Equipment
Bettinardi unveils first limited-run putter of 2022: the SS28 Half Moon Slant Tiki
To begin 2022, Bettinardi has introduced its first limited-run putter of the year, the SS28 Half Moon Slant Tiki, which will be available in the Hive on January 11th.
The new flat-stick features an SS28 Half Moon head shape designed to allow golfers to frame the ball perfectly at address for a consistent setup at every putt.
Precision-Milled to 358 grams from a single block of 303 Stainless Steel, the putter contains a Fancy Ghost Face over tribal patterned milling across the toe and heel for a tropical appearance.
Completed in a Hawaiian Sun Gold Flame finish, the flat-stick features an intricately engraved Toucan, with the putter hand-painted in a sharp blue, orange, and electric blue color scheme.
The putter comes paired with a matching Made in the USA Headcover and Blue Lamkin Sink Fit grip and coincides with the Island swing which kicks off 2022 on the PGA Tour.
The SS28 Half Moon Slant Tiki will be available for purchase at select Bettinardi specialty dealers worldwide on January 11, 2022, and online in the Hive at Bettinardi.com at 10 a.m. CDT.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4
3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms
Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80
Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105
Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Matt Aamold
Jan 8, 2022 at 12:59 pm
My brain says don’t try to get one on release day….my heart says what’s a little money, that’s an awesome putter. However, knowing their custom putters ‘start’ at $2,500 my brain is winning.
Tyrant Rex
Jan 7, 2022 at 6:22 pm
I’m good with my 70’s era Anser 2, thanks.
Mower
Jan 7, 2022 at 11:58 am
I’ll pay $800 for this.
jk
Ol Snook
Jan 7, 2022 at 10:39 am
Shmook shmook exclaimed Snook the Cuchi Crook.
reeder
Jan 7, 2022 at 10:07 am
The headcover looks better than the putter. Pretty sharp.