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Finau's Hockey Stick Putter: Tour Legal?
19 Sep
Summary
- Tony Finau is testing a unique hockey-stick-like putter grip.
- The grip is designed by Wisconsin-based Caliber Golf.
- Another small brand, Hanna Golf, gets Tour exposure.
PGA Tour player Tony Finau is currently experimenting with a distinctive putter grip resembling a hockey stick, developed by Caliber Golf. This innovative design, created by Caliber founder Tim Wright, has generated considerable buzz. Wright confirmed that the grip has received approval from the USGA, ensuring its legality for professional play after years of development.
This endorsement represents a significant breakthrough for Caliber Golf, a small company based in Wisconsin. Finau's decision to test the grip, even borrowing a hockey term to describe the moment as a 'breakaway,' signifies a potential turning point for the brand's recognition on the Tour.
In parallel, boutique putter manufacturer Hanna Golf Co. is experiencing its own moment of significant exposure, thanks to Joel Dahmen. Dahmen is using a custom-designed putter from the Iowa-based company at a recent PGA Tour event, marking a major milestone for the three-year-old brand.
Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf, expressed that having a PGA Tour player use his company's putter is the ultimate validation, even beyond potential sales. Doerfler and Dahmen have a history, with Dahmen purchasing a putter early in the brand's launch, which has led to ongoing support and industry connections.
Other notable equipment news includes Jacob Bridgeman's modified TaylorMade 9-wood, Srixon's new golf ball launches, and Titleist's 'split arrow' Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls appearing on the USGA conforming list. Adam Scott has switched to a new Titleist driver, and Nicolai Hojgaard is using a custom Odyssey putter.
