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Golf Companies, Holiday Golf, Putters

Bettinardi Golf – Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the premium putter brand in 2023

January 27, 2023 – Bettinardi Golf is proud to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2023 as the leading short-game equipment provider in the game of golf.

Bettinardi Golf was established in 1998 by manufacturer, designer, and engineer Robert J. Bettinardi. With a detailed eye for innovation, the high-class craftsman entered the putter industry with his own namesake brand after milling putters for golf’s biggest OEMs from 1991-1998. It was during this time that Robert forever changed the way putters would be made by being the first person to mill a putter head from a solid block of steel, without using forgings, castings, or welds.

From Robert’s one-piece milled putter methodology, best-in-class face millings, innovative head designs, stunning finishes, and newly pioneered Armlock technology, Bettinardi Golf has stayed at the forefront of golf equipment innovation over the past 25 years.

“I am so proud of this huge milestone for Bettinardi, and all that we have accomplished over the last 25 years,” says Robert Bettinardi, Founder and CEO of Bettinardi Golf. “From the 100 professional wins to the cult-like following in The Hive of our bespoke offerings, and with distribution in over 45 countries around the world, Bettinardi’s future has never been brighter.”

Bettinardi will be celebrating this 25th Anniversary milestone by releasing one Limited Edition putter every month in 2023 that celebrates the company’s heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship over the past 25 years. Putters will be released in quantities of 250 pieces per month and will be available in The Hive online and at select Bettinardi specialty dealers worldwide.

To lead off with this milestone, Bettinardi Golf is bringing back the BB1 MS, one of Robert’s first putters ever produced.

Holiday Golf, Putters

Bettinardi Golf – New Studio Stock, Queen B and Inovai premium putters for 2021

December 28, 2020 – Bettinardi Golf, leader brand in precision-milled putters and inventor of one-piece technology, has announced their all-new production of putter collections for 2021/22, the Studio Stock, Queen B series and Inovai 7.0.

Robert and Sam Bettinardi continue their legacy, bringing us the next generation of world-class milled putters in the upgraded Queen B and Studio Stock series. All putters are crafted in the USA with a variety of face milling technologies, including their newest Roll Control Face which is featured on the 2021 Studio Stock series.

Tour inspired and designed in conjunction with some of the best golfers of the world, each new putter underwent rigorous testing and milling procedures from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility right outside of Chicago.

Exclusive in the Studio Stock 2021 models, the new Roll Control Face milling was scientifically engineered with an asymmetrical design groove profile that promotes more topspin at impact, and shortens the distance the ball takes to acquire a true roll with each putt.


Precision-milled from 303 Stainless Steel, 2021 Studio Stock series includes 7 putters, starting with the Studio Stock 17 with the first ever soft Tri-sole design, and ending with the timeless Studio Stock 18 blade. From the high toe SS17 to the low profile body SS18, both incorporate highly sought-after Tour features.

“We are proud to bring more design features from the world’s best players to the general public”, Sam Bettinardi said.

“The new Studio Stock series offers Bettinardi’s latest enhancements in design, performance and quality. From a soft-Tri sole on the SS17, to the sleek appearance on the SS18, we took highly-requested Tour features to production to give all golfers champion-level confidence at every crucial putt”.

The redesigned and elegant Queen B 2021 series continues the refined, multi-Tour winning Queen B6 wide-body blade. The upgraded series also features two completely new models, the Queen B11, a compact mallet, and the Queen B12, a fresh blade in a traditional style.

Beauty meets innovation in this lineup, as each Queen B putter is milled from a single block of soft Carbon Steel to 362 grams, including Micro Honeycomb Face Milling, and is completed in a stunning and durable Rose Golf PVD finish.

“It’s the ultimate in both performance and aesthetic charm. Our new Rose Gold finish is absolutely beautiful, and makes the line an unmatched work of art,” Founder Robert Bettinardi said.

Lastly, the Inovai 7.0 is added alongside the esteemed Inovai 6.0, furthering the promise of offering MOI with feel. Its upgrade makes it the highest MOI putter ever produced by Bettinardi, a 30% higher than the 2003 U.S. Open winner model that inspired it.

Precision-milled from 303 Stainless Steel and 6061 Military-Grade Aluminum, the bi-metal technology optimizes weight distribution with more mass in the rear, providing ultimate forgiveness and stability.

“While the 7.0 is inspired from past success, the model is completely upgraded with our new bi-metal technology, combining Bettinardi’s values of heritage and innovation to offer confidence-inspiring looks with modern performance benefits,” concludes Sam Bettinardi.

More information at www.holidaygolf.com.

