+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'm always switching putters once one goes flat on me, or me on it. In rotation for a long time has been a custom 2 ball center shaft, a RomaRo Barque center shaft, and recently the Odyssey Black Series Tour iX anser putter. I always send my putters into Sasaya-san at Gold's Factory not only for aesthetic mods but also balance and spec adjustments. Master Sasaya always adjusts the face angle, lie, loft, shaft, grip and balance of a putter. This Odyssey putter was an interesting challenge for him. Its part tungsten and 303 with an insert. So the putter was taken apart worked over well and sent to the finisher. I'm very happy with the results a couple of rounds in. The putter started as a 340g head and now its near the requested 370. The insert is made of two layers, Aluminum and German Silver, Master Sasaya recommended this for interesting firm/soft feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykato Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Sweeet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Man, that's pretty! My Yamada was just delivered to him today -- can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudgeegolf Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Dam I thought you were selling this when I saw the thread title. Just an awesome looking putter!!! So jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 370g head? Love the heavy weight and the mill face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 thats milling insert is unbeleiveably good. IMO the best feeling face there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 It never ceases to amaze me as to what Golds can achieve. Must admit though looking at the insert for too long makes my eyes spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 That horizontal milling on the face looks deadly. After a long side by side with the Kitada and GS, I'm if the view that for ME, the horizontal milling gives the best and truest roll for MY stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 That's interesting. Part of what I didn't like about the Yururi Nantetsu was the horizontal milling. I don't know if it's specific to that putter face, but I found it was so grabby that a stroke which would normally produce the best forward roll would actually drive the ball down into the ground causing excessive bounce. It WAS great for putting side spin on the ball, if that's your style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 That's interesting. Part of what I didn't like about the Yururi Nantetsu was the horizontal milling. I don't know if it's specific to that putter face, but I found it was so grabby that a stroke which would normally produce the best forward roll would actually drive the ball down into the ground causing excessive bounce. It WAS great for putting side spin on the ball, if that's your style. Why would you assume that others would put side spin on putts perhaps presumably like you? Different strokes for different folks. If you are "driving the ball down into the ground", it is highly likely the loft was not right for your stroke and not the milling or ball position or too much forward press. Just some possibilities for you to consider. Side spin... hmmm.. hard to see how horizontal mill would do that... the new PZ mill with grooves on all directions is more likely to cause that but it did not for me on my Kitada. Different strokes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anggapra Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 wow gorgeous putter!!!! this thread is making me want to modify my tourstage center shafted putter. about the horizontal milling, i have read on geoff mangum book that horizontal milling reduces the dimple error on putting, especially on short putts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 well i hit 20 putters in hawaii with all differnt faces and i-drives baby was the nicest i got to hit, saying that hes ahd it reworked by the master 2-3 times.. so its pretty tuned in to him . .. ive ordered my putters to be done the same forthwith....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 well i hit 20 putters in hawaii with all differnt faces and i-drives baby was the nicest i got to hit, saying that hes ahd it reworked by the master 2-3 times.. so its pretty tuned in to him . .. ive ordered my putters to be done the same forthwith....................... remind me again which of i-drives putter you tested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Private stock no 2 with sound box and ff ust shaft with winn jumbo lite Awsome stck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Have you guys noticed that the decal in the back cavity is gone? We gave it a stock look thats custom by re-engraving ODYSSEY on it. I also love the open face angle of the revised specs when you get your putter back. That alone has helped me make many more short straight putts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGalls Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Still using this? Looks soooo good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Still using this? Looks soooo good! No I'm not it sold several inventory sales ago. I'm considering having the mallet version of this series done up a similar way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki1986 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Such a nice insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Such a nice insert. U got me thinking, I wonder if feel changes between a large sized insert vs small. I would assume so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki1986 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 That's exactly the same question I want to find out too, I've always doubt the different between small insert and large as well as full face insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 U got me thinking, I wonder if feel changes between a large sized insert vs small. I would assume so. Also, do inserts feel less solid than one piece heads? I never got a solid feel with my GD A1SP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Also, do inserts feel less solid than one piece heads? I never got a solid feel with my GD A1SP. Kinda I think.. The A1SP ya know that thing was pretty rare as well, not many made but it had this higher tone tink to that insert. GF makes inserts that do super solid feel and have made some that don't depending on custom design. I think when Craig has time he can add value here as he has an SM490A head with a mid size round edges insert in it, not sure if its damascus or what but some of these guys like idrive as well have enough putters with inserts to make some good comparisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Kinda I think.. The A1SP ya know that thing was pretty rare as well, not many made but it had this higher tone tink to that insert. GF makes inserts that do super solid feel and have made some that don't depending on custom design. I think when Craig has time he can add value here as he has an SM490A head with a mid size round edges insert in it, not sure if its damascus or what but some of these guys like idrive as well have enough putters with inserts to make some good comparisons. Maybe I should resurrect the A1SP. Definitely needs a new insert though and more weight… and a refinish… and a sightline... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I think I have hat putter now,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I'm gonna bump this post because I miss this putter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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