Zen ZA1 Prototype

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:34 am

this one really no stock.

Hall of Fame Golfer Posts : 6385 Join date : 2009-06-18

this is the face that started it all...

The RDE (Reduced Dimple Error) Face. its patented but there are putters who have tried to use this without the same effect.

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the lighter satin is more appealing but the black turns out better than i have anticipated. as we are milling the putter off a block of 303 steel, the overall weight distribution and face balance is maintained because of the state-of-the-art milling machine employed.

For the Black and light Bronze, we are using a vapour transfer method used in surgical tools because the 303 steel is one of the most difficult material to coat. its not an oxide or painting that helps us create the colour and the thickness of the colour coat.

through the prototyping in the last 6 months, we have not only learn a great deal about how the RDE function and why it cease to function. Just as important we have come to understand the importance of shaft frequency, stiffness of the shaft and spine orientation to achieve the perfect roll and distance control.

previous users will attest to it that they find the first prototype soft but was always putting short. it was not a function of the face but rather a malfunction of the shaft flex. we have now established the frequency for the different desired feel and the Zen Flow Motion F360 is just the right component to tie everything in.

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the bronze short slant is in the bag of an European Tour bag who is headed for Spain this week for the 2nd stage qualifier.

for those who wants to try this combination of bespoked putter building, please feel free to ask.

DGman

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1597 Join date : 2009-06-21

DGman wrote:: through the prototyping in the last 6 months, we have not only learn a great deal about how the RDE function and why it cease to function. Just as important we have come to understand the importance of shaft frequency, stiffness of the shaft and spine orientation to achieve the perfect roll and distance control.

previous users will attest to it that they find the first prototype soft but was always putting short. it was not a function of the face but rather a malfunction of the shaft flex. we have now established the frequency for the different desired feel and the Zen Flow Motion F360 is just the right component to tie everything in.

DGman

Was abt to ask how the shaft makes a difference in putting.... guess u hv answered it.

U mean the RDE can cease to function?? wats the lifespan of the face then??

Newbie Golfer Posts : 50 Join date : 2009-07-27

looks great... can't wait for it to be in production.... looking forward to a full black putter... Smile

Senior Golfer Posts : 282 Join date : 2009-08-03

DGman, I am a lover of flare neck or short slant neck putter. If you have a Zen with it, I am keen to try.

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:10 am

Eric, any more of those lovely headcovers?

Hall of Fame Golfer Posts : 6385 Join date : 2009-06-18

i will bring my personal satin short slant (355g head) with F360 shaft and we should have one more SS with steel on Grip master and the original PN for trial.

so far golfsnowman and Will have PM me and they will also get a shot of testing these putters.

the black one stays in the shop as i will probably game it this weekend....

DGman

Jeffgoh will pick up his long awaited prototype. MC - no stock!

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:35 am

DGman wrote:: MC - no stock!

No money also.

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:46 am

I'll be waiting boss. You know where I am.

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:54 am

Wau liao...sibei swee leh.. 2nd prototype no momenty to buy,..now another prototype..really tempting...popi popi..today strike big big..can buy zen putter and change driver shalf to red red one..

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:19 am

popi popi..today strike big big..can buy zen putter and change driver shalf to red red one..

wats the MAGIC number tdy??
1000big 1000small??

hahahhahah

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:22 am

how about 1119....that is the time stamp on your post...

4dtoto time stamp is 1054....haha

will buy this 2 number later during lunch time

snowman

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:56 am

wau like tat also can...dun buy up all the putters...must reserve at least one for me leh...good luck

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:00 pm

thanks 4dtoto

if i kena big big, i buy one for u...haha !!

snowman

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:03 pm

Frankly speaking, these two number came up very often especially 1054

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:06 pm

then...Mai Tu Liao...

haha...

ok ok..we better stop the 4D thingy, this is Zen putter thread, not 4D thread...haha

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:12 pm

I am SOLD... QUICK START UR PRODUCTION!!!! It has beeeeeeeeeennnn MONNNNTHHHHHHS!!!

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1597 Join date : 2009-06-21

good things must wait

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:46 pm

wait "things" must be good?

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1597 Join date : 2009-06-21

Agumon wrote:: wait "things" must be good?

This I dunno...

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:38 pm

everytime i have to wait for MT to show up, is he good?

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:02 pm

At least he is a good man

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:48 pm

MT is ang pai leh... what do you think?

Subject: Re: Zen ZA1 Prototype Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:58 pm

Why always hammer MT?

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1499 Join date : 2009-06-20

techno, pls retract your statement.

that is a wildfire waiting to start.

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