Old Cameron Newport....how to add a lot of weight?

[LYG]

Lead tape is not enough, need to get head to 340-350 grams

I have an older Newport, never used....wantt to get it in gaming shape.

It is REALLY light...I prefer a 340-350 gram head. I have added tons of lead tape...not enough.

What should I do???

- Send it to Scotty Cameron shop...can they add Tungston inserts?

- Any other ideas?

Thanks, Lawson

[Dr_evil]

Send it to Slighter thats your best bet

[blkdiamond]

I imagine that the head is 330 grams, by adding two strips of 1" tape along the full length of the sole you should be able to get it close to 340 grams. I have done this on an old Ping Anser 2 that was too light. Also, what grip do you have on it? By using a much lighter grip you can increase the swing-weight.

[RobotDoctor]

[quote name='LYG' date='20 July 2010 - 05:51 AM' timestamp='1279626707' post='2587680']
I have an older Newport, never used....wantt to get it in gaming shape.

It is REALLY light...I prefer a 340-350 gram head. I have added tons of lead tape...not enough.

What should I do???

- Send it to Scotty Cameron shop...can they add Tungston inserts?

- Any other ideas?

Thanks, Lawson
[/quote]

The Cameron Custom shop [u]will not[/u] install tungston weights to any OTR putter unless you are some PGA Tour hotshot. No average Joe will ever get this option for their putters. The only option you can have that is outside of the original specifications is having a putter plated in Pro Platinum or a change in grip or additional stamps on the putter. That is it.

If you want tungsten weights added then I would email Tom Slighter. He has made this modifications to several Newport putters and does a pretty nice job. I hear he is great to work with and he certainly has great skills.

Personally, I would add several strips of lead tape on the sole. [b]blkdiamond[/b] is right, a couple of full length strips of 1/2" wide lead tape will add about 10 grams to the sole. I have been known to add 4 full length strips on the sole and a couple of "fitted" strips in the cavity. I prefer putters between 350g and 360g. The lead tape does the trick. The best part of it is that if you tire of the putter and wish to sell it, it is still original and will hold a better value, or at least be more desirable.

[ahl3bomber]

[quote name='RobotDoctor' date='20 July 2010 - 09:46 AM' timestamp='1279633612' post='2587847']
[quote name='LYG' date='20 July 2010 - 05:51 AM' timestamp='1279626707' post='2587680']
I have an older Newport, never used....wantt to get it in gaming shape.

It is REALLY light...I prefer a 340-350 gram head. I have added tons of lead tape...not enough.

What should I do???

- Send it to Scotty Cameron shop...can they add Tungston inserts?

- Any other ideas?

Thanks, Lawson
[/quote]

The Cameron Custom shop [u]will not[/u] install tungston weights to any OTR putter unless you are some PGA Tour hotshot. No average Joe will ever get this option for their putters. The only option you can have that is outside of the original specifications is having a putter plated in Pro Platinum or a change in grip or additional stamps on the putter. That is it.

If you want tungsten weights added then I would email Tom Slighter. He has made this modifications to several Newport putters and does a pretty nice job. I hear he is great to work with and he certainly has great skills.

Personally, I would add several strips of lead tape on the sole. [b]blkdiamond[/b] is right, a couple of full length strips of 1/2" wide lead tape will add about 10 grams to the sole. I have been known to add 4 full length strips on the sole and a couple of "fitted" strips in the cavity. I prefer putters between 350g and 360g. The lead tape does the trick. The best part of it is that if you tire of the putter and wish to sell it, it is still original and will hold a better value, or at least be more desirable.
[/quote]
Idk....you would be surprised at how much a custom putter w/o initials can go for...

[RobotDoctor]

[quote name='ahl3bomber ' date='20 July 2010 - 08:03 AM' timestamp='1279634595' post='2587891']
[quote name='RobotDoctor' date='20 July 2010 - 09:46 AM' timestamp='1279633612' post='2587847']
[quote name='LYG' date='20 July 2010 - 05:51 AM' timestamp='1279626707' post='2587680']
I have an older Newport, never used....wantt to get it in gaming shape.

It is REALLY light...I prefer a 340-350 gram head. I have added tons of lead tape...not enough.

What should I do???

- Send it to Scotty Cameron shop...can they add Tungston inserts?

- Any other ideas?

Thanks, Lawson
[/quote]

The Cameron Custom shop [u]will not[/u] install tungston weights to any OTR putter unless you are some PGA Tour hotshot. No average Joe will ever get this option for their putters. The only option you can have that is outside of the original specifications is having a putter plated in Pro Platinum or a change in grip or additional stamps on the putter. That is it.

If you want tungsten weights added then I would email Tom Slighter. He has made this modifications to several Newport putters and does a pretty nice job. I hear he is great to work with and he certainly has great skills.

