Custom Putter

[AmericanGolfer]

I'm a big Star Wars fan and I have come with a unique idea.  I'm looking to have a custom putter made where the handle would be that of a lightsaber.  Any thoughts on the idea?

[David in FL]

All that comes to mind is "to each his own"....

 

[iacas]

22 minutes ago, AmericanGolfer said:

I'm a big Star Wars fan and I have come with a unique idea.  I'm looking to have a custom putter made where the handle would be that of a lightsaber.  Any thoughts on the idea?

For show? Or for actual use?

There are rules that govern the form, shape, etc. of golf shafts, grips, etc.

[Hardspoon]

32 minutes ago, AmericanGolfer said:

I'm a big Star Wars fan and I have come with a unique idea.  I'm looking to have a custom putter made where the handle would be that of a lightsaber.  Any thoughts on the idea?

Neat.  You don't need a custom putter...what about a custom-printed and/or custom-molded round grip?  You could then paint the putter shaft green (or red, if you're an "Empire" kinda guy).

Just a quick Google search revealed a few places that could probably help you:

http://showtimegrips.com/

 

32 minutes ago, David in FL said:

All that comes to mind is "to each his own"....

 

...from someone who wears this in public:

...to each his own, indeed.  

[jamo]

It sounds like an awesome idea, but whoever you get to do the coloring, make sure that you get some sort of guarantee about how it's going to turn out. I just have this bad feeling that it'll look amazing on paper but when you actually doesn't get it in your hands it won't look so vibrant. 

[Hardspoon]

FYI:

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(i) For clubs other than putters the grip must be circular in cross-section, except that a continuous, straight, slightly raised rib may be incorporated along the full length of the grip, and a slightly indented spiral is permitted on a wrapped grip or replica of one.

(ii) A putter grip may have a non-circular cross-section, provided the cross-section has no concavity, is symmetrical and remains generally similar throughout the length of the grip.

(iii) The grip may be tapered but must not have any bulge or waist. Its cross-sectional dimensions measured in any direction must not exceed 1.75 inches (44.45 mm).

(iv) For clubs other than putters the axis of the grip must coincide with the axis of the shaft.

Rule II is what would prevent you from doing anything too realistic if you want to play with the putter.

If you don't...well, just buy a lightsaber handle and epoxy a putter shaft to it. 

[Valleygolfer]

As the voice of reason here.... don't waste your money. However, I have seen a lot of Star Wars fans and know you won't listen...

[RickPro]

that would be awesome, post pics of it when you get it.