Going Old School - 8802

[mrrelish1]

Let me know if you would like a Tad Moore. I may be able to help you out...

[bazinoz]

Let me know if you would like a Tad Moore. I may be able to help you out...

 

Well, I'm intrigued :)

[bodhi555]

I've always tried to copy early Mickelson with my putting - with the ball off the front foot and a forward press, and used the Yonex mentioned earlier in this thread for nearly 20 years on and off - I always tried more conventional putters, but I just didn't hole as many as I do with the Yonex. For a testing downhill 5 footer I still don't think there's a putter I'd rather use.

 

Only issue I had with it is the chrome finish is a nightmare in sunny weather, so am currently using a California Del Mar - not quite as much feel as the Yonex but a touch more forgiving (and less shiny), but the Yonex will definitely be in the bag again at some point.

 

Great style of putter, and a great way to make sure you are executing the strokes properly.

[Rafatolah]

Recently got the newer version of the 8802. Everything about it is classy. Lovely feel in the hands. So far so good with it. Won't be leaving the bag for a very long time!

[A.Princey]

Recently got the newer version of the 8802. Everything about it is classy. Lovely feel in the hands. So far so good with it. Won't be leaving the bag for a very long time!

I love the feel as well. All that meat in the topline and behind the ball is like a muscle back blade. It feels like butter when putting.

[jbucher]

I picked up a 8802 off the bay and played it with my classic set a few weeks ago. 1.61 putts per hole. liked it. I will put it in the bag more!

[super20dan]

picked up a odessey 8 black x and wow does this thing putt nice. just might be my fav 8802 style in the stable. 20$ well spent it came with a huge supperstroke 3 on it which is just about the worst choise in grips you can make for this style putter. you want every ounce of feedback with these and only a thin girip provides

[GordonBombay]

My Ping G2 Tess was one of the first putters I owned. I always have great rounds when I go back to it but it never lasts more than a round or two...

[sdandrea]

Being left eye dominate and pulling my putts, it was suggested by many OEMs I to go a toe hang putter. I like min. to no aiming lines, therefore liking the looks of 8802 style putters. Looking at Wilson and Ping Sigma Tess for this yr.

 

Golf64 take a look at the Tad Moore tour classic (the barn finds are nice) and the bb2 bettinardi. Just a couple more options.

 

OMG - putter porn.

[sdandrea]

[jbucher]

nice stainless chicopee! I have a brass one that's my main hickory putter. Tad is very under rated.

Jimmy B

[Golf64]

Anyone roll the new Sigma G Tess?

[DrJACOB]

Anyone roll the new Sigma G Tess?

I have only rolled one in the shop on carpet a few different times. The new Ping Tess is a larger version of an 8802 with insert. It's a cross between an 8802 and a #9/Del Mar when considering the head size. It is a great value and forgiving yet still has the feel/feedback that is desired.

KJ

[Wriggles]

I'm a lefty. Last year, I've been putting righty, definitely more consistent, especially on short putts. I've been using a righty Ping type putter, that was gold plated with a Babcock and Wilcox company logo. I worked for the company back in the 1970's, and found the putter in a Goodwill ($2). Whoever got this putter originally, HAD to be a real aristocrat. The department I worked, you had to turn in a Sharpie to get a new one. Still, the supervisor would check to see if the old still had any ink left. You guarded the Sharpies with your life. Anyhow, I digress, Probably, not a very good putter for actual play, but I putted pretty well with it.

 

Ordered a used RH Ping Pal 2i putter the other day. Waiting patiently for it to arrive, although there is at least 8 inches of snow on the ground. If I putt as good or better, we'll see. If not, the wife inherits a putter.

 

PS: Nail polish works as a cheap finish on my beat up B&W putter. I painted mine pink, like Bubba's driver. Nail polish holds up quite well.

 

Winter, go away!

[Golf64]

I second the motion for winter to go! 6 more weeks. :( No golf till Masters for us.

[LYG]

Going back to an 8802 style putter....my arms just hang more comfortably than with a plumber's neck (maybe mental).

 

While I have an original Palmer and a couple of original 8802's, I'm gaming a Cleveland Designed by (Crenshaw) as a) it is very heavy and b) I just don't want one of my originals stolen. (One was used by a fairly well known tour player).

 

Will report back after I play a few rounds with the Cleveland.

[Rafatolah]

You just get more 'feel' with this style of putter IMO. Have a look at Scott Readman Concepts here in the UK, he's handmade some of these putters recently and they look great.

[Golf64]

Finally found a Tess, but it was LH. I like the look better vs. 8802. Might have to order one of these!? ;)

[generally john]

Finally found a Tess, but it was LH. I like the look better vs. 8802. Might have to order one of these!? ;)

Just picked one up. Went in looking for an anser and came out with this. Tried to hate it but just fell in love