Personally, I would add several strips of lead tape on the sole. [b]blkdiamond[/b] is right, a couple of full length strips of 1/2" wide lead tape will add about 10 grams to the sole. I have been known to add 4 full length strips on the sole and a couple of "fitted" strips in the cavity. I prefer putters between 350g and 360g. The lead tape does the trick. The best part of it is that if you tire of the putter and wish to sell it, it is still original and will hold a better value, or at least be more desirable.
[/quote]
Idk....you would be surprised at how much a custom putter w/o initials can go for...
[/quote]

Oh yea, I forgot about the initials. You are right, they will do that as well for a pretty nice chunk of change.

With regards to a customer putter, try to order one from the Custom Shop if you are not a ranked professional. This isn't going to happen for the average Joe. Of course you can order one from one of the Cameron distributors. Good luck trying to get exactly what you want. Unless you are some bigshot Cameron VIP, you get what you get. And yes, these "custom" putters are very pricey.

[dsipos]

[quote name='RobotDoctor' date='20 July 2010 - 10:20 AM' timestamp='1279635647' post='2587930']
[quote name='ahl3bomber ' date='20 July 2010 - 08:03 AM' timestamp='1279634595' post='2587891']
[quote name='RobotDoctor' date='20 July 2010 - 09:46 AM' timestamp='1279633612' post='2587847']
[quote name='LYG' date='20 July 2010 - 05:51 AM' timestamp='1279626707' post='2587680']
I have an older Newport, never used....wantt to get it in gaming shape.

It is REALLY light...I prefer a 340-350 gram head. I have added tons of lead tape...not enough.

What should I do???

- Send it to Scotty Cameron shop...can they add Tungston inserts?

- Any other ideas?

Thanks, Lawson
[/quote]

The Cameron Custom shop [u]will not[/u] install tungston weights to any OTR putter unless you are some PGA Tour hotshot. No average Joe will ever get this option for their putters. The only option you can have that is outside of the original specifications is having a putter plated in Pro Platinum or a change in grip or additional stamps on the putter. That is it.

If you want tungsten weights added then I would email Tom Slighter. He has made this modifications to several Newport putters and does a pretty nice job. I hear he is great to work with and he certainly has great skills.

Personally, I would add several strips of lead tape on the sole. [b]blkdiamond[/b] is right, a couple of full length strips of 1/2" wide lead tape will add about 10 grams to the sole. I have been known to add 4 full length strips on the sole and a couple of "fitted" strips in the cavity. I prefer putters between 350g and 360g. The lead tape does the trick. The best part of it is that if you tire of the putter and wish to sell it, it is still original and will hold a better value, or at least be more desirable.
[/quote]
Idk....you would be surprised at how much a custom putter w/o initials can go for...
[/quote]

Oh yea, I forgot about the initials. You are right, they will do that as well for a pretty nice chunk of change.

With regards to a customer putter, try to order one from the Custom Shop if you are not a ranked professional. This isn't going to happen for the average Joe. Of course you can order one from one of the Cameron distributors. Good luck trying to get exactly what you want. Unless you are some bigshot Cameron VIP, you get what you get. And yes, these "custom" putters are very pricey.
[/quote]

Titanium powder down the shaft would help...........?

[LYG]

Everyone:

Thanks for all the input.

I have already added tons of lead tape to the cavity...it is even visible from address! (stick out that far).

Don't know why this putter is so light.

Will keep tinkering with it.

Lawson

[johndeere10]

Lead powder down the shaft would help some too.

[RobotDoctor]

[quote name='LYG' date='20 July 2010 - 08:30 AM' timestamp='1279636219' post='2587951']
Everyone:

Thanks for all the input.

I have already added tons of lead tape to the cavity...it is even visible from address! (stick out that far).

Don't know why this putter is so light.

Will keep tinkering with it.

Lawson
[/quote]


Have you added lead tape on the sole of the putter? I have found that this is where the most weight would be gained. Lead tape in the cavity adds a small amount of tape. I look at the sole as the course weight adjustment and the cavity as the fine weight adjustment. I have added as much as 6 full length strips of lead tape on the sole for additional weight. This adds about 1/8 of an inch in depth which is not an impact to me or my stoke, other than the putter now is significantly heavier.

[RobotDoctor]

[quote name='dsipos' date='20 July 2010 - 08:25 AM' timestamp='1279635923' post='2587941']
[quote name='RobotDoctor' date='20 July 2010 - 10:20 AM' timestamp='1279635647' post='2587930']
[quote name='ahl3bomber ' date='20 July 2010 - 08:03 AM' timestamp='1279634595' post='2587891']
[quote name='RobotDoctor' date='20 July 2010 - 09:46 AM' timestamp='1279633612' post='2587847']
[quote name='LYG' date='20 July 2010 - 05:51 AM' timestamp='1279626707' post='2587680']
I have an older Newport, never used....wantt to get it in gaming shape.

It is REALLY light...I prefer a 340-350 gram head. I have added tons of lead tape...not enough.

What should I do???

- Send it to Scotty Cameron shop...can they add Tungston inserts?

- Any other ideas?

Thanks, Lawson
[/quote]

The Cameron Custom shop [u]will not[/u] install tungston weights to any OTR putter unless you are some PGA Tour hotshot. No average Joe will ever get this option for their putters. The only option you can have that is outside of the original specifications is having a putter plated in Pro Platinum or a change in grip or additional stamps on the putter. That is it.

