Topic: How was BB helped Mizuno? (Read 3284 times)

drchipinski · « **on:** January 05, 2007, 04:06:50 pm »

I am one of the few "Cameron" guys who actually likes the feel of Bob's work. It would be nice to see Mizuno and or Bob create more of a classic looking putter than the current models. Isn't one even called Ugh-lee?

golfereddie · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2007, 08:18:13 pm »

jeff: I frankly think that BB does way better work when he is NOT associated with a big manufacturer.

Realistically, fiscally he's probably not better off; but putter design-wise and think that he does his best work under his own name!!

Mr. Doug · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2007, 09:38:29 pm »

I've never owned/putted with a Bettinardi other than the Mizunos at Golf Galaxy.

I'd love to review an OTR Vs. a Tour one at some point.

drchipinski · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2007, 09:39:10 pm »

His HOGAN line was h o r r i b l e. Was not his best stuff.

G-reg · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2007, 10:40:45 pm »

I didnt think the hogan line wasnt to bad but it wasnt great. $:-\$

G-reg

puttng1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2007, 10:55:58 pm »

I'd like to hear some thoughts on his 8802/napa style designs. I've been watching out for one with the honeycomb face to give it a whirl. Any thoughts on that style head or the honeycomb face?

golfereddie · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2007, 11:12:38 pm »

Here are the 2 that I own.

The BB-43 is the centershaft and it is very sweet. Nicely face-balanced. The putter's finish is like fine jewelry in my opinion.

The MC-3 is a little light for me but it has a nice finish.

Still think Scotty's are better; but BB is way better off designing just "on his own"

mr.upndown · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2007, 11:21:25 pm »

doug ,how about a field trip to studio B here in chicago? they'll take in anybody unlike scotty..

Chris

E Man · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2007, 08:06:16 am »

The new line compared to the Hogan line, is much better IMO.

E

wirehair · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2007, 08:26:06 am »

There's 3 "big time" putter makers. Cameron, Bettinardi & Mills. Mizuno let Cameron & Mills get away. I hope BB and Mizuno are happy together, but have wondered why they (Mizuno) haven't had a putter line that equalled the acceptance level their irons have had. Maybe Bettinardi can do it for them.

drchipinski · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2007, 09:04:00 am »

There have been some interesting BB designs over the years. Magnum series, etc.

Mr. Doug · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2007, 10:13:31 am »

Next time I'm in Chicago, I'd love to go to his Studio and see how the process goes. It's always interesting to see how different people fit you for a putter.

That'd be a great review in my opinion.

jh · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2007, 04:29:12 pm »

The new Mizuno/BB's are nice! I love the soft feel.

Doug-I would love to see a review of the OTR vs. Tour!

localfitch · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2007, 06:05:30 pm »

Quote from: drchipinski on January 05, 2007, 09:39:10 pm

His HOGAN line was h o r r i b l e. Was not his best stuff.

I kind of liked the look of the Hogans... not the Baby Ben or the Hawk, but the more traditional shaped BHB5-CC and SS.

T.J. · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2007, 03:03:59 am »

Since am looking at a Hogan BB, how is the feel?

coreylaker · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2007, 08:55:24 am »

Wow, Eddie, that centershaft is sweet looking!!

Doug, I'll be waiting on the Toll Road when you come zooming by. A trip to the RJB studio would be stellar!!!

bmac

Nick445 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2007, 02:58:44 pm »

We used to make an annual trip to Chicago in August. I've been tempted the last couple of years to make an appointment the the B Studio. I even called last year to inquire about appointments, cost, etc.

Someone tempt me again, please. Ha.

Mr. Doug · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2007, 01:51:16 pm »

It's a plan bmac...

Quote from: coreylaker on January 11, 2007, 08:55:24 am

Wow, Eddie, that centershaft is sweet looking!!

Doug, I'll be waiting on the Toll Road when you come zooming by. A trip to the RJB studio would be stellar!!!

bmac

ajpoe · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2007, 09:47:14 pm »

I never knew about the B studio. I'm doing it as soon as I can drag a pal or my dad with me. I think that is a steal of a price. I'm sure you'd learn just as much as the fitting benefited you. Anyone else gone through a fitting there?

aloha b. · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2007, 12:14:39 am »

Quote from: golfereddie on January 05, 2007, 11:12:38 pm

Here are the 2 that I own.

