I'm the guy that makes them. There is a reason why they don't cost $100. Inexpensive putters are made by the thousands in factories in Asia, mostly by machines supervised by minimally-skilled, underpaid laborers who will never have the opportunity to play golf. Honus are made in batches of 8 by me, a retired computer engineer with a background in physics and a serious golf habit. The manufacturing steps include planing and laminating the bamboo, milling the disc shape with a purpose-built dedicated CNC milling machine, milling the T-line inserts from a different shade of bamboo, epoxying in the T-lines, sanding flat, cleaning up the edges on a belt sander, re-milling the bottom profiles and roundovers on custom jigs, routing the other roundovers on two dedicated routers, and milling the holes for the brass insert. Then they go over to my friend's surfboard shop where he precision sands - mostly by hand but also using some jigs that he built - and blends the edge profiles, using his "surfboard shaper's eye" for contour details. Then he laser-engraves the logo on the bottom using hardware and software that I developed, and puts on 3 coats of UV-stable surfboard epoxy, wearing a full "bunny suit" with external ventilation to avoid allergic reactions from the epoxy, all the while turning them in a special fixture so the epoxy does not drip or sag. It can only be done when the temperature and humidity is right. Then I get them back for the following steps: precision bending of the brass rings to exactly the right dimensions so they will fit in the holes, deepening the holes (on yet another dedicated machine) and profiling the edges so the ring will go in deep enough to meet USGA regulations about dimensions. I then degloss the epoxy surface with 3 different grits of scuff pad, check the face loft and flatness, epoxy in the brass ring, and find the exact balance point to within 1/100" of an inch using another special jig. Then the heads are almost ready for assembly - but most Honus are custom-fitted by professionals who work out the best lie angle, forward press angle, and length for your body and putting style. Having determined that, they are then custom-drilled on another special jig that I designed, which preserves the perfect balance by sending the shaft right through the center of mass of the putter head, regardless of the lie and forward press angles. In addition to the cost of those materials, tools, and labor, the grips, shafts, and headcovers are not free. I will be lucky if I ever recoup the cost of the special workshop that I had to build in order to make these in any significant quantity. I started out doing in my garage but that wasn't working out after the first 50 or so units.
@@markthegolfaddict9051 All the technology in the Honu Putter is either self developed or based on patents that are so old that they expired long ago, and in some cases lapsed due to non-payment of maintenance fees. There are patents on center of mass balancing going back to the 1960s. Patents last between 17 and 20 years if the maintenance fees are paid, less if not. Do the search.
I purchased a Honu, put a Winnpro X 1.60 grip on it and I absolutely love to putt now. It's not hype, my score literally went down because my misses are closer and I'm holing more putts than ever. Plus the feel of the putter hitting the ball is just fantastic. I forgot how good it felt like to hit a golf ball with wood. It took a week or two to adjust my stroke and stance, but once I did, it was just magic. What I get a kick out of, is when I play with others, their first reaction is "wtf is that thing". By the end of the round after I smoke everyone on the green, their like, "can I try that".
After checking out the HONU web site a year ago and getting one I have to recommend this to any serious golfer !!! To not have to compensate for wobble or torque to have the ball roll this well is just scary good. I now average in the mid 20 putts per round and everyone I play with wants to try it as it has this bamboo head and you can't beleive how good and quick players adapt to it just like I did. I also love the feel it really has helped my distance control too. Thanks to Matt here and many thanks to honugolf as well for helping me and my friends, I guess thats the Aloha spirt eh.
I’ve had this putter a year now and I love it! Distance feel is excellent and the alignment T on top works! I have tried to go back to old putters just to see the difference and the Honu is just better.
I have made a "T" alignment mark on my ball and match up the flat part of the "T" with the Honu that is also and flat and feel like I can literally make every putt. I love this putter as well.