If you want tungsten weights added then I would email Tom Slighter. He has made this modifications to several Newport putters and does a pretty nice job. I hear he is great to work with and he certainly has great skills.

Personally, I would add several strips of lead tape on the sole. [b]blkdiamond[/b] is right, a couple of full length strips of 1/2" wide lead tape will add about 10 grams to the sole. I have been known to add 4 full length strips on the sole and a couple of "fitted" strips in the cavity. I prefer putters between 350g and 360g. The lead tape does the trick. The best part of it is that if you tire of the putter and wish to sell it, it is still original and will hold a better value, or at least be more desirable.
[/quote]
Idk....you would be surprised at how much a custom putter w/o initials can go for...
[/quote]

Oh yea, I forgot about the initials. You are right, they will do that as well for a pretty nice chunk of change.

With regards to a customer putter, try to order one from the Custom Shop if you are not a ranked professional. This isn't going to happen for the average Joe. Of course you can order one from one of the Cameron distributors. Good luck trying to get exactly what you want. Unless you are some bigshot Cameron VIP, you get what you get. And yes, these "custom" putters are very pricey.
[/quote]

Titanium powder down the shaft would help...........?
[/quote]

[quote name='johndeere10' date='20 July 2010 - 08:39 AM' timestamp='1279636770' post='2587966']
Lead powder down the shaft would help some too.
[/quote]

Yes, but don't forget to install the cork after the powder has been added. Otherwise ....

[RookieBlue7]

http://www.golfsmith.com/products/9065 This is what you want to put on the sole, not in the cavity. A few strips the entire length of the sole should get you up to around 340 grams (2 strips), 3 strips should get you slightly over 340, between 340 and 350. 3 strips might drag unless you really take your time and smooth it well.

Another option is to add lead or tungsten powder down the shaft with a cork on top. It's not actual headweight, but you're adding it close enough to the head where it'll feel right. I'd add 2 strips of tape and a little tungsten down the shaft. Should feel about right to you after that.

[whateverworks]

[quote name='LYG' date='20 July 2010 - 07:51 AM' timestamp='1279626707' post='2587680']
I have an older Newport, never used....wantt to get it in gaming shape.

It is REALLY light...I prefer a 340-350 gram head. I have added tons of lead tape...not enough.

What should I do???

- Send it to Scotty Cameron shop...can they add Tungston inserts?

- Any other ideas?

Thanks, Lawson
[/quote]

Tungsten powder down the shaft will do it. Just did a couple of My Days and a Bullseye for a bud and they work great. Cork it and roll it !!

[Br1an02;]

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I recently picked up a Pro Platinum NP2 and am also looking to make it heavier. I have put two strips of lead tape down the entire length of the sole, but it's still too light. I had the putter cut down from 35" to 34", so would that have an effect of the weight? Also, why were these heads so light in the first place?

[hebron1427]

[quote name='Br1an02;' timestamp='1336791869' post='4899334']
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I recently picked up a Pro Platinum NP2 and am also looking to make it heavier. I have put two strips of lead tape down the entire length of the sole, but it's still too light. I had the putter cut down from 35" to 34", so would that have an effect of the weight? Also, why were these heads so light in the first place?
[/quote]

cameron spec'd all the heads to 330g, but many of htem came out less than that after finishing. most are in the 325-330 range. when these were made, i know it soudns odd, but greens weren't quite as smooth and fast as they are today. for faster greens, a heavier putter works better. also, balls were softer (think balata) at that time, so one really had to get the putter head moving to get the roll going. the lighter the putter head, the easier to accelerate it, which means it's travelling faster at impact, and the ball comes off faster. thus, the ineffecient contact wiht a balata ball and the slightly slower greens, a litghter putter was better.

fast forward to today, the softest ball you can get is basically a lot harder than a balata ball, and hte greens are lightning quick. you need to be able to make a small, short stroke at a very slow pace--a heavier putter is better for that.

interestingly enough, the 350g head thing is a VERY recent craze, and most pros actually don't go that high. i've been told by a very reliable source that most pros wont touch anything over about 342 grams. the 350g head weigh started as cameron's attempt to sell some putters to the japanese collector market. people in japan are typically shorter than the US, so he made some heavier heads to pair with the shorter shafts to keep the swingweight about the same. as they were collector putters, they were rare, and cameron calls all of his rare and collector putters "tour" putters, even if they were never meant to go on tour. but, the marketing stuck with some fans, and people started associating the 350g head weight with a "tour preferred" status. i find 350g to be preferable, but apparently i am not in the majority of what tour players would want.

as for your question, lead tape on the sole, powder down the shaft, or send it to lamont or sligihter to have them implant tungsten plugs. those are pretty much your only options.

[cardia10]

The long strips of lead tape (cut it in to 3 pieces to each fit from toe to heel on the sole) will add 15 grams. I have many putters that were 330 with 6 small strips to get them to 360. This layering doesn't affect anything. If you can feel 1/16 of an inch closer to the ground, then you are pretty good. Different grip buttcaps would add more or less than that amount.