Holiday Golf, Putters

Bettinardi Golf – The 2019 putters, inspired by the champion Francesco Molinari

December 5, 2018 – The premium putter brand Bettinardi has introduced a stunning new range of putters for 2019, hand-crafted, which has been designed and developed with the help of its Tour ambassadors, including the Open Champion and Ryder Cup hero, Francesco Molinari.

The new Studio Stock Series includes the SS2, SS28 Slot Back and SS38 models, made from extremely durable 303 stainless steel and the softest face milling in the company’s history, thanks to CNC-Machining advancements perfected over the last 20 years. The end product is the softest face ever milled by Bettinardi, which was the winner when Molinari put his milling face into play to win the Claret Jug in Carnoustie.

The latest Queen B range includes the re-engineered QB5 and QB6 models, plus the all-new QB10 featuring the exclusive Bettinardi Micro Honeycomb Face milling, which offers a muted yet crisp feel at impact for players looking for constant speed and feel. The new putters have been perfected following the contribution of the Tour ambassadors of the brand, such as Matt Kuchar, Li Haotong, Fred Couples and Francesco himself, along with the expertise of Robert Bettinardi over the last thirty years of dedication to the fine tuning premium products.

The 2019 range consists of 12 premium putters, including the SS28 Slot Back with centre shaft and ArmLock, which also includes the award-winning BB models (BB1, BB29, BB39 and BB56).

“These new putters have been proven on the game’s biggest stages, along with being significantly tested at our headquarters to produce the best range we have ever had,” says Robert Bettinardi, founder of the company.

“Each putter is hand-crafted in the USA from a single piece of high-quality milled carbon or stainless steel of high quality, using the most advanced CNC milling technology and expert craftsmanship. Moving into our 20th Anniversary of production next year, we look back with huge satisfaction thanks to our great victories. But we also pride ourselves on producing a range that is suitable for every golfer, from the elite professionals to enthusiastic amateurs,” he adds.

Studio Stock Series (SS): All models of the new SS series incorporate the deepest F.I.T (Feel Impact Technology) Face ever produced by the brand, 20% deeper than in previous models, to offer an even softer feel at impact in a highly durable 303 stainless steel, milled from a solid block of metal, with a platinum finish. The SS2 makes its way back to the series introducing aesthetic and performance enhancements; the first-ever SS28 Slot Back offers an impressive crossover between a blade and mini-mallet with maximum forgiveness; and the SS38 is a newly designed rounded, compact, cavity-back mallet, easy to align and with a lot of forgiveness.

Queen B (QB): Designed to combine performance with stunning looks, the QB5, QB6 and QB10 putters are milled using the best possible blend of soft carbon steel, completed with a Champagne Silver finish and Tiffany Blue hand-painted colour scheme. The QB5 is ideal for those who seek a heavier feel; the QB6 offers an elegant crossover between a blade and mallet, with refined characteristics in a wide body and flange; and the new QB10 has been refined as a traditional rounded mallet, with softer visual cues, a crescent neck, and the superior performance of its Micro Honeycomb milling face, which Bettinardi has included in the 2019 collection given the much praise it has received on Tour.

More information at www.bettinardi.com and www.holidaygolf.com.

Holiday Golf, Majors, Putters

Bettinardi Golf – Francesco Molinari becomes Champion Golfer at The Open with a Bettinardi premium putter

July 23, 2018 – Francesco Molinari withstood a final round challenge from playing partner Tiger Woods to win his first Major title at the 147th Open Championship with another world-class putting performance using his Bettinardi BBZero Tour putter.

The new Champion Golfer of the Year and the most consistent player in the world in recent months, birdied the formidable 18th hole for a final bogey-free round of 69 and a two-shot victory at Carnoustie, where his putts per GIR amounted to 1.770. Starting three shots back from the leaders, including defending champion Jordan Spieth, he became the fifth golfer to hold the lead during a captivating day, as his last putt secured Italy’s first Major title four years before the country hosts The Ryder Cup.

The popular Italian signed with Bettinardi at the start of the year and switched to his current Double Aged Stainless Steel (DASS) BBZero Tour putter before the Players Championship in May, ahead of winning the BMW PGA Championship and achieving his first PGA Tour title at the Quicken Loans National earlier this month with a resounding eight-shot victory.

Armed with the confidence gained from his trusted Bettinardi putter, Francesco has now achieved a remarkable sequence of three wins and two runner-up spots in his last six starts. At the toughest of the British Open venues, he played 37 holes without dropping a shot and managed an unrivalled bogey-free weekend on the wind-swept links course. Always known as one of the straightest hitters on Tour, it was once believed that putting under pressure was his Achilles heel. Not any longer, as he now ranks at No.6 in the world.