I just bought one and thank you so much for your review MSG. They should give you a commission because I trust your judgment and your reviews are always honest and starightforward. Great stuff. Update: Best PUTTER EVER! No matter how far away from the cup I am, I just feel like I can make it. I have lowered my putts per round to just under 30 and even when I miss...I am missing close. LOVE IT! Thanks MSG! Jon
I finally broke down and bought this putter a few weeks back, the standard model. I was hesitant because I could not test it here in GA. I was playing a LAB DF2.1 putter for a while and putted well with it, but hated the feel and the shape of the head. I used an Acculok arm lock putter for a while and putted very well with it, but hated the feel off the face...planned on just dealing with the feel issue due to the performance. I've had Pings, Evnroll, Scotty, Cleveland, and a few others as well. Best feeling off the face was the Evnroll, putted decent with it. So the Honu showed up 2 weeks ago and I took it straight to the practice green to give it a go. First and foremost, the feel off the face is pure bliss! The balance feels better than the DF2.1 to me. It is better looking than the DF2.1, but definitely not what I would consider sexy by any means, but not appalling either. I found distance control to be so easy with the Honu, better than any other putter I have ever tried. Short putts 5 feet and in are automatic due to the balance and feel, no more leaving them short for me. I may not read the break perfectly, but my distance is almost always 3-5 ball lengths past the hole if I miss. In the four rounds I've played it, I've had no 3 putts at all. I'm just really confident and at ease with this putter. Now, I can't say you will have the same experience, everyone is different...different strokes for different folks right? But, for me and many others who have commented, it is the putter I've been looking for. I'm no pro, but I'm a 6 HC playing from the blue tees and almost 50 years old. I think by years end, this putter will have me down a couple more points on my HC.
I’ve had a Honu for three years now and it is a great putter. Very consistent but I do agree it is a bit light. A smaller lighter grip helped with the swing weight to feel the head more. I love it.
I have been chomping at the bit waiting for the local golf course in big Waukee, iowa. I get there opening day first guy I see has one of these putters. I walk up to him and say I like your putter man I just saw a RUclips video about them. He was like Mr. short game YES i replied I love mr short game I bought this on his advice. The word is out mr short as I refer to him is the best!!
I'm glad that looks don't put you off like some RUclips evaluators. I play the Scotty Cameron Futura Phantom and it has the rear loop for weighting and I love it but I get a lot on inquiries when I pull off the head cover. I like the looks, feel and control but most of all I love the performance and that is the only thing that actually matter with a putter or any club. Thank's for stepping out there and really giving this 'different' putter a fair evaluation. Good stuff as always Matt.
L.A.B and Edel are doing the same thing. I am glad putting technology is being advanced since its probably the most used club on the course. Because of the lack of practice putting greens opened, my putting has gotten horrible. I bought an Edel and it has helped get my groove back and my golf outings more enjoyable.
It looks amazing! Lie angle putters are looking like the future now ! Face balanced putters have a design fault demonstrated when they’re tested in the REVEALER. Let’s hope this gorgeous putter is more affordable than the LAB Directed Force putter!
it's $385. i'm pretty sure mr one putt has a discount code for $20 off, too. I'm REALLY thinking about it. I just want to make sure that there is some sort of return policy in case i hate it...
Doesn't matter what it looks like as long as it works for you. Looked like it was working well. Peter Finch is using a branding iron. So anything is possible
Got mine about 5 weeks ago. Lots of questions from playing partners. Mostly because I am putting the best I have in years. I have played 15 rounds with it and have had only 2 three putts with the Honu. The sound, feel and consistency are unbelievable. My only regret it that I got it so late in the season. I live in Canada and likely only have 3 weeks left in our season. Have so much confidence in this putter I have sold my other 3 high end big name putters.
Broke down and bought one of these this year. Most I have ever spent on a putter. I have to say though, I have made more 10+ foot putts in the four months that I have had it than I have in probably the last 5 years combined with my odyssey. Took about a week to get used to it and then after that has just been incredible. And yes you do get asked questions about it when you first bring it out but after you make about five or six long putts the questions go from what is that thing to are you sure that thing is legal.
Hey Matt, good to meet you at Chestatee last week. I have the Evnroll ER1TS and really like it. Yes, it looks weird, but knowing that it rolls great no matter where I strike it gives me confidence. As you know, putting is about confidence. Also, if I push/pull a putt, I see the results instantly. Come back and see us again, and let me know if you want to play to course again. My treat.
