Member Reviews: On The Green Golf Belt Buckles

[mvmac]

We have four members writing reviews for these stylish and functional belts. This thread will serve as an ongoing mini-blog for reviewers to post pics when the belts first arrive, share initial impressions or answer questions.

Here are the reviewers.

@saevel25

@Shindig

@SavvySwede

@newtogolf

http://www.onthegreengolf.com/the-buckle.html

[SavvySwede]

Got mine in the mail today. Buckle is pretty heavy duty, weighed in at 138g. Going to wear it at the range tomorrow and how it feels, might even pop over to the par 3 course if I have the time. Here's a pic

[Shindig]

I haven't had a chance to use it yet; as for looks, I like the gold color. It's understated and not super shiny bright (although pretty much the only time I'll wear bright colors is golf, so it'd be okay if it were shiny). The tool to repair ball marks on greens looks nice, too -- I have a belt clip of some sort that I've been using for a few years that has a repair tool in it also (similar idea), but the On The Green one is far nicer.

[SavvySwede]

Hit a few balls today with the belt on. Was concerned the weight of the buckle would be distracting because I've never used a larger buckle before but forgot it was even there once I jumped into my practice session. Should be playing 18 tomorrow so I get a chance to use the tools and such.

[SavvySwede]

Only managed a few holes at work before a late shotgun pushed me off the course. I guess I was feeling a bit thinner yesterday because the belt kept comping undone off the last belt hole. The buckle fastens by just a small hook. I don't really know how common of a design this is but it seems flawed. You could just as easily push it out when pushing the pitch mark repair tool into it's slot. I'll have to adjust the strap somehow or find one of another size to see how well it holds with a tighter fit. Pith mark repair tool and marker worked like a charm though.

Some pics of the fastener. Is this common?

[Colin Smith]

If the strap isn't taut, the hook could fall out if you push the buckle in that direction.

From what you explain, I think you have a strap that's one size too big.

I'm sending you a size smaller strap and hope/expect that to resolve your issue.

It will be in the mail tomorrow.  Best, Colin

[SavvySwede]

If the strap isn't taut, the hook could fall out if you push the buckle in that direction.

From what you explain, I think you have a strap that's one size too big.

I'm sending you a size smaller strap and hope/expect that to resolve your issue.

It will be in the mail tomorrow.  Best, Colin

Thanks @Colin Smith give it a legit test run.

[saevel25]

I found out mine was delivered to my mailbox. So I was able to try it out today.

First impressions. I like the minimalistic look. The actual belt looks to be made very solidly. The buckle was heavier than I thought, but doesn't feel heavy when worn. I probably got a belt size just right. The hook fits into the middle hole for a good fit.

Right now the downfall I see is the hook. I was making sure the belt was snug enough and the hook jerked into place and stabbed my finger which was holding the belt. I might have to rethink how I should exactly put the belt on to watch out for that hook.

I'll be trying out the belt on the course later this week and will have more opinions on functionality in play.

[saevel25]

Got to play my first 9 holes with the belt. I believe I would have to retrain myself to use the belt buckle. I found myself going towards my pocket for my ball marker and repair tool. I also put the ball marker and tool from the belt in my pocket a few times.

I found reaching for the ball marker and repair tool to be easy. Though I wish the buckle was on my right or left hip more. I feel like its more natural to reach toward the pocket over reaching towards the belt buckle area. If the buckle was more towards the side I can use one hand only to retrieve both tools. With the way they are angled at the corners I have to think, right hand for the ball marker, left hand for the repair tool. Not sure if the slots could be oriented on the right side only. This way I can just use the same hand to retrieve both. If the design looks off, maybe put something on the left side just for cosmetics to match.

[Shindig]

Wore mine to the putting green today. It didn't get in the way, but I also didn't use it on the practice green. Haven't had a full swing or used it during a round yet.

[newtogolf]

I'll be wearing it the next three days during rounds.  I like the buckle and not having to carry a divot tool in my pocket.  As a Mission belt user I miss the ratchet fit and since I've put on a few pounds from too many BBQ's this summer I'm missing it even more.  I ordered a leather belt strap on my own and will be using that this week as I'm not a big fan of non-leather belts at my club.  I'll post some pictures once it comes in.

[Shindig]

I didn't end up taking any swings today (chips or range), but did do some putting with the belt. I really like the heavier belt as I putt, even though I know that isn't the key feature of it. I'll be wearing it when I play on Friday. Will have thoughts about the swing then.

[Shindig]

Used it today for the first time in a round. It's fantastic. The repair tool is better than my previous one, the ball mark is the right size, and the belt fits comfortably. I even felt like Batman when I was going to repair a ball mark. I repaired an extra few per green, especially early on in the round.

[saevel25]

A thing I noticed, and I can't remember if pitch mark repair tool looked like it. I believe my repair tool was all black. The paint is coming off the repair tool after one round of use. I just noticed it tonight when I wore the belt again. The tips of the tool are now a bluish color. Not sure if that is the primer or the color of the metal used. It actually looks kinda cool this way. Still, not sure if the paint was suppose to wear off the quickly.

[Shindig]

A question as I'm working on the review: how appropriate it is to compare to a non-belt item for the same? Prior to this, I used a belt clip that had a ball marker and a ball mark repair tool in it; OTG's Belt's ball mark repair tool is far better. Is it okay to include a picture and compare the two?

[mvmac]

A question as I'm working on the review: how appropriate it is to compare to a non-belt item for the same? Prior to this, I used a belt clip that had a ball marker and a ball mark repair tool in it; OTG's Belt's ball mark repair tool is far better. Is it okay to include a picture and compare the two?

Feel free to compare it, don't really need to include a picture of the previous belt though. You can if you want if it's next to the Green Golf belt.

[Shindig]

I think this may have become my favorite golf belt. I've got an outline of the full review done, and should have the review itself before too long.

[Shindig]

After several uses of it, I'm ready to post a review but I can't seem to find the right link to post it. The short story is that this is everything I like about my previous two solutions (side clip for a belt, multi-tool in pocket) without the parts I don't like. Also, I feel like Batman when using it, if he were to play golf (I think he hasn't played since he became Batman, other than giving a brief putting lesson in the first Bale movie. But if Bruce Wayne played golf, he'd have a buckle like this). @Colin Smith , you've come up with a great product.