gocchin Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3921.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3921.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21309" title="DSCF3921" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3921.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="248" /></a> Master Sasaya over at Gold's Factory sent over one of his new prototypes, a SUS303 model with what he dubs the "Gold's Box" an inner sound slot. A sound slot or as some refer to it, a floating face, is a slit line cut in the flange to sole right behind the face of the putter that alters the sound depending on where the ball strikes the face. Many golfers use the sound slot to "tune" their stroke and impact. Sound for many also translates into feel. A player can get accustomed to a certain sound at impact and replicate that sound each time knowing he or she has struck the sweet spot. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3909.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3909.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21310" title="DSCF3909" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3909.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="432" /></a> Some disadvantages of a sound slot are that they can collect dust and debris and are difficult to clean out - most people probably don't clean or do anything with their slot, I know I don't. So Sasaya-san thought wouldn't it be cool to embed the sound slot internally in the putter with a slit in center of the flange/sole but unseen and unexposed? In the case of the inner sound slot, it is not cut all the way up through the flange and then concealed with a sole plate. However it still allows for pitch changes from different impacts on the face. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Untitled-1.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Untitled-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21315" title="Untitled-1" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="432" /></a> Gold's has incorporate this new technique into one of their current SUS303 heads and added the wonderful next generation Premium Zone milling which as many know increases forward roll, decreases side spin and softens the feel at impact. The face also has a Gold's Factory bulls eye insert in the heel. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Untitled-2.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Untitled-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21316" title="Untitled-2" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Untitled-2.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="432" /></a> Because a portion of the sole is cut away, Orbit around G tungsten weights are added which increase head weight by about 25g taking the head weight up to 367g. <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3931.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3931.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21317" title="DSCF3931" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSCF3931.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="432" /></a> The back of the putter is left nice and clean with just a sight line and what Gold's calls an arc reactor insert in the cavity. Why did Gold's call it Gold's Box? Sasaya-san said its in reference to Pandora's Box, a secret box not meant to be opened. But in this case of course the sound slot is a good thing and not something evil. (^_^) <a href="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wlpljln9.jpg"><img'>http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wlpljln9.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21319" title="wlpljln9" src="http://www.golftoimpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wlpljln9.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a> The Gold's Box inner sound slot prototype also has a black version that has been made and both putters are available now (you can add your name to the bumpers if you wish as well). Just contact us if you are interested. In the meantime, what do you think of this idea or a sound slot in general. Comment below! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Looks nice! Maybe we can do this with my putter if there is still time And has not been worked on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I had an old Wilson putter back in the day that rang like a church bell. Got used to a particular sound and could tell a purer stroke from a crappy one in an instant. But there was no slit in the face behind the face. Also had a sound slot put into my copper putter but no sound from it at all…. All in all am happy to have the auditory feedback from the putter, as long as the sound is a pretty one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I had an old Wilson putter back in the day that rang like a church bell. Got used to a particular sound and could tell a purer stroke from a crappy one in an instant. But there was no slit in the face behind the face. Also had a sound slot put into my copper putter but no sound from it at all…. All in all am happy to have the auditory feedback from the putter, as long as the sound is a pretty one... I have had 2 putters with sound slots a custom CL putter and a ping anser milled putter. I think different people will have different reactions to the same putter. I for one loved the CL but did Not enjoy the ping. This one looks like an out of the box idea by golds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Agreed, everything is subjective… Still waiting on my Zen to arrive before considering another putter... I have had 2 putters with sound slots a custom CL putter and a ping anser milled putter. I think different people will have different reactions to the same putter. I for one loved the CL but did Not enjoy the ping. This one looks like an out of the box idea by golds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Agreed, everything is subjective… Still waiting on my Zen to arrive before considering another putter... The zen will be quite a surprise! If you like blades this is numero UNO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 i always know where the ball has come of the face by the sound...even though i've never gamed a putter with a sound slot. i think the idea is a good one for those in need of a little more audible feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreBeerBetterGolf Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Wow looks like a Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 yea id like one i cudnt see. i have a sound slot in a HM and i HATE loking at the slit . it really upsets me visually, i wont play it bec of it, but i do know where ive hit the ball, they do make a differnce... i think this is a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 So who is gonna be the first to pimp their Zen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Sharp putter, nice concept too, very clean and classic looks...BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerobound Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I love the concept of this. It's very interesting as sound is a large part of producing feel. I would need to get used to the appearance though, as I like the clean cut look. The concept has been around in drivers and now starting to be concentrated more on putters. Interested in what's next for putters. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 So who is gonna be the first to pimp their Zen? dont even think about it. its perfect as is seriously. that would be blasphemy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisstrader Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Nice looking putter. Stupid question time: why can't they make putter faces more forgiving, meaning a larger sweet spot? Similar to what all the drivers are all about, so if you hit the ball a bit off center, you can still pull off a decent shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 dont even think about it. its perfect as is seriously. that would be blasphemy I'm not thinking about it myself, but always fun to see what the power of suggestion can do… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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