#Releasetheputter - The Method Appreciation and Info Thread - (NO BST)

[hokieputter]

[quote name='Medson' timestamp='1429071615' post='11362081']
Now, I need to figure out in the next a few hours if this is cast then skim milled or 100% CNC milled.[/quote]

I'm curious about this as well. Seems there is conflicting information. My first guess based on the initial pics was cast then skim milled. But the $450 price tag makes you think it would be CNC milled. Maybe Nike used a contract manufacturer in China to do the CNC milling and build because the Oven cannot handle the volume? No clue..

Anyone have any insight??

[Sapps_12]

If only I had the funds ... Awesome putter

[hokieputter]

[quote name='Medson' timestamp='1429072331' post='11362139']Cast or milled? I'll let you be the judge.[/quote]

Def looks better than the B2 whatever it is..

[Medson]

My money is on cast then skim milled. Here are my reasons

- A few years ago, a 100% CNC milled LE 001 costs $499. 001 can actually be CNC milled without any hand ground, it is impossible to achieve Rory 006 looks without hand ground. Hence, I think it is casted.

- $450 is actually pretty low to 100% CNC mill Rory 006. Bettinardi BB0 is 100% CNC milled and does not look as soft as these. If people at Oven had to hand ground these 1000 heads, I doubt the price is merely at $450.

I'm just having a really hard time to purchase a cast putter at $450.

[quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1429072334' post='11362141']
[quote name='Medson' timestamp='1429071615' post='11362081']
Now, I need to figure out in the next a few hours if this is cast then skim milled or 100% CNC milled.[/quote]

I'm curious about this as well. Seems there is conflicting information. My first guess based on the initial pics was cast then skim milled. But the $450 price tag makes you think it would be CNC milled. Maybe Nike used a contract manufacturer in China to do the CNC milling and build because the Oven cannot handle the volume? No clue..

Anyone have any insight??
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[Lesmond]

Whatever it is, I want it.

It could be made of space grade alien material. I don't care.

[sneaky]

Space grade alien material would be NASA expensive. I'm getting 1 just for the RZN that might be DOT.

[cota0429]

[quote name='sneaky' timestamp='1429073720' post='11362219']Space grade alien material would be NASA expensive. I'm getting 1 just for the RZN that might be DOT.[/quote]

True that! Haha. First thing I'm going to look at when I open it!

[502 to Right]

From my review of the available photos, it looks like the neck is cast and friction welded to the body. But the body looks 100% milled. This is exactly how the 001 Method is made (I have one).

Since the technology is the same as the $249 001 Method, it makes sense they can still make a lot of money selling at $450.

[Medson]

Thanks for the explanation.

What I'm trying to argue is it's easy to CNC mill a 001, but it's almost impossible to 100% CNC mill a Rory 006. Maybe it is. After all, Scotty IBRM is also 100% CNC milled and they look pretty good to my eyes.

[quote name='502 to Right' timestamp='1429074120' post='11362249']
From my review of the available photos, it looks like the neck is cast and friction welded to the body. But the body looks 100% milled. This is exactly how the 001 Method is made (I have one).

Since the technology is the same as the $249 001 Method, it makes sense they can still make a lot of money selling at $450.
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[nike_air]

how will the release at the other online retailers work? will it go active at 10am est like nike? im really trying to get one or two...one to game and one to start a putter collection with lol

[Lesmond]

[quote name='nike_air' timestamp='1429074658' post='11362271']how will the release at the other online retailers work? will it go active at 10am est like nike? im really trying to get one or two...one to game and one to start a putter collection with lol[/quote]

You would have to call them and ask for your best bet.

[LinkXr]

Wow congrattz wldchld22!! Been following the main thread for well over a year but only started commenting a few days ago, since it looked bleak for Sweden. You deserve this! I dont think this would be possible without you! #ReleaseThePutter!!

[hokieputter]

[quote name='502 to Right' timestamp='1429074120' post='11362249']From my review of the available photos, it looks like the neck is cast and friction welded to the body. But the body looks 100% milled. This is exactly how the 001 Method is made (I have one).

Since the technology is the same as the $249 001 Method, it makes sense they can still make a lot of money selling at $450.[/quote]

This makes sense. The neck def looks cast.

[hokieputter]

[quote name='Medson' timestamp='1429074422' post='11362261']
After all, Scotty IBRM is also 100% CNC milled and they look pretty good to my eyes.
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I concur. And this has similarly soft bumpers.

[hokieputter]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1429072961' post='11362179']Whatever it is, I want it.[/quote]

I've come to the same conclusion..

[Berg1091]

[quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1429066171' post='11361443']Team,

I'm out for tomorrow.

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Wldchld22 I also sent a tweet to Nike for you. It's the least I could do for you and this thread! And congrats to you both (MNnikeguy) for getting the putter. Hope I snag one in the morning! Kid on Christmas Eve! Can't sleep.

