{"id":2324,"date":"2008-05-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-05-02T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/?p=2324"},"modified":"2008-05-02T08:08:43","modified_gmt":"2008-05-02T12:08:43","slug":"mizuno_bettinardi_black_carbon_putter_review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/b\/clubs\/mizuno_bettinardi_black_carbon_putter_review","title":{"rendered":"Mizuno Bettinardi Black Carbon Putter Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BlackFresh off receiving a Silver in the 2008 Golf Digest Hot list<\/a>, the new Black Carbon<\/a> putters from Mizuno<\/a> and putter maestro Bob Bettinardi<\/a> are showing off new ways to provide an insert-like feel and softness while still using a one-piece construction milled face. By the looks of it, they have pulled that off beautifully.<\/p>\n

I repeat, no insert. Oh, they still have the Honeycomb face milling you’ve come to expect from a Bettinardi putter but some additional face milling make these putters look a bit different from what you may have seen not only from Mr. Bettinardi but from anyone else making putters as well.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out what this insert-looking, non-insert putter is all about.
\n
\nTechnology, Design, and Specs<\/strong>
\nAgain, let me make it clear: the Black Carbon series of putters are not insert putters, despite the fact that they look like they’ve got an insert. The putters are milled from one piece of milled carbon steel. The Honeycomb face milling that’s become synonymous with Bob Bettinardi goes through an intense milling process that, according to Mizuno, leaves only “30% of the face material in contact with the ball to give you a softer and more responsive roll.”<\/p>\n

This technology aims to provide the softness of an insert without having to worry about damage that can be done to some of the softer inserts on the market today. Thus, the Feel Impact Technology Face (“F.I.T. Face”) was born. The F.I.T. Face is surrounded by a yellow border that gives the illusion that it is an insert.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/br>The yellow border separates milling patterns, but that’s it: no insert. Okay, I’ll stop saying that now…<\/p>\n

Besides the F.I.T. Face, the other thing you will notice is the the BC series has a black chrome finish which not only looks quite sharp, but which produces very little glare on sunny days. I haven’t used a putter with a black finish in about a decade, but it was a nice change of pace compared to the silver, current occupant of my golf bag.<\/p>\n

The BC series comes in three styles: the BC1, an Anser style, the BC2, a more blade-like putter with some nice curves and a rounded bottom, and the BC3, a low-slung, swooping mallet. All models come standard with 4° of loft, a lie of 71° and a swing weight of D6. A simple, white line assists players in aligning the putter.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/p>\n

The BC come in three lengths, 33″, 34″, and 35″. No matter what the style, the corresponding head weight is the same for each length: the 33″ is matched with a 355g head, the 34″ with a 343g head, and the 35″ with a 330g head.<\/p>\n

I prefer a heavier head but need the 34″ length so I guess my only option is get the 33″ and put in a new 34″ shaft. Lead tape is not an option – these putters are way too nice looking to slap on some lead tape.<\/p>\n

The three Black Carbon putters ship with one neck option apiece – a choice I found odd. If you’re a fan of a plumber’s neck (a major prerequisite for me), the only option is the BC2. As much as I liked putting the with the curvy BC2, deep down, I’m an Anser-style guy, so hopefully there will be more neck configuration options in the future.<\/p>\n

The standard grip is the Winn<\/a> AVS honeycomb grip (just like the Bettinardi putter face), which comes in a black and gold color combination and provides a tacky yet soft feel. I’ve never been a huge fan of Winn putter grips and this is something I will probably change out in the future.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/p>\n

The first time I saw the Black Carbon headcover, I must admit I thought “this thing has got to go.” I’ve slowly warmed up to the color scheme of black and gold and it does nicely match my black bag. Probably what has won me over was the fact that the edges don’t roll up while it sits in my golf bag, lessening the chances of it falling off during the round (which has happened to several other putter covers).<\/p>\n

Performance & Feel<\/strong>
\nBob Bettinardi wanted to create a feel that he described as “buttery” without having to use an insert. I can’t think of word that better describes the feeling when the ball rolls off the F.I.T. Face. It’s a nice, soft feeling. It takes a little getting used to, what with all the firm golf balls we use these days and the feel we’ve grown accustomed to, but it’s worth the effort.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/br>A nice, glare-resistant black finish with a simple white alignment line makes the Black Carbon series very easy on the eyes.<\/p>\n

Feel is one of those things that can be hard to define but to me, the weight of the BC2 just felt “right” when I picked it up. The putter was heavy enough to help maintain a nice putting stroke. I never felt the head was getting away from me, nor did I have to exaggerate an arc as I feel I’ve had to do with some lighter weighted putters.<\/p>\n

It did take a little bit of time to get used to the softness of the F.I.T. Face. On quicker greens, it worked great as the ball rolled nicely when struck well. For me however, that was not the case on slower greens. I really felt I had to strike the putt a bit harder than I was accustomed to in the past.<\/p>\n

\"BlackThe F.I.T. Face provides some nice feedback and lets you know when you don’t hit the ball perfectly, but provides relatively good forgiveness. When you strike it pure, the feeling is very smooth. Add in a nice muted sound and the BCs are music to both your hands and fingertips.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong>
\nSimply put, the Black Carbons look very nice and perform well. The black, white, and yellow make these putters look really sharp. For those who prefer the soft feel of an insert, the Black Carbon gives you that in a one-piece milled putter. Hopefully as these become more popular there will be some additional models or at least the ability to get different neck configurations for each model.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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