Mizuno Bettinardi BC1 Putter Arrived Today

Hello fellow Golf Enthusiasts

Today I went to pick-up my putter-order from the post office: my very own Mizuno Bettinardi BC1 has arrived.

I've been looking at putters for quite a while, tried many in shops or on the practice green but just couldn't quite make a decision.

Unfortunately none of the shops around had any Bettinardi putters on stock so testing was impossible. After much deliberation and online reading I decided to do what shouldn't be done: order a putter online without laying hand on it at least once. Granted, the risk wasn't too big. I figured if I didn't like it, I could always sell it, probably even without loss, as I got quite a good deal.

Well, what can I say... I cannot imagine that I will not like the putter. When took it out of the box I immediately noticed how heavy it felt - something I really wanted - and just how wonderful it looks. Oh, I think this may be the beginning of a wonderful friendship. If only I had a ball at home Can you believe it? Not a single old ball in sight; all are in my locker at the course. I can hardly wait until tomorrow when I finally make my first stroke with a ball.

Since this Bettinardi hasn't been much described by users, at least to my knowledge, I will let you know about my experiences as soon as I know more myself.

Cheers
Reto

Congrats man thats awesome. I had a similar experience when I ordered my YES! putter, which I had never tried before either, and it worked out great. Good luck, keep us informed.

You cant be serious, not a single ball

. But anyways did your putter come with a headcover because if it didnt I would suggest getting one because soft putters like betranardis and scotty camerons absolutely need headcovers or they get all nicked up.

Of course it did come with a headcover

Black/White/Yellow Maybe I'll post some pictures later with my first (playing) impressions. I must say, for me this putter is one of the most appealing in times where almost every second word you hear is Scotty Cameron. I'm astonished that there aren't more reviews about this one out there. In my opinion (as far as I can tell) a worthy adversary and a heavy one at that. I found many of the Scottys too light...

Please do. I've been coveting one myself. So the BC1 is heavy, huh? Cool!

This is only the first step to becoming a "putter ho"

It's a legit disease

I seriously hope that won't happen. I could absolutely see myself having a cupboard full of putters at home though for my financials sake I hope I can withstand the colletor's pressure in me

Uhhhh...dude throw it away now! I bought my first Cameron ummm maybe two months ago, I have 4 now with a 5th on the way...and I'm looking for a BC5. Get out while you can.

I just bought a Bettinardi BC1 myself. I'm six months into my golf "career."

I wasn't going to get a sick putter like this until I felt like I was a better player, but when I went to my local golf store, they told me they were going out of business, which was really sad to hear since all the guys who work there are great, honest people and it really sucks to lose my usual hangout after work.

Anyway, the guy offered me a BC1 for $140. I couldn't pass it up.

My best round ever has been only a 92, but I three putt a lot. I four putt more than I'd like to admit as well. Hell, I've even five putted once. No, I'm not proud of that at all.

Anyway, I was so excited to try out the BC1, I played last weekend when it was only 45 degrees out. Maybe it was the awful cold weather or the fact that I was using a new putter, but I three putted the first three holes.

Now, admittedly, I am an awful putter. Sure, I've had my moments, but usually, I'm way too aggressive, I can't read the greens well, I pick the wrong speed, I over-estimate the break, you name it. I can't blame the putter.

I hope it works out better for me in the long run. I'm 6'0" and my BC1 is 35", 330 grams. The specifications seem perfect for my body type. I know Tiger's putter is 35", 326 grams, so it really helps my confidence that my putter is so close in style to his. I know that probably means nothing in reality, but psychologically it's great.

Anyway, I've been working on my setup and eliminating all my bad putting habits. I look up to see the putt to early, have trouble keeping my lower body quiet, and just generally don't have the experience yet to understand how the putt will roll under varying conditions from varying distances. Hopefully this is something that I will develop over time.

I think what I'm going to do the next time I play is spend a good hour at the practice green. I guess I've never had a practice session that focused only on putting. Hopefully I'll see better results in the future.