[_Swoosh_]

[quote name='Flagrant' timestamp='1429071279' post='11362061']
[quote name='Z3R013' timestamp='1429071156' post='11362051']
Sneaker boys aren't designed to work with Nike golf products.
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How do you know?
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Bots will cart anything, doesn't have to be just shoes.

Hopefully I am able to get through tomorrow morning, would love to the putter.

[hanbergb]

[quote name='cota0429' timestamp='1429073796' post='11362231']
[quote name='sneaky' timestamp='1429073720' post='11362219']Space grade alien material would be NASA expensive. I'm getting 1 just for the RZN that might be DOT.[/quote]

True that! Haha. First thing I'm going to look at when I open it!
[/quote]Now if they were to release a "Cota Prototype" I'd be all over this! Dre has the best of both worlds, a perfect flat stick!

[alanmonty10]

This is my first time posting in either of these threads, but I have followed along for the last 6 months or so. I was never really on board with trying to get one of these because I figured that there would be very few released, or it would be just to high priced to get one. It seems that neither is the case so I am going to try to grab one. The look of the putter is amazing. Congrats wldchld22 and MNnikeguy on getting one. You both deserve it. This is a real classy move by Nike.

[jtitleist12]

[quote name='hokieputter' timestamp='1429072334' post='11362141']
[quote name='Medson' timestamp='1429071615' post='11362081']
Now, I need to figure out in the next a few hours if this is cast then skim milled or 100% CNC milled.[/quote]

I'm curious about this as well. Seems there is conflicting information. My first guess based on the initial pics was cast then skim milled. But the $450 price tag makes you think it would be CNC milled. Maybe Nike used a contract manufacturer in China to do the CNC milling and build because the Oven cannot handle the volume? No clue..

Anyone have any insight??
[/quote]

If it is like the original Method Milled line, the necks will be cast and welded onto a milled head. One of my biggest issues with the original Method 001 was this fact as you could clearly see that the neck was cast. No two were the exact same shape or had the exact same lines.

It must be a cost thing because I would think NIKE has the technology (CNC programming/machines) to be able to mill a one piece head.

- Josh

[RookieBlue7]

[quote name='prorobo' timestamp='1429064485' post='11361239']
For those unwilling to sift through this and the other major 006 thread for these tidbits, here's the rundown per Nike's Twitter feed today:

1,000 putters available globally
Available in the US tomorrow
April 17:
• Available in Canada at select GolfTown locations and a few at Angus Glen in Toronto ($550 in Canada)
• US online only at Golfsmith, PGA Superstore, Golf Galaxy and Worldwide Golf Shops
May 7:
•Available in the UK on Nike.com
[/quote]

So none available in the US today on nike.com? They tweeted a link

[GGMUFrost]

I didn't see a link on their Twitter? Where are you seeing it?

[hokieputter]

[quote name='jtitleist12' timestamp='1429096103' post='11362813']
If it is like the original Method Milled line, the necks will be cast and welded onto a milled head. One of my biggest issues with the original Method 001 was this fact as you could clearly see that the neck was cast. No two were the exact same shape or had the exact same lines.

It must be a cost thing because I would think NIKE has the technology (CNC programming/machines) to be able to mill a one piece head.

- Josh[/quote]

Make sense they would do this release the same way. I'm not a fan of the 001 shape, so I've never paid attention to that detail. In some of the pics we've seen of this 006 the neck def looks cast. Which matches with the 001 release.

[RookieBlue7]

[quote name='GGMUFrost' timestamp='1429096847' post='11362837']
I didn't see a link on their Twitter? Where are you seeing it?
[/quote]

The link they put up yesterday. If it's like the MMProto, they'll put the buy now tab on that same page

[Kylekoz17]

Ok good. I woke up and this wasn't a dream!
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[GC70]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1429072961' post='11362179']Whatever it is, I want it.

It could be made of space grade alien material. I don't care.[/quote]
Your telling me it's not?

[TheMoneyShot]

Got to the office early to tie up a couple loose ends. I am ready to pull the trigger on my 006 this morning!!!

[cmb71]

Same here. Cleared my schedule for the next 2 hours too.

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='cmb71' timestamp='1429102099' post='11363219']
Same here. Cleared my schedule for the next 2 hours too.
[/quote]

I tabled my afternoon meetings until tomorrow. I am going to bask on this purchase. Hopefully...

[prorobo]

[quote name='RookieBlue7' timestamp='1429096598' post='11362827']
[quote name='prorobo' timestamp='1429064485' post='11361239']
For those unwilling to sift through this and the other major 006 thread for these tidbits, here's the rundown per Nike's Twitter feed today:

1,000 putters available globally
Available in the US tomorrow
April 17:
• Available in Canada at select GolfTown locations and a few at Angus Glen in Toronto ($550 in Canada)
• US online only at Golfsmith, PGA Superstore, Golf Galaxy and Worldwide Golf Shops
May 7:
•Available in the UK on Nike.com
[/quote]

So none available in the US today on nike.com? They tweeted a link
[/quote]

Some definitely available today, rb. How many depends on Nike's [i]method[/i] of allocation.