How did it sound? For me sound is important. But the main thing is consistent feel so you can have the confidence to hole more putts. I have a Scotty Futura X. Didn't like the sound when I tried it out. But then discovered the sound has a lot to do with the ball you use as well. I use Pro V but when I tried it for the first time it was a softer ball. Made a dead sound coming off the face. Pro V made a much nicer solid tick coming off the face. The guy who sold it to me had the best sale line ever. He said you'll like the sound of the ball going in the hole best!😉
Why, why, why did you do this to me? I thought I knew what I wanted and now... FTR, I agree with you. I started seriously searching for putters after working my way through alignment (Zebra) through feel, (Wood insert), then roll, (original Method Model 005). The problem with the face technology aiding roll was always that you gave up too much feel on long putts, at least for me anyway. I then found Eric Kaplan’s putting method and that combined with an understanding of how the stroke arc and proper setup will roll the ball just fine off the face, I started to dig deeper. Spyder putters were the rage so I found the Silver Ray Sr500 and thought I had finally settled on something. But practice sessions on a home putting set up led me to a question that took some time to answer. Why couldn’t I really relax my hands and keep that putter in the proper position at impact without the putter almost fighting me? Well, that fighting-me sensation is, is torque in the putter or the putter's tendency to twist through the putting stroke if not held with enough force to stabilize that inherent twisting action. But then I’m like, why is this putter fighting me in the first damn place? Shouldn’t it balanced for the stroke? This had already occurred to me as all my other clubs are currently end weighted to better balance the blade at impact. It only seemed natural at that point to question why the putter isn’t for lack of a better term, balanced? I’ve used Baseball bats, pool cues, knives, and golf clubs that are all intentionally balanced for better performance. Turns out the term I was looking for was Lie Angle Balanced (LAB). LAB golf makes putter that is lie angle balanced as well. They have the same setup as Honu, except they call theirs a revealer. It does the same thing, which shows how stable lie angle balanced putters are through impact. I'm a pendulum stroke feel putter and it felt like a long journey to the right question and the correct answer was in front of me... Then you come along with this video and those Honu putters are beautiful, dang it! Man, why??? smh, lol...
Very interesting - I agree that the balanced head will be the future of putter design. Honu appears to use the same design technology as LAB Golf's Directed Force 2.1 putter. Looks like LAB has some competition!
It's the most beautiful putter I have ever seen and is apparently like Lab Putters in the science - and you like the feel - Wow ! Made in USA as well !
Lol just finished watching the video loved it I’m actually from Oahu too Hawaiian words aren’t the easiest to pronounce don’t worry about good vid keep it up
Its looks great but would the wooden face distort over time especially in the middle from constant ball strikes ? How would it manage wet winter conditions in less sunny climates - sand on the ball hitting the wooden face might be a problem in those sunny places ? Keep us informed - thanks
It holds up very well to both weather and impact, due to the 3 layers of surfboard epoxy that coat it. I have been using the same one from the first production run for 4 years of daily play. It was starting to look a little dirty but a little soap and water cleaned off the gunge that had built up on the top surface and some brass polish made the ring shine. The face is in fine shape. There were a few tiny sand scratch marks but nothing that affected the performance. You can eliminate those marks with a scotchbrite pad, since the epoxy is plenty thick.
This Honu putter has a very similar science to the L.A.B. DF 2.1 putter !! Any chance you will be reviewing that one soon. Both seem interesting to me, maybe you could compare seeing they are so similar? @mrshortgame golf
It's no surprise you were immediately pulling putts when you went back to your SC, the honu is clearly going for 'most face balanced' design and mechanics, and once you got used to it the 'slight arc cameron' should feel like its pulling.. I would game the model that lines up best at address and matches stroke dna.. beware messing around too much w face balance unless that is your fit.. I'm a face balance guy though so this looks a cool one to have around
Try out the Wilson infinite putter. It is a somewhat budget putter around 100$ and it is centershafted. I would just like to know if I can hold up with other better quality putters like your Scotty.
Looks good. The price is not good for me - $335US ($400CDN) for standard putter, more expensive for coloured putters. I usually won't spend more than $100CDN for a putter. Will try to remember to check EBay or other sites for a used one in a few years.
Hi Matt, once you have tested the Acustrike golf mat. Can you remember. I really think that is a cool Trainings equipment. So I decided to order both (indoor and outdoor) of them to practice in the cold winter in Europe. BUT the problem is, nether I did not receive a mat so far nor I did not get an answer to my email. Can you please make an announcement on your channel, that the golfs should not buy this product any more? Acustrike makes so much advertisement on RUclips right now, and there are so man people like me who have the same problem like me. Thanks that would be great!! 👍 And by the way...I love your channel! 🏌️♂️
You are listed on their website as a custom fitter. Do you have these putters in stock? And, if so what is the price? Went on their website and the shipping price is just plain stupid high at $50. That equates to nearly a 15% surcharge. I would buy one of these putters with the Kotahi grip set up for a claw grip. Let me know what you can do.
