CLEVELAND GOLF SMART SQUARE PUTTER

[freddyottawa]

Is the model with the matte black shaft and SS 3.0 coming to retail? This putter is growing on me. If this is at a competitive price point like some cleveland putters have been in the past, I may have to give one of these a try.

[Joe85]

My Cleveland DST driver is a beast. Best driver ever.

[Srixon / Cleveland Golf]

[quote name='freddyottawa' timestamp='1381927640' post='8009493']
Is the model with the matte black shaft and SS 3.0 coming to retail? This putter is growing on me. If this is at a competitive price point like some cleveland putters have been in the past, I may have to give one of these a try.
[/quote]

Right now, that model will not be at retail. It was built special for our tour staff, but upgrades like these are possible in the future. The price for the Smart Square will be $139 and $179 for the counterbalanced model.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381859562' post='8005547']
What do you all think about these Smart Square ball markers?
[/quote]
I think those are actually pretty cool. Some said the two square alignment isn't original, that's up for debate. But no doubt those ball markers are original.

Nicely done.

[mr_divots]

[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382043719' post='8017379']
[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381859562' post='8005547']
What do you all think about these Smart Square ball markers?
[/quote]
I think those are actually pretty cool. Some said the two square alignment isn't original, that's up for debate. But no doubt those ball markers are original.

Nicely done.
[/quote]
Large ball markers are a bane on the golf existence. Moving large markers "right or left" still leaves something on the green close enough to your line than if you accidentally hit it, well... very distracting. Good for head games in a match I suppose, but I hate large ball markers, square or not. I almost find them disrespectful to other players. You're gonna get crap about your "manhole cover" if you're using one playing a round with me. ha!
Leave the poker chips for poker.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1382044877' post='8017479']
[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382043719' post='8017379']
[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381859562' post='8005547']
What do you all think about these Smart Square ball markers?
[/quote]
I think those are actually pretty cool. Some said the two square alignment isn't original, that's up for debate. But no doubt those ball markers are original.

Nicely done.
[/quote]
Large ball markers are a bane on the golf existence. Moving large markers "right or left" still leaves something on the green close enough to your line than if you accidentally hit it, well... very distracting. Good for head games in a match I suppose, but I hate large ball markers, square or not. I almost find them disrespectful to other players. You're gonna get crap about your "manhole cover" if you're using one playing a round with me. ha!
Leave the poker chips for poker.
[/quote]
Mr. Divots. It's a simple solution, carry a dime or penny (in case your partner complains about glare). When your ball is close to hole or in someone's line. The other 90% of the time it's fine. I would say the numer of times I have to move a mark during a round is about once every two rounds.

It's nice to change things up now and then, if we keep doing the same old thing, we'll get the same old results.

[mr_divots]

[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382046048' post='8017573']
[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1382044877' post='8017479']
[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382043719' post='8017379']
[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381859562' post='8005547']
What do you all think about these Smart Square ball markers?
[/quote]
I think those are actually pretty cool. Some said the two square alignment isn't original, that's up for debate. But no doubt those ball markers are original.

Nicely done.
[/quote]
Large ball markers are a bane on the golf existence. Moving large markers "right or left" still leaves something on the green close enough to your line than if you accidentally hit it, well... very distracting. Good for head games in a match I suppose, but I hate large ball markers, square or not. I almost find them disrespectful to other players. You're gonna get crap about your "manhole cover" if you're using one playing a round with me. ha!
Leave the poker chips for poker.
[/quote]
Mr. Divots. It's a simple solution, carry a dime or penny (in case your partner complains about glare). When your ball is close to hole or in someone's line. The other 90% of the time it's fine. I would say the numer of times I have to move a mark during a round is about once every two rounds.

It's nice to change things up now and then, if we keep doing the same old thing, we'll get the same old results.
[/quote]
I'm not being overly serious. But life just got that much more complicated if I have to remember a coin in case my ball marker is too big for my anal-retentive jerky playing partners (that's me!! LOL!) I use the little plastic disk types with the prong my course gives out for free.

