dodge Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 What do you know about Yes Putters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 The 'C-groove' was invented by Harold Swash - An english putting guru, European equivelent of Dave Pelz. The groove is supposed to a) put a bit of grip on the ball and B) dissipate water. Ignacio Garrido used one to win 2003 Euro PGA. As well as Retief using one from time to time. The models all have girls names eg. heather and Emma etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naylit Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 What do you know about Yes Putters? I know Retief has won 2 US Opens with them! Why would he ever change after this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jy Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 The 'C-groove' was invented by Harold Swash - An english putting guru, European equivelent of Dave Pelz.The groove is supposed to a) put a bit of grip on the ball and B) dissipate water. Ignacio Garrido used one to win 2003 Euro PGA. As well as Retief using one from time to time. The models all have girls names eg. heather and Emma etc. yep promotes topspin to the ball so that it rolls true..according to the site :smile1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bma725 Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 The company was originally known as Pro Gear. Most models except for the one Goosen used to win the 2001 Open were numbered models, PG-and then whatever number they decided. A bit after the 2001 Open win, the company changed its name to Yes Golf, and changed the names of their putters as well. All of the names are supposed to have some meaning, ie the Yes Tracy is named after Goosen's wife tracy. They're not the first company to go with the grooved putter idea. Top Flite did it 7-8 years ago with the MicroGroove putters, but those weren't in a C shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAQ Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 What do you know about Yes Putters? Here's the website... http://yesgolf.com/Index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PxExG Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I was at the British Open last year and Pádraig, Darrren Clarke and Retief were the big name players working with Harold Swash. He had some following actually - he had a fwe gizmos to help with putter. One that caught my eye was the "steel ruler" ie you putted a long metal strip and it had to be PERFECT otherwise the ball would roll off. Harrington was doing this & using a weird grip - just palms facing eachother on either side of the grip. I know Sergio did use a Yes! at least 2 times in 2003, he had it in his contract with Scotty. I have yet to see a head style I like though - the "newport" shaft has a 2 tone topline which I do not like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I kind of like the MOI offering .... think it's called 'Heather'...... swung it a few times in the pro shop, but the last thin I need is Yet another putter!.... oh hang onnnn :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMMike Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 They're not the first company to go with the grooved putter idea. Top Flite did it 7-8 years ago with the MicroGroove putters, but those weren't in a C shape. That's right! My brother still uses his Top Flight model (can't remember the exact model but I'll find out when I play with him this Friday) that he purchased over 5 years ago. I wouldn't call them micro grooves though as it has very thick, protruding grooves with easily over 1/8" separation, and the finish on it has become like a rusted bronze over time which is strange, but I imagine that rusty finish gives him better contact on his roll. He swears by it and can make some clutch strokes when he needs to with his Top Flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bma725 Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 They're not the first company to go with the grooved putter idea. Top Flite did it 7-8 years ago with the MicroGroove putters, but those weren't in a C shape. That's right! My brother still uses his Top Flight model (can't remember the exact model but I'll find out when I play with him this Friday) that he purchased over 5 years ago. I wouldn't call them micro grooves though as it has very thick, protruding grooves with easily over 1/8" separation, and the finish on it has become like a rusted bronze over time which is strange, but I imagine that rusty finish gives him better contact on his roll. He swears by it and can make some clutch strokes when he needs to with his Top Flight. I wasn't saying they were micro-grooves, the model name for that line of putters was the MicroGroove line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMMike Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 They're not the first company to go with the grooved putter idea. Top Flite did it 7-8 years ago with the MicroGroove putters, but those weren't in a C shape. That's right! My brother still uses his Top Flight model (can't remember the exact model but I'll find out when I play with him this Friday) that he purchased over 5 years ago. I wouldn't call them micro grooves though as it has very thick, protruding grooves with easily over 1/8" separation, and the finish on it has become like a rusted bronze over time which is strange, but I imagine that rusty finish gives him better contact on his roll. He swears by it and can make some clutch strokes when he needs to with his Top Flight. I wasn't saying they were micro-grooves, the model name for that line of putters was the MicroGroove line. Haha! Yes, I understand it wasn't you calling them micro grooves. I was questioning why Spaulding would call them micro grooves. Of course, hindsight is 20-20 and after all the milled faced putters of today, with true micro grooves, looking back at those models, it just doesn't make sense why they would call them micro grooves. Sorry to cause any confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pureblade Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I used the "Emma" belly putter for quite a while, with great success. However, and I know I'm going to get some flak for this... I switched because I was sick of all the "cheating" comments. I have since swapped a Baby Bee into the bag, with just as much success! Having said that, I do recommend the Yes putters over pretty much anything out there ('cos I'm not a Scotty fan). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickoconnell Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I have had a go of nearly their whole line of putters and my pro shop stocks them, awesome putters, put a great roll on it and look great, have a very nice looking metal. The only reason Retief changes putters is cause he is one of the biggest HO's on tour! