Comments on: Mizuno Bettinardi Black Carbon Putter Review

By: Mojovino

Mojovino — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:18:58 +0000

I have owned the BC2 for about 1 month now, and it is by far the best putter I've ever owned. I have had a Carbonite mallet, and the Taylor Rossa Monza. The set up is the key, I can get a really good visual of perpendicular line along with the short top white line for parallel visual. The impact feel is off the charts! I mean this thing really feels soft, like butter! I read someone say it's like the feeling you get when you bite into a Reeses Peanut Butter cup. First the firm chocolate then the soft affect of the peanut butter! I love the sleek look of this putter - even better than any scotty I've ever seen. The only other putter which I put on par with this one is the Taylor Rossa Daytona Kia Ma. That's also a beautiful putter! The BC2 is not face balanced. I personally do not like the velcro for the head cover...come on Mr. Bettinardi! I paid a healthy ransom for this putter, the least you could do is give us a leather cover with plush fur inside, and a magnetic closure. Take a lesson from the Odyssey folks and their top end line, I love the magnetic back closure to the cover. None the less, I've had my best round in 25 years of golfing just this past week! And I rolled in 4 birdie putts, and a whole bunch of par puts, many of my putts between 10-15 feet. (I don't normally make many of these!

By: Foxy

Foxy — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:41:19 +0000

I added two Bettis to my collection recently, a C01 and a BC1. I have four Scotty Camerons which I rotate according to green type, current pureness of putting stroke etc, but I am now in love with the Bettinardis. They are the only putters that come close to the Scottys and if I am honest they are every bit as good, but in different ways.
I have the BC1 in a 33" and I love the fact that I can see the blade and where it is supposed to be in relation to my hands. It makes the correct set up so easy to find time and again, with the hands ahead of the ball and the blade pointing squarely at the target line.
The C01 is a beautiful piece of kit, but oddly enough I find I need to change my putting stroke a little to get the best out of it. The feel on both of them is fantastic though and when the confidence is up the roll is beautiful to watch and the hole is consistently threatened, which is all you are looking for in a putter really.
So now I have six putters that I love. According to my wife, four putters was a ridiculous amount to own. I agree with her, six is a far better number now the Bettis have arrived. I do hide them in the garage just in case I misunderstood what she meant though, but come the weekend I get to spend quality time with them. I urge all men to do this rather than have an affair. It is cheaper and your wife will only get a bit cross and shake her head in a patronising manner, rather than go bonkers, throw your clubs off a cliff and smash your car in with an old sand wedge. It is a no brainer guys - get the Bettinardis!

By: John

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:37:31 +0000

I agree the grip is too soft for me with not enough feedback and am replacing it.
GlenH

Hi GlenH, I've been playing this putter for over a year now. Even though it does not exist in a left-handed version, I switched and started playing right-handed. It has worked out great. About the grip, I was just curious, what grip did you choose?

By: GlenH

GlenH — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:47:27 +0000

Excellent review. I previously used a Scotty Cameron Napa blade putter which I loved and got talked into selling it. I have been looking for another blade putter ever since. I found what I was looking for with the Mizuno Bettinardi. Same smooth feel, same weight feel. I agree the grip is too soft for me with not enough feedback and am replacing it. I also own a Hogan Bettinardi and feel the Black Carbon line is a big improvement. Very happy with my purchase. Also own a Scotty Cameron Coronado.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:44:16 +0000

Golfing Bud said "try my putter", I said no thanks, he said again "try my putter"! Tried it and never felt a putter like it (BC3) 34" model, 1" added for a length of 35" with 34" head weight. Had to have it.....Bought one and waiting patiently for it. Sets up square and fantastic for fast greens. I would say this putter is like hitting a Pro V1 with a forged iron on the old sweet spot, like butter....pure Nirvana!

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:37:05 +0000

Finally! The BC6 and BC7 are coming out. BC6 - Anser style, BC7 - 8802 style

By: Don Burner

Don Burner — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:04:24 +0000

I own 2 bettinardi putters BHB5-SS and a new black carbon BC1, I have regripped both with rubber grips one has a dual durometer the other a ping and find a much better solid feel. I have found this to be the case with other putters as well, rubber grips give a better feel.

By: John

John — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:42:02 +0000

Alan,

I am a lefthanded player, as most of you know we (the lefties) are extincted.

Because of my "handicap" I did not really get the chance to try the any of these Bettinardi putters in the store. After testing the BC2 putter (righthanded) I decided I liked it. So, I ordered a lefty putter It is going to be delivered next week

The point is that I was not entierly sure that I made the right choice before I saw your review, even though you pointed out, if I understood it correctly, that you liked the BC1 better.

Thank you for this great review!

John
Sweden, Stockholm

By: Ryo

Ryo — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:28 +0000

I don't think BC3 is a face balance. Only BC2 is face balance. Interestingly, one will expect BC1 to be face balance but no. I have tried these putters and found that swingweight for a 34" BC1 and BC2 is different, with D6 and D3 respectively. I am interested to know if you get a 33" putter because you want a heavier head when you fit in a 34", will the face balance change? How about the swingweight?

By: Christopher Gaul

Christopher Gaul — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:07:45 +0000

Alan. I have the Bettinardi BCI and have come to really appreciate it, once I got used to it. It's certainly one of, if not the most elegant looking putters I've ever seen or used and the black chrome finish is really welcome on a sunny, cloudless day on the greens. The BCI sets up really well at address, and the weight and balance (I have a 34 inch, 343g head) seems perfect to me. I tend to putt on fairly fast greens most of the time and I get really good distance control from the BCI although, as you noted, when I putt on slower greens I have to strike the ball a bit harder than I think I do, but I soon get used to that. You're right about the "buttery" feel, too. I like it. Even on a bad putt when I'm way off the sweet spot, it still has a good feel and doesn't twist off line, at least not much. I tend to switch between the BCI and my Scotty Cameron Circa 62 charcoal mist carbon #3 model (which I really like) but the shaft is 35 inches (can't get it in 34) so the BCI fits me more comfortably and is getting more bag time than the Scotty. My only mild criticism is an aesthetic one. I would have preferred to see a black line, rather than the yellow one, around the milled "non-insert." Also, I would have preferred the classic Mizuno blue and white/silver coloring scheme for the grip and head-cover, but that's a very minor detail. I can certainly live with the yellow and black. Chris.