Mack Made Putter Review

[dmgiffen]

This, please. 
 

 

 

[LionGolfer]

55 minutes ago, dmgiffen said:

This, please. 
 

 

 

 

This is the Benock Pantaleone.. I had one a while back.  Josey, if you do make something similar, perhaps with a thicker cavity back option as well.

[putt_for_dough]

Focusing on a new shape is one route, but you could also focus on trying out (or honing) some different finishes and/or materials. I've been super impressed with @oneaugusta's work and would start there. I also think some of Olson's putters are amazing (waayyyy too over the top for me, but he has a handle on using multiple pieces/materials to create something unique), and you could try out something along those lines to incorporate within your own style.

[putt_for_dough]

I don't know if you have any older/manual mills, but you could try a completely hand made/stamped putter rather than CNC'd/engraved, just for kicks!

[5hort5tuff]

I also really love handstamped putter. Stuff that TP mills does...BM does really nice stamping. 

 

I think Josey offers plenty of head shapes and necks, and would agree the finishing is where he could sell some more sticks!

[josey]

18 hours ago, 5hort5tuff said:

I also really love handstamped putter. Stuff that TP mills does...BM does really nice stamping. 

 

I think Josey offers plenty of head shapes and necks, and would agree the finishing is where he could sell some more sticks!

What finishes are we talking? Always cool seeing other options. 

[5hort5tuff]

36 minutes ago, josey said:

What finishes are we talking? Always cool seeing other options. 

 

First and foremost, I really do like and respect your work.  No issues with anything you do. 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but you dont typically use Carbon?  Patina, full rust bucket, torched blues and purples...these may be some options people prefer. I am also one that prefers hand stamping in general. 

 

Regardless...as I said, love your work

[josey]

2 hours ago, 5hort5tuff said:

 

First and foremost, I really do like and respect your work.  No issues with anything you do. 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but you dont typically use Carbon?  Patina, full rust bucket, torched blues and purples...these may be some options people prefer. I am also one that prefers hand stamping in general. 

 

Regardless...as I said, love your work

I can't post pictures here, but yea I use carbon anytime someone asks for it but Stainless is way more popular probly 25-1. I've done rusty, torched blue/purple stianless several times. One of my best friends has a rusty jewel that has aged beautifully.

[scotty_2987]

6 hours ago, 5hort5tuff said:

 

First and foremost, I really do like and respect your work.  No issues with anything you do. 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but you dont typically use Carbon?  Patina, full rust bucket, torched blues and purples...these may be some options people prefer. I am also one that prefers hand stamping in general. 

 

Regardless...as I said, love your work

Josey will definitely use carbon and do different finishes if you would like, just have to ask. IMG_5436.heic69110446340__F53C7D1D-36A2-4AE0-8063-5DC0840B064B.heicIMG_0994.heicIMG_0993.heic

Edited November 20, 2023 by scotty_2987

[kb7]

Carbon heads are what all the cool kids have. 
 

Love mine and the way it’s evolved. Started as blackened carbon head and torched gold stainless neck. The neck got some fertilizer staining this past summer so it got sanded down and is being polished slowly (my stuff is always the last to get attention). The blackened carbon head is starting to develop a nice brown hue as well. I love carbon heads and can’t ever see using something other than carbon heads long term, but I still want a nice putter that I don’t care about using if it’s wet/raining. 

 

 

Edited November 21, 2023 by kb7

[Copious Large]

Super excited to get this bad boy in my hands. 

 

 

[AC-Golf]

On 11/16/2023 at 3:20 PM, josey said:

Since I typically take the Thanksgiving week off to work on my own projects or try something new. What is a headshape you have always wanted to see made by a small maker like myself? Or what shape should be modified in a certain way?

Not a head shape, but... I'd like a slant neck that is about 60%-70% of the length of a traditional plumbers neck.  Give it a touch more toe hang and ball visibility but not too short.  

[dmgiffen]

Does anyone have a custom Workshop they'd care to post? Thinking I will finally order a Mack Made.

[Copious Large]

On 1/25/2024 at 12:31 PM, dmgiffen said:

Does anyone have a custom Workshop they'd care to post? Thinking I will finally order a Mack Made.

Mack Made is a great option. The prrice is really low considering what he has to offer.l and the quality. With his demand going up that price will follow (which is fair). 

[Copious Large]

[Sleeky_D]

Would anyone be willing to share their long term review/experience with their Mack Made? Are you using it as a gamer, and if so, hows the balance and performance? 

[MattM97]

5 minutes ago, Sleeky_D said:

Would anyone be willing to share their long term review/experience with their Mack Made? Are you using it as a gamer, and if so, hows the balance and performance? 

 

I'm pretty sure @kb7 has the MackMade as his main gamer and had it for a while. 

 

Mine I've had just under a year, rolled it a few rounds. I don't think it will ever be my #1 in my lineup but it will definitely get a solid amount of play and it's a piece I love cause no one else was offering it to me in LH. It's also extra cool I've seen a few other lefties order that shape too. 

