TripleBogieTim
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Dang...saw this thread pop up and thought somebody got their Morgan Cup putter!
Bettinardi Putter Thread
Gripes would be super key with a white grip!
White Rhino
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I thought the same thing Tim. Hopefully soon my friend.
I love looking through this thread and the pictures of these beautiful putters.
White Rhino
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I promise to share pics of mine with you ( and everyone else ) when I get mine.
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dcbrad
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This has to be one of my favorites:
That thing looks like a Transformer.
Oregon Jack
Let's real 'er back in.
Dont let Buck see this..
Speedliner
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I bought a project recently.
I stumbled into a Bettinardi Mercedes for very cheap. My first thought was whether I really wanted to start a putter collection. I have two little girls to get through college after all...
Second thought was if course I do. My grandfather had Mercedes in the 60s when they were uncommon, funny looking cars with weird beepy horns. He loved the way they drove and the supportive seats. He was a salesman that drove around a lot.
I was a kid and loved the hood ornament and the way the drivers would beep and wave at each other when they'd chance into another. And the speedometer...that was the greatest thing of all. It was a vertical column like a thermometer with speeds along the sides. The indicator would rise up the column, yellow at first, then as speed rose yellow and red striped then eventually all red.
He had two before having to trade the last in for a wagon when he bought an apartment house in Wildwood. Never had one again. They got expensive in the 70s.
I've had a soft spot for Mercedes ever since that had nothing to do with their status. I wanted to buy him one some day, but he passed before I was able.
My wife drives one now and soon I'll be putting with one.
So, I researched the m-b Bettis and found that they aren't valuable since they were made as giveaways for m-b buyers, but that they were excellent putters otherwise.
So I bought it...for $50. How could I not. It needs restoration, so now I have to decide what to do with it. Something I can relate to my sentiment for Mercedes. Haven't decided yet. In the meantime, here are pics of one tired, not so special Betti that is about to be made special and my first "collectible" putter.
I stumbled into a Bettinardi Mercedes for very cheap. My first thought was whether I really wanted to start a putter collection. I have two little girls to get through college after all...
Second thought was if course I do. My grandfather had Mercedes in the 60s when they were uncommon, funny looking cars with weird beepy horns. He loved the way they drove and the supportive seats. He was a salesman that drove around a lot.
I was a kid and loved the hood ornament and the way the drivers would beep and wave at each other when they'd chance into another. And the speedometer...that was the greatest thing of all. It was a vertical column like a thermometer with speeds along the sides. The indicator would rise up the column, yellow at first, then as speed rose yellow and red striped then eventually all red.
He had two before having to trade the last in for a wagon when he bought an apartment house in Wildwood. Never had one again. They got expensive in the 70s.
I've had a soft spot for Mercedes ever since that had nothing to do with their status. I wanted to buy him one some day, but he passed before I was able.
My wife drives one now and soon I'll be putting with one.
So, I researched the m-b Bettis and found that they aren't valuable since they were made as giveaways for m-b buyers, but that they were excellent putters otherwise.
So I bought it...for $50. How could I not. It needs restoration, so now I have to decide what to do with it. Something I can relate to my sentiment for Mercedes. Haven't decided yet. In the meantime, here are pics of one tired, not so special Betti that is about to be made special and my first "collectible" putter.
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Speed, never seen one of those before. Pretty cool putter and I can't wait to see the final result of your project.
Castor Hades
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Dont let Buck see this..
That looks seriously cool!
White Rhino
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dcbrad
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Watched this yesterday. Such an awesome inside look at a top notch company.
White Rhino
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They do seem like a great company that makes a quality product. I can not wait to get mine and start using it.
I almost bought a Betti when I finally got my Scotty Select NPB 2
It came down to the Scotty and a Betti when I was testing new putters in a pro shop
Shop had a putting green, I rolled 10 Bettis from 10 feet indoor and made only 4, pushing the other 6
The Scotty rolled in all 10
Before I rolled those 10 putts, I had the Betti ahead of the Scotty
So for my eye, the Scotty just aligned better
Both roll it though
I used Ping from early 80's to this year
The old Zing for like 15 years
Then an iB60 for years
Betti's sure look pretty tho
I wish it was 10/10 like the Scotty in that test
LOL
But my eye just couldn't align right to it for some reason
It came down to the Scotty and a Betti when I was testing new putters in a pro shop
Shop had a putting green, I rolled 10 Bettis from 10 feet indoor and made only 4, pushing the other 6
The Scotty rolled in all 10
Before I rolled those 10 putts, I had the Betti ahead of the Scotty
So for my eye, the Scotty just aligned better
Both roll it though
I used Ping from early 80's to this year
The old Zing for like 15 years
Then an iB60 for years
Betti's sure look pretty tho
I wish it was 10/10 like the Scotty in that test
LOL
But my eye just couldn't align right to it for some reason
CharlieMoy
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I have a good feeling about this week!
Chunkylover77
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I do as well dude. I'm quite anxious to get my flat stick in and start the work.