Topic: FIT Face Info? (Read 628 times)

indyvai · « **on:** February 03, 2010, 01:20:18 pm »

I did a quick little search, and didn't find any really good info or any reviews on the face milling.

Anyone here play with it? What do you think?

Thanks!

bogeyjosh · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2010, 01:40:10 pm »

Hey, I've not had a chance to play with one. But I did pick up a BB5 with a FIT face, I haven't received it yet, but I've heard great things about it. I'm sure there are plenty here that games one that can give a good review on it. I'll be happy to report back once I get to spend some time with mine.

jtitleist12 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:00:10 pm »

Feel is so subjective and different for each individual. You will have some that like the F.I.T. Face and probably some that do not.

Having said that, I have owned a couple Bettis with the F.I.T. Face, and the feel is incredible! The DASS F.I.T. face putter I had was so buttery soft that it almost had the feel of carbon. It really aids in getting the ball rolling as well.

If you have the chance to try one out, do not hesitate at all!

-Josh

Tngolf77 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2010, 03:59:35 pm »

Quote from: bogeyjosh on February 03, 2010, 01:40:10 pm

Hey, I've not had a chance to play with one. But I did pick up a BB5 with a FIT face, I haven't received it yet, but I've heard great things about it. I'm sure there are plenty here that games one that can give a good review on it. I'll be happy to report back once I get to spend some time with mine.

I don't have anything to add about the feel but I would like to have one... preferably a JAM maybe I will get to spend some time with it too and make sure I like it putting as much as I do looking at it

EB

excalibur · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2010, 04:57:56 pm »

I hope the feel on the tour Fit Face is a bit different than the one which was found in the retail Mizuno Bettinardis. I thought it felt too soft on those (could have been the way it was done or that it was on carbon steel). Either way, I've been a little leery of them based on that experience, but I would like to try the tour version on a DASS putter.

502 to Right · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:53:16 pm »

Keep in mind there are at least 4 different FIT faces that I know of:

The FIT face used in the Mizuno Black Carbon series
The FIT face used in the 10th Anniversary Asian release (called MR2)
The FIT face used on (primarily) DASS putters
The FIT face used on the Brian Gay models

potuna · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2010, 10:52:36 pm »

I had a dass fit face sig proto, it also had a fuji graphite shaft, too soft.
I had a 10th Ani proto with the modified fit face, too hard
Just got BB-8 classic with B Gay Fit face, just right.

werdhouse · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:28:15 am »

I have a FIT face JAM...i think....Cant really find any info on it. From just putting indoors i would say the FIT face on carbon feels like Copper which I think feel wise is butter. Real Soft! I attached a pic.

excalibur · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:07:45 am »

Quote from: potuna on February 03, 2010, 10:52:36 pm

I had a dass fit face sig proto, it also had a fuji graphite shaft, too soft.
I had a 10th Ani proto with the modified fit face, too hard
Just got BB-8 classic with B Gay Fit face, just right.

Sounds like Goldilocks and the 3 bears

I think we need a pictorial. What is the difference in the B Gay fit face? I tried the sig proto and also thought it was to soft.

Rasta300 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2010, 10:41:49 am »

Quote from: 502 to Right on February 03, 2010, 09:53:16 pm

Keep in mind there are at least 4 different FIT faces that I know of:

The FIT face used in the Mizuno Black Carbon series
The FIT face used in the 10th Anniversary Asian release (called MR2)
The FIT face used on (primarily) DASS putters
The FIT face used on the Brian Gay models

Are there significant differences in the four fit face models or is it just looks?

502 to Right · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:08:23 pm »

Quote from: Rasta300 on February 04, 2010, 10:41:49 am

Quote from: 502 to Right on February 03, 2010, 09:53:16 pm
Keep in mind there are at least 4 different FIT faces that I know of:

The FIT face used in the Mizuno Black Carbon series
The FIT face used in the 10th Anniversary Asian release (called MR2)
The FIT face used on (primarily) DASS putters
The FIT face used on the Brian Gay models

Are there significant differences in the four fit face models or is it just looks?

Yes - each of the FIT faces allows for varying amounts of contact between the ball and putter face. The less contact the ball makes with the face, the softer the feel. I can't comment on the Brian Gay FIT face as I've never held or rolled one. However, I can comment on the other three:

The DASS FIT face feels the softest as it has the least amount of putter face that contacts the ball. I.e, more material is milled away leaving less material to contact the ball.

The BC series is softer than the MR2 FIT face but harder than the DASS FIT face.

The MR2 FIT face has the least material milled away leaving the "clickiest" sound of the three.

Tngolf77 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:13:42 pm »

Quote from: 502 to Right on February 04, 2010, 01:08:23 pm

Quote from: Rasta300 on February 04, 2010, 10:41:49 am
Quote from: 502 to Right on February 03, 2010, 09:53:16 pm
Keep in mind there are at least 4 different FIT faces that I know of:

The FIT face used in the Mizuno Black Carbon series
The FIT face used in the 10th Anniversary Asian release (called MR2)
The FIT face used on (primarily) DASS putters
The FIT face used on the Brian Gay models

Are there significant differences in the four fit face models or is it just looks?

