Equipment
Nike’s Method Origin B1-01 and B2-01 putters
If you follow our WITBs at GolfWRX, you know that Rory McIlroy switched putters to a Nike Method Origin putter at the 2015 Tour Championship, and it has been in the bag ever since.
Related: Rory McIlroy WITB
On April 22, Nike is releasing the Method Origin B1-01 and B2-01 putters, the latter of which is in the bag of McIlroy, who has won four times worldwide with the putter. Also, Charl Schwartzel won the 2016 Valspar Championship with a Method Origin B1-01 putter in his bag.
The new Method Origin putters are results of feedback and insight from McIlroy himself and Tiger Woods, according to Nike Golf representatives. The B1-01 has the square look Tiger prefers, while the B2-01 has the rounded look that McIlroy prefers.
First off, they’re made to have better distance control by minimizing the effect of off-center hits. To accomplish this, Nike used a layer of its RZN (resin) technology between the milled 304 stainless steel face and body, which helps better return energy from the putter to the golf ball on strikes that occur low on the face, heel or toe. The worse the mishit, the more benefit the technology provides over a standard putter, according to Nike.
The putters also use Nike’s new poly-metal grooves for a better roll and softer feel. The linear grooves — there’s seven in total, which are smaller and thinner than the five that used to be on the company’s Method putters — are each comprised of two parts; a metal portion that “grabs” the ball for better roll, and a polymer portion that creates a softer feel.
The putters have four weight slots in their soles, allowing additional weight to be added to the head. The weights are also beneficial in controlling head weight for Nike’s CounterFlex versions, which have a 75-gram sliding weight in their 15-inch grips, allowing golfers to adjust their counterbalance effect.
The Method origin B1-01 and B2-01 putters will be available for $349.99 in the standard models, and $419.99 with a CounterFlex grip.
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At the 2015 John Deere Classic, Jordan Spieth downed Tom Gillis in a playoff for his fourth victory of the season. Spieth entered the final round with a two-stroke lead, bolstered by a Saturday 10-under 61, and was steady enough Sunday to book passage to a playoff at 20 under par. When Gillis wasn’t up to the task, Spieth captured his second trophy at the Silvis, Illinois, event.
Check out the clubs Spieth had in play nine years ago below.
Driver: Titleist 915D2 (9.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Black Limited Edition 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist 915F (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X
Hybrid: Titleist 915HD (20.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 95 X
Irons: Titleist 714 AP2 (4-9) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Project X 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM5 (46-08F, 52-08F, 56-10S, 60-04L) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Project X 6.0
Putter: Scotty Cameron 009 Prototype Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso Ultra (Black/White)
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Check out more photos of Jordan Spieth’s 2015 WITB here.
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- Michael Thorbjornsen what’s in the bag accurate as of the John Deere Classic. Check out more photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (9 degrees @7.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 TX
4-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P790 (2), TaylorMade P770 (3), TaylorMade P7MC (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X Seven (2), True Temper AMT Tour White X100 (3-PW)
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-09SBC)
Shafts: KBS Tour-V 120 X
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour S, Spider Tour X
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 3.0 17
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
See more in-hand photos of Thorbjornsen’s WITB here.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (7/2/24): Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 7-wood
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that 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, there is a listing for a Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 7-wood.
From the seller: (@swwpp5): “Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 7 wood. Gamed 1 round since new. Ordered direct from Callaway. Standard length with Tensei 1K black 85 TX. Stock headcover included $275.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 7-wood
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Keoni
Mar 23, 2016 at 12:49 pm
Scooter; didn’t you mean it’s a Karsten Ping Anser?
Brandon
Mar 22, 2016 at 11:37 am
These are the ones that he made when he was with MacGregor
http://www.dallasgolf.com/putters/?search_query=&page=1&limit=50&sort=featured&brand=88&category=28&is_category_page=1
Dj
Mar 22, 2016 at 8:31 am
Best putter out there. Now to decide which one I want
Scooter McGavin
Mar 22, 2016 at 8:11 am
So it’s a Bobby Grace putter?
Charlie
Mar 22, 2016 at 8:17 am
Can you show us the putter(s) in question?
Brandon
Mar 22, 2016 at 11:29 am
http://www.bobbygraceputters.com
Brandon
Mar 22, 2016 at 11:26 am
You could say that. I have been waiting for a mainstream manufacturer to come out with something like this. I remember when Bobby first started using this tech right before he left MacGregor and he made the DCT(Distance Control Technology) putters. Then, when he started making his own designs the DCT turned into HSM(Hole Seeking Material) and started using material to create immediate roll. My only complaint was that the head designs he was using didn’t appeal to me.
I am really shocked Taylormade or Odyssey didn’t do this about 4 years ago.
Not really a Nike putter, but definitely will give this a STRONG consideration. It would be really cool if more manufacturers would start to put this kind of technology in their putters. It definitely makes it easier for amateurs who struggle with missing the sweet spot. Standing over a putt and not having to worry as much about distance control is a huge advantage for putters.