BridgeStone's new True Balance Putters from Demo Day

[zakkozuchowski]

[GoIrish17]

Ah, the amazing stand up putter trick.

[Titleist87]

Black cavity and black shaft make it look cheap.

[miboy]

Is that black shaft steel or graphite?

[fore_life]

I actually like the mallet from address

[Titleist87]

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[quote name='drstroud' timestamp='1390362527' post='8506411']
Black cavity and black shaft make it look cheap.
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You mean like every one of the TaylorMade "Tour" Ghost putters that are out there at the moment?
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Yes.

[Titleist87]

[quote name='gprointraining' timestamp='1390363209' post='8506489']
Oh, and all the mystery milled putters by Odyssey have black shafts. So all of the major putter manufacturers other than Scotty have cheap looking stuff? I'm going to say no. That is one SWEET looking putter. I can't wait to try it. Take your sour grapes elsewhere.
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Did not say anything in defense about Cameron putters. No sour grapes. Just my opinion.

[gprointraining]

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[quote name='gprointraining' timestamp='1390362977' post='8506463']
[quote name='drstroud' timestamp='1390362527' post='8506411']
Black cavity and black shaft make it look cheap.
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You mean like every one of the TaylorMade "Tour" Ghost putters that are out there at the moment?
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Yes.
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To each his own, I guess. I have loved the look of those Ghost Tours and these. Putters, above every other club in the bag, are personal preference.

[Yepyukon]

Well, they definitely look better than the Stand Alone putters made a few years ago. Will they still be able to stand up if you adjust the lie? Not sure if it would throw off the balance point.

[CCUgolfer23]

Kinda like it. Like the mallet a lot.

[golferperson]

Awesome sticks. Was told thatt the "true balance" means that swing weight is now more towards the head. Opposite to all this Counter balance stuff. The feel is phenomenal

[sidarapr]

I've recently switched putters to the Taylormade Spider Mallet 35" (counter balanced). The feel and control of CB'ing is amazing which has instantly resulted in my best putting. I will definitely give the mallet a go to see how it compares. Good job Bridgestone.

[Par Fore]

Price point anyone?

[TheDominator273]

except for the cheap insert they look gorgeous

[oregongolf]

Not my cup of tea, but aesthetically, they're not too bad.

I'm sure the 400 people who buy them nationwide will be happy with their purchase though.

[Puppetmaster]

Really liking the mallet - long neck/face balanced and a really clean look at address. Curious to find out what material the insert is made of though, and also the head weights.

[bananaezgo]

I'm definitely interested. Hope I can find them somewhere local.

[chiguy]

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Price point anyone?
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From the WRX article.
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The True Balance Putters ($199) have 360-gram heads made from 304 SS with dual-layered polymer inserts. Their graphite shafts weigh only 35 grams, and their EVA rubber grips are even lighter: 20 grams. And yes, the putter heads are so much heavier than the shaft and the grip that the putters can stand on their own.[/color][color=#444444]
Steel-shafted versions of the putters ($149) are also available, including the TD-02, a double-bend mallet version. They’ll be available in March.[/color]
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I think they look good with the exception of the insert. That being said, I'd still love to give one a go.[/color]

[LorenRobertsFan]

Where am I gonna find a 20g grip to replace the yellow one when it looks like a used & dirty highlighter in a week?

[msd71]

Since they stand on their own, are these conforming?

[BuckyBadger]

You know who would have loved this putter?

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The one and only! Buzz Buzz

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[NuG]

Lighter shaft, promotes better feel in the head yet they put in an insert. Counter productive for feel, no?

[Golfingfanatic]

Quite like them. I just hope they are aslo available in Europe

[theboypinoy]

The mallet looks quite nice.

[^m9]

Hmm, not quite sure I understand BStone and their releases.

Many on WRX going ape-sh1t for follow ups to the J40 CBs and DPCs (myself included), so what does BridgeStone do? "Guys, let's bring out some cool putters that stand up on their own, yeah that's it!!"

Don't get it.

[jjl]

are these standard length putters (33-35") or counterbalanced length putters?

[sergizmo]

The 35 gram graphite shaft and 20 gram foam grip will completely kill any impact feel. Goodbye distance control.

[AUDuffer]

Everything looks good except for the grip--sponsored by Nerf?

[numberonecoog]

Will the grip be available in any other colors

[ORUTRAVIS]

I have to say I am actually a fan of the looks on this putter. I will give it a roll.