RyanMark

I made a mistake on my last post. I said "wedge" putter when I meant mallet. And I'm not sure it's even a mallet. Maybe a large blade. Very toe-balanced, about a 75 degree lie, slight offset. I'm leaning towards making a toe-balanced Anser style.

I was able to sneak a look at his clubs today, and he uses an Acushnet Model 16 M. So, it's a wedge type. Are there occasions when a golfer might prefer to use a blade over a wedge putter? Or do most of you stick with one type for all putts?

Thanks, Mike and David. He goes golfing a few times a year as far as I know. If he doesn't end up using it, that's ok, but I'm still striving to make something decent. Maybe I'll try to casually glean some info from him.

Hello! I am a metal caster from Kansas City. This Father's Day, I want to make my dad a personalized putter. I'm not a golfer myself, and have only ever played one game. But I stopped by a pro shop today and the gentleman was kind enough to educate me on some putter basics and terminology. I was hoping I could get some input from this forum regarding design questions. For simplicity's sake, I've decided to use a blade type such as the Bullseye for a starting point. I will make a model from wax, cover it in plaster, burn out the wax, and pour in bronze. Due to limited capabilities, I'm going to use an in-hosel design. A hole is easier to make than a stem. I'd be relying on a double-bend shaft to create an offset and also an angle. I will purchase the shaft. I plan on making a 5 degree loft on the putter face. Does this all seem OK? I'm not sure where the hosel should be along the length of the putter head. I suppose I could put it nearer the heel, or centered. I'm also not sure of weight distribution. Anyways, I appreciate any comments, and I might have more questions as this progresses. I don't want to give anything away by asking my dad his preferences, so I'm shooting for a design that works for most people, within the given limitations. Thanks!