It's different. Looks like something I tried to make in my freshman woodshop class. Maybe I should have stuck to it. lol! I actually think it looks pretty neat. Would love to try it, but $$$
That's great! The putter is the only club you use for every hole unless you hole out before you get on the green, which doesn't happen a lot. So could/should be worth the extra investment
Anyone has issue with alignment with Honu putter? I got mine yesterday, in order to get shaft under centre of my body, I need the put the ball at left toe??? Anyone has same problem??
It looks like the ball comes off the face with minimal skid and starts rolling quick. That said, I have never liked mallet putters. I putt fine with my Scotty Newport 2.
Seems nice, but at almost $400 and no chance to try one....never going to consider. Directed force is the same price and I can find fitters somewhere near me
I just don't think I could use a putter that looks like a padlock at the end of a stick. You definitely have to be comfortable when using a putter, and looking down at that would be hard for me to get past.
The Honu can be set up like a Biomech - in fact that is how my personal one is set up. The thing that got me started on this journey was that I wanted to try the Biomech setup but I was too impatient to wait for one, so I went into the shop and made something with Biomech geometry out of some bamboo flooring that I had lying around. I liked the setup but the thing that really floored me was the incredible feel of the bamboo. I then tried a lot of different kinds of wood, and various kinds of insert material, but nothing felt as good as the bamboo. I tried lots of weighting schemes; the center of mass balancing technique was the best, by far, for those tricky short putts. Twenty prototypes later ...
I'm the guy that makes them. There is a reason why they don't cost $100. Inexpensive putters are made by the thousands in factories in Asia, mostly by machines supervised by minimally-skilled, underpaid laborers who will never have the opportunity to play golf. Honus are made in batches of 8 by me, a retired computer engineer with a background in physics and a serious golf habit. The manufacturing steps include planing and laminating the bamboo, milling the disc shape with a purpose-built dedicated CNC milling machine, milling the T-line inserts from a different shade of bamboo, epoxying in the T-lines, sanding flat, cleaning up the edges on a belt sander, re-milling the bottom profiles and roundovers on custom jigs, routing the other roundovers on two dedicated routers, and milling the holes for the brass insert. Then they go over to my friend's surfboard shop where he precision sands - mostly by hand but also using some jigs that he built - and blends the edge profiles, using his "surfboard shaper's eye" for contour details. Then he laser-engraves the logo on the bottom using hardware and software that I developed, and puts on 3 coats of UV-stable surfboard epoxy, wearing a full "bunny suit" with external ventilation to avoid allergic reactions from the epoxy, all the while turning them in a special fixture so the epoxy does not drip or sag. It can only be done when the temperature and humidity is right. Then I get them back for the following steps: precision bending of the brass rings to exactly the right dimensions so they will fit in the holes, deepening the holes (on yet another dedicated machine) and profiling the edges so the ring will go in deep enough to meet USGA regulations about dimensions. I then degloss the epoxy surface with 3 different grits of scuff pad, check the face loft and flatness, epoxy in the brass ring, and find the exact balance point to within 1/100" of an inch using another special jig. Then the heads are almost ready for assembly - but most Honus are custom-fitted by professionals who work out the best lie angle, forward press angle, and length for your body and putting style. Having determined that, they are then custom-drilled on another special jig that I designed, which preserves the perfect balance by sending the shaft right through the center of mass of the putter head, regardless of the lie and forward press angles. In addition to the cost of those materials, tools, and labor, the grips, shafts, and headcovers are not free. I will be lucky if I ever recoup the cost of the special workshop that I had to build in order to make these in any significant quantity. I started out doing in my garage but that wasn't working out after the first 50 or so units.
Looks like stolen technology
@@markthegolfaddict9051 All the technology in the Honu Putter is either self developed or based on patents that are so old that they expired long ago, and in some cases lapsed due to non-payment of maintenance fees. There are patents on center of mass balancing going back to the 1960s. Patents last between 17 and 20 years if the maintenance fees are paid, less if not. Do the search.
Love mine. Dropped 5 points on my playing index, 100% because of my Honu Putter!!! Thank You! Craig
How do I get one? Always trying out unique, new stuff. How’s the quality?
Love my Honu. I’m a scratch player and teaching pro.