Yes - each of the FIT faces allows for varying amounts of contact between the ball and putter face. The less contact the ball makes with the face, the softer the feel. I can't comment on the Brian Gay FIT face as I've never held or rolled one. However, I can comment on the other three:

The DASS FIT face feels the softest as it has the least amount of putter face that contacts the ball. I.e, more material is milled away leaving less material to contact the ball.

The BC series is softer than the MR2 FIT face but harder than the DASS FIT face.

The MR2 FIT face has the least material milled away leaving the "clickiest" sound of the three.

thanks for the info that is good to know from someone whohas compared the three I have wondered I am thinking about one but it may be too soft

EB

excalibur · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:15:17 pm »

Anyone explain the B Gay version or have some pictures of it?

Venno · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:21:29 pm »

Honestly guys...feel is totally subjective. Some say one is softer than another, plating and finish, and sound slots and face thickness all come into play, so comparing a DASS BB8 Style Fit face to a carbon BB1 fit face, to a stainless BB2 fit face is impossible. All I can do as a distributor is give you my honest opinion if someone asks for it, but to say one style or one version is softer than another is arbitrary without having a specific head, finish, and shaft and grip combo as well.

potuna · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:24:40 pm »

B Gay fit face

Rasta300 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:37:00 pm »

Makes sense Nick. I think it is great that there are multiple fit face options so that you can really set up a putter specific to you needs. Plus, they look sweet!

Steve

excalibur · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:46:55 pm »

Thanks for the B. Gay fit face picture. Yes, I agree Nick feel is extremely subjective. But it is still great to learn about all the different Fit Faces to help better understand what one may want. For reference here is a black carbon Mizuno Fit Face and the same type of Fit Face on a Jam model in the registry.

indyvai · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:55:26 pm »

I just realized they didn't reply to me when people responded...

But thanks to everyone who tossed in their 2 cents. I just picked up my first Bett... loved the look so I took a shot... and I found the face strange. I know zip about Bettinardi's but I am slowly picking up some info here and there. Call it a whole new world? Can't wait to get it in hand to roll a few...

Rasta300 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:00:53 pm »

indyvai,

Which Bettinardi is that? Looks like a Half Moon from that picture.

Steve

excalibur · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:05:36 pm »

Fit Face on the 2007 Signature models. Is this the MR2?

indyvai · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:07:51 pm »

Quote from: Rasta300 on February 04, 2010, 02:00:53 pm

indyvai,

Which Bettinardi is that? Looks like a Half Moon from that picture.

Steve

That it would be... http://www.bettinardi.com/registry/detail/2268

Rasta300 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:43:21 pm »

indyvai,

Is it in your possession yet? If so, how does it feel. I got my eye on those. They are awesome looking!

Steve

indyvai · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:46:41 pm »

Quote from: Rasta300 on February 04, 2010, 02:43:21 pm

indyvai,

Is it in your possession yet? If so, how does it feel. I got my eye on those. They are awesome looking!

Steve

Not yet, it's going over to the Studio for loft adjustments before it gets to me. I am pretty stoked... I will be sure to write a heck of a review when I get it though...

the-golf-tee-junction · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2010, 05:29:54 pm »

Loft adjustments WOW

Not sure I'd be tha brave with a weld neck

Still, Glenn's the man

Nice pick up, I've just pulled the trigger on its brother RJB2158

Regards
Tony

bogeyjosh · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2010, 05:39:42 pm »

Here's my BB5 with a tour fit face. registry # 2198

502 to Right · « **Reply #25 on:** February 04, 2010, 09:38:41 pm »

Something to keep in mind with the DASS FIT face is that very little of the face actually can make contact with the ball. In the photo below I have put a red dot on the raised portions of the face. The feel is very soft and muted--too much so in my opinion. The DASS FIT feel to me is much softer than the Black Carbon FIT face.

matthewwildcats12 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:27:09 am »

I didn't see one so here is a picture of the MR2 Face on my SB-10

excalibur · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2010, 06:11:33 am »

Thanks for the post of the MR2 Fit Face I haven't seen that one before.

Riuzzi · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:08:42 am »

Here's a couple more pics of the MR2 fit face...

jr · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:13:39 am »

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Riuzzi · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:18:25 am »

Quote from: jr on February 06, 2010, 09:13:39 am

Tags to phot0bucket do not function. You need to upload the photos to the site using the attach function on the reply page.

Took me a while but I figured it out

thanks

cueist · « **Reply #31 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:05:24 am »

Another MR2 Fit Face...

Jim

matthewwildcats12 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:49:38 pm »

That Proto is really nice.

1t2golf · « **Reply #33 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:56:36 pm »

I only have experience using the FIT face on the BC model putters. It's definitely soft feeling. Too soft for me, though some guys I play with really like it.

indyvai · « **Reply #34 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:35:29 am »

I just got my half moon mallet proto, and I have to say it is NICE! The FIT face is a little softer than a regular milled face, but not enough to make it a thud like many insert putters. Great combination of feel and softness...

I will be taking photos over the weekend for sharing! My first Bett is a doozie!

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