Zen ZA1 Prototype

ok boys poison time....heres the official pictures of the Zen Custom Tour Blades. its not for sale at this point as we are still in prototyping stage. the European and US version will be sent to their respective centres for testing and once we get the feedback in a month's time, we will proceed to further prototyping.

meanwhile enjoy the pictures that was taken by the professional photographer at Zen HQ in Sheffield, UK.

Available in plumber's neck ZA1 (60 degree FB, full shaft offset, 345 and 355g) and short slant ZA 2 (45 degree FB, half shaft offset, 345 and 355 g). millled from a solid block of SS 303 and double annealed. Finished in 2 micron bead blast with a polish sole. Face milled RDE (Reduced Dimple Error Technology - patented) variable face angle of 4 degrees adjusted for vertical roll and horizontal budge. Lie in 71 and 69 degrees.



plumbers neck is the first and fourth putter from the left. the rest is short slant and the lone centre-shafted is third from left.



US version sole engraving....



UK and Europe version engraving....



short slant - top and perspective view.....





other detailing...weight is etched on the toe.







possible options....



the product is not available for commerical release at this point. but if you die die want to try, come bye and try it at you know where.

btw the asian version sole is the same as what S70B has posted. it will be available in 3 colours - tour satin, bronze and matt black. for those who want a sound slot (beach - 2mm), it can be arranged but there will be cost involved as the putter will be individually milled at the sole.

DGman

Can I please order Mid-Slant FB, 355g, 34inch, with Iomic Grip.

What the hell, can I have 2 please

i think 69 degree lie will suit you better G-Man. sound slot?

at least 3 months wait hor.

DGman

DGMan, got top view of the centre-shaft ?

Man ! Last Sat at the den... i quietly tried the poison and i rolled in 30 putts consecutively. If i am to change my putter, it got to be a ZEN !!!

Cheers,
ethee

ZEN Impressive!

nb. wait so long. still have not come.

neck so long until want to drop already.

Boss,

I know i am not on your priority list. But i still hope that you will be kind enough to put me on your next shipment list. Preferably, i would like to have a center shafted one. If not, a midslant/plumber neck will do (aka anything will do). I am not too particular about weight, 345-350 grams will do. Length will be 33 inch. Thanks.

mUAr_cHEe wrote:

nb. wait so long. still have not come.

neck so long until want to drop already.

Ya, our necks also very long. The first time "i" and myself tried the Zen Oracle mallet, we already asked for blade versions.

Patience, my boy ! Tat's wat i have been telling "i" We want quality works; not worth to rush. Meantime, let's polish up our putting skills 8)

Cheers,
ethee

mUAr_cHEe wrote:

nb. wait so long. still have not come.

neck so long until want to drop already.

If u wait even longer, maybe a limited edition "long neck version" will be ready specially for u

mUAr_cHEe wrote:

nb. wait so long. still have not come.

neck so long until want to drop already.

Come already, your ping putter i want leh.

mUAr_cHEe wrote:

nb. wait so long. still have not come.

neck so long until want to drop already.

MC...for sure Siaw8 will get his first cos you have to learn from him about asking....the same with LS....who got the only US version.

DGman

Dear MC,

Can I have your Ping putter so that i can putt as well as you?? Please....


Dear DGman,

Can I book a pc of the infamous Zen Putter with mid slant head at 355g , leather grip and 33 inch length ? pleaseee...really appreciate your kindness and helpfullness..Sincerely yours..

i think G_man has to help me manage booking list liao.....

1. G_man - 355g, 69 degree lie, SS (2 pcs)
2. Siaw8 - ?
3. 4dtoto - 355, 69 degree lie, SS

dont worry about length, it will be custom fit....so it can be 33, 33 1/4, 33 1/2 and so on.

DGman

DGman wrote:

MC...for sure Siaw8 will get his first cos you have to learn from him about asking....the same with LS....who got the only US version.

DGman

Ok. no CSSY from me, as that will make me very normal.

Chewy Jr delivery this evening to BFG.

Latest List

1. G_man - 355g, 69° lie, SS (2 pcs)
2. Siaw8 - ?
3. 4dtoto - 355, 69° lie, SS
4. mUAr_cHEe - ZA2, 355g, 71° Lie, 3° Loft with PING BlackOut.

Wow, do I have pre-order? I wld like to get one, but dunno all those technical terms...

DGman wrote:

i think G_man has to help me manage booking list liao.....

1. G_man - 355g, 69 degree lie, SS (2 pcs)
2. Siaw8 - ?
3. 4dtoto - 355, 69 degree lie, SS

dont worry about length, it will be custom fit....so it can be 33, 33 1/4, 33 1/2 and so on.

DGman

DGman,

I can take the MS proto out again for another run after you have blunt it by a few microns. If the feedback has improved you will see me in that list.

~ icebocc ~

you HAD ME @ EHLO

Or you can just show up everyday with CSSY offerings and then hope to be there at the right day and at the right time so that you can have your pick of the putters when they arrive.


But just to put it in perspective for you.

Most standard putters come in 71° lie and 4° loft. Standard lengths are 33", 34" and 35". Then there is the issue of the neck. In this offering there is 2; plumber neck and mid slant.

Plumbers neck is the funny bend here and there neck made famous by Eldrick Woods. Mid slant as its name's suggest it a straight neck that is slight slanted.

So just pick which one you want?

DGman i want my side dot n beach !!!!!!! I will pass u mine u bring back factory to do for me k PLS PLS PLS i trying very hard to grow back my goatie liao lol

no need to rush to book....

come and try out the different necks before even thinking about it.

too bad i cannot play this week.....

DGman

Latest List

1. G_man - 355g, 69° lie, SS (2 pcs)
2. Siaw8 - ?
3. 4dtoto - 355, 69° lie, SS
4. mUAr_cHEe - ZA2, 355g, 71° Lie, 3° Loft with PING BlackOut.
5. MT - 355g, MS, lie n loft dunno yet.

Latest List

1. G_man - 355g, 69° lie, SS (2 pcs)
2. Siaw8 - 355g, Center Shafted
3. 4dtoto - 355, 69° lie, SS
4. mUAr_cHEe - ZA2, 355g, 71° Lie, 3° Loft with PING BlackOut.
5. MT - 355g, MS, lie n loft dunno yet.

no worries. i will centre shaft u.

Not need... mine is center shafted liao... unlike urs which is mid slanted... keke

had a conference call that lasted just over an hour...the wheels are in motion boys.

S70B PN is back and will be debutting at the Queens Cup at Koh Samui next week.

i am sure we will get more feedback for positive changes from an existing ZO Blade user.

DGman