Versa Jailbird

[Boogs2]

I wonder how many were available for the Jailbird OG...I thought it would go on for a couple of more days for preorder.

[johnnybogey]

1 hour ago, BYK said:

was it even an option to get it cut down more?

I saw the MH release, but only option I saw was 38-39

I like mine way shorter like 35.5

 

call me crazy but I may actually cut mine down if I can't get used to the 39"

[TheMoneyShot]

25 minutes ago, Boogs2 said:

I wonder how many were available for the Jailbird OG...I thought it would go on for a couple of more days for preorder.

I’d like to know the totals for both models. 

[Radeon962]

Mine arrived today.  

Took the plastic off to give it a run against the V-Line White Hot Pro.  JB is very nice but I prefer the White Hot insert so hoping my order for the White Hot ships sooner than the estimated 10/4 - 10/10 estimate currently showing on my order.

 

Putted with the microhinge in the basement for a bit and it feels pretty nice but different enough from the White Hot that I know I would not play the MH long term.

 

[johnnybogey]

1 minute ago, Radeon962 said:

Mine arrived today.  

Took the plastic off to give it a run against the V-Line White Hot Pro.  JB is very nice but I prefer the White Hot insert so hoping my order for the White Hot ships sooner than the estimated 10/4 - 10/10 estimate currently showing on my order.

 

Putted with the microhinge in the basement for a bit and it feels pretty nice but different enough from the White Hot that I know I would not play the MH long term.

 

what is it about the MH? Did you find it was too soft compared to your WH?

[Radeon962]

Just a different feel.  It’s hard to explain but I have always ended up back with a White Hot insert even after having good success with Scotty Cameron putters or other Odyssey putters over the past 20 years or so.  
 

I am an equipment junkie so I like to actually try everything I buy as I have been surprised over the years as to one club or another performing for me.

 

MH is soft feeling and the ball seems to roll well but I guess putting is a lot about feel and confidence in the putter in your hands.

 

I like the head shape, length is a bit long and I have extra Off-the-truck Superstroke grips to try on the JB White Hot when it arrives.

 

I play my V-Line at 33.5” so I’m guessing that I’ll end up in the 36”-37” with the JB White Hot.

 

It will be a fun experiment once I have it in hand.

[TheMoneyShot]

16 minutes ago, Radeon962 said:

Mine arrived today.  

Took the plastic off to give it a run against the V-Line White Hot Pro.  JB is very nice but I prefer the White Hot insert so hoping my order for the White Hot ships sooner than the estimated 10/4 - 10/10 estimate currently showing on my order.

 

Putted with the microhinge in the basement for a bit and it feels pretty nice but different enough from the White Hot that I know I would not play the MH long term.

 

Spent the afternoon with the MH and I think it could kick out my Tank WH.  I have the WH version coming too and I can’t wait to see how that one performs.  Originally, I thought it was going to be WH for me all day long based on what I’ve been playing.  Now, I’m not so sure. 

[VanTheMan0519]

Thinking of ordering a Winn 15” grip in case I’m not feeling the SS 3.0 17”. 

[Liveonce]

Rolled mine on the carpet, wanted to try one out. Going to go back to the blade and put mine up on the BST forum tomorrow. 

[So_Cal]

Got mine today and it’s a huge winner.  Normally I don’t like big grips but this feels good.  Head weight feels perfect and MH is nice and crisp.  Overall the putter is very balanced.  Standard specs fit me like a glove at 6’1.5”.  Thank you for bringing this putter to market Cally! 

[TheMoneyShot]

1 hour ago, So_Cal said:

Got mine today and it’s a huge winner.  Normally I don’t like big grips but this feels good.  Head weight feels perfect and MH is nice and crisp.  Overall the putter is very balanced.  Standard specs fit me like a glove at 6’1.5”.  Thank you for bringing this putter to market Cally! 

I like the grip too!  Actually ordered a separate one to put on my tank since that one is about done now. 

[So_Cal]

2 hours ago, TheMoneyShot said:

I like the grip too!  Actually ordered a separate one to put on my tank since that one is about done now. 

Just got back from the putting green.  First counterbalanced so a bit of a learning curve.  Not the most beautiful shape compared to some of my milled putters; very effective visually though.  By the end got the hang of it some.  Going straight in the bag for this weekend.  Will bring my OG 7s also should we need backup.  

[tatertot]

Wonder how many new owners are going to roll their new putters on carpet ... In plastic, of course ... figure out their new putter won't work, and decide to sell immediately. For a slight profit, of course.

[golfer881]

Spent an hour with mine on the putting green.  Biggest adjustment was ball position… crazy from 15’ in.. long lags will take some time. I tried not to pay attention to the length, just gripped down and played my normal stroke. Going to be hard to get this out of the bag once I spend more time with it. Will take some time as far as the feel, super soft. Can’t argue with results but will see after the honeymoon stage wears off.  Transitioning from this from a traditional will take some time.  For me at least as good as my 2 yr gamer, time will tell but very happy as of now. I’m surprised I’m willing to game it after an hour. Not a magic wand, but it certainly is confidence inspiring for me. Maybe some truth to the hype for me at least. Just lots to get used to from looking at its looks in the bag to using it on the greens, hopefully worth it and not going to happen overnight but promising nonetheless.  Good luck!! 

[getitdaily]

7 hours ago, tatertot said:

Wonder how many new owners are going to roll their new putters on carpet ... In plastic, of course ... figure out their new putter won't work, and decide to sell immediately. For a slight profit, of course.