“I think it will take a long time for this to sink in,” said Francesco Molinari after accepting the Claret Jug. “To go bogey-free at the weekend around a track like this, it’s very good. I was as calm as you can be in the final round in The Open. I felt like I was ready for it,” added the 35-year-old, who recently visit the Bettinardi plant in Chicago where his putter was crafted.

“We’re so proud to see Francesco winning his first Major title and become the hottest player in the world right now with a Bettinardi putter that we created for him,” said company President Robert Bettinardi.

“Francesco’s magnificent achievement tops off a remarkable run of performances with a putter that clearly gives him enormous confidence every time he plays and our brand with an Italian heritage could not have a better playing ambassador,” he added.

More information at www.bettinardi.com and www.holidaygolf.com.

Holiday Golf, Putters

Bettinardi Golf – New Studio Stock and Queen B putter lines for 2017

March 13, 2017 – Bettinardi Golf, makers of the world’s finest milled putters and other premium golf products, has revamped their Studio Stock and Queen B lines for 2017 by introducing eight new models with enhanced technology, detailed face millings and superior finishes.

Designed by Robert Bettinardi and an elite team of engineers, all putters are milled in the USA at Bettinardi Golf‘s 40,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Further details on the 2017 product extensions include:

STUDIO STOCK SERIES: A direct evolution of classic putter designs, the Studio Stock Series features a host of new characteristics including a Mercury Gray finish, blue black colour scheme and F.I.T. Face milling which is preferred by those seeking a softer feel. Each of the three new models – a rounded mallet, square mallet and traditional blade – are PGA Tour proven with multiple victories to their credit. Fitted with a matching headcover design and corded grip, this legacy lineup features standard length, counter balance, centre shaft, and arm lock options for maximum player versatility.

QUEEN B SERIES: Formed from a desire to fuse performance and sophistication with substance and grace, the new Queen B 8 and 9 models feature the signature Micro Honeycomb face milling for a crisp feel, branded elegantly with a light satin silver finish and unique swarming bees sole stamping. Paired with a white corded grip and matching headcover, the Queen B is ideal for men and women looking for the very best in form and function.

“At our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located just outside of Chicago, we design, produce and deliver precision engineered putters to amateur and professional golfers from around the world,” says Robert Bettinardi, President and CEO of Bettinardi Golf. “We believe that every golfer should have access to PGA Tour ready products – ones that inspire confidence, feel fantastic and perform even better – and that is exactly what we are providing in this year’s lineup.”

Beyond new additions, the following tour-proven Bettinardi lines remain in the Catalogue for 2017:

BB SERIES: This core collection returns with its stunning Midnight Black PVD finish. The face retains a Hyper-Honeycomb mill pattern from a soft carbon steel, while paint accents of subtle silver and lime green complete the strong appearance. Each putter comes fit with a stepless, brushed nickel shaft for improved feedback and reduced glare. Models in the BB Series include BB1, BB1F, BB8 and BB40.

iNOVAi 3.0: Bi-metal construction, black anodized finish and Bettinardi’s proprietary F.I.T. (Feel-Impact-Technology) Face are all found in the 3.0. Featuring a hand polished 303 stainless steel weight bolted to the aluminium body, precisely positioned for maximum M.O.I. characteristics, the iNOVAi 3.0 is in a class of its own during the 2017 season. Each head design is available in standard or counterbalanced iterations and both are offered as either right or left-handed. The 3.0 is also available in a centre shaft option.

More information at www.bettinardigolf.com and www.holgolf.com.

Holiday Golf, Putters

Bettinardi Golf – Release of 10 new putter models for 2015

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January 5, 2014 – Bettinardi Golf, makers of world’s finest golf products, introduces ten new putter models for 2015. Bettinardi is known for its’ high-performance, American crafted, PGA Tour proven putters.

All putters are milled in Bettinardi Golf’s 40,000 square foot, state of the art manufacturing facility in Tinley Park (Illinois, U.S.). This facility allows Bettinardi to harmonize science, beauty, and craftsmanship in order to produce the finest precision milled putters. “By producing all Bettinardi putters in my own manufacturing facility, we are able to push the envelope in design and performance,” said Robert Bettinardi, President and CEO of Bettinardi Golf. “No other brand or golf company can claim the same.”

The superior performance that Bettinardi infuses into their products has been on display at golf’s highest levels. Since 1998, Bettinardi putters have won more than 50 professional golf tournaments around the world, including nine wins in the last two years.

The new 2015 putter line from Bettinardi Golf features tour-inspired head shapes, and never before seen PVD finishes. These improvements are sure to raise the industry standards of cosmetics and precision. Years of testing and research have allowed Robert Bettinardi and his team of American craftsman to enhance an already remarkable brand, into something truly revolutionary. The 2015 Bettinardi putter line will be released on January 15, 2015.