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLFINGGINO Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 these putters roll the ball exectionally well - my np2 cameron has been resting for 3 months ( I have the tracey 2 model) yes putters are outstanding !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 I just got me the Tracy 2 model, cant wait for it to arrive, Ive hit them before but only until recently found myself curious about what grooves on the face would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 One of my teammates in college used the cgroove putter when it used to be called Pro Gear. He had the Pro Gear Swashbuckler. He swore by it and was a pretty good putter - too bad he had Bobby Knight's temper and busted the thing over his knee. He hasn't been able to putt worth a lick since. I am pretty sure that Stuart Appleby and KJ Choi are using cgroove putters as well. See the links to Stuart's bag checks on tgc.com - couldn't find anything on KJ. http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.aspx?pa...64&select2=6499 http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.aspx?pa...64&select2=6209 Also, I recently read an article on Yes in Golfweek. It was kind of talking about how they don't have the supply to meet the demand after the Goose winning the US Open. Garth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat Posted July 7, 2004 Report Share Posted July 7, 2004 I just got me the Tracy 2 model, cant wait for it to arrive, Ive hit them before but only until recently found myself curious about what grooves on the face would do. Interested to hear your review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaaain Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 This may be a little biased. (I do some part time work for the company here in Canada) But I absolutly love the putters. I currently own 3 models, the Emma, (center shafted blade) Tracy, (Reteif's putter) and the Callie (Newport 2 look alike) I love them all. they feel great, roll the ball extremely well and I just can't seem to miss with my Callie. They make a great product and I do know of some design work on the way pluss some other concepts that you you will see in the near future. :spit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 This may be a little biased. Â (I do some part time work for the company here in Canada) But I absolutly love the putters. Â I currently own 3 models, the Emma, (center shafted blade) Tracy, (Reteif's putter) and the Callie (Newport 2 look alike) Â I love them all. Â they feel great, roll the ball extremely well and I just can't seem to miss with my Callie. Â They make a great product and I do know of some design work on the way pluss some other concepts that you you will see in the near future. :spit: Yeah, I know what you're talking about, laddie. But don't want to spell the beans... Seriously, brother Swaaain fitted me in to a Callie. Love that thing. haribo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickyboy Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Spent a good 15 minutes yesterday trying out the tracy and the marilyn. Like them both very much, was slightly leaning towards the tracy. Great roll, good weight (can feel the head through the shot) and are being cleared out a a reasonable price. May go back today and pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Yes! c groove putters are available in Manila in their full range. As my buddies on this site will attest, I am a putter ho... I have the Tracy 2 and the c-grooves are really worth the try if you find a model you like. As the pro selling them, Shane Warde, mentioned the patent is really on the c-grooves on the face, and not on the putter designs. He did have a prototype moi putter in his bag which I was able to try but was not to my liking with regard to optics. I have tried the tracy2 in both golf courses I frequent, one with greens stimping around 6 and one stimping around 11. It does work very well in limiting the skid of the ball. The roll of the ball is so true, it's fun to watch (if you are obssessed with putting, as I am). The putter quality is so so (not up there with the milled stuff by bettinardi, cameron, gauge, etc) but within the quality of ping and odyssey putters. Price is approximately $140 ( a bit high). I highly recommend it to anyone obssessed with the roll of the ball off the putter face. Willy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Yes!  c groove putters are available in Manila in their full range.  As my buddies on this site will attest, I am a putter ho...  I have the Tracy 2 and the c-grooves are really worth the try if you find a model you like.  As the pro selling them, Shane Warde, mentioned the patent is really on the c-grooves on the face, and not on the putter designs.  He did have  a prototype moi putter in his bag which I was able to try but was not to my liking with regard to optics.  I have tried the tracy2 in both golf courses I frequent, one with greens stimping around 6 and one stimping around 11.  It does work very well in limiting the skid of the ball.  The roll of the ball is so true, it's fun to watch (if you are obssessed with putting, as I am).  The putter quality is so so (not up there with the milled stuff by bettinardi, cameron, gauge, etc) but within the quality of ping and odyssey putters.  Price is approximately $140 ( a bit high).  I highly recommend it to anyone obssessed with the roll of the ball off the putter face.  Willy So by my count Willy now has approximately 30 putters. He won't notice then when I pass by his house next week to "borrow" (without permission of course) either his Inspired by DD or maybe his 1.5 Proto CS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinjuwooa Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 I have yet to see a head style I like though - the "newport" shaft has a 2 tone topline which I do not like. I don't know if everyone is aware but they have a new model called the Callie which is similar to NP2 or Anser2. I just sold mine untouched, because I just recently acquired 2 Japan Gauge putters. This new Callie model is bit more expensive than the older ones, $189 with shipping. The quality does not seem up to par with a similarly priced SS Cameron, but its still a decent putter. Below are some pics of the Callie I just sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Yupp, that's the Callie I have too. Rolls the ball very nice. Better than some pricey Camerons I used to have. Including a rather rare Mizuno/Cameron m400 (with additional sightline) that sits in a closet and looks nice. Honestly, when it comes to putting for me it's more important to make as few putts as possible and not about to sport an expensive putter in my bag that does squad for my score. haribo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufasa Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 I saw Duval using the Callie model a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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