I purchased a Honu, put a Winnpro X 1.60 grip on it and I absolutely love to putt now. It's not hype, my score literally went down because my misses are closer and I'm holing more putts than ever. Plus the feel of the putter hitting the ball is just fantastic. I forgot how good it felt like to hit a golf ball with wood. It took a week or two to adjust my stroke and stance, but once I did, it was just magic. What I get a kick out of, is when I play with others, their first reaction is "wtf is that thing". By the end of the round after I smoke everyone on the green, their like, "can I try that".
After checking out the HONU web site a year ago and getting one I have to recommend this to any serious golfer !!! To not have to compensate for wobble or torque to have the ball roll this well is just scary good. I now average in the mid 20 putts per round and everyone I play with wants to try it as it has this bamboo head and you can't beleive how good and quick players adapt to it just like I did. I also love the feel it really has helped my distance control too. Thanks to Matt here and many thanks to honugolf as well for helping me and my friends, I guess thats the Aloha spirt eh.
I’ve had this putter a year now and I love it! Distance feel is excellent and the alignment T on top works! I have tried to go back to old putters just to see the difference and the Honu is just better.
I have made a "T" alignment mark on my ball and match up the flat part of the "T" with the Honu that is also and flat and feel like I can literally make every putt. I love this putter as well.
I just bought one and thank you so much for your review MSG. They should give you a commission because I trust your judgment and your reviews are always honest and starightforward. Great stuff.
Update:
Best PUTTER EVER! No matter how far away from the cup I am, I just feel like I can make it. I have lowered my putts per round to just under 30 and even when I miss...I am missing close. LOVE IT! Thanks MSG!
Jon
Hey Matt, big fan from out in Honolulu, just a cool fact, it’s “hoh-new” and means turtle in Hawaiian. Love the channel!
I finally broke down and bought this putter a few weeks back, the standard model. I was hesitant because I could not test it here in GA. I was playing a LAB DF2.1 putter for a while and putted well with it, but hated the feel and the shape of the head. I used an Acculok arm lock putter for a while and putted very well with it, but hated the feel off the face...planned on just dealing with the feel issue due to the performance. I've had Pings, Evnroll, Scotty, Cleveland, and a few others as well. Best feeling off the face was the Evnroll, putted decent with it. So the Honu showed up 2 weeks ago and I took it straight to the practice green to give it a go. First and foremost, the feel off the face is pure bliss! The balance feels better than the DF2.1 to me. It is better looking than the DF2.1, but definitely not what I would consider sexy by any means, but not appalling either. I found distance control to be so easy with the Honu, better than any other putter I have ever tried. Short putts 5 feet and in are automatic due to the balance and feel, no more leaving them short for me. I may not read the break perfectly, but my distance is almost always 3-5 ball lengths past the hole if I miss. In the four rounds I've played it, I've had no 3 putts at all. I'm just really confident and at ease with this putter. Now, I can't say you will have the same experience, everyone is different...different strokes for different folks right? But, for me and many others who have commented, it is the putter I've been looking for. I'm no pro, but I'm a 6 HC playing from the blue tees and almost 50 years old. I think by years end, this putter will have me down a couple more points on my HC.
I’ve had a Honu for three years now and it is a great putter. Very consistent but I do agree it is a bit light. A smaller lighter grip helped with the swing weight to feel the head more. I love it.
I have been chomping at the bit waiting for the local golf course in big Waukee, iowa. I get there opening day first guy I see has one of these putters. I walk up to him and say I like your putter man I just saw a RUclips video about them. He was like Mr. short game YES i replied I love mr short game I bought this on his advice. The word is out mr short as I refer to him is the best!!
I'm glad that looks don't put you off like some RUclips evaluators. I play the Scotty Cameron Futura Phantom and it has the rear loop for weighting and I love it but I get a lot on inquiries when I pull off the head cover. I like the looks, feel and control but most of all I love the performance and that is the only thing that actually matter with a putter or any club.
Thank's for stepping out there and really giving this 'different' putter a fair evaluation.
Good stuff as always Matt.
L.A.B and Edel are doing the same thing. I am glad putting technology is being advanced since its probably the most used club on the course. Because of the lack of practice putting greens opened, my putting has gotten horrible. I bought an Edel and it has helped get my groove back and my golf outings more enjoyable.
