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Dec 29, 2018

A close look at Bettinardi’s limited-edition 2019 BB1 Tiki putters

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A close look at Bettinardi’s limited-edition 2019 BB1 Tiki putters

    As is tradition, for the fourth year straight, Bettinardi is releasing a limited-run, custom “Tiki” putter in honor of the Hawaiian-swing on the PGA TOUR, which kicks off with the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui. For equipment fans, analyzing the new Tiki design from Bettinardi is a fun way to dive into the New Year, since there’s always a few Hawaii-inspired hidden gems in the design.

    As per the Hawaiian theme, the 2019 BB1 Tiki putter has tribal stampings on the Plumbers Neck, and it has ocean waves on the back cavity. Look closer at those waves, however, and you’ll see “RJB” hidden in the watery design. Of course, RJB stands for Robert J. Bettinardi, the company founder and putter designer, who you may know better as “Bob” Bettinardi. The sole also features a Great White shark engraving. A better look at that shark design reveals two of Bettinardi’s famous Honeycomb shapes on its body.

    As for the technology, Bettinardi’s 2019 BB1 Tiki uses new BB1 Sound Slot head models, which have precision-milled sound slots in their soles for a more responsive sound, according to the company. The high-end putters are made from Soft Carbon Steel with a black PVD finish, and hand-painted with Tiffany Blue, pink and white colors.

    The putters also have Bettinardi’s Fancy F.I.T. (Feel Impact Technology) face technology, with an ocean wave design, and they weigh in at 350 grams.

    The 2019 BB1 Tiki putters come equipped with black leather Gripmaster putter grips and a custom Tiki headcover, which also features the Great White shark and ocean waves shown on the putter itself. Bettinardi is only releasing 250 putters, and they will be available for $525 on January 10 a select dealers and on Bettinardi’s website.

    Also available as part of the 2019 Tiki selection are ball markers and divot repair tools that keep with the year’s themes.

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