+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 let us know if you need a fitting in Tokyo or Kyoto. In Kyoto we set you up with the factory tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 That's pretty sick. So absolutely no options for guys in N. America? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxxx Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Awesome ....how can you miss with that !! :) So hard to find nice mallets.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neova Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 that looks awesome! very classy, clean lines! Love the SEVEN logo integrated into the sightline... Replace BENOCK with SEVEN and it'll look even better! Does the "slot" on the sole do anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Looks good. Prefer the Aereso (spelling) from a couple of months ago though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 50 minutes ago, neova said: that looks awesome! very classy, clean lines! Love the SEVEN logo integrated into the sightline... Replace BENOCK with SEVEN and it'll look even better! Does the "slot" on the sole do anything? Yes Slot is required with the shorter neck to get the balance right. I had no choice it was the only way after the fitting for them to get the CG + weighting where I needed it. Thats the cool thing about his fittings they tell you straight out no you shouldn't play a particular putter and it's the one you think you play the best. They prove it to you then leave you the final say on what you want. in this case I shouldn't be playing my anser benock but my eye couldn't resist. This mallet is the one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck4golf Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I went thru fitting process with Byron Morgan and Bruce Rearick 18 months ago. Bruce bases his approach on where you stand to best see the line accurately and specs out the putter from there. Toe hang, what kind of neck, angle and where hosel is on the head, etc. Then Byron builds to these specs. I putted lights out for at least a year before something went haywire. This was an $850 process if I remember. This fitting sounds even more thorough. I really think the right fit is a big deal with putters. Much more relevant than our 'looks good' intuitive method. So if the putter cost ends up around $1000, that's not so extreme for a putter really built for your stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 3 hours ago, TourSpecGolfer said: Yes Slot is required with the shorter neck to get the balance right. I had no choice it was the only way after the fitting for them to get the CG + weighting where I needed it. Thats the cool thing about his fittings they tell you straight out no you shouldn't play a particular putter and it's the one you think you play the best. They prove it to you then leave you the final say on what you want. in this case I shouldn't be playing my anser benock but my eye couldn't resist. This mallet is the one for me. Chris, Is there a post or blog that describes their fitting process and how they come up with their recommendations? If not, would you mind writing one? My stroke is highly unorthodoxed but it works extremely well for me so I'm curious if they'd be able to fit me and if it would be worth my time/money when I get out there next year. And like you, I have a style that fits my eye but they don't even offer any true blades like the Zen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 1 hour ago, chiromikey said: Chris, Is there a post or blog that describes their fitting process and how they come up with their recommendations? If not, would you mind writing one? My stroke is highly unorthodoxed but it works extremely well for me so I'm curious if they'd be able to fit me and if it would be worth my time/money when I get out there next year. And like you, I have a style that fits my eye but they don't even offer any true blades like the Zen. There isn't anything but he is writing a book now ( in Japanese ) Basically there is a camera, software, a gazillion putters and a very well trained fitter. I would request Okuda-san himself for TSG'ers. Your basically testing every face angle, toe hang, lie, weight even 1g increments, lofts, etc... etc.. analyze the stroke. I really don't know what the methodology is because both my fittings were done in Japanese. I'm asking them to do a write up that we can translate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks, I'll look forward to the write up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck4golf Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) That would be great to read. The other point about being fitted for a putter is you need to commit to the stroke that is fit. One of Bruce's main inputs is there are many ways to putt well but good putters don't usually change much. The repetition of the stroke is what matters. Edited September 14, 2016 by chuck4golf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck4golf Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Chris, which putter do you putt better with? Mallet or Anser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bngolfer Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'm not a mallet fan, have used blades or anser style for 34 years now but this looks fab I must say. Like it just sells confidence. Not sure on really fast greens though but worth a try for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10nisgolf Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Love the short plumbers neck and milling on the face. How long did the putter fitting process take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 The process is about 1-2 hours, gets slow with a translator. One thing I must add is that many of the putters come out looking a bit cartoonish without the help of TSG in facilitating the design. We haven't done many fittings for customers but the ones that Benock + the customer have done without TSG's help didn't look nearly as good as these. Similar situation with GF. If you like our style my suggestion is to have the fitting, tell TSG what you want, pay us a small fee and I will have a graphic designer put it together. It's a matter of design and style for the aesthetics and we are familiar with what the Benock factory can do. btw I am willing to sell these that I have made, because I am not allowed to order putters if not in person I will order a few every year and offer them to members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 We are bringing Benock to the world soon! It only took 3 years to negotiate the system but its finally done! You guys are about to have access to the best putters in the world. Scotty, Tyson Lamb, Bettinardi have nothing on Okudas putters, they don't have the technology, machines, materials, and maniacal passion. Tour players are not even getting custom cad design and now you guys can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bngolfer Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 What are the specs on this mallet Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregoire56 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 this is probably the coolest putter I've ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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