First milled putter

[Steve31]

I just recently acquired a machine shop and have been thinking about getting into making some milled putters, this is my first attempt at a nice simple design. Extremely excited to start making some more complex putters, still have lots to learn though. Let me know what you think.

[masamitsu]

Nice looking putter for your first attempt. Looking forward to seeing how you progress...

[alexdub]

That looks awesome. More pictures?

 

I love the design—wide cavity, thin top line, angular neck, and angled bumpers. It looks like 50/50 split between an Anser and a Pal. You're on to something here, keep at it.

 

If you could draw one up in right hand with a sound slot, I'd be a buyer.

[Steve31]

Thanks Alex, never thought of trying a sound slot, I am going to put one in the next prototype. The original design was supposed to have a welded on hosel that was positioned back a bit in the flat spot so there is a ton of offset on this one. I will keep updating this thread when I have more stuff made, looking to get as much feedback as possible.

[brosie4]

Nice work - like the design. Congrats on getting started. You've got a buyer when a flow neck is in the rotation!

[the.batman]

That head looks awesome- congratulations. Maybe there is an artisan, milled putter market you need to break into!

 

I know next to nothing about machining, but are you doing any reverse engineering regarding balance? I'm assuming putters have some sort of balance, face/back, toe/heel?

[Steve31]

Thanks batman, I would love to eventually get into the market but I want some solid designs and knowledge first.

 

As for balance that is where I have a lot to learn, it seems like lots of it is personal preference but if anyone has some input I would love to hear it.

[stage1350]

Flip it on the Y-axis. You milled it backwards... :)

 

I'd be interested to see a machined 8802 style. The flowing curves are much more challenging than the angular Anser type lines.

[Steve31]

Here is an overhead shot of it beside my Newport 2.

[dwooder]

Thats pretty awesome, I run a machine shop but havnt made time to make me one.

 

Main question, how does it roll?

[Steve31]

4 years later and I finally have found time to start making putters, used this one for the first time in a round a couple days ago and shot a new personal best -1, check out my instagram @scotchputters, hoping to be getting some to market after testing is done and I have some feedback

 

[MattM97]

Just followed your IG and hold up lefty and Made in Canada? Where are you located if you don't mind me asking?

[Steve31]

Thanks! I'm in Edmonton

[MattM97]

Nice, can't wait to see what you come out with. Not enough putter makers in Canada.