My new Gold's Factory putter is here!!!

Gold's makes the finest putters in the world, not even a competitor to the master himself

sorry your pictures aren't better quality because some people are missing a true work of art

congrats on the putter, I'm sure you will enjoy it

The curves look too similar to Cameron's Newport 2 for my tastes.

Other Anser 2 derivatives seem to have found their own signature look, from Bettinardi to Byron to Slighter. But the Gold's doesnt' even look like it modeled itself after the Anser 2, but that it just set out to follow Cameron's Newport 2.

Looks great,

I find it hard to not like...

Not sure what the above poster is on about?

P.S. GET SOME PICS IN DAYLIGHT!! :rolleyes:

It looks great to me.

Gorgeous putter...I cant wait to get one in the future!! If you don't mind can please PM me how much it cost? and the details on getting one?? Thanks in advance!! :rolleyes:

Fantastic looking putter! /me wants.

The curves look too similar to Cameron's Newport 2 for my tastes.

 

Other Anser 2 derivatives seem to have found their own signature look, from Bettinardi to Byron to Slighter. But the Gold's doesnt' even look like it modeled itself after the Anser 2, but that it just set out to follow Cameron's Newport 2.

I'm not so well versed in putter history so what I can argue might be limited, but I do have a few Camerons and Newport 2s to compare it with. I've been using Camerons since the 1990s (and have had 2 stolen) so I think I can make a pretty ok comparison.

There's no doubt that the two putters look similar, but the same can probably be said about most other putter manufacturers. They have something very similar to the Newport 2 and change it up by adding different milled faces, stamps, logos, etc. which is basically what the GF putter does as well.

In any case, I didn't buy this putter for looks (although it did help that my previous gamer is a Newport 2). I did some putting around the house to see how the GF compares to my Camerons. There is absolutely no contest. The GF is so much better weighted, so much softer, so much more solid, and the detail/craftsmanship is just so much better.

I've got a couple friends with those $1,000+ or $2,000+ Cameron putters and I'm looking forward to hearing what they say this weekend when we can get a round of golf in. Will update this thread with their impressions when I get a chance.

Thanks for all the compliments :rolleyes:

Does it have the same face milling as rife?

That is amazing, I've been a fan of Gold's for a while. You don't find anything better anywhere.

Premium Zone Face Milling is a add on, like 250US i think (yes similar to rife) Premium Zone Face Milling

the face milling was taken from another Japanese company thats now out of business.

whilst Gold's are excellent putters, it can quickly get upto 1000 for a putter quite easy.

base price is $375 here are the add ons:

Site Line 1.7mm wide in flange: +$55.00

Small Site Dot on top line: +$55.00

Slit Line/Sound slot (floating face): +$240.00

Tungsten inserts:

12mm pair in face: +$200.00

12mm pair in sole: +$250.00

12mm pair in face AND 12mm pair in sole: +$450.00

Each pair of 12mm tungsten inserts increase weight by approx. 10+ grams.

Aluminum Inserts in cavity: +$270.00 for total 3 inserts

Brass Dot (Brass pin inserted in topline to soften feel): +$75.00

Carving of character (price for one): +$9.00

Carving Addtional G Mark/Logo: +$60.00

Premium Zone Face Milling (complete face milled like PZ - not insert): 250.00

Premium Zone Face Insert and Install - $675.00

Custom face re-milling (deeper standard grooves) and loft adjustment: +$150.00

Large Partial G Mark on Sole: +125.00

SUS303 Blinker Mid weight with install (+42g): +$300.00

Frequency Filtered Mamiya Op Shaft: +$105.00

Weight Cartridge for FF Shaft to balance the weight: +65.00

IOMIC Long Grip for mid/long shaft: +$45.00

Putter Specifications: +$25.00

Thanks for the post Irridium. I've gotten a few PMs about price, but you guys can more or less get the ballpark from that price list.

I started with the base putter at $375 and added my own options below. All the writing is just normal character carving at $9 each. I also realized I forgot to take pics of the sole but I will do that this weekend.

Extra G Mark

Sight Dot

P-Z Milling

Sole Tungsten Weights

Partial G Mark Milled on Sole

IOMIC Blue

Fantastic looking putter. I'm very envious. Would love to see more + better pics!

Golds factory putters are in my opinion up there with DASS's and Circle Ts... There absolutly fantastic and like you say, attention to detail is amazing... yours is one of the best ive seen and am very jelous, im going to have to order one up... :rolleyes:

If I hadn't got my Bettinardi DASS Proto BB8 FIT face welded neck putter, I would have bought a custom Gold's a looooooong time ago.