The BB-43 is the centershaft and it is very sweet. Nicely face-balanced. The putter's finish is like fine jewelry in my opinion.

The MC-3 is a little light for me but it has a nice finish.

Still think Scotty's are better; but BB is way better off designing just "on his own"

Eddie,
Your BB-43 does look sweet, I lost out on a chance to buy a mint BB-2 a few months ago. This guy had two Camerons almost new for sale that I bought and he told me he had a BB-2 as well and he brought it out to show me, it was sweet looking. I told him to save it for me and I would go get more money. When I called him to tell him that I was on my way, he told me that someone came by and bought it. Oh well!

TxGolfer · « **Reply #20 on:** January 19, 2007, 10:36:36 pm »

Check out their website and look at the BB-8 tour putter. It has three individual slots cut into it.

http://www.bettinardi.com/tourcreations/index.php

sgilder · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2007, 12:53:42 am »

Quote from: drchipinski on January 05, 2007, 09:39:10 pm

His HOGAN line was h o r r i b l e. Was not his best stuff.

Aside from the MOI mallets I can't really tell much of a difference from the Mizuno line to the hogan line. Or his pre hogan stuff, for that matter. To me it looked like he just swapped logos. Just my opinion

jcigars · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2007, 10:35:27 am »

You guys would love Studio B IMO

11USCatty · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2007, 04:27:17 pm »

I wish I would have known about the studio when I was living in Chicago. I have been to the Ping factory/studio but then again so has everyone who lives in PHX. Now the Ping driving range is pretty sweet but they typically don't let the riffraff, like myself, on it.

jcigars · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2007, 07:55:15 pm »

Quote from: tangojay on January 08, 2007, 03:03:59 am

Since am looking at a Hogan BB, how is the feel?

There great putters IMO. Which one you looking at ?

Jimmy

tbws6 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 22, 2007, 08:50:19 pm »

Is there are technical aspect to the BB faces? I saw a close up of Luke Donald's and I noticed that it did not have the normal BB face, it had a regular milled face.

jcigars · « **Reply #26 on:** January 22, 2007, 08:59:35 pm »

Quote from: tiger-bailey on January 22, 2007, 08:50:19 pm

Is there are technical aspect to the BB faces? I saw a close up of Luke Donald's and I noticed that it did not have the normal BB face, it had a regular milled face.

You know I never really asked..it kind of like his trademark I guess. Maybe Todd or Ben will chime in to answer that question.

Jimmy

tksputters · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2007, 10:10:57 pm »

The honeycomb gives the putter a 200% flatter face. It is done by a jewelers tool coming down vertically on the face of the putter so the face is not concave unlike a normal putter. I hope that helps.

jcigars · « **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2007, 10:14:00 pm »

Todd...Thank for stopping by...hope to see you here allot

Jimmy

tbws6 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:14:29 am »

200% flatter? What is the baseline of flatness of a putter face if there is such a thing?

Thanks,
Rob

tksputters · « **Reply #30 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:26:05 am »

Quote from: tiger-bailey on January 23, 2007, 12:14:29 am

200% flatter? What is the baseline of flatness of a putter face if there is such a thing?

Thanks,
Rob

Rob, 200%. There is really not a baseline of flatness as every manufacture is different.

tbws6 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 23, 2007, 10:16:43 am »

Thanks. That is the first time I have heard of measuring the flatness of a putter's face.

I wonder if there is a way to compare different brands of putters to see who has the flattest face? That would be an interesting review.

UberschallEL34 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 23, 2007, 02:14:10 pm »

I liked some of the Ben Hogan by Bettinardi putters (Carbon with the chrome finish and the Stainless Steel), wasn't a fan of the Baby Ben. I had a Camo Big Bee which was one sick putter - I regret selling that one as it was gorgeous but was almost too pretty to use. In terms of the new Mizuno line - I think they lack the flare of Bob's Tour Only putters. We all know that you get what you pay for, so a $199 Mizuno/Bettinardi compared to RJB's $800-$3000 putters are a big jump in quality, feel, and mystique.

MikeJohnson · « **Reply #33 on:** January 23, 2007, 03:45:32 pm »

I really liked the Hogan line. It was great when Golf Galaxy was blowing them out for $100. How often can you get a CS from one of the big 3 for $100?
Mike

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