It looks amazing! Lie angle putters are looking like the future now ! Face balanced putters have a design fault demonstrated when they’re tested in the REVEALER. Let’s hope this gorgeous putter is more affordable than the LAB Directed Force putter!
it's $385. i'm pretty sure mr one putt has a discount code for $20 off, too. I'm REALLY thinking about it. I just want to make sure that there is some sort of return policy in case i hate it...
You got sent a $400 putter by the good people at Honu. Nice score for your bag.
Only one person works at honu putters
Just bought this putter and used it for the first time last weekend. Phenomenal!!!
Doesn't matter what it looks like as long as it works for you. Looked like it was working well. Peter Finch is using a branding iron. So anything is possible
Yea I have a Ping g5i Ug-Le in my bag. Thing looks like a space ship but I haven't used a putter that I like better, yet
Peter Finch lips look like he is having an allergic reaction.
Branding iron 😆 I think it looks like the aliens head on Mars attacks
Got mine about 5 weeks ago. Lots of questions from playing partners. Mostly because I am putting the best I have in years. I have played 15 rounds with it and have had only 2 three putts with the Honu. The sound, feel and consistency are unbelievable. My only regret it that I got it so late in the season. I live in Canada and likely only have 3 weeks left in our season. Have so much confidence in this putter I have sold my other 3 high end big name putters.
Broke down and bought one of these this year. Most I have ever spent on a putter. I have to say though, I have made more 10+ foot putts in the four months that I have had it than I have in probably the last 5 years combined with my odyssey. Took about a week to get used to it and then after that has just been incredible.
And yes you do get asked questions about it when you first bring it out but after you make about five or six long putts the questions go from what is that thing to are you sure that thing is legal.
I liked it so much I sold my Scotty and purchased a Honu with the optional triangular grip.
I can’t thank you enough for all the golf tips. My game has improved a lot. Cheers! - Medal (Philippines)
Hey Matt, good to meet you at Chestatee last week. I have the Evnroll ER1TS and really like it. Yes, it looks weird, but knowing that it rolls great no matter where I strike it gives me confidence. As you know, putting is about confidence. Also, if I push/pull a putt, I see the results instantly.
Come back and see us again, and let me know if you want to play to course again. My treat.
How did it sound? For me sound is important. But the main thing is consistent feel so you can have the confidence to hole more putts. I have a Scotty Futura X. Didn't like the sound when I tried it out. But then discovered the sound has a lot to do with the ball you use as well. I use Pro V but when I tried it for the first time it was a softer ball. Made a dead sound coming off the face. Pro V made a much nicer solid tick coming off the face. The guy who sold it to me had the best sale line ever. He said you'll like the sound of the ball going in the hole best!😉
I like the look. The feel has to be like hitting a baseball with a wood bat. Pure! Great vid.
I switched to a center shafted putter recently and like it much better.
That looks like my favorite putter that broke a few years ago! Center shafted is the best!
I agree
Incredible, pure craftsmanship.
I think they are stunning and I love the passion of the owner/designer. I will be in touch to enquire.
Why, why, why did you do this to me? I thought I knew what I wanted and now...
FTR, I agree with you. I started seriously searching for putters after working my way through alignment (Zebra) through feel, (Wood insert), then roll, (original Method Model 005). The problem with the face technology aiding roll was always that you gave up too much feel on long putts, at least for me anyway. I then found Eric Kaplan’s putting method and that combined with an understanding of how the stroke arc and proper setup will roll the ball just fine off the face, I started to dig deeper.
Spyder putters were the rage so I found the Silver Ray Sr500 and thought I had finally settled on something. But practice sessions on a home putting set up led me to a question that took some time to answer. Why couldn’t I really relax my hands and keep that putter in the proper position at impact without the putter almost fighting me? Well, that fighting-me sensation is, is torque in the putter or the putter's tendency to twist through the putting stroke if not held with enough force to stabilize that inherent twisting action.
But then I’m like, why is this putter fighting me in the first damn place? Shouldn’t it balanced for the stroke? This had already occurred to me as all my other clubs are currently end weighted to better balance the blade at impact. It only seemed natural at that point to question why the putter isn’t for lack of a better term, balanced? I’ve used Baseball bats, pool cues, knives, and golf clubs that are all intentionally balanced for better performance.
Turns out the term I was looking for was Lie Angle Balanced (LAB). LAB golf makes putter that is lie angle balanced as well. They have the same setup as Honu, except they call theirs a revealer. It does the same thing, which shows how stable lie angle balanced putters are through impact.
I'm a pendulum stroke feel putter and it felt like a long journey to the right question and the correct answer was in front of me...
