Comments on: B3 Heavy Putter Review http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review Golf News, Reviews, and Commentary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:05:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Graham Ramsden http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-18154 Graham Ramsden Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:40:55 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-18154 Bought it, used it, loved it. This club has helped me improve my putting 100%. From 5ft in I am putting the ball in the hole 95% of the time and from 10ft out I very rarely 3 put. The extra weight allows for greater control and smoothness of stroke but like anything in life practice breeds improvement. I would recommend this putter without hestitation. Bought it, used it, loved it.

This club has helped me improve my putting 100%. From 5ft in I am putting the ball in the hole 95% of the time and from 10ft out I very rarely 3 put.

The extra weight allows for greater control and smoothness of stroke but like anything in life practice breeds improvement. I would recommend this putter without hestitation.

]]> By: Double Gee http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-17393 Double Gee Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:21:40 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-17393 oh - I forgot to say that 2 players in the top ten used heavy Putters in this years Welsh Open.... quote; Boccieri Golf announces that its technologically-advanced Heavy Putter was used by Ignacio Garrido and Fabrizio Zanotti, who placed third and 10th respectively, at last week's Celtic Manor Wales Open on the PGA European Tour. Continuing the streak of strong showings for Heavy Putter users, both players ranked among the top-20 in "putts per GIR." Garrido, a 37-year-old Spaniard, relied on the B1-M model to shoot three rounds in the 60s, including ten one-putt greens on Sunday for his best finish of the season. Zanotti, one of the hottest players on the European Tour, is coming off a recent runner-up performance at the Open de Espana. ; unquote also, rafa Echinique has also finished 2nd and 5 th in consecutive PGA Tour events in the past fortnight.... The HP revolution is on a roll ...LITERALLY ! oh - I forgot to say that 2 players in the top ten used heavy Putters in this years Welsh Open....

quote; Boccieri Golf announces that its technologically-advanced Heavy Putter was used by Ignacio Garrido and Fabrizio Zanotti, who placed third and 10th respectively, at last week's Celtic Manor Wales Open on the PGA European Tour.

Continuing the streak of strong showings for Heavy Putter users, both players ranked among the top-20 in "putts per GIR." Garrido, a 37-year-old Spaniard, relied on the B1-M model to shoot three rounds in the 60s, including ten one-putt greens on Sunday for his best finish of the season. Zanotti, one of the hottest players on the European Tour, is coming off a recent runner-up performance at the Open de Espana. ; unquote

also, rafa Echinique has also finished 2nd and 5 th in consecutive PGA Tour events in the past fortnight.... The HP revolution is on a roll ...LITERALLY !

]]> By: Double Gee http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-17392 Double Gee Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:04:35 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-17392 I have taken a 'gamble' and bought the 'Stealth' design HP. My very first putt on the course was a 33ft side hill putt that rolled so purely and canned in for a birdie. I am now into my 5th round with it and absolutely love it ! 2 things of note are, as every one says, the shorter putts of 10 foot or less are almost 'gimmes' - feel so confident in its roll that I seems hard too miss. Secondly, I did find I was over borrowing the line on longer putts. The putter seems to roll the ball straighter and thus it does not take the borrows my other putters ... I can now almost take dead aim and let my baby work for me ;) Like another poster remarked, i also have a manual job and have strong arms and hands, so the weight is NOT an issue as the initial review stated. The HP range is superb and in particular, the model i have with its thinner face has all the feel I want.... buy one and enjoy knocking shots off your round. I have taken a 'gamble' and bought the 'Stealth' design HP. My very first putt on the course was a 33ft side hill putt that rolled so purely and canned in for a birdie.

I am now into my 5th round with it and absolutely love it !

2 things of note are, as every one says, the shorter putts of 10 foot or less are almost 'gimmes' - feel so confident in its roll that I seems hard too miss.

Secondly, I did find I was over borrowing the line on longer putts. The putter seems to roll the ball straighter and thus it does not take the borrows my other putters ... I can now almost take dead aim and let my baby work for me ;)

Like another poster remarked, i also have a manual job and have strong arms and hands, so the weight is NOT an issue as the initial review stated.

The HP range is superb and in particular, the model i have with its thinner face has all the feel I want.... buy one and enjoy knocking shots off your round.

]]> By: Shane http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-16675 Shane Thu, 28 May 2009 17:57:33 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-16675 This review seems pretty definitive... but any chance for a review of the new mid-weight Heavy Putter? I'm curious to see if it is an improvement at all. This review seems pretty definitive... but any chance for a review of the new mid-weight Heavy Putter?

I'm curious to see if it is an improvement at all.

]]> By: Tom http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-16514 Tom Tue, 19 May 2009 22:18:00 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-16514 It does not upset me very much when I miss a 30' putt, but it sure sucks to miss a 2 footer. So even if you are correct about the Heavy Putter on long putts, the short Putt accuracy make it all worthwhile. It does not upset me very much when I miss a 30' putt, but it sure sucks to miss a 2 footer. So even if you are correct about the Heavy Putter on long putts, the short Putt accuracy make it all worthwhile.

