Tad Moore Hoffman Forged Copper Handmade 8802

[The Don]

Just received this back from Tad today!  I purchased this from Brad’s (stage1350) estate, thank you Brian.

Such a phenomenal piece, words cannot describe the feel and the photos do not do this putter justice!  I have gamed every known version of the 8802 and DBAPs, every BB2, every Napa, and every knock off known and I can attest there is no sweeter feel than this stick!  It is firmly in the bag for hopefully many seasons to come!  Tad is a true gentleman and one of the best putter craftsman out there!  Just thought I’d share.

[oneaugusta]

Tad is one of the original masters of making a great putter the old fashion way without CNC.

[Schwinn740]

We’re there other putters for sale in his estate? Anything still available?

 

 

[The Don]

He just sold a handmade Gene Nead blade that I missed!   Brian is a super nice guy his eBay username is cubfanstl and I believe he is on GolfWrx as well under the same username.  I remember Brad had a lot of real cool putters mostly blades.  Give him a shout and tell him Don sent you.

[DrJACOB]

Cool putter!  I remember stage1350 would often mention how the best feeling 8802 style putters were his solid copper one.  This and a solid copper BB2.  Too bad Tad wouldn't make this in left handed when I had asked him personally years ago.   We live in a world now that values GSS over Copper.  I mean could we not just melt down pennies and make a putter!  lol

KJ

[The Don]

The way I understand it Tad obtained these from Hoffman years ago while they’re on an iron project for Maxfli.  They were raw forged carbon steel which he then hand ground… to perfection in my opinion.  These are so close to a DPAP it’s scary!  I once had a TP Mills handmade from the 80s verified by David Mills that came from Hoffman that felt dead, it looked pretty but was lifeless.  I quickly flipped it and moved along.

 

I read somewhere that Lamont had something to do with some of these heads but what or how many I’m not certain.

 

All I know is with the Nippon and suede grip combo this putter is unbelievable!  I am tempted to seek out another but I am trying to control my greed!  
 

Not to smooch gluteus maximus here but Tad’s putters are far superior to anything out there PERIOD!  And as a bonus he is a real super nice guy.