 

As for performance on mine, it's solid, rolls well, balance is solid as well maybe a hair heel side COG but minor. I'd definitely do another MackMade in a shape I play more of. 

[thesamwise]

8 hours ago, Sleeky_D said:

Would anyone be willing to share their long term review/experience with their Mack Made? Are you using it as a gamer, and if so, hows the balance and performance? 

 

 

Here's mine:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/ChavSlXujyY/?hl=en&img_index=1

 

It's been in my bag since I got it. Still looks great. The balance, sound, and feel are solid. No plans to replace it any time soon. Really happy with how it turned out. Now I just need to get my hands on one of the new cord grips Josie's got...

 

Edited February 19 by thesamwise

[kb7]

11 hours ago, MattM97 said:

 

I'm pretty sure @kb7 has the MackMade as his main gamer and had it for a while. 

 

Mine I've had just under a year, rolled it a few rounds. I don't think it will ever be my #1 in my lineup but it will definitely get a solid amount of play and it's a piece I love cause no one else was offering it to me in LH. It's also extra cool I've seen a few other lefties order that shape too. 

 

As for performance on mine, it's solid, rolls well, balance is solid as well maybe a hair heel side COG but minor. I'd definitely do another MackMade in a shape I play more of. 

 

Guilty as charged. Mine has been a pillar in my putter rotation and is my preferred putter. I received it with a BGT Stability Blackout and used it for a while with a black Horween pistol from Best Grips. I tried an LAGP 135 in it, but it just didn’t feel right. Currently the putter is shafted up with a BGT Stability One and a Garsen Quad Tour Pistol TPE taper. I don’t see myself changing from the current setup. 
 

I opted for a smooth face carbon head with stainless neck and it’s perfect. The ball comes off the face just as I want it to, and the roll is true. There’s nothing out of place with the balance and feel of the putter. It is definitely one that I would be happy to game for the rest of my golfing years. The only problem is it makes me really want another one. 

 

I do miss the torched neck (fertilizer staining sucks), but the polished stainless is growing on me. 

 

[newportbeach]

1 hour ago, kb7 said:

 

Guilty as charged. Mine has been a pillar in my putter rotation and is my preferred putter. I received it with a BGT Stability Blackout and used it for a while with a black Horween pistol from Best Grips. I tried an LAGP 135 in it, but it just didn’t feel right. Currently the putter is shafted up with a BGT Stability One and a Garsen Quad Tour Pistol TPE taper. I don’t see myself changing from the current setup. 
 

I opted for a smooth face carbon head with stainless neck and it’s perfect. The ball comes off the face just as I want it to, and the roll is true. There’s nothing out of place with the balance and feel of the putter. It is definitely one that I would be happy to game for the rest of my golfing years. The only problem is it makes me really want another one. 

 

I do miss the torched neck (fertilizer staining sucks), but the polished stainless is growing on me. 

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What model is that and anymore pictures?

[kb7]

8 hours ago, newportbeach said:

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What model is that and anymore pictures?

 

It’s a jewel head. Here’s some pictures. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kvarilek]

I don't post on here a ton but wanted to share how awesome Josey is to work with. Josey started on my Rahmbo model this week and is awesome about sending updates and pictures. He's great about making recommendations and doing everything he can to make your idea happen. I'm pumped to see how this turns out!

 

 

[kvarilek]

If anyone is looking at this thread and thinking about having a custom made by Josey, do yourself a favor and just do it!

 

My Rambo showed up today and it turned out amazing. I've always wanted a Rossie shape with a copper insert and he made the dream come true. The torched finish combined with the insert looks fantastic and it feels really good. The way the color changes in the light is very cool, but not distracting. I can't wait to get this out on the course this year.

 

 

 

Edited March 5 by kvarilek

[5hort5tuff]

What you get here for the price is really second to none. Can't believe what other get away with charging. 

 

This putter is crazy nice....look at that perfect topline

[Phabs]

Putter he just posted is probably his best work he's ever produced to me 

[StoutKing]

On 2/16/2024 at 7:29 PM, Copious Large said:

Is that a GTI?

[kmay__]

That Rahmbo is incredible.

[mogc60]

On 3/4/2024 at 6:25 PM, kvarilek said:

If anyone is looking at this thread and thinking about having a custom made by Josey, do yourself a favor and just do it!

 

My Rambo showed up today and it turned out amazing. I've always wanted a Rossie shape with a copper insert and he made the dream come true. The torched finish combined with the insert looks fantastic and it feels really good. The way the color changes in the light is very cool, but not distracting. I can't wait to get this out on the course this year.

 

 

 

That’s as pretty of a putter as I’ve ever seen. Major Congrats!!! Enjoy that beauty and make ‘em all. Josey is an artist no doubt 

[kvarilek]

This thing is fantastic. The copper insert feels so good and it's absolutely gorgeous out in the sun. It was my first 9 with it and I made 3 birdies with putts from about 10', 16' and a tough downhill slider from about 6'. Not a bad start with this beauty.

 

 

[Copious Large]

On 3/7/2024 at 9:25 PM, StoutKing said:

Is that a GTI?

What's a GTI?