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re: Bettinardi Putter

Posted on 3/15/26 at 3:51 pm to
Posted by SingleMalt1973
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Posted on 3/15/26 at 3:51 pm to
So Bob Bettinardi actually milled Cameron’s first putters including the one that Bernard Langer used to win the Masters in 93. He milled all,the Cameron’s from 92-95.
Posted by htcthc321
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 3/15/26 at 10:56 pm to
Yep. Heads were produced in California and then shipped to Bob in Tinley Park, IL to be milled. I respect both but find the Bettinardi community much more enjoyable than the Cameron groups
Posted by Naked Bootleg
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Posted on 3/16/26 at 6:23 am to
I ask this not to be a smartass.. genuine question: just in terms of putting the golf ball, what's the difference between a Bettinardi blade and my 1996 Ping Anser 2? Is it just a feel preference?
Posted by htcthc321
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 3/16/26 at 9:36 am to
In terms of shape? Not much. Bettinardi BB8 is their Anser 2 shape. Lots of factors though in terms of feel, but especially as you go up the price chain. The higher end BB8s would be soft carbon or DASS (Double Aged Stainless Steel) which is what is used on most Tour Dept and Hive models. It’s their proprietary blend of stainless steel.

And unlike most manufacturers, Bettinardi has a multitude of different face millings to match your putting style. Fit Face and Roll Control Face are horizontal mills and the softest feeling. These work best for me as I tend to have a little aggressive putting stroke
Posted by SingleMalt1973
Member since Feb 2022
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Posted on 3/16/26 at 2:56 pm to
The big difference in your old Ping Anser is the QC and tolerances. CNC Milling ensures the loft and face of the putter is bang on. Standard loft on that Ping is 3 degrees but I bet if you had 10 of them 2-3 would have a loft closer to 4-4.5.
Posted by Naked Bootleg
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Posted on 3/16/26 at 3:28 pm to
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htcthc321

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SingleMalt1973


Got it. Thanks guys.

I've demo'ed many putters over the years but only one felt better than my Anser was a Lazrus mallet and it was so ugly, I couldn't pull the trigger on it.

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