New Bridgestone Putter Preview - True Balance Putters

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THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE:

BRIDGESTONE ENCOURAGES GOLFERS TO GO AGAINST THE GRAIN WITH NEW TRUE BALANCE PUTTERS


Bridgestone Enters U.S. Putter Market with Industry’s First Counter-Counterbalance Line


Covington, Ga. — Bridgestone Golf, a recognized industry innovator, unveiled its new True Balance Putters at the 2014 PGA Merchandise Show. This is the company’s first ever line of putters. Pushing conventional industry standards, Bridgestone True Balance putters define a revolutionary change in putter feel and speed control.

The Bridgestone True Balance Putters increase the golfer’s “feel” by realigning the putters’ fulcrum – the point of balance between the head and the grip. Bridgestone’s patented technology achieves a unique weight distribution, keeping the balance point less than 5” inches from the sole of the putter. This allows the putter head to swing more freely and square up to the target naturally. The innovative design also provides golfers with an incredible sense of connection and feel with the putter head, improving distance control.

True Balance Putters utilize an industry-first counter-counterbalance design that removes weight by incorporating an ultralight graphite shaft and 100% EVA grip. This proprietary design counters the heavier steel shafts and rubber grips typically found in putters on the market today.

“While developing this product we consulted with some of golf’s leading putting experts, as well as a variety of amateurs and Touring professionals,” said Josh Kinchen, Golf Club and Accessories Marketing Manager – Bridgestone Golf, Inc. “Feedback and testing confirm that when you can feel the head, you can control the head. That has been the guiding principle for every True Balance design decision we’ve made. We’re confident golfers will have an easier time squaring the putter up, judging speed, and controlling distance.”

The Bridgestone True Balance Putters feature the following technologies throughout the line:

· Stainless Steel Head Construction
· Dual Layer Grooved Insert provides perfect combination of feel and roll performance
· Unique Lightweight 100% EVA grip provides the ultimate in comfort, feel and traction
· Specially-Engineered Lightweight Graphite Shaft provides unmatched feel and user feedback



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The True Balance Putters will be available at retail in March 2014 and will have a street price of $199 each. Traditional steel models available at $149 each.

Visit www.bridgestonegolf.com to learn more about Bridgestone Golf’s 2014 plans and to view the comprehensive lineup of new products.
 
This is going to cause some Bridgestone euphoria for some on this board.
 
Very interesting. Nice to see them expanding their club line, although I wish the expansion was adding left handed equipment
 
Very interesting here. Intrigued to see more on this line.
 
Interesting. I will am looking forward to seeing these in person.
 
Sounds absolutely fantastic! Cannot wait to see some in hand pics.

And as if I didn't want to hear my name announced bad enough already! Wow!
 
We got to see these at the 2013 Morgan Cup I believe. The prototypes they were sending out for testing. It is definitely a new concept, especially the grip. I'd like to spend a bit more time with them.

Also, if these weren't that, then please correct me. The ultralight shaft and grip are ringing a bell for me.
 
We got to see these at the 2013 Morgan Cup I believe. The prototypes they were sending out for testing. It is definitely a new concept, especially the grip. I'd like to spend a bit more time with them.

Also, if these weren't that, then please correct me. The ultralight shaft and grip are ringing a bell for me.

You nailed it dude.
 
Very interesting, looking forward to hear more about these
 
You nailed it dude.

Josh is right in that press release, you can really feel where the head is at in these. He was pretty excited about them.
 
Well hello TD-01! Very interesting concepts, definitely worth a try.
 
These will be interesting. Not thrilled with lack of CS models but I like to see Bridgestone is throwing their hat in a very competitive part of the market.
 
Can't wait to see them.
 
Nice, sounds like they have done a lot of good research to try and truly make their presence felt in the putter market. I will very much be looking forward to rolling some of these.
 
Serious MC implications here. I bet the Bridgestone boys are pretty pumped.

Love the long hosel on that TD-01, but the TD-02 would probably fit me best.
 
Very interesting idea!

As one that just recently jumped on the counter balance train, I am curious how the feel will be different on these to both a counter balanced putter as well as that of a "conventional" putter.
 
Bridgestone putters? Yes please!
 
I love the look of that TD-01, if I get picked this week I would love to practice for the MC with that. Kidding but not really
 
Wow, super cool! I like the looks of all three of those putters, very traditional and clean, just like all of Bridgestone's clubs.
 
What's the insert made of? I did a quick scan of the website & didn't see that info. I may have missed it though.
 
So the "true-balance" part is the graphite shaft? Interesting concept, would love to see it in action.
 
Dang! This is awesome
 
I'm a sucker for a new putter & the TD-03 has my attention. Should be fun when these come out to put them through the paces.
 
Consider me intrigued.....
 
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