Another month has passed which means it is time for the next Bettinardi XXV Anniversary limited-edition putter release—the BB28 Slotback.
Last month’s limited-edition anniversary putter, the BB30, is a tough act to follow. That putter was the only one in the XXV Anniversary series with a welded neck and was a head shape previously only available to Bob Bettinardi’s friends.
How can this month’s BB28 Slotback possibly compete with the BB30’s backstory?
What makes the BB28 Slotback different from the stock model?
How did Bettinardi change the BB28 design with the limited edition? The first design difference you will notice when comparing the stock BB28 to the BB28 Slotback is the slot at the back. Removing some of the material at the back edge of the putter may not seem like much of a design change but this little tweak significantly changes the optics of the putter at address.
Specifications: Bettinardi XXV Limited-Edition BB28 Slotback Limited-Edition Putter
Material: 303 stainless steel and 6061 military grade aluminum Construction: CNC milled Finish: Violet Haze PVD Face: Fine Flymill Neck: Spud Toe Hang: 3:30 Weight: 361 grams Shaft: Stepless steel Grip: Navy leather perforated Gripmaster with copper stitch back Production run: 250 MSRP: $900The BB28 Slotback’s Unique Cosmetics
Outdoors, the BB28 Slotback was a putter of a different color. The base color was still antique bronze but now it was overlaid with a dusting of purple and blue. The colors vary with the contours but remain subtle and non-distracting at address. Overall, it is more matte than shiny, even in full sun.
The perforated navy leather with copper stitching Gripmaster grip and the navy blue headcover complement the looks of the putter nicely.
Final Thoughts on the Bettinardi XXV Limited-Edition BB28 Slotback Putter
So much for me hyping a new limited-edition putter, huh?
Not only were these tweaks cosmetic but the alteration to the back edge essentially changed the BB28 design from unplayable to immediately bagable.
Find out more about the Bettinardi XXV limited-edition BB28 Slotback and the rest of the XXV Anniversary series at Bettinardi.com
FAQ: Bettinardi 25th Anniversary Putter Line.
Can you tell me more about Bettinardi Golf?
I’m just going to quote myself on this one. “For the full report on Bettinardi’s history, check out this article by our golf historian John Barba.”
Why are these putters so expensive?
Economics 101. The market dictates the price. The other factor is that it takes longer to produce the limited-edition putters than a stock model. That Econ class also mentioned that time equals money.
Why don’t you like the stock BB28?
My issue with the stock BB28 is the same issue I have with a number of other similar blade putter designs. At address, I want all of the cavity edges of the bumpers to line up.
Putters with rounded rear bumpers and squared front bumpers don’t have a clean line at the cavity. This distracts me at address. With the stock BB28, the rounded rear bumpers are also flat, making their contrast to the higher square front section of the putter even more pronounced.
By adding the slotback, the now square rear section blends in better with the square front section. For my eyes anyway.
Do you really need an expensive putter?
Of course not. What you need is a putter that helps you enjoy playing golf. First point of order should be going through a putter fitting. Making putts is a sure-fire way to make golf more fun. If you are in the area, Bettinardi’s Studio B in Oak Brook has an amazing putter fitting program. If that’s not an option, find a local fitter. Once you know what putter you need, spending extra money for a fancy one is up to you. If you have the inclination and the means, treat yourself to something nice.
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