Never Compromise GM2 Exchange Series

[AcesAZ]

So I tried out the GM2 Exchange 1 and 4 yesterday. I really wanted to try out the 3 but they were out. I tried them out with the heavy weights installed. Overall I have to say I was quite impressed with them. The feel was a tad on the hard side but of course I was putting with TopFLights and such. Not as hard as a Yes but harder then a SS Cameron. What I really liked was the heavy weight. I like my putters in the 350-360 gram range so they felt great to me. I made more putts with the GM2 4 as any other putter they had that I tried. I almost pulled the trigger on the GM2 4 but I want to try out the others in the series first.

[choeppner]

I really like the #4. One thing...Doesn't it really really resemble a TP Mills Softtail?

It has the weight that I want and the neck style I love ;):):stop::)

 

-CHRIS-

 

 

 

[AcesAZ]

Yep, Most putters are copies from successful putters nowadays anyway.

 

I also didn't know this till reading the website today but you can add more weight in the heel or toe depending on your stroke. I really think this series is going to be very successful.

[choeppner]

Yeah, that is pretty cool. I'll add some pics from the site in a minute to show what they are talking about.

 

-CHRIS-

[choeppner]

Here's what I like. If I want it toe heavy, it will betoe heavy, same with heel. Wonder if we could manipulate the weightings to make it a Face Balanced. HMMM>>>>>> 15 in the heel and 5 in the toe. I wonder. HMMM>>>

 

LOL

 

-CHRIS-

 

 

[AcesAZ]

I really like the #4. One thing...Doesn't it really really resemble a TP Mills Softtail?

It has the weight that I want and the neck style I love ;):):stop::)

 

-CHRIS-

 

 

 

 

 

They are definitely not lookers (not bad looking though IMO) as you can see with the TP Mills comparison but if they work they will be great gamers. I may stop by Golfsmith tomorrow to see if they have the 2 and 3. Want to try those two out for sure.

[edwelly]

I think the new Exchange 5 is a SWEET looking putter. I love the idea of changing the weight. I wonder if you can purchase an extra heavy weight and use 2 heavy weights???

[choeppner]

I'd call their customer service and see. Wouldn't think it would be a problem though.

1-800-999-6263

 

I do like the 5 as well, but don't think the neck would work for me. ;) Best looking putters theyy have come out with in awhile IMHO

 

-CHRIS-

 

Oh Yeah..The Exchange #5

 

[Cameron Carter]

 

 

im seriously thinking about buying it......... i love the feel of it

[choeppner]

I've looked at that one. But want to demo it. Waiting for one to get to a store around here.

 

-CHRIS-

[mfetterman]

Just wondering if anyone knows how close to face balanced you could get to with the numbers 4 and 5 by manipulating the weights.

[Seve424]

 

 

im seriously thinking about buying it......... i love the feel of it

 

 

Slightly off topic but Edwin Watts has mint condition non-exchange GM2s off of the tech van, $50.

[cbae]

Here's what I like. If I want it toe heavy, it will betoe heavy, same with heel. Wonder if we could manipulate the weightings to make it a Face Balanced. HMMM>>>>>> 15 in the heel and 5 in the toe. I wonder. HMMM>>>

 

That wouldn't be nearly enough weight to move the CG any significant distance in order to balance it differently. These weights are primarily for adjusting the head for feel/swingweight.

[choeppner]

I'm still goingto try. LOL :drinks::):crazy: Might need to make new weight. LOL

 

-CHRIS-

[cbae]

I'm still goingto try. LOL :drinks::):crazy: Might need to make new weight. LOL

 

-CHRIS-

 

Good luck, but you will be better off with 0 grams in the toe and 15 grams in the heel.

[choeppner]

I was thinking of using Melted Button steel to fabricate a new weight. Have to look into it more. I'll let you know if I succede. LOL

 

-CHRIS-

[Rich71691]

 

 

im seriously thinking about buying it......... i love the feel of it

 

 

Slightly off topic but Edwin Watts has mint condition non-exchange GM2s off of the tech van, $50.

I am going to have to look into that, how do you know the differance between the stock and tech van ones? is there a differance?

Rich

[cbae]

I was thinking of using Melted Button steel to fabricate a new weight. Have to look into it more. I'll let you know if I succede. LOL

 

I've never heard of that grade of steel. Is it German? :drinks:

[choeppner]

That's just what I call it. LOL Can't remember the exact name. I'll try and get some pics of different weights I have done with it. LOL

 

-CHRIS-

[Rich71691]

I was thinking of using Melted Button steel to fabricate a new weight. Have to look into it more. I'll let you know if I succede. LOL

 

I've never heard of that grade of steel. Is it German? :drinks:

It is a very high quality steel, not just anybody can get it you know. LOL

Rich

[choeppner]

Dang. It's actually called bobbitt steel. LOL Dave Curry sent me a block about a month ago to experiment with weighting with.

 

-CHRIS-

[Seve424]

 

 

im seriously thinking about buying it......... i love the feel of it

 

 

Slightly off topic but Edwin Watts has mint condition non-exchange GM2s off of the tech van, $50.

I am going to have to look into that, how do you know the differance between the stock and tech van ones? is there a differance?

Rich

 

I don't think the tech van ones are different than retail other than they were probably built by the tech guys. They're not tour or anything, they were used mostly as demos I think.

[Rich71691]

do they come with headcovers?

Rich

[Seve424]

do they come with headcovers?

Rich

 

No headcovers.

[xxio]

Had the 4 for a while. Weights do not made any significant impact on toe hang. I even tried 0-15. Maybe 5 degrees at most.

 

I think having a hollow sole (under the plate) takes away from the feel.

 

The idea and the design is great. Maybe if there was a way to put some sealing/rubber dampening on the sole plate edges, feel would improve.

[choeppner]

Wonder if we could use the same silicone used for the inserts in tei3 and Studio Styles. Or maybe just the tube of rubber gasket compound. Might make a difference.

 

-CHRIS-

[xxio]

Wonder if we could use the same silicone used for the inserts in tei3 and Studio Styles. Or maybe just the tube of rubber gasket compound. Might make a difference.

 

-CHRIS-

 

Rubber gasket might make more sense.

It has to be easily removeable otherwise you defeat the adjustability of the weights.

 

OT: I was planning to do a NC type two tone plating on my TS PV2. I wanted to keep the center part as is now to retain the mill marks and the feel. What you think Chris?

[bigkidneys]

What about using that stuff people were using to make their own tour 2 ball putters? I forgot what it was but it added weight.

[xxio]

What about using that stuff people were using to make their own tour 2 ball putters? I forgot what it was but it added weight.

 

 

I used a product called epoxy steel on my 2 ball dfx before. It was a heavy adhesive. The problem there is the sealing would become permanent.

[choeppner]

Wonder if we could use the same silicone used for the inserts in tei3 and Studio Styles. Or maybe just the tube of rubber gasket compound. Might make a difference.

 

-CHRIS-

 

Rubber gasket might make more sense.

It has to be easily removeable otherwise you defeat the adjustability of the weights.

 

OT: I was planning to do a NC type two tone plating on my TS PV2. I wanted to keep the center part as is now to retain the mill marks and the feel. What you think Chris?

I think that would be sweet looking if the plating shop could do it correctly. Might be a little tricky getting it perfect though. You definately have the shops around you that could do it though :crazy::);)

 

Now back on topic :drinks: Personally, once I got the weighting to be like I want for the putter, I would seal the sole. To heck with adjustability. Once you get it set, you're set, and there would really no longer be a need to adjust them.

 

-CHRIS-