It just brought to mind someone I used to play with that used a big ol manhole cover sized ball marker.

[Marks23]

[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381859562' post='8005547']
What do you all think about these Smart Square ball markers?
[/quote]
I'd like to try one. Seems like there is the potential for better alignment as well. Just hope they are actually smaller than the look in the pictures.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1382049137' post='8017897']
[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382046048' post='8017573']
[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1382044877' post='8017479']
[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382043719' post='8017379']
[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381859562' post='8005547']
What do you all think about these Smart Square ball markers?
[/quote]
I think those are actually pretty cool. Some said the two square alignment isn't original, that's up for debate. But no doubt those ball markers are original.

Nicely done.
[/quote]
Large ball markers are a bane on the golf existence. Moving large markers "right or left" still leaves something on the green close enough to your line than if you accidentally hit it, well... very distracting. Good for head games in a match I suppose, but I hate large ball markers, square or not. I almost find them disrespectful to other players. You're gonna get crap about your "manhole cover" if you're using one playing a round with me. ha!
Leave the poker chips for poker.
[/quote]
Mr. Divots. It's a simple solution, carry a dime or penny (in case your partner complains about glare). When your ball is close to hole or in someone's line. The other 90% of the time it's fine. I would say the numer of times I have to move a mark during a round is about once every two rounds.

It's nice to change things up now and then, if we keep doing the same old thing, we'll get the same old results.
[/quote]
I'm not being overly serious. But life just got that much more complicated if I have to remember a coin in case my ball marker is too big for my anal-retentive jerky playing partners (that's me!! LOL!) I use the little plastic disk types with the prong my course gives out for free.

It just brought to mind someone I used to play with that used a big ol manhole cover sized ball marker.
[/quote]
Gotcha. But i actually do carry a dime and a quarter for the reason I mentioned above.

I use a penny as indicated on occasion. But of its far away from the hole, I tend to not be able to find it sometimes. Ha. Kind of embarrassing when your playing partners have to tell you where your ball marker is. Ha

[ShakeyT]

Looks like Cleveland's own Jeff Overton is still using a 2 Ball in Vegas. Is he going to switch?

[hef63303]

[quote name='Steel Dillo' timestamp='1382064408' post='8019409']
Looks like Cleveland's own Jeff Overton is still using a 2 Ball in Vegas. Is he going to switch?
[/quote]
Jeff Overton has not been on Cleveland's staff for more than a year.

[Hakko]

[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382061615' post='8019119']
I use a penny as indicated on occasion. But of its far away from the hole, I tend to not be able to find it sometimes. Ha. Kind of embarrassing when your playing partners have to tell you where your ball marker is. Ha
[/quote]

If one of your partners is red-green colorblind -- about 10% of all males -- he won't be able to see it at all. I've stepped on more than a few lines because of this. Don't be cheap: use a dime!

[Carolina Golfer 2]

[quote name='Hakko' timestamp='1382103485' post='8020961']
[quote name='Carolina Golfer 2' timestamp='1382061615' post='8019119']
I use a penny as indicated on occasion. But of its far away from the hole, I tend to not be able to find it sometimes. Ha. Kind of embarrassing when your playing partners have to tell you where your ball marker is. Ha
[/quote]

If one of your partners is red-green colorblind -- about 10% of all males -- he won't be able to see it at all. I've stepped on more than a few lines because of this. Don't be cheap: use a dime!
[/quote]
HA HA...I do, except for the guys that claim it's too shiny and distracting them....yeah, that's what causes you to shoot 110

[ShakeyT]

[quote name='hef63303' timestamp='1382101290' post='8020789']
[quote name='Steel Dillo' timestamp='1382064408' post='8019409']
Looks like Cleveland's own Jeff Overton is still using a 2 Ball in Vegas. Is he going to switch?
[/quote]
Jeff Overton has not been on Cleveland's staff for more than a year.
[/quote]
Well that's good to know.

