Bettinardi is a name synonym to high quality putters, and if you’re a fan of the brand.
The good news is that the company announced recently its latest 2019 line-up of premium range putters, hand crafted, mind you, and developed in collaboration with high profile Tour golfers, Francesco Molinari included. Since Francesco Molinari is a world-class player, i.e. a Ryder Cup hero and Open Champion, it goes without saying that Bettinardi’s latest three-series 12-putters range is boasting Tour-proven technology along with Tour-proven know-how, coming from the best of the best in the business. The new putters from Bettinardi will be sold together with the current BB series, and consist of twelve hand-made premium putters, spread across three series. Since they’re hand-crafted, it goes without saying that these babies are pretty expensive, but the price tag is reflected in the putters’ quality, not to mention they’re built to deliver the ultimate in terms of feel. According to the company’s CEO and founder, the new range of putters was created using the latest technologies. Here’s Bob Bettinardi:
These new putters have been proven on the game’s biggest stage, along with being significantly tested at our headquarters to produce the best range we’ve ever had. Each putter is hand-crafted in the USA from a single piece of high-quality milled carbon or stainless steel using high-tech CNC milling technology and expert craftmanship.
It seems that 2019 is going to be a special year for the company, as it marks its 20th anniversary of it being in the golf racket. Usually speaking, Bettinardi launches its Queen B/Studio Stock and BB series once every two years. One year it’s BB series’ turn, then in the following year, Queen B/Studio Stock come out, and so on and so forth. The new Queen B and Studio Stock putters are already available on pre-order on the company’s website, and they’ll hit the shelves starting with January 19th 2019.
To begin with, let’s talk about the Bettinardi Queen B 2019 putters ( retailing for $400 MSRP), which boast three different head models; each of the respective models weighs 362 grams, and features the company’s patented micro honeycomb face milling, along with Soft Carbon bodies and awesome champagne silver finishes. On top of that, we have the Tiffany blue headcovers/color schemes. As usual, design is a strong asset with Italian-run companies. Here’s the Vice President of Bettinardi Golf, Sam Bettinardi:
“The new Queen B lineup is perfect in terms of appearance, performance, and feel. We’ve improved upon two winning designs with the QB5 and QB6, and added a sleek mallet option with our trademark crescent neck with the 10. This is the first year the Queen B Series offers 3 head shapes, and with the demand and excitement for the range, we are proud to expand upon it.”
So, if you’re looking for the perfect putter, it seems like the new Queen B lineup has your name on it, at least if you believe Mr. Sam. Here’s the line-up, including tech specs:
Queen B #5:
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe Hang 1/2
- Grip Options: Standard/jumbo
Queen B #6:
- Dexterity: Right/left handed
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe Hang 1/8
- Grip Options: Standard/jumbo
Queen B #10
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe Hang 1/2
- Grip Options: Standard/jumbo
Moving along with our news for today, enter the Bettinardi Studio Stock 2019 putters (retailing for $450 MSRP), boasting five different models, each of them being milled from stainless-steel (303). These babies come in a rich platinum finish (the company’s exact words), and check this out: they’re hand polished. Also, the Bettinardi Studio Stock 2019 putters boast a 20% deeper Feel Impact Technology, which gives them a softer feel. Here’s Bettinardi’s Master Putter Designer Bob Bettinardi:
“Every year we look to raise the standard in our production line by incorporating new technology and refining our head shapes, by working with the best players in the world. This year we’ve achieved just that by incorporating 303 Stainless Steel into the line, and milling our F.I.T. Face 20 percent deeper for an inimitable feel at impact across four solid head shapes.”
Here’s the full line-up, including specs:
SS 2
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/4
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
SS 28
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/4
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
SS 28 Armlock
- Weight: 400 grams
- Lie, loft: 71 degrees, 5 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Lengths: 40, 40.5, 41, 41.5 and 42 inches
- Toe hang: 1/8
- Grip options: 15-inch armlock
SS 28 Center Shaft
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/2
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
SS 38
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/8
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
The QB putters are designed to provide a nice combo of stunning looks and top-tier performance, while the Studio Stock are all about an incredibly soft feel. All the putters in the 2019 line-up were developed with input from European Tour star Haotong Li, multiple PGA Tour winner Matt Kuchar and World Golf Hall of Famer Fred Couples, not to mention Robert Bettinardi’s over 3 decades-long expertise in fine tuning premium putters. And I’ve saved the best for last: all putters are hand-crafted in USA, using high quality materials and impeccable workmanship, along with the latest CNC milling technology.
