Alright, finally...this is my "maiden testing voyage" and I'm very long-winded, so go easy on me...here we go:
I know we've already seen many pics from previous testers, but I felt the need to post these for one particular reason...
Ooooo! A package from THP!
Ahha! My Green Saver Divot Repair Tool
Hmmmm, it's PINK!!
Well...being the last tester to send in my address, GG surprised me with my very own Pink Green Saver tool. Nevertheless, I was finally able to take it to my home course and give it a shot.
I told my wife that I have to go golfing...the good people at THP are counting on me to provide them with excellent feedback on the Green Saver. I don't think she bought it, but I headed out anyway...
The course was packed, but there was no one behind me...so for testing purposes I decided to play the first 4 holes and hit a few shots into the green on each hole to see if I could get some different results. The greens were aerated a few days ago, so they were nice and soft, which made for some good testing.
#1, 8-iron from ~145yds
Fixed!
Close-up.
#2, 7-iron from 150yds
Fixed!
#4, 5-iron 181yds (Par 3)
Fixed!
Functionality:
After fixing the divot on #1, the first thing I said was "wow". This thing works great! And I proved myself wrong in that, this guy is actually able to fix larger divots, such as the one from #2 and some that other testers have previously shown. IMO, the Green Saver fixes divots just as good, if not sometimes better than normal divot tools. It definitely helped out, being able to read everyone else's feedback first about how to use the tool. It was simple and very effective. But as everyone has already mentioned, it's all about knowing how to properly fix a divot, no matter what tool you're using.
Durability/Size/etc:
Initially, even before having the tool, I was worried about the plastic holding up. But after using the tool for a couple holes and carrying it around, I think that the plastic will hold up forever, short of someone accidentally snapping it in half. Tossing it around or even sitting on it will not do any damage. After a long period of usage though, I would be more worried about the prongs wearing out or the spring possibly rusting.
It is small enough and lightweight that most golfers who normally carry items in their pockets would not notice it, but that's not for me. I'm a slim gentleman and my shorts/pants are usually tighter than the average guy and I'm also "golf superstitious" so I only carry a quarter in my right pocket.
Overall:
I give this product a thumbs up. It's definitely no gimmick, as all testers seem to be on the same page about the functionality. I think it's all about preference and kudos to this company for throwing their hat in a somewhat boring divot tool market with a very neat and successful idea. I think getting this product out on the courses and in the hands of THPer's was the best thing to do. Creating a buzz around the product with a "hey what's that?" or a "watch what this little guy can do" and a "where do I get one of those?" will be great and I hope that this product can take off.
I was a little skeptical at first and maybe even a little more once I received my PINK Green Saver Divot Repair tool. But after seeing what this product can do, I might just keep it around and in the bag.
Thanks again THP and Conor @ Green Saver!
Nice first write up! I agree, this is no gimmick....I have fixed several really nasty divots that I doubt I could have fixed correctly with a regular pitchfork tool. I know that mine will be a part of my bag for a long time.....just glad I didn't get the PINK ONE!