BETTINARDI GOLF NEW PUTTERS 

Studio Stock

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The new 2015 Studio Stock putters are milled from a soft carbon steel, and feature Bettinardi’s new SuperFly mill face. This tour-inspired face milling promotes a crisper and responsive feel. “We want to give our consumers face milling options when it comes to selecting a putter,” Bettinardi said. “We received great feedback from top talent on the PGA Tour in regards to this SuperFly mill face. We believe this milling style now belongs in the hands of all golfers.”

The Studio Stock 2 showcase a classic BB-8 style head, which has been a choice of many on the PGA Tour. Raised shoulders and flattened bumpers provide great weight displacement for superior balance and stability on this winning blade design.

The Studio Stock 16 is a faced balanced mallet that has been crafted with a custom radius tool to ensure ideal perimeter weighting. This unique tool helps get the ball rolling true, even when not struck directly in the sweet spot. Both Studio Stock models will feature a stunning new, durable Olympic Bronze PVD finish.

Queen B

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The new 2015 Queen B line features the latest evolution of Bettinardi’s trademarked micro Honeycomb face milling. The Queen B Model 6 is a wide body, face-balanced blade that sets up impeccably square time after time. The Queen B Model 7 has a ridge milled neck that gently flows into a compact mallet. Unlike most mallets, this putter has a slight toe hang that promotes an inside to inside stroke.

Both Queen B models are complemented by their astounding Savannah Blue PVD finish. “By far, the Savannah Blue PVD finish turned out better than we thought. The soft lavender and blue palette will be the envy of any foursome.”

Signature Series

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The Signature Series line is directly from Robert Bettinardi’s personal preference in design and performance. “Every year we release two new models on a limited basis that highlight the best that Bettinardi Golf has to offer,” Bettinardi said. “The Signature Model 9 is milled with our tour-inspired SuperFly mill face and this putter will prove itself worthy of any and every bag.”

The Signature Series 10 was created to be the crown jewel of 2015. The blade style look with a two-tiered muscle and high toe produces a deeper face, which allows the ball to match perfectly with the sweet spot. The classic Bettinardi Honeycomb pattern milled into the face, sets this putter apart from all other models. Sculpted out of the finest 303 stainless steel, these putters proudly feature Robert J. Bettinardi’s signature of approval.

Kuchar Model 2

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The Kuchar Model 2HM has been modified to feature the half-moon cutout for 2015, and is available in both arm lock and standard models. This truly unique design will gain momentum as the 2016 anchoring ban is quickly approaching. Matt Kuchar and Robert Bettinardi teamed up to design the first centre shafted arm lock putter. This model features the FIT Face technology and has zero offset while still maintaining the optimum seven degrees of loft necessary for an arm lock putter to be effective.

“Matt approached me at the 2014 Masters with a standard length version of this putter in hand, and asked how we could make this without the extreme offset,” said Sam Bettinardi, VP of Sales and Marketing. “Eliminating the extreme offset of the Kuchar Model 2 will allow for a traditional look at address, which will entice more users to try arm lock style putting.”

Inovai

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The Inovai is a brand new design for Bettinardi Golf in 2015, and is available in both counterbalance and standard models. Years of research and development within the Bettinardi workshop have culminated in this truly forgiving masterpiece. The putter is milled from 6061 aircraft grade aluminum, and includes a milled stainless steel weight strategically placed low and away from the face. “From the look at address, the Inovai is one of the most pleasing MOI mallets on the market,” said Robert Bettinardi.“Once you hit a ball with the Inovai, you will be hard-pressed to pick a different gamer in 2015.”

The FIT (Feel Impact Technology) Face was applied to make this the softest and most responsive feel on an aluminum putter head. The white alignment lines and stainless steel weight create the perfect contrast to the satin black finish. The above features allow for easy alignment, making it truly innovative.

More information at www.Bettinardi.com and www.holgolf.com.

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Bettinardi Golf – Another victory by Fred Couples with the FC Prototype putter

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Portada-Fred-CouplesSeptember 3, 2014 – The latest victory for a Bettinardi Golf putter arrived last weekend with Fred Couples, who shot a final round of 61 at the Shaw Charity Classic on the Champions Tour, at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in Canada.

Couples is using a model called the FC Prototype. This putter was custom-made for him late last summer when Robert Bettinardi approached Fred at the Encompass Championship in August 2013. Three weeks later the company delivered the putter to him and the fourth week he switched! This putter is not available by retail, and currently is a Tour Only model.

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Since he switched to the Bettinardi putter, Couples has won 3 times: the Charles Schwab Cup Championship (November 2013), the Toshiba Classic (March 2014) and the Shaw Charity Classic (August 2014).

Even Tiger Woods has glanced at it.