel about Bettinardi putters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Will this new milling canibalize the old Honeycombs? The honeycomb face is pretty good already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 This milling design is better than any in the industry IMO. It has in fact changed the way I feel about Bettinardi putters. This is the first Bettinardi that really peaked my interest. As a matter of fact, I find myself coming back to this thread just to look at the photos a few times a day. lol Bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 God i sure hope not. Although this new "traintrack" is extremely good at rolling the ball and thus ver accurate, I don't think it compares to the honeycomb feel. Maybe that's just me though. Will this new milling canibalize the old Honeycombs?The honeycomb face is pretty good already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 God i sure hope not. Although this new "traintrack" is extremely good at rolling the ball and thus ver accurate, I don't think it compares to the honeycomb feel. Maybe that's just me though. I feel the exact opposite, this thing is far better feeling than honeycomb alone in DASS, even with copper plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillS100 Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I feel the exact opposite, this thing is far better feeling than honeycomb alone in DASS, even with copper plugs. I don't think the feel of a Bettinardi has to due with the milling. Bettinardi's are not made like traditional putters. The head and neck are milled as one piece. They are not welded from two separate parts. That has always been the mantra about the Bettinardi feel. The face milling is to get the face perfectly flat with no imperfections. The new milled center of the Bettinardi Article 1 DSS has to due with putting performance, just like the AGSI or Rife or Guage design putter faces. The feel of this putter is just like a perfect tour Cameron GSS Newport 2 (not a face insert GSS, the real deal like Tiger's. Just ideal that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 So bill San, I assume you have other DASS putters my question is can you feel the difference between a DASS anser with honey comb vs this DASS signature series i sold you? I ask because I feel a difference of softer, same difference as a golds factory putter with vs without the SS304 premium zone insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Anymore feedback on these? They look awesome. I'd love to try one at some point. Chris do you have anymore of the limited Japan versions? Or is there going to be a Japan production model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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