A dream comes true...My first 009!!!

[big easy]

I will not disclose the exact price but the market for a new and plain 009 starts roughly around $2000...you add a couple more $$$ for special markings and other distinctive characteristics...

[sillywilly]

I will not disclose the exact price but the market for a new and plain 009 starts roughly around $2000...you add a couple more $$$ for special markings and other distinctive characteristics...

LOL.. that is nuts!!!!!!! I thought it was maybe $500 or something. Good stick man, congrats

[rezadue]

Steph,

I am curiou about something. Not withstanding the quality of craftsmanship or the collector/resale value, is there something about this putter that you would say is helping you improve in putting?

What I am getting at is this? Is this putter any better at judging distance, or hitting you line and speed with; compared to say a TeI3 or another putter?

Thanks,

I will not disclose the exact price but the market for a new and plain 009 starts roughly around $2000...you add a couple more $$$ for special markings and other distinctive characteristics...

[Don Yario]

yes, for the new guys on the forum (myself included), please explain the hype.

thanks

[big easy]

Steph,

I am curiou about something. Not withstanding the quality of craftsmanship or the collector/resale value, is there something about this putter that you would say is helping you improve in putting?

What I am getting at is this? Is this putter any better at judging distance, or hitting you line and speed with; compared to say a TeI3 or another putter?

Thanks,

The main difference is, if your patient enough, you may get the exact model that you prefer. The 009 always have a Newport-like clubhead. They are pretty similar to OTRs Newport and Newport 1.5, although there are some other models like centreshaft, welded neck and mid slant. You may get a plumber's neck (Newport) or flowing neck (Newport 1.5), whatever suits your putting stroke better. I prefer the flowing neck models, thus the reason why I sold my SSS to get my current 009. Then, you may decide to have it "beached" (sound slot on the bottom). The Beach Models tend to feel crispier, largely attributed to the sound made at impact. Afterwards, you may seek for the finish of your choice. The most popular finishes are Black Pearl (very expensive - no longer produced), Oil Can (like mine) or the rust and maintenance-free Pro Platinum. Finally, aside from specific stampings (Ying Yang, Scotty Dog, Smiley face, Circle T, Crown, etc...) you may also decide to go with a flange line, dot on the topline or with no aids at all. Like I said, although I believe that the Custom Shop used to produce putters to your exact specifications, if you're patient enough, you may get the putter with the characteristics of your choice.

Obviously, if you ask someone whether the feeling of a Tour putter is different, they will (including myself) tell you that it is indeed different. IMO putting is 90% confidence. Since I got exactly what I was looking for, I feel more confident because all the right pieces are together. I obviously went a long way, trying almost every models available before knowing exactly which model suits my own game. Am I suddenly a better putter? Obvioulsy no. You still have to read the breaks and the to get the right speed.

As for the price and the hype, there is obviously no logic behind that other than these are truly beauties and the pleasure of holding a very unique handmande putter. Why do people pay $350000 for a Ferrari when they could get the same or even better performance for 1/3 of that price? There are things money can't buy, for anything else, there is MasterCard

[rezadue]

Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful response.

The main difference is, if your patient enough, you may get the exact model that you prefer. The 009 always have a Newport-like clubhead. They are pretty similar to OTRs Newport and Newport 1.5, although there are some other models like centreshaft, welded neck and mid slant. You may get a plumber's neck (Newport) or flowing neck (Newport 1.5), whatever suits your putting stroke better. I prefer the flowing neck models, thus the reason why I sold my SSS to get my current 009. Then, you may decide to have it "beached" (sound slot on the bottom). The Beach Models tend to feel crispier, largely attributed to the sound made at impact. Afterwards, you may seek for the finish of your choice. The most populars finishes are Black Pearl (very expensive - no longer produced), Oil Can (like mine) or the rust and maintenance-free Pro Platinum. Finally, aside from specific stampings (Ying Yang, Scotty Dog, Smiley face, Circle T, Crown, etc...) you may also decide to go with a flange line, dot on the topline or with no aids at all. Like I said, although I believe that the Custom Shop used to produce putters to your exact specifications, if you're patient enough, you may get the putter with the characteristics of your choice.

Obviously, if you ask someone if the feeling of a Tour putter is different, they will (including myself) tell you that it is indeed different. IMO putting is 90% confidence. Since I got exactly what I was looking for, I feel more confident because all the right pieces are together. I obviously went a long way, trying almost every models available before knowing exactly which model suits my own game. Am I suddenly a better putter? Obvioulsy no. You still have to read the breaks and the to get the right speed.

As for the price and the hype, there is obviously no logic behind that other than these are truly beauties and the pleasure of holding a very unique handmande putter. Why do people pay $350000 for a Ferrari when they could get the same or even better performance for 1/3 of that price? There are things money can't buy, for anything else, there is MasterCard