Then you come along with this video and those Honu putters are beautiful, dang it! Man, why??? smh, lol...
Great comment.
Very interesting - I agree that the balanced head will be the future of putter design. Honu appears to use the same design technology as LAB Golf's Directed Force 2.1 putter. Looks like LAB has some competition!
It's the most beautiful putter I have ever seen and is apparently like Lab Putters in the science - and you like the feel - Wow !
Made in USA as well !
I gamed a Musty wooden putter for years before I accidently broke it. Still my favorite putter of all time
Mr. Short Game, what was it about Honu putter that kept it from staying in the bag? Thank you.
Keep us posted on whether it stayed in the bag or not! Super curious to know
Very cool that you are going to use it for a bit. Curious how it will work out...
People are going to ask you questions . . . drain a few birdies and they'll be asking where to get one! Thanks for the review!
I think i woud love a wood putter. Only negative is the putters i have seen are to exspensive. But one day!!
I'm really thinking about getting this. Any preference between the honu and a lab?
I played with a friends Honu putter at a corporate day and was holing putts from everywhere. Would love to get one Down Under.
I like how it looks.
Lol just finished watching the video loved it I’m actually from Oahu too Hawaiian words aren’t the easiest to pronounce don’t worry about good vid keep it up
Nice one, I listen to you Mr short. Merry Christmas to you.
Thanks Matt
Did you like this versus the LAB and have you tested the LaB df3?
Its looks great but would the wooden face distort over time especially in the middle from constant ball strikes ?
How would it manage wet winter conditions in less sunny climates - sand on the ball hitting the wooden face might be a problem in those sunny places ?
Keep us informed - thanks
It holds up very well to both weather and impact, due to the 3 layers of surfboard epoxy that coat it. I have been using the same one from the first production run for 4 years of daily play. It was starting to look a little dirty but a little soap and water cleaned off the gunge that had built up on the top surface and some brass polish made the ring shine. The face is in fine shape. There were a few tiny sand scratch marks but nothing that affected the performance. You can eliminate those marks with a scotchbrite pad, since the epoxy is plenty thick.
Any idea of weight of epoxy
So we are hitting the ball with epoxy instead of wood
Wooden putters on ebay have brass face is that a factor?
This Honu putter has a very similar science to the L.A.B. DF 2.1 putter !! Any chance you will be reviewing that one soon. Both seem interesting to me, maybe you could compare seeing they are so similar? @mrshortgame golf
Yes, the L.A.B, DF 2.1 and the Honu share the same science tech. I ordered a LAB DF 2.1 and will be here soon. I am sold on this type of technology.
It's no surprise you were immediately pulling putts when you went back to your SC, the honu is clearly going for 'most face balanced' design and mechanics, and once you got used to it the 'slight arc cameron' should feel like its pulling.. I would game the model that lines up best at address and matches stroke dna.. beware messing around too much w face balance unless that is your fit.. I'm a face balance guy though so this looks a cool one to have around
Try out the Wilson infinite putter. It is a somewhat budget putter around 100$ and it is centershafted. I would just like to know if I can hold up with other better quality putters like your Scotty.
I love the way that negative reviews are always push to the bottom; while, positive reviews which are nothing more than nonsense are kept at the top
I think it looks awesome and if it fells good I would differently put in my bag
One thing for sure it is definitely different looking. But I do like the overall looks of it.
Weird looking, but I’d give it a shot. Great video!
Mr. One putt uses a Honu putter, so it must be an awesome putter.
Looks like the same concept employed by L.A.B. putters, but in a wooden design. Interesting concept.
I just love my Honu putter nicknamed Tommy Turtle (I talk to it when setting up!)
Best vid. I like the look of the putter. Going to check their website. 👌
Looks good. The price is not good for me - $335US ($400CDN) for standard putter, more expensive for coloured putters. I usually won't spend more than $100CDN for a putter. Will try to remember to check EBay or other sites for a used one in a few years.
i really want one of these putters. I will get one someday i hope
Looks like a master lock but if it works it works I suppose
Maybe master locks on a stick are the best putters.. nobody ever tried
It’s Ho-nu Matt. The O is pronounced like the letter O. Honu is turtle. Thanks for showing Hawaii some love 🤙🏾
@@tytorubio3271 a lot cheaper than $375
I think it looks awesome! Totally different but great! As long as it feels great and you make putts there's nothing else I would want.
