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Re: the Bloodline grip
Yes it's round. We realize that 99.9% of the putter grips that major suppliers sell have a flat on the top for your thumbs.
Yes it's less durable. We realize that most people are used to being able to jam their putter into their bag without worrying about the grip.
Yes, many people agree that it doesn't feel as luxurious/comfy as what comes standard on the most popular premium putters (that are less expensive than Bloodline).
However, the Bloodline grip AND shaft AND butt cap have a combined weight that (in most cases) is less than the weight of only the grip that is on these other putters... This dramatic reduction in weight is a key piece of why the Bloodline putter has performance characteristics that can provide a meaningful difference.
So, during development, we had to choose what was more important:
perfect alignment of the putter face + added confidence + consistent hand position
OR
a flat spot for your thumbs + a more durable grip + a more luxurious looking/feeling grip
The tennis wrap style is easily replaceable, relatively inexpensive, and (despite all its differences) it doesn't seem to be impeding anyone with an open mind from making a ton of putts. Now, I am not saying that this is the only grip you will ever see on Bloodline putters. However, for now, the grip that we are using provides the functionality we need to provide breakthrough performance for the putter as a whole.
Love the honesty and openness here, thank you Larry, seriously.
The why makes a lot of sense given the design when you have it in hand, I made the kids pick their putter up holding the head and then the Bloodline and the reactions were priceless because the shaft/grip combo is wicked light. In and out of my bag as it has been so much I can definitely see the wear issues, but knowing its a simple re-wrap does ease that for me, but as we know everyone will vary there.
The performance aspect of it all is there, in pacing in particular with the sample sizes I've been working with this past week has been quite noticeable for those who's hands I've put it into...particularly the less confident or accomplished putters.