The making of YAMADA Samurai

[joey3108]

[quote name='LSeca' post='2017351' date='Oct 20 2009, 04:10 PM'][quote name='joey3108' post='2015982' date='Oct 20 2009, 12:55 AM']Here are some more pictures, including from address position and head cover:[/quote]


One of the best looking putters I have seen in a long time. Many newer putter makers don't know how to balance their own design without going over the top (imo), this maintains a great looking head from all angles. This piece looks like you could put in on the wall or in the bag, very nice finish too.

OT: Btw Joe, looks like you are practicing some chips in the backyard there as I can see some divots.
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G,
If you look at this putter in person, you'll drool even more.

This pictures are not enough to judge how good the look of this putter. To be able to choose line or dot is even make the choice a lot easier for customers.

You know what # to call when you can't hold it anymore.

I will take some pictures of the 85029 later this week or next week on separate post.

J

[theothertwo]

[quote name='hwwong' post='2007700' date='Oct 15 2009, 06:28 AM'][quote name='xxio' post='2006858' date='Oct 14 2009, 08:26 PM'][quote name='joey3108' post='2005837' date='Oct 15 2009, 12:16 AM']Great news here from the two best selling models:

[i][b]The 85029 this time we did half at 348-353g & half at 360g[/b][/i][i][b]Samurai half at 335g & other half at 345g[/b][/i]
Sorry, I didn't have a chance to take some pictures of the 85029 which IMO one of the best of all.

I can't help myself admiring it when I ordered one for customer the other day. Just simply work of art.

It resembles the Scottsdale Anser head style, only better made on every factors IMO.

I will ask if I could get some pictures later and post it here.

Joe[/quote]


the putters look good, but I'm not digging the model name.
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+1 - why would you name it the 85029? That's a bit..blatant?
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Is it because of Ping's 85029 zip code on his earlier Anser models?

[xxio]

[quote name='theothertwo' post='2017404' date='Oct 21 2009, 07:46 AM']Is it because of Ping's 85029 zip code on his earlier Anser models?[/quote]


Yes. I know JoeK thinks otherwise but IMHO there are 101 names for putters out there. Unless you express that it is a tribute/homage I think anything like this is more of bad taste.

A puttermaker gets ragged on here for doing similar things. Why should Yamada be treated differently?

I guess Yamada wants to attract attention to the fact that they have a product similar to the 029 Anser? I would have gone another route and have the product speak for itself, but I am not a puttermaker, just a putter buyer.

[golfasaurus]

Joe, I am getting my Yamada next week. Thanks for getting Dean to get in touch with me. I owe you one.

[Lefty Cat]

Caught one of these in Sam Saunders bag at the Australian Open. I need one of these soon.

[joey3108]

[quote name='Lefty Cat' post='2103262' date='Dec 4 2009, 10:43 AM']Caught one of these in Sam Saunders bag at the Australian Open. I need one of these soon.[/quote]

I knew some one will catch it!

He will have 5 exemptions on PGA next year.

Grandpa Arnie must be proud!

[joey3108]

Here is Brenden!

[farmer]

Boy, it's a good thing Karsten Solheim was born. SC and these guys would nave nothing to sell.

[joey3108]

No doubt!

He deserve to be a PHD in aeronautics .

[danattherock]

Nice stuff man. Thanks for sharing the pics. If one wanted to buy one, how long would it take to get it? Made to order or are these putters in stock for sale? I am digging that shiny one from above. Is that just a high polish, or nickel, etc..?

[Roland]

What training aid are those guys using?

[golfasaurus]

It's called the Yamada Dream 54.
You can order it from Joe.

[url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=294541&hl=yamada"]Yamada Dream 54[/url]

[joey3108]

[quote name='danattherock' post='2104743' date='Dec 4 2009, 10:06 PM']Nice stuff man. Thanks for sharing the pics. If one wanted to buy one, how long would it take to get it? Made to order or are these putters in stock for sale? I am digging that shiny one from above. Is that just a high polish, or nickel, etc..?[/quote]

Thanks!

In most cases 3-4 weeks at most and YES, I will build the final specs for you.

The one that sold the most is Copper finish and Smoke chrome is second. The one the picture are unfinish product.

Email me if you are interested!

jwk.golf@gmail.com