Is this Bettinardi a good Aquisition, Please Advice?????

[2Putt4Ever]

Guys, I am contemplating on buying this putter, but I wanted to know what you guys think.  I was told this putter was made as a limited edition for the Mercedes Championships.  This would be my first Bettinardi putter.  Thanks!

Hector

[double_B]

all Bettinardi's are good but what is the asking price?  then we can determine if its a good deal or not. 

[HipCheck]

Might be limited for the Mercedes championships, but it's commonly available.  For $100 it's good.

Do a completed listings search on eBay.  Only one sold in recent history.

[2Putt4Ever]

Great guys, thanks for the help!

[sfdoddsy]

If you like the look of that, there is a BB43 from 3balls on eBay now which has a similar shape but is much more collectible.

[2Putt4Ever]

Thanks!

[jcigars]

If you like the look of that, there is a BB43 from 3balls on eBay now which has a similar shape but is much more collectible.

Hector...there are a couple BB43's on the bay right now. One is a production DASS BB43 the other is a TOUR with a copper insert. Both putters are very cool IMO.

Jimmy

[jcigars]

Here's a couple pictures for you.

[2Putt4Ever]

J, that is a beautiful putter.......

J, does anybody do Betts restos?

HR

[jcigars]

J, that is a beautiful putter.......

J, does anybody do Betts restos?

HR

Hector...yes Studio B does them. Just contact Ben he's a member here or I can PM you his email address.

Jimmy

[Joeypole]

Ben is a very nice guy by the way

I acquired a Bett by Hogan centersahft on closeout from Golfsmith and it rolls very nice.  Especially for the price that they were blowing them out at.  I did inquire about the same Mercedes putter you have pictured to a Bett collector and he informed me of numbers and what I should pay to get a deal. 

I would go with one of the Tours or the ones with just Bettinardi on them.

Joe

[502 to Right]

Hector - Are you buying this as a collector's putter or something you can use?  As a collector, the Mercedes putters are quite plentiful, and that keeps the price down.  About 4 to 6 months ago there were a bunch on eBay and they were sometimes selling for less than $100.  Since then the price has rebounded, and I've seen a bunch sell for more than $150, sometimes over $200.

If you want a Bettinardi to use at a good price, and you like the style, go for it.  Keep in mind though that the X material the Mercedes is made of (as well as any Hogan Bettinardi with an X in it) is very, very soft and it dings and scratches easily.  However, as a wall hanger it looks great.  If you use it, you can still keep it in good shape but you have to be careful.

[2Putt4Ever]

Well guys, after reading all this positive and insightful information, I am going to hold on on that one and save for a Tour model.  J, I will be talking to you in the near future.

Guys thanks a lot for the info.

Hector

[Nash]

Hector

Good choice. The Benz putter is a good one, but it was a giveaway. I've got two and all I had to do was buy a couple of cars. I was kinda surprised they are going back up in price.

[2Putt4Ever]

Nash, so you have an almost $100,000 worth on a couple of putters?  :-)

Hector

[Nash]

No, no, no.

My foster brother sells the things, and he always gets in trouble for the good deals he ramrods through for me. Then he made sure I got an invite to the Dealer's tournament, where everybody got a putter.


Believe me, my life would be much simpler if my wife would consider driving a Honda.

[2Putt4Ever]

That is funny!