Not as many who'll like it on carpet or after an hour and then go miss everything during a round and realize CB is not for them. 

[Liveonce]

8 hours ago, tatertot said:

Wonder how many new owners are going to roll their new putters on carpet ... In plastic, of course ... figure out their new putter won't work, and decide to sell immediately. For a slight profit, of course.

I’m going to list mine today. Not going to gouge just want to break even. I wanted to try the putter out. As I’m not on Tour at the moment, no other way to do that but buy and try. 

[TheMoneyShot]

9 hours ago, So_Cal said:

Just got back from the putting green.  First counterbalanced so a bit of a learning curve.  Not the most beautiful shape compared to some of my milled putters; very effective visually though.  By the end got the hang of it some.  Going straight in the bag for this weekend.  Will bring my OG 7s also should we need backup.  

Once you get it all honed in, I think you’re going to love it.  For me, it’s just reading the putt correctly now since I know my stroke with this thing is $$$

[NoCalHack]

15 hours ago, VanTheMan0519 said:

Thinking of ordering a Winn 15” grip in case I’m not feeling the SS 3.0 17”. 

 

Highly recommended. 
 

Also the superstroke XL work just fine for most people if you want thinner. Most people don’t grip down enough to need 17”. 
 

[Sankacoffee]

No notice from Callaway but mine is due to deliver today. Got a UPS notification last night that a package was coming from Mexico yesterday and will be in TN 24 hours later at my doorstep. Excited to try it.

[NYYGolfer]

My Jailbird arrived yesterday, rolled it inside a bit. CB will take some time to adjust, putter feels surprisingly balanced and not crazy heavy like some older Cameron counterbalanced putters of 10 years ago. 
 

MH insert is different, I’m currently in an OG 7 CH. but overall nice smooth feel off the putter, ball seems to hug the ground, beautiful roll.

 

also, the stability is very impressive. Glad I picked one up. I ordered 38’’ which seems to fit perfectly. I’m 5’11”

[Radeon962]

Would cutting the JB down to say 36” and using a Superstroke grip with a Countercore weight option mimic the counterbalance of the 39” with the 17” grip?

 

I really like the head shape but I am thinking that I will shorten my JB White Hot when it arrives as I just ordered it stock at 39”. 
 

I did not care for the stock 39” length with my Microhinge version.

Edited September 14, 2023 by Radeon962

[getitdaily]

6 minutes ago, Radeon962 said:

Would cutting the JB down to say 36” and using a Superstroke grip with a Countercore weight option mimic the counterbalance of the 39” with the 17” grip?

 

I really like the head shape but I am thinking that I will shorten my JB White Hot when it arrives as I just ordered it stock at 39”. 
 

I did not care for the stock 39” length with my Microhinge version.

You can certainly cut it down. You'll just have to get weight right. 

[Puttersaurus Rex]

9 minutes ago, Radeon962 said:

Would cutting the JB down to say 36” and using a Superstroke grip with a Countercore weight option mimic the counterbalance of the 39” with the 17” grip?

 

I really like the head shape but I am thinking that I will shorten my JB White Hot when it arrives as I just ordered it stock at 39”. 
 

I did not care for the stock 39” length with my Microhinge version.

Yes, you can play with the weights to get a similar feel in a different length.  Howard's driver fitting thread has some tips about putter fitting.

[NYYGolfer]

1 hour ago, Radeon962 said:

Would cutting the JB down to say 36” and using a Superstroke grip with a Countercore weight option mimic the counterbalance of the 39” with the 17” grip?

 

I really like the head shape but I am thinking that I will shorten my JB White Hot when it arrives as I just ordered it stock at 39”. 
 

I did not care for the stock 39” length with my Microhinge version.

Yes I agree, it will take some testing to find the right balance. I would check swing and overall weight prior to modifying. That way you have some targets to back into 

[golfer881]

For those who have removed the grip, is the CB weight removable?? 

[chamgel2]

19 minutes ago, golfer881 said:

For those who have removed the grip, is the CB weight removable?? 

There isn’t a CB weight on these, the extra length of the grip works to counter balance it 

[JungleJimbo]

19 minutes ago, golfer881 said:

For those who have removed the grip, is the CB weight removable?? 

"+1" on this ... if it's like the previous Tank series, then it's a butt-plug installed in the shaft (similar to a Tour Lock counter-balance weight) https://www.tourlockgolf.com/ 

[RH82]

I would even go as far as cutting it to a preferred length and using a regular grip. 380g is not that heavy really (to me). The original tanks were 400g. I've played most of my non-cb putters at 375g anyways.

Edited September 14, 2023 by RH82

[golfer881]

25 minutes ago, chamgel2 said:

There isn’t a CB weight on these, the extra length of the grip works to counter balance it 

Thanks for info, good to know!

[Radeon962]

1 hour ago, NYYGolfer said:

Yes I agree, it will take some testing to find the right balance. I would check swing and overall weight prior to modifying. That way you have some targets to back into 

Good point.  I use a Superstroke Zenergy Tour 2.0 with a 25g countercore weight in my V-Line so I am used to a counterbalanced putter and the reason for my original question.

 

I may just try cutting it down to 36” with my preferred grip and then try different weights in the grip to see what it feels like.

 

The JB WH doesn’t ship for me for another month so just looking at options for what it arrives as I can tell the stock 39” length will not work based on my time with the Microhinge version.