This putter is just a work of true Japanse hand crafted art from Master Sasaya himself :drinks:

I can't even describe how great and beautiful this Gold's putter looks.

To the guy bashing the putter for looking too much like a Scotty: What if the guy wanted a Gold's with similar looks, do you realize he may have even stressed that he wanted it to look like a Scotty NP 2 putter :rolleyes:

When I will order my Gold's Factory, I will have Master Sasaya make it looks very close to my favorite putter shape of all putters in the world - the Bettinardi BB8.

It's the feel of the Gold's putter that's remarkable - you can have a gold's custom putter made almost just like you want it.

This is not off the shelf stuff - so if a guy wants it to resemble a Scotty NP2 or a Ping Anser 2, then let it be so :D

This putter really need to be taken out on some grass and have some proper pictures taken of it - I really hope it performs well for you.

How much did you have to shell out for it ?

I guess mine will cost me in the region of $1.250-$1.350 - I want the G Field insert with screws in the cavity ;)

Good luck with it, you'll enjoy it for sure :birthday:

the options are soooooo extensive!

what does the putter actually look like at the 375 base price??

your Gold's looks absolutely beautiful, I hope to see some photos of it out in the daylight and on the course

To the guy bashing the putter for looking too much like a Scotty: What if the guy wanted a Gold's with similar looks, do you realize he may have even stressed that he wanted it to look like a Scotty NP 2 putter :birthday:

Funny you said that, I actually did want it like the Newport 2. I asked before I ordered which model most closely resembles the Newport 2 since that's the putter I've been using for so many years.

How much did you have to shell out for it ?

It was right around $1,400 when all was said and done.

kitsoasis - I've linked below to the 2 models that Gold's offers. I think there are actually more if you take a look around the site. I know there is one premium metal one that starts at like $1,300 or something... and I've seen some malet style ones as well. Mine is based on the Private Stock #2.

Actually I may as well link you to his blog, too. It has TONS of pics of putters he has crafted over the years. Have fun, I know I did :rolleyes:

http://www.goldsfactory.com/webshop/catalog_putter05.html

http://www.goldsfactory.com/webshop/catalog_putter04.html

http://www.goldsfactory.com/blog/

beautiful looking putter.... I saw somewhere on the net that GF will soon have a store in the US. is it true? I know for sure GOLD'S will be my next putter.

OK guys, I added a BUNCH more pics. This finish is really hard to capture on camera given my limited skills but I did the best I could. Hope you all enjoy, and thanks for the compliments! :swoon2:

Nice logo in the sole very nice :swoon2:

Hey, you got some new pics up - great :swoon2: ....... :huh:

3 Q's for you:

1. What's the finish called ?

2. Does it glare at all in direct sunlight ?

3. Will it eventually rust ?

Hey, you got some new pics up - great :swoon2: ....... :huh:

 

3 Q's for you:

 

1. What's the finish called ?

2. Does it glare at all in direct sunlight ?

3. Will it eventually rust ?

Thanks :D

1. Soft Black

2. The outside edge and the bottom of the putter do, but when you're standing over it it doesn't

3. I'm not 100% sure but I believe so

Nice putter and also a nice city view.

I'm sorry... but....

I've just shorted out my keyboard from drooling on it....

Flippin Gorgeous :swoon2:

thanks for posting some extra photos

your putter is just awesome

i hope to get one for myself one day, but at that price it might be a while lol

now sink some monsters with that bad boy!!

nice watch....and putter too

nice watch....and putter too

Where do you see a watch :pardon: :swoon2:

I only see his Omega bracelet - no watch :huh:

Did I miss something - I like some Omega watches, not all of them.

Especially like the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chrono with orange dial and numbers :good:

Omega De Ville is OK too :D

Some of the other Omega stuff is OK, but nothing special.

nice watch....and putter too

 

Where do you see a watch :good: :swoon2:

 

I only see his Omega bracelet - no watch :huh:

 

Did I miss something - I like some Omega watches, not all of them.

Especially like the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chrono with orange dial and numbers ;)

Omega De Ville is OK too :pardon:

 

Some of the other Omega stuff is OK, but nothing special.

:D Are you being sarcastic? haha... as far as I know Omega doesn't make any bracelets, do they?

Anyways, it's a Speedmaster. It was my first watch and my daily so the clasp is a bit dinged up :birthday:

Anyway, back to the putter, I'd just like to reiterate a) how stunning it is and b) how envious I am. A true work of art!

Such a sweet putter. Do it proper and game it right!