First project a success!

[Louie_T07]

Hi everyone,

Keep in mind this is nowhere near as an elaborate of a project as some who have posted before me. But this could be the start of something huge! And besides I was messing around with a new camera.

For my first project I had been flirting with the idea of building a belly putter. Natalie was a great putter and at the stock 34" I was quite happy with her. I stumbled across a belly version in a local store and nailed everything, even a few mini-lags. and I thought "I could do this at home." Now stretched to just shy of 43" it's like falling in love all over again!! And I actually like the winn grip I installed over the one from the store, plus I found the shaft piece I used as the extension in the trash at work. I'll try and attach a couple pics I snapped.

[mddubya]

Congrats Louie!













Ugly as sin, IMHO, but I hope it rolls true for you.

[warbirdlover]

I've tried belly putters and while they work well for many I just can't make them. Good to hear it works for you though... (looks good on you though)...

[Louie_T07]

Originally Posted by mddubya

Ugly as sin, IMHO, but I hope it rolls true for you.

She may not be the prettiest girl at the ball, but I wasn't going for looks on this. I made the changes really late in the fall so I've only played maybe 3 rounds with natalie II, but so far I am very pleased!


If the long putter doesn't work out I do have another 34" YES that I can turn to. Although everyone's rave reviews about Rife putters has got my attention of late...

[Louie_T07]

Originally Posted by warbirdlover

I've tried belly putters and while they work well for many I just can't make them. Good to hear it works for you though... (looks good on you though)...

I found immediately that putts within 4-6 feet are automatic, just aim and fire! It took some getting used to for longer putts, but a playing partner pointed out that I should stand a little taller in my stance. I was bending over too much, that helped a lot!! A lot of the older fellas I play with had trouble understanding my plan at first, but I guess their bellies were getting in the way?!!

[mddubya]

Originally Posted by Louie_T07

She may not be the prettiest girl at the ball, but I wasn't going for looks on this. I made the changes really late in the fall so I've only played maybe 3 rounds with natalie II, but so far I am very pleased!


If the long putter doesn't work out I do have another 34" YES that I can turn to. Although everyone's rave reviews about Rife putters has got my attention of late...

I only said that because to me, all belly putters are ugly. But what from what I've seen and read, there is no denying that they work. They just aren't my cup of tea.

[Louie_T07]

Not for everyone that's true, but I can't argue with the results so far!! Also a note of interest; I've noticed that going from a belly putter to a standard length one results in remarkably good results??

With my first project completed and working well, I thought what the heck and get another under way. Here are a couple plans I have, see what you think??

The irons I got for a steal, I'm not really sure what they are besides Hogans. I was hoping someone might be able to help? My gf's son has used them maybe twice and being r/h they serve no purpose really to me, but I thought I could clean them up a little, regrip, maybe some paintfill and they would be a great back-up set if a buddy forgot his clubs at home. The putter I'm not sure what to say about it, I found it in the furthest back corner of our Pro Shop. No body wanted it and I just thought it was cool. Not really sure what to do with it???

[JEFF4i]

Gorgeous clubs, hope they work well!

[Louie_T07]

Originally Posted by JEFF4i

Gorgeous clubs, hope they work well!

Yes they are really nice clubs, I was shocked to find them where I did and for as little as I did. Someone basically tossed these. Would you have any idea what they are Jeff??