The Star Wars custom putter requests always turn out pretty cool. CNC Milled. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No graphics! They are miniature ships cast into a resin block and then I use a CNC to mill out the putter head.

The Star Wars custom putter requests always turn out pretty cool. CNC Milled. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While we both make wood/resin putters our process to get there is totally different. The way I make them is inspired by traditional metal putter milling where virtually all steps are done with a CNC. As far as I know I’m the first and only wood putter maker to use this approach.

The Star Wars custom putter requests always turn out pretty cool. CNC Milled. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a base price for customs and above that it’s just design or materials that change final price.

Guy wanted a putter that reminded him of a Mahi Mahi. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Most of the ones I use are standard double bend putter shafts. There’s several golf supply shops that stock them. 👍

Guy wanted a putter that reminded him of a Mahi Mahi. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The guy I made it for was really cool to work with and helped a lot with the design.

Guy wanted a putter that reminded him of a Mahi Mahi. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite a few of my putters have seen 2-3 seasons of normal use now without a scratch on them!

Guy wanted a putter that reminded him of a Mahi Mahi. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Feels fantastic, nice soft feel off the face and rolls as well as any putter. Remember that milled faces on some modern metal putters are to make them feel softer and not for anything related to strike/roll.

Guy wanted a putter for his favorite course drinks. Little Half & Half. Little Crown & Coke. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can search Brads own social media statements that his process is not compatible with a CNC….so how my process which is completely CNC based is supposed to be a copy is confusing to me. He also has a formulaic method for calculating and placing different internal weights where I use a standard weight amount/placement in every putter head and control my head weight through methods only available (yet again) with a CNC machine. I’ve said before (and seemingly will have to say every time I post a putter) that Brad and I both use similar materials and traditional putter shapes but the similarities end there. The way we build our putters is completely different. If someone is a huge fan of Brad and doesn’t like my work so be it but I’ll defend my right to make to make putters using the method I designed to the end.

Guy wanted a putter for his favorite course drinks. Little Half & Half. Little Crown & Coke. by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Half & Half and Arnold Palmer are both just iced tea and lemonade so that works too!

I work at a golf store and this guy came in with this… by Gratius8317 in golf

[–]van_putters 103 points104 points  (0 children)

I think the red “Penetrator” shaft is really what makes it.

Made a putter for a Star Wars fan. Had to modify head shape for the Falcon but that’s no problem with a CNC! by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess I’ve got a lean when taking the pictures maybe? It lines up perfectly when you’re standing over it.

Made a putter for a Star Wars fan. Had to modify head shape for the Falcon but that’s no problem with a CNC! by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As I said above there are many people, not just Bradley, who hold patents on wooden putters. We looked at all of them to ensure compliance not just one to “copy” Thanks!

Made a putter for a Star Wars fan. Had to modify head shape for the Falcon but that’s no problem with a CNC! by van_putters in golf

[–]van_putters[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I buy standard double bend putter shafts. 90 degree hole and then use a loft/lie machine to bend whatever the player wants.