3rd Party refinishing/restoration

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By Geoffrey B

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  1. JDoyel

    JDoyel

    It’s a risk going to a 3rd party though. I found that out the hard way. Took my redX2 in to have it blued and needed a new grip as well to a place that was recommended and ratings were good but a low number of them. Well when I went to pick it up they had smoothed the face insert which I told them not to touch and inserted the screws into the wrong places. I was not happy. When I got home I took the screws out and put them in the correct places so that the heads weren’t sticking out from the sole Of the club anymore. It did look great though and I posted a pic to a SC group to show them to only find out that the grip is apparently a knock off!
  2. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military

    JDoyel said:

    It’s a risk going to a 3rd party though. I found that out the hard way. Took my redX2 in to have it blued and needed a new grip as well to a place that was recommended and ratings were good but a low number of them. Well when I went to pick it up they had smoothed the face insert which I told them not to touch and inserted the screws into the wrong places. I was not happy. When I got home I took the screws out and put them in the correct places so that the heads weren’t sticking out from the sole Of the club anymore. It did look great though and I posted a pic to a SC group to show them to only find out that the grip is apparently a knock off!

    Thats why reading threads here will provide you with accurate information.. No risk if you do research on the company you're sending it in to. The Putter Lounge and BOS (Scotty's old refinishing partner) are reputable. Did you buy the knock-off grip and send its in with putter or did you buy it through them?
  3. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    JDoyel said:

    It’s a risk going to a 3rd party though. I found that out the hard way. Took my redX2 in to have it blued and needed a new grip as well to a place that was recommended and ratings were good but a low number of them. Well when I went to pick it up they had smoothed the face insert which I told them not to touch and inserted the screws into the wrong places. I was not happy. When I got home I took the screws out and put them in the correct places so that the heads weren’t sticking out from the sole Of the club anymore. It did look great though and I posted a pic to a SC group to show them to only find out that the grip is apparently a knock off!

    I completely disagree! IF you go to a third party vendor then you can never have your putter authenticated for resale or valuation purposes. If that is not important to you then it doesn't matter...even with plenty of research your still gambling a foreign (non-scotty) place will do it correct. At least by giving to the Custom Shop for a refurb you have a guarantee among other things it will be done right!

    IMHO, Chris
  4. TKruse

    TKruse

    Love golf, play as much as my wife and work will allow, but some golf dudes on these threads are so lame. I think I'll take my Newport 3rd party almost entirely based on how much of a woody some of you have for "Scotty". First things first when I buy a new putter from the guy that is owned by Titleist, throw his headcover in the garbage, and cut his grip off.
  5. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military
    My biggest concern in refinishing a Scotty would be the face. I don't believe anyone could duplicate the milling on the face. If you screw up the face, then you now own a $400.00 + piece of junk. I don't have a woody for Scotty, I use a Super Stroke grip, I use a generic magnetic headcover and am not worried about being struck by a lightning bolt, thrown by Scotty Cameron. I have used Golfworks for over 30 years for club refinishing and have never been disappointed. However, for this particular golf club, I would use Scotty. Just my opinion and preference.
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