Nike Method Origin Putters: The Official Discussion Thread

[Mula]

Curios if anyone has tried or sent a method origin to be refinished black. I think black would look sharp with the blue popping out. Paint fill the sight line blue as well to match the rest.

 

I would think the face wouldn't be able to be refinished as it would be hard to tape off the RZN grooves

[mitts7]

I just purchased a b2-01. So far, liking the looks and feel of this thing. Does anybody know if there is a tool available to remove the weights? I was hoping to do some custom work this winter and change all blue paint to black. Was thinking I would take it apart and see if the resin piece would come off so I could paint that black as well, at least in the visual areas. From what I am seeing it doesn't look like Nike intended those weights to be removable but thought I would check on here to see if anybody knows of anything available? Thanks!

[GolfGrouch]

I just purchased a b2-01. So far, liking the looks and feel of this thing. Does anybody know if there is a tool available to remove the weights? I was hoping to do some custom work this winter and change all blue paint to black. Was thinking I would take it apart and see if the resin piece would come off so I could paint that black as well, at least in the visual areas. From what I am seeing it doesn't look like Nike intended those weights to be removable but thought I would check on here to see if anybody knows of anything available? Thanks!

 

My understanding is that the weights are glued in and can't be removed without damage.

[BYK]

I just purchased a b2-01. So far, liking the looks and feel of this thing. Does anybody know if there is a tool available to remove the weights? I was hoping to do some custom work this winter and change all blue paint to black. Was thinking I would take it apart and see if the resin piece would come off so I could paint that black as well, at least in the visual areas. From what I am seeing it doesn't look like Nike intended those weights to be removable but thought I would check on here to see if anybody knows of anything available? Thanks!

 

My understanding is that the weights are glued in and can't be removed without damage.

 

I don't know why they have weights that can be changed, but then glue them in so they can't be removed

Too bad

[mitts7]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Seems to defeat the purpose. I guess that part of the price I pay for buying something from a company that is getting out of the club business ?. Being that the price was half of original retail I figured I would pull the trigger and live with it if I have to. Still thinking about changing the paint fill to black but think it may look odd with the blue resin unchanged...guess I will have to think about it some more ?.

[QuickFeet]

Wrenches were available and made at The Oven. You could obtain a wrench and some weights if you had an inside track to The Oven. If the weights are glued, probably nothing that a small amount of direct heat to the screw wouldn't take care of.

 

If there was sufficient demand I'd think a vendor like Billy Bob's could produce a tool and weight kit for the Origin putters.

[mitts7]

Yeah, I had read that the oven has the tools to take these out. Unfortunately, no inside track to the oven for me. Is it still running? I have some connections in the toolmaking industry and have thought about seeing if someone could make up a little tool to match the pattern on the weights. You're right, a little heat to loosen the glue and I could probably get these out. Just have to be careful the heat doesn't get too hot that it melts whatever the rzn material is. Could turn out to be a fun winter project....

[QuickFeet]

Probably a pretty easy piece to run for a machinist. Looks like a couple of pieces of bar stock and a cap screw.

[DDR]

There was a BST post last week with multiple tour issue Origins and a weight tool kit with various weights. Only one I've ever seen this season.

[Lethalee]

Does anybody have a list or a link to the available options for this club?

I can't find it anywhere now that Nike have pulled out. I've seen b2-05, b1-07 etc on eBay, but no info about them. If anyone can point me in the right direction that'd be great.

[mister2cool]

I just picked up a B2-01 35" Counterflex for a pretty good price. Tried it out today and played with the counter weight a little bit, and I am very confused. I like the feel of impact but can't get any consistency.

Here is what I am confused about. The counter flex version has head weight of 368g, which is really not that much heavier than normal putter. Isn't the 75g counter weight plus 100g grip quite excessive for such small head weight increase? For comparison, I also have a Bettinardi BB55 with head weight of 395g and no weight plug in the grip.

 

Basically the putter feels very light and unstable. What am I missing?

[RickStone]

Does anyone know the tip size on the Origin B1-01? I got a steal on the counterflex model but am not happy with the grip. I love the headweight but really need a 34 or 33 with a more traditional grip.

[oskaru]

Does anyone know the tip size on the Origin B1-01? I got a steal on the counterflex model but am not happy with the grip. I love the headweight but really need a 34 or 33 with a more traditional grip.

 

They are all .370" tip. I had to use a brass shim when I reshafted my B2-01 with a .355" shaft.

[rpaige88]

I got some PayPal cash laying around and I'm getting the itch. Anyone have or try the Origin B2-05? I remember when I had the RORS one I liked how it felt but I need a face balanced blade. I love my current putter but I need to buy something golf related soon

[ws6]

I have a B2-05. It is very nice. I added a 149 gram Nippon shaft, counterweight, and a SuperStroke 3.0.