Anyway, I read a lot of people don't like the look of this putter. I disagree. I love the black finish. This thing just looks deadly. I let my Dad use it for a few practice putts before we played and he was holing putts left and right with it. Hopefully, I can have this kind of success with it too eventually.

I won't give up on this putter until I've played with it at least a 20-30 rounds. I'll revisit this thread in a month or two to update everyone on my progress or lack there of. Wish me luck!

Hi Everybody

It is done, the butter has been used. Today after work I went to the Golf course and made my first real strokes with the BC1. Already on the practice green it felt absolutely awesome. I think this is the putter I've been subconsciously longing for. I always thought I didn't need a new putter, particularly because I quite liked the look of my old Mizuno. But this, well, I'm almost speachless. It's another world.

I played about 12 holes today (before it got too dark). My game was absolutely awful, partly, certainly, because I was wearing so many clothes and a scarf so that free movement was constricted. But the putting, oh the putting, what a blessed feeling to know that at least that part of the game works!

I've three-putted only once and had a few one putts, one from about 4m (sadly they didn't outweigh all the rubbish that was going on before them).

Of course the putter doesn't put on its own, but the way it works for me is just absolutely terrific. To step on to 1m, 1,5, even 2m putts knowing that they can well go in, is a nice change. Usually these were always frightening distances because I just didn't have any certainty that they would go in. That feeling is gone now. Not that I don't make mistakes anymore, misread the green or have the occasional distance-error, but overall the distance feeling is great and the confidence enormous

What I also like very much is the feedback the putter gives. Again, something I didn't have with my old Mizuno. When you hit this in the "sweet-spot" it feels incredibly soft, like a well-struck iron.

I must say, I couldn't be happier with my "blind" choice of this putter. It could well be that we're going to be a good team for years and years to come.

As far as the collecting is concerned... Let's wait and see. I don't think I'll have any urge to replace this as my life-saver soon. Now just collecting because they're so nicely made, that might be another story Maybe I'll bring one or two back from my US-trips next year.

Let me end by providing you with some pictures I quickly took before going on the round today.

looks pretty sexy i must say

It does, doesn't it? Although I generally prefer the white and blue Mizuno headcovers. But this certainly looks like it perform for me. Sheer unstoppable confidence

does ayone know any shops that stock mizuno putter. I'd like to demo you but i can't find one anywhere

That was my problem exactly. I don't understand why Mizuno putters are so rare in shops.

With you living in the UK, I know that EU online ordering law applies to you. That means you could theoretically just go and order the one, two or three models you'd like to test and then send those back which you don't like. It's probably not the nicest thing to do for the shop-owner but if it's your only choice, what else should you do?

Hope you enjoy the BC1. I have the BC3 and while I DO like it, I find it is a very soft putter, no doubt to the "FIT" face technology applied. My other Bettinardi is a C04, which I have found lately is the putter that is "feeling" right for me - at least "right now". Of course, that can change, and that's why I don't get rid of putters!

Hope this one is at least a temporary Holy Grail!

The soft feeling is, in the way this putter provides it, exactly what I was looking for. I'm not a big fan of multi-material clubs, not even putters, and the stainless steel putters of other brands just felt very hard (as does my old cast mizuno). The way this is soft when you hit it perfectly and hard when you don't is, in my eyes, the ideal.

Most places I play don't have very fast greens, and on those the softer putters just don't work for me. I wasn't offering any criticism of the putter per se, just pointing out how soft the FIT feels. I am not an insert fan either! And actually, I think I may have done better had I gotten the BC1 or 2. Lately the C04 I have has felt really good.... I really am glad you like it. The Mizuno Bettinardis are beautiful putters imho.

I will be unboxing my BC1 this Thursday. Call me stupid, but I bought mine without trying it out as well. I did try out the C-02 and liked it but wanted something a tad bit heavier and softer. I am getting the 34" H model of the BC1. We shall see.