Welded Necks

Any purpose other than just getting the neck you want on a head that otherwise wouldn't have it? Or does it enhance feel in some way?

Thanks

Good question 'cause I've been wondering about those myself.

I was guessing that the machinest was trying to save some metal. That'd be one big block of material and most of it would be milled away.

True?

FWIW, the welded necks are not as appealing to me as a monolithic neck/head.

well yes you will see them on handmade putters because on a handmill you cannot mill a one piece anser head. most people like them for some reason, possibily because it shows craftsmanship. also large compaines to it to save time and for a cleaner look. tp mills does it because of milling limitations and most people like them.

I've never cared for the look. Yuk.

I personally don't like it either.

Looks a bit sloppy IMHO, but in putting looks really don't mean squat to me.

Example of what I mean here: ;)

Peace.

+1 on the yuk...with an ick added...wow that thingy is beeeefugly

but I bet it putts like a peach!

It putts rather well actually. 2 putted 9 holes the other day with it....but regardless it's an example of well a person's taste for a putter?

LOL not sure actually but I love it. Tad Moore went on to Maxfli and utilized this design as a template for a new line of TM-x putters. BUT

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Still don't like weld marks though.

;)

Peace.

well yes you will see them on handmade putters because on a handmill you cannot mill a one piece anser head. most people like them for some reason, possibily because it shows craftsmanship. also large compaines to it to save time and for a cleaner look. tp mills does it because of milling limitations and most people like them.

I like a welded neck putter if the weld is done well. That Slighter posted is bad, as are several of his putters.

Lngnokr posted an example of a good neck weld.

I could most likely enjoy the hell outta that putter in that particular pic from Lngnokr, the weld is very well done. It looks like some effort was made to minimize the impact of the weld noticeability. I have to state this with as much "correctness" as possible but, that weld in that pic means quality in the product and also confidence in design to my overall opinion of a any putter.

Peace.

I like a welded neck putter if the weld is done well. That Slighter posted is bad, as are several of his putters.

 

Lngnokr posted an example of a good neck weld.

do you mind explaining a bit more regarding and good and bad weld?

i'm not very familiar with weld necks so if you could tell us more that would be great

I've never cared for the look. Yuk.

Me too! I prefer the cleaner lines of the milled only.

I like a welded neck putter if the weld is done well.

I agree.. Specially when the weld beads ( i think thats what they call em) pattern are nicely uniform.

I love weld necks. Here is one we just completed and shipped to a member on here.

MACHINE M2A Converter Weld Neck Center Shaft Fat Back

-Chris

I picked up a SoftTail on Putter Swap last year, fully expecting the welded neck. Much to my surprise, it arrived looking one piece, which pleased me since I'm not a fan of the weld joint. I assume the joint was smoothed down, removing any sign of the weld?? It's flawless!

Here's a Slighter I had made last year. Tom smoothed the welded neck out and it looks awesome.

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