[GolfGrouch]

I saw the Origin today for the first time in a long time on the PGA Tour in the hands of some kid name Ryan Ruffels. He must be the last PGA Tour player to game one, correct?

[BlackM00Nlight]

I saw the Origin today for the first time in a long time on the PGA Tour in the hands of some kid name Ryan Ruffels. He must be the last PGA Tour player to game one, correct?

 

Wow, I missed that.

[federer87]

hi guys! someone knows if the shaft of the Counterflex 35 is different from the normal 35? (because the heads weights are about 20g different and i prefer the heavier one of the CF) so i wanna know if i can just change the grip if i won't like the CF one. Thank you so much!!! :)))

[JPW75]

Does anybody know what model this putter is or can provide any info on it?

[QuickFeet]

Looks like an Origin B2-01. It doesn't have the model number on the sole?

[cvhookem63]

hi guys! someone knows if the shaft of the Counterflex 35 is different from the normal 35? (because the heads weights are about 20g different and i prefer the heavier one of the CF) so i wanna know if i can just change the grip if i won't like the CF one. Thank you so much!!! :)))

 

The counterflex shaft is wider up near the grip to fit the counter-core weight in the shaft. A normal putter grip will likely not fit on the counterflex shaft.

[federer87]

hi guys! someone knows if the shaft of the Counterflex 35 is different from the normal 35? (because the heads weights are about 20g different and i prefer the heavier one of the CF) so i wanna know if i can just change the grip if i won't like the CF one. Thank you so much!!! :)))

 

The counterflex shaft is wider up near the grip to fit the counter-core weight in the shaft. A normal putter grip will likely not fit on the counterflex shaft.

 

Thank you very much man! I think I'll go for the standard....also because I didn't found any CF 35 with b2 head. Any advise about the 4 versions and combinations?! I can't try them nowhere now....I'm using now a 330m Odyssey milled 34" (it's standard 3.0* lie 70 and head's weight sets with 2x15gr (350 total) with SS midslim counterbalanced (with 50gr inside)....so I think the b2 34 standard is ok....but if you have any feedback on the others I will happy to read about! :)

 

I'd also read about the "fifth" version LE RORs sold for 100$... Noone has any to sell?? :DDDDD

[federer87]

No one can help me? Any suggestion about your choise between B1 or B2? CF or standard? I know that is really personal,but I can't try them any more, and I would like to know your impressions. Thank you so much!!

[cvhookem63]

No one can help me? Any suggestion about your choise between B1 or B2? CF or standard? I know that is really personal,but I can't try them any more, and I would like to know your impressions. Thank you so much!!

 

There are a lot of threads with detailed info on the Origin putters. I don't believe anybody is going to be able to tell you which one you should get. It is all personal preference. You are asking about the appearance of the head and the feel of the weighting - nobody knows what you prefer but yourself.

[federer87]

No one can help me? Any suggestion about your choise between B1 or B2? CF or standard? I know that is really personal,but I can't try them any more, and I would like to know your impressions. Thank you so much!!

 

There are a lot of threads with detailed info on the Origin putters. I don't believe anybody is going to be able to tell you which one you should get. It is all personal preference. You are asking about the appearance of the head and the feel of the weighting - nobody knows what you prefer but yourself.

 

As I wrote i know that.....i just wanna hear something..... :) obviously the counterflex is adjustable, but when the grip will damaged, how can i replace it for example?

[federer87]

No one can help me? Any suggestion about your choise between B1 or B2? CF or standard? I know that is really personal,but I can't try them any more, and I would like to know your impressions. Thank you so much!!

 

There are a lot of threads with detailed info on the Origin putters. I don't believe anybody is going to be able to tell you which one you should get. It is all personal preference. You are asking about the appearance of the head and the feel of the weighting - nobody knows what you prefer but yourself.

 

 

I've decided...I don't like that much the B1 square edges, so I just orderer both B2.01, standard 34" and counterflex 35" ..... ahaha i found two great offers so i will resell the one i like less! :D Thank you guys! I'll let you know my impressions! :D

[BlackM00Nlight]

Nice. I hate the rounded edges but don't mind the shorter blade length. So I have B1-01 and a Newport 2

[federer87]

i'm testing the b2-01 counterflex (35 inches) and i love how the ball rolls. I didn't found the right speed yet, so....I'm still playing with the CounterFlex system :to_become_senile: Anyway, I choose the counterflex 'cause the heavier head (i don't like putter heads under 350g) so in the worse case I'll just replace the grip (maybe the shaft too).

 

If someone has any advice that could help, just let me know! :) Thank you and have a good game!!!!! :golfer:

[federer87]

Nice. I hate the rounded edges but don't mind the shorter blade length. So I have B1-01 and a Newport 2

 

And sorry man....I stole your signature style! :busted_cop: It was too nice!!! :D

[ruffellprefley]

Does anyone know, is the black lines on the face of the Origin line just paint or is it some kind of elastomer insert?