A Ray Cook Classic Plus #1 Putter

[JefferyJoe]

So, I was window shopping at my local golf shop in their clearance bargain bin (island of mis-fit toys bin), and came across a mint condition Ray Cook Classic Plus #1 putter.  It looks like a Ping Anser copy except that it has 2 brass circle weights in the bottom of the putter and has the sound slot (except a little larger slot).  Everything was original on it, even the grip which was still soft and tacky.  Well....I rolled it on the carpet in their putting area and found that it rolled really well for me.  

 

Took it to the range and hit the real putting green only to find myself sinking a good number of my putts.  I hit a few putts from around 30-40 feet which blew my mind.  It is much heavier than a Ping Anser, but has a nice balance to it.  

It knocked my other putter out of my bag. (a Cleveland Classic mallet style).  There is just something about this older Ray Cook that seems to fit and work for me.  Not sure what it is exactly, but I just have fallen in love with the $5 bargain bin putter.

 

Anyone else play an older Ray Cook?  I think this one is from the 1980's or 1990's.  Wish I knew more about that era of putters.

I find it wild that a $5 putter has moved to the top of the bag for me.

Edited June 14, 2023 by JefferyJoe

[LoopySwing13]

 need some!

[PJE]

Not surprising.

Ray Cook was a well known brand with a strong reputation.
I have a face balanced mallet, an M1 3X, which I played for a long time. I think I got it around 1990. 

It is still in my garage. I’ve thought about putting back in the bag. 
Today’s Ray Cook putters are discount clubs which are sold under the Ray Cook name. 
Cool find! 

 

Edited June 15, 2023 by PJE