Tiger Switching to Method Putter

[te3point5]

If you look the two up, along with the Anser IACAS talked about, you'll laugh at how exactly alike they look. Not to mention the countless other clones of the "anser" style putters out there. Same thing with Scotty's Laguna and the Ping Zing putter. Callaway/odessy isn't above copying designs either.

I'm actually suprised there havent been more lawsuits (Maybe there were, just not public) about people stealing IP.

[jamo]

Actually Nike matched the weight and even the design of his SC with his Method putter. Same measurements, everything.

Of course the design is the same, it's still and Anser 2 style putter. Why wouldn't he want the weight and LLL the same?

[Stretch]

I'm actually suprised there havent been more lawsuits (Maybe there were, just not public) about people stealing IP.

Ping's patent on the original Anser design expired in 1984.

[Srey2]

I actually read somewhere that Tiger's Method putter is specially designed for him with Scotty specs...So it's basically a Scotty with a Nike Logo....I feel that Nike offered him more money, knowing he lost $22 Mil in endorsements to use the Method so it sells....Just my opinion with that though!

[sean_miller]

He did used to drain a boat load of putts. He used to stripe his driver and put hit approaches tight as well. He seems generally off. Sort of like a 1979 Jack Nicklaus. Jack retooled in the spring of 1980 then played some of the best golf of his career. I wouldn't be surprised if Tiger experiences something similar. Time will tell.

[jamo]

I actually read somewhere that Tiger's Method putter is specially designed for him with Scotty specs...So it's basically a Scotty with a Nike Logo....I feel that Nike offered him more money, knowing he lost $22 Mil in endorsements to use the Method so it sells....Just my opinion with that though!

Of course it is, why would he want to change the lie, length, or weight of his putter? If Tiger had gone to Ping or Bettinardi or anyone else his new putter would have the same specs too.

[Comeback City]

OK...in the Ryder Cup practice rounds Tiger's been using a Method again...BUT this time it's not a anser/blade, it appears to be the Method 003:



He has also used his Scotty, but with slower greens it looks like he could be bringing the Method back...

[newtogolf]

Off-topic - Why are his fingers taped on his right hand?

[Chris223]

^ He always has them taped. Probably to prevent calluses.

[wrx_junki]

OT again but that outfit is HIDEOUS. Who the heck designs this stuff.

[jamo]

Anyone else think Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker are a really odd couple?

[billysandy]

How would you know? It was obviously a decision not taken lightly.

If it wasn't taken lightly, why did he change the next day? Owned.

[Zeph]

Anyone else think Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker are a really odd couple?

Tiger is the hardcore hustler, living it up and fist pumping on the golf course. Steve is the family man who wear pink shirts and cry when he wins.

They work well though, as evidence of the last Presidents Cup.

[golfro]

OT again but that outfit is HIDEOUS. Who the heck designs this stuff.

whast wrong with the outfit...?

[wrx_junki]

whast wrong with the outfit...?

Red, sky blue, and grey do not go. Striped long sleeve polo underneath an argyle print vest. The polo and vest are just plain ugly. The pants are okay.

Back on topic, Method 003 is a similar to the California Del Mar in design?

[golfro]

Red, sky blue, and grey do not go. Striped long sleeve polo underneath an argyle print vest. The polo and vest are just plain ugly. The pants are okay.

The pale blue and red go well together imo. Also the stripes are subtle enough to work with the argyle... i'm curious what kind of a fashionista you look like when you golf. :)

but back on topic... Looks like a standard heel shafted half mallet. Similar to Del Mar, Rife Abaco, and just about every other manufacturer that makes them.

[newtogolf]

I'm surprised he'd switch from a blade to another type of putter in the middle of the tournament. I assume he's been practicing with it and has developed some confidence with it.

[colin007]

^ He always has them taped. Probably to prevent calluses.

used to be. now its a superstition. and the outfits are terrible.