]]> By: Bob http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-16481 Bob Mon, 18 May 2009 14:33:52 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-16481 I now have 3 Heavy Putters, and I think they are great. I just purchased a Mid-Weight, so the jury is still out with that one. However, I have a B1-M long belly and a deep face, and they work very well. I agree that it will take some getting used to, but the deceleration problem I have, especially on short putts, is a thing of the past. If you use a Heavy Putter, just feel the head of the putter (which is easy due to the heaver weight) and stroke the putt rather than jerk the putter. It practically swings itself. :grin: I now have 3 Heavy Putters, and I think they are great. I just purchased a Mid-Weight, so the jury is still out with that one. However, I have a B1-M long belly and a deep face, and they work very well. I agree that it will take some getting used to, but the deceleration problem I have, especially on short putts, is a thing of the past. If you use a Heavy Putter, just feel the head of the putter (which is easy due to the heaver weight) and stroke the putt rather than jerk the putter. It practically swings itself. :grin:

]]> By: Paul http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-15780 Paul Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:42:55 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-15780 :eek: I tried this putter @ the pro shop and instantly fell in love with it. I was tempted to buy the B-3M but hesitated @ $199.00. Looked on Ebay and found it new with cover and weight kit for $89.00 and free shipping. It should be here this week. :eek: I tried this putter @ the pro shop and instantly fell in love with it. I was tempted to buy the B-3M but hesitated @ $199.00. Looked on Ebay and found it new with cover and weight kit for $89.00 and free shipping. It should be here this week.

]]> By: bIGwIRE http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-15336 bIGwIRE Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:42:37 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-15336 [quote comment="15016"]Regarding the comments about long putts, when I have a putt longer than 20 feet or so I putt with my 8 iron. I don't know if its "legal" to put with an 8 iron, but using it for longer putts gets me closer to the hole than with a regular putter.[/quote] Whatever plunges your toilet. lol :roll: Bryan Kelly said on February 14, 2009:

Regarding the comments about long putts, when I have a putt longer than 20 feet or so I putt with my 8 iron.
I don't know if its "legal" to put with an 8 iron, but using it for longer putts gets me closer to the hole than with a regular putter.

Whatever plunges your toilet. lol :roll:

]]> By: bIGwIRE http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-15319 bIGwIRE Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:39:22 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-15319 Eric, After using this putter exclusively for an entire season, I have formulated a few opinions different than yours: 1: I didn't feel the putter tired me out any more than a regular weighted putter, even during extended practice sessions. I'm also 6'4", 250lbs and been weightlifting far longer than I've been golfing. I also work with my hands in a physically demanding job enviroment. Both factors, I'm sure, helped contribute to a different experiance. (putters are very personal) 2: The extra weight wasn't noticable in my carry bag. I walk every round,(unless I'm playing with one of my buddies who is handicapped) and I seriously cannot tell the difference between carrying my Circa 62 or my hp. I'm sure the extra pound or so adds up in some equation, but its negligible in my opinion. 3: The feel issue. The difference in feel is substantial, I agree. The reason I bought and played the hp was different than yours, however. You were reviewing it, I was trying to substantially change my feel and stroke. Putting, as you said, is one of your strengths, so changing your putter so drammatically doesn't make sense to me. I'm around a 7 handicap right now,(will be going down :smile: ) much higher than yours,(around scratch, right?) so our perspectives are also different. If you are a great putter with a regular weighted putter, this will be a big jump and commitment. Also, the A3M blade style feels solid every time. ( Just a side point, as this is a review for the B-3) That all being said, I don't think the Heavy Putter will "only drag my putting game down," its improved it quite a bit. I think it dragged your game down. People who are looking into trying one of these should consider the different perspectives Eric and I share. His putting stroke and sense of feeling are tuned better and ingrained deeper than mine. His handicap is much lower. Also, I'm a phsically bigger individual. I hope my experiance helps. Eric,
After using this putter exclusively for an entire season, I have formulated a few opinions different than yours:
1: I didn't feel the putter tired me out any more than a regular weighted putter, even during extended practice sessions. I'm also 6'4", 250lbs and been weightlifting far longer than I've been golfing. I also work with my hands in a physically demanding job enviroment. Both factors, I'm sure, helped contribute to a different experiance. (putters are very personal)
2: The extra weight wasn't noticable in my carry bag. I walk every round,(unless I'm playing with one of my buddies who is handicapped) and I seriously cannot tell the difference between carrying my Circa 62 or my hp. I'm sure the extra pound or so adds up in some equation, but its negligible in my opinion.
3: The feel issue. The difference in feel is substantial, I agree. The reason I bought and played the hp was different than yours, however. You were reviewing it, I was trying to substantially change my feel and stroke. Putting, as you said, is one of your strengths, so changing your putter so drammatically doesn't make sense to me. I'm around a 7 handicap right now,(will be going down :smile: ) much higher than yours,(around scratch, right?) so our perspectives are also different. If you are a great putter with a regular weighted putter, this will be a big jump and commitment.

Also, the A3M blade style feels solid every time. ( Just a side point, as this is a review for the B-3)

That all being said, I don't think the Heavy Putter will "only drag my putting game down," its improved it quite a bit. I think it dragged your game down.
People who are looking into trying one of these should consider the different perspectives Eric and I share. His putting stroke and sense of feeling are tuned better and ingrained deeper than mine. His handicap is much lower. Also, I'm a phsically bigger individual.
I hope my experiance helps.

]]> By: Bryan Kelly http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/b3_heavy_putter_review#comment-15016 Bryan Kelly Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:10:29 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/b3_heavy_putter_review/#comment-15016 Regarding the comments about long putts, when I have a putt longer than 20 feet or so I putt with my 8 iron. Practicing this evening from about 20 yards, I hit eight balls then retrive and start over. For the last five or six rounds there were at least four balls within 4 feet and useally one or two within 1 foot. I don't know if its "legal" to put with an 8 iron, but using it for longer putts gets me closer to the hole than with a regular putter. Regarding the comments about long putts, when I have a putt longer than 20 feet or so I putt with my 8 iron. Practicing this evening from about 20 yards, I hit eight balls then retrive and start over. For the last five or six rounds there were at least four balls within 4 feet and useally one or two within 1 foot.

I don't know if its "legal" to put with an 8 iron, but using it for longer putts gets me closer to the hole than with a regular putter.

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