Next Big Putter Company?
I have to say I feel Adams is the best up and coming golf company in the business today. They have found a way to compete with the big boys…and they have done it with exceptional products. Unfortunately a lot of the amazing product they are making never actually makes it to retail…so many of you unfortunately never get to see it. And where the majority of golf companies only seem to be putting new paint jobs and worthless adjustable weights on drivers and putters Adams Golf actually is developing innovating golf products. They have one if not THE MOST talented R&D guys in the biz…his name is Tim Reid…and where Barney Adams might have put them on the map we feel Tim could possibly take Adams to the next level. And that next level is sitting directly parallel to companies like Callaway, Taylormade, Titleist and Ping.
Bad Rumor or Terrible Fact?
Which makes the latest rumor we have been hearing so disheartening…we have heard that they are considering selling out to Dick’s Sporting Goods. We know they (Adams) like many other golf companies were having some tough financial times..but we really hope this economy does not force them to have to resort to a “fire sale” just to stay in the business. There is a talented bunch of guys there and we feel like they are doing it the RIGHT way. So we really hope another investor comes swooping in or hopefully this rumor is just that. Although, we have now contacted 4 great sources of ours and they have all told us they have heard the same thing. We put calls in to the high-ups at Adams but got a no-comment response.
Adams Golf – Next To Enter The Putter Market
Even with this rumor looming…we are hearing that they are now seriously considering moving in to the putter market. From what we hear there are quite a few putter prototypes floating around the courses near Tim Reid’s local stomping grounds. And here is what we are hearing:
- There will be at least 3-5 putters released
- There will be a high-end milled line (Photos Below) and a lower-end value line to compete with Cleveland’s ($79 Putters)
- There will be an 8802 Style, Mallet and a milled model with a very unique sole design
- ($79) Putter line will have a yellow grip and yellow insert
- Lower-end models will be released in the next month or 2 and the high-end line next year
Unique Sole Design
If you look at the 2nd image you will notice a ridge or hump located in between the weights on the sole. You can also see in the last image that the sole of the putter carries a unique shape due to the hump. From what we are hearing the unique sole design allows golfers to set down the putter any way you like and it will sit square. From what I see and others I have asked we all thought the opposite. It seems like this would cause a problem with people who tend to pull putts. And also for a golfer who likes to forward press…it would seem to catch easily and cause you to catch on the surface of the green too early. But we have yet to get one to test…but soon as we do we will be sure to let you know.
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tjsfagolf
15 years ago
I have putted with this putter ad what adams says is correct it sits square it just rolls that way no matter what and it also give most players that looks that the toe is up at address that we like but the real part of the putter that makes contact with the ball is sitting flush to the ground very solid putter and a nice butter feel cant wait to try other models keep it going adams they also have some sick tour only wedges 9039 protos!!! very nice