[spring70]

[quote name='bjackson' timestamp='1381187996' post='7967287']
[url="http://www.golfwrx.com/142147/cleveland-smart-square-putter-editor-review/"]http://www.golfwrx.c...-editor-review/[/url]
[/quote]

Can you scoop up the ball with side cavity?

[hef63303]

[quote name='spring7' timestamp='1382218878' post='8027545']
[quote name='bjackson' timestamp='1381187996' post='7967287']
[url="http://www.golfwrx.com/142147/cleveland-smart-square-putter-editor-review/"]http://www.golfwrx.c...-editor-review/[/url]
[/quote]

Can you scoop up the ball with side cavity?
[/quote]
Takes a little dexterity but yes you can.

[Drive4shoPutt4Dough]

[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381859562' post='8005547']
What do you all think about these Smart Square ball markers?
[/quote]

They look a little chunky but I'd use em. Good innovation with the square Cleveland. I'll be test driving the putter and new altitude driver.

[avgjoe]

cleveland ought to bring back the designed by

[gunmetal]

[quote name='avgjoe' timestamp='1382319819' post='8032249']
cleveland ought to bring back the designed by
[/quote]

They ought to leave the putter design to Never Compromise. So sick and tired of the small niche companies being swallowed up buy their parent company (IE - YES!).

I call for a Never Compromise comeback. How about some milled grey matter designs. Those were identifiable and killer products.

[Madball]

[quote name='Cleveland Golf' timestamp='1381775928' post='8000145']
Here's a picture of the center-shafted model.
[/quote]

My next putter!! I love that double bend in the center...

[hef63303]

[quote name='gunmetal' timestamp='1382416636' post='8038585']
[quote name='avgjoe' timestamp='1382319819' post='8032249']
cleveland ought to bring back the designed by
[/quote]

They ought to leave the putter design to Never Compromise. So sick and tired of the small niche companies being swallowed up buy their parent company (IE - YES!).

I call for a Never Compromise comeback. How about some milled grey matter designs. Those were identifiable and killer products.
[/quote]
And sold by the dozens.

[Hayden_The_Golfer]

Cleveland, if you're reading this....please send me one to try out, I would love to give it a go and see what its like on my local links course in the UK. I've got a never compromise sc2 and have had a cleveland classic 1, both are excellent putters, certainly better than all the TM putters.....

[Hayden_The_Golfer]

Hasn't anyone noticed that odyssey copied never compromises' colour mix idea......

[spring70]

After spending some time with this putter today, I will be ordering one. Can these be order 2* Flat?

[Hot Rod 71]

Looks like a cross between an Odyssey Two Ball and a Rife Two-Bar mallet.

[displayname]

Got to roll one of these in the store today. My initial impression: Looks like a black two ball, rolls like a black to ball. Lines up fine, but I personally missed the bright white from the actual two balls. But I've been with a 2 ball for years now. For people that thought the 2 ball was maybe a little "loud" visually might prefer this. The feel to me was just slightly firmer then the white hot pro, but nothing mind blowing.

One nice thing was they had the center shafted version in as well. Now if you have been missing the 2 ball center shaft option, this will be your dream come true. The CS version was very nice, and I really liked the shaft bend in the center shaft. However, I stand by my initial first impression from the photos. This is a 2 ball "knock off". However, if you like the overall darker look, performance is exactly equal to the 2 ball for me, and it does come in a little less at $140.

[Skip1020]

We've already sold 4 of our initial 6 that we got in & the center shafted version has accounted for 3 of the 4.
This putter is a WINNER especially given the time of year in our 9-10 month season.

[Srixon / Cleveland Golf]

[quote name='spring7' timestamp='1384642440' post='8159352']
After spending some time with this putter today, I will be ordering one. Can these be order 2* Flat?
[/quote]

Absolutely. You can order directly from us at http://shop.clevelandgolf.com/.

[Turbodog07]

I put this in the bag last fall and it is a supreme putter. stock grip was garbage, put on a winnpro 1.18

[bob-d2]

ugliest club ever seen ..no exception

I've dated uglier, but boy could she ..... Aesthetics isn't meaningful to me when it comes to strike quality.