Bettinardi 2014 BB Series Putters Review

Golfers not knowledgeable about the Bettinardi brand should be aware of the Tinley, Ill.-based firm has its origins in the defense sector, which according to Bettinardi's Vice President of Sales and Marketplace Sam Bettinardi was the impetus for the high quality machining procedure its putters experience. Each and every Bettinardi putter is 100 percent ground and assembled in Tinley Park, and begins as a solid block of steel. That gives incredible control over its production procedure, which has earned Bettinardi great praise from putter aficionados because of its tight allowances and attention to detail to the firm.

The 2014 BB Series comprises five versions: BB43, the BB1, BB1F, BB32 and BB55. This review is not going to contain the high-MOI BB55 putter, nevertheless, which got its review that may be seen here.
Each comes stock with a Pure Hold made custom in either normal or midsize, and has a head weight of 353 gs. Two counterbalanced versions will also be accessible: BB32 CB and the BB1 CB. They come stock at 38 inches -inch Winn clasp made custom for Bettinardi. The additional 42 grams the 3 inches of span add to the overall weight is balanced by having an extra 42 grams making each putter head 395 gs. The regular-span BB1 is accessible for lefties and righties, while the remaining line is right handed only.

The putters have Bettinardi's Hyper Honeycomb face, a grinding pattern creates and putters bigger-diameter honeycomb structures compared to first pattern. Soles and the faces have a high-polished silver finish, while the top have a glare-free matte silver satin finish.
The regular-length putters sell for $299, while the versions that are counterbalanced cost $349. They are accessible from select retailers, along with direct from http://www.bettinardi.com/

Professionals : with an incredibly soft feel. The Hyper Honeycomb face finish is a fine modern touch, and is stunning.
Disadvantages: They are pricey ($299), and just come in one head weight (353 gs for standard-span, 395 gs for that is counterbalanced).
Bottom Line: Golfers who do not understand much can understand the quality.

In accordance with Bettinardi, the Hyper Honeycomb faces ensure a totally level face surface, a claim that is difficult to argue when seeing the flatness of the face in the side. The high-polished finish and sole additionally add those high impact regions and durability. Any golfer who has ever purchased a putter that is totally matte, and then observe face and the sole develop a glow from use understand just what I'm referring to.

The samples we received had no defects to either their paintfill or rotating shaft group, and we value the red, white and blue colorways that cry Made in the U.S.A. Another nice touch are the American-made Pure Grasps, which are exceptionally durable and continue with the Patriotic motif, in addition to the white, red and blue leather headcover (check outside it in the photo gallery at the base of the the narrative).
The BB Series' only drawback is the inability to fix the weight of the putter heads. In accordance with Bettinardi, the business shies away from them because it believes that they feel and can negatively influence sound. It is difficult to claim that declaration, as the putters each offer a soft, solid feel.

Bettinardi is making an aggressive play to become the go-to superior putter manufacturer in the U.S., signing on-line distribution deals with leading retailers PGA SuperStore and 2nd Swing. It's also attempting to garner more PGA Tour existence, signing Matt Kuchar and Brian Gay as brand ambassadors in 2013, and adding putter representatives on the Web.com and Champions Tours. It is a bold move for the putter marketplace that is incredibly competitive and occasionally fickle, but the quality and attractiveness of the BB Series line causes it to be difficult to challenge the judgement.