Hi Matt, once you have tested the Acustrike golf mat. Can you remember. I really think that is a cool Trainings equipment. So I decided to order both (indoor and outdoor) of them to practice in the cold winter in Europe.
BUT the problem is, nether I did not receive a mat so far nor I did not get an answer to my email.
Can you please make an announcement on your channel, that the golfs should not buy this product any more?
Acustrike makes so much advertisement on RUclips right now, and there are so man people like me who have the same problem like me.
Thanks that would be great!! 👍
And by the way...I love your channel! 🏌️♂️
Wooden putter. Never came across to my mind before
Very interesting
I still use my Louisville putter on occasions I am also a fan of a good wood putter
Pronounced Hoo-Nuu Love the video!
You are listed on their website as a custom fitter. Do you have these putters in stock? And, if so what is the price? Went on their website and the shipping price is just plain stupid high at $50. That equates to nearly a 15% surcharge. I would buy one of these putters with the Kotahi grip set up for a claw grip. Let me know what you can do.
Matt less twisting is a good thing. Very good putter and you will make more putts.
Do a review on the Biomech putter- I heard they are the shiznit
Don’t think I could use it based on looks alone. Not sure if the shaft position would suit me also. Very interesting putter though 👍👍
Goooood Grieeeeeeeeffff... $335 for a piece of bamboo with a lacquer finish. Woooo Weeee!
So is it like a L.A.B putter? Balanced so it doesn't want to twist?
That putter looks sweet
Check out Bradley putters that dude makes art
Appears to be a nice putter where can I get more info. so as to be able to maybe get one,that's if it's not that expensive !
Was the length the same as your regular putter? It looks longer.
The look is different for sure, but can't argue with results
I think your editor is getting a Honu kickback.
I'm my editor
It's different. Looks like something I tried to make in my freshman woodshop class. Maybe I should have stuck to it. lol! I actually think it looks pretty neat. Would love to try it, but $$$
Way better value than any putter i've eve owned ---because this one actually works!
That's great! The putter is the only club you use for every hole unless you hole out before you get on the green, which doesn't happen a lot. So could/should be worth the extra investment
Do you still use the Hanu?
Is it still in the bag?
Anyone has issue with alignment with Honu putter? I got mine yesterday, in order to get shaft under centre of my body, I need the put the ball at left toe??? Anyone has same problem??
Good for Honu bad for you. Haha classic.
Have you try BioMech putter? I would like to see you review it
Looks a lot like my Oddessey Backstryke Marxman.
I know the PGA head pro that’s the president of the company. I have 2 of these sitting around LOL
I WANT ONE !
I want one! 😀🏌🏼♀️
Your definitely a golfer “I want to hit it where I want to”
Love the idea of these putters but some of the best in the world use blades. So that really shows you that the tech is only part of it
Are you still using the Honu putter? Long term impression?
It looks like the ball comes off the face with minimal skid and starts rolling quick. That said, I have never liked mallet putters. I putt fine with my Scotty Newport 2.
Very nice putters but a little pricey $300-450 for a wooden putter gonna have to make 3 putts with the putter I have.
Good Morning
Do you think it’s worth the investment?
they made it from a slice of Pineapple :-)
Seems nice, but at almost $400 and no chance to try one....never going to consider. Directed force is the same price and I can find fitters somewhere near me
I just don't think I could use a putter that looks like a padlock at the end of a stick. You definitely have to be comfortable when using a putter, and looking down at that would be hard for me to get past.
Do you still give lessons? If so could you show a few?
How does it sound...???
Love the sound.
What are your top 3 putters so far?
My favorite is my Odyssey Stroke Lab Rossie
Try get hold of a L.A.B putter to test
This is a rip off of the LAB
Nice
Gives me a woody!!!!
Next time try and make a video with Biomech putter you'll be very surprised
The Honu can be set up like a Biomech - in fact that is how my personal one is set up. The thing that got me started on this journey was that I wanted to try the Biomech setup but I was too impatient to wait for one, so I went into the shop and made something with Biomech geometry out of some bamboo flooring that I had lying around. I liked the setup but the thing that really floored me was the incredible feel of the bamboo. I then tried a lot of different kinds of wood, and various kinds of insert material, but nothing felt as good as the bamboo. I tried lots of weighting schemes; the center of mass balancing technique was the best, by far, for those tricky short putts. Twenty prototypes later ...