3rd Party refinishing/restoration

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By Geoffrey B

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  1. Geoffrey B

    Geoffrey B
    Middletown, CT

    I know it may be blasphemous, but has anyone considered or used a 3rd (non-SC) company to restore or refinish their putter?

    I inherited a late model Newport Studio 2.0 that I thought about restoration. It’s in good condition, and I have researched both the SC Custom Shop as well a coupe online services (Embrace/NorCal). SC Custom shop would be my first choice, but could get pricey. But I like the idea of the original crafters doing the work.

    Likely would be changing to black matte finish and maybe some stamps and re-paint.

    Just wanted to gauge the thoughts of the TT community.

    Welcome any feedback! Thanks!

  2. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    I would NOT consider a third party restoration or customization company. My reason is first you will never be able to send your putter in the scotty cameron custom shop in the future since they will not work on anything that has not been done by themselves, second your selling value of the putter may be negatively impacted significantly since putter experts like myself in the hobby would less likely purchase a third party resto or custom work, and lastly part of the fun is sending your putter to the Scotty Cameron Spa (custom shop) and getting it back with all sorts of authentic treats!

    IMHO, Chris
  3. Geoffrey B

    Geoffrey B
    Middletown, CT

    Thanks for your feedback! Appreciate it. I’ve been leaning in the direction of the SC Shop, and likely will be sending in soon ahead of a Feb Myrtle Beach golf trip.
  4. Jason L

    Jason L

    Unfortunately SC doesn't offer the Oil Can finish anymore. So if that's something you have/want, you will need to go elsewhere.
  5. Hulon M

    Hulon M
    Geneva, AL

    I had a third party ( bumper job ) TEI3 NP2, sent it to the custom shop. They were happy to do work on it for me. Full resto back to the original state of the putter.
  6. Gabe B

    Gabe B
    Eau Claire, Michigan

    I have seen good results from the putter lounge but again like was said earlier if you have work done somewhere else you won't be able to send back to Cameron. It's worth it to have it done by the best in the business.
  7. Joey L

    Joey L
    Walnut Creek

    I can’t imagine ever taking or allowing anyone other than Scotty or his people to work on my putter? What would be the reason to take it elsewhere? Saving money wouldn’t be worth it in the short or long run. Why buy something like a really good putter and trust someone who is not the best with it?
  8. Geoffrey B

    Geoffrey B
    Middletown, CT

    Thanks again guys for all the feedback.
    I still haven’t sent in for restoration, but hopefully will soon. May hold off until after 2019 season, and WILL be sending to the Custom Shop.

    Already have been looking for under-the-weather Scottys to pickup and send in and brought back to original.

    Really would like to start a SC collection, and start with older models.
  9. Andrew A

    Andrew A
    Charlotte, NC

    I have used the Putter Lounge in the past and they do extremely good work. I highly recommend them.
  10. larry m

    larry m
    columbiana, OH

    It's your putter. I see alot of excellent places with very good work. On the other hand if you putting up on a rack as a collector's item then you would want factory work to have maximum value. I use my clubs and do not go much for collectors items.
  11. SWilliams

    SWilliams
    Arkansas

    In my opinion, if it is a common mass produced putter (Select newport etc) there is no harm. Especially if you plan on keeping the putter instead of swapping out or selling to move on.

    I sent mine in and did not have much done (paintfill, stamping on face, grip) and it was 250 bucks, plus I was without my putter for 6 weeks.

    In the end, it is your putter. Scotty Cameron is not going to strike you down with a lightning bolt from the Studio mountain on which he resides.
  12. SWilliams

    SWilliams
    Arkansas

    In my opinion, if it is a common mass produced putter (Select newport etc) there is no harm. Especially if you plan on keeping the putter instead of swapping out or selling to move on.

    I sent mine in and did not have much done (paintfill, stamping on face, grip) and it was 250 bucks, plus I was without my putter for 6 weeks.

    In the end, it is your putter. Scotty Cameron is not going to strike you down with a lightning bolt from the Studio mountain on which he resides.
  13. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    These guys do an amazing job!!!
    I believe they are one of the best aftermarket refinishes of putters in the USA!!!
    I'm currently looking for an old and rusty Scotty to send off for refinishing.
    www.norcalputters.com

    Cheers,
    Dr. K
  14. Roger K

    Roger K

    Dr. Kovatchian said:

    These guys do an amazing job!!!
    I believe they are one of the best aftermarket refinishes of putters in the USA!!!
    I'm currently looking for an old and rusty Scotty to send off for refinishing.
    www.norcalputters.com

    Cheers,
    Dr. K

    Agree about NorCal Putters, they produce some real pieces of art. Wonder if any of the finishes change the feel of the putter...wouldn't think so, but interested in learning about anyone's experience.

    Roger
  15. greg p

    greg p
    Chicago 'burbs, IL

    I checked out their website...looks like very nice work.
  16. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    If you are a collector, I agree totally with Chris. Get the restoration done by the master himself. If I were buying a restored Scotty I would not purchase a restored putter done by someone other than him. That does not make it ORIGINAL. With respect to those restorers out there and their quality work. Just an opinion to the value of Scotty Cameron putters.

    If the clubs are restored by SC then you would not need to question the feel of the putter, it would restored in it's original state, unless you have changed the lie, loft, weights, grips, etc.
  17. Aloha Bruce

    Aloha Bruce
    Sunnyvale, CA

    Check out BOS Golf as they originally did refinishing for Scotty I believe.
  18. Mike

    Mike

    I had my putter restored by the Putter Lounge and thought they did excellent work. I bought it from someone specifically with the purpose of getting it restored. I game a Futura 5.5M, but wanted to have a more classic Studio Design 1.5 to putt with in my basement from time to time. I really like how it came out. Since I didn't buy it new, I guess I was less interested in sending off for the authentication and full Scotty restoration.
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  19. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military
    Ive use Putter Lounge with no problems at all.. But, then I remembered BOS (black oxide service) is five miles from my house and Scotty Cameron used them as his primary service in the beginning! BOS gets my business because they're close and their turnaround is soo much faster (putter lounge is as well)!
  20. Chris B

    Chris B
    Monroe, LA

    Just sent my gamer to California for a custom update.

    Excited about it and looking forward to getting it back from Cameron.

    I researched and felt that going with the Custom Shop was the best route since that putter is what usually makes my scores!!
  21. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Don't be afraid of 3rd parties.

    This is going to be unpopular... but the SC Custom shop has done a less than acceptable job on my last two putters. Furthering my dissatisfaction, when they took the putter back to fix the issues, IMO they did a very sloppy job. One mistake is ok, but it shouldn't happen the second time around. If you're paying top dollar, you should get top dollar service.
  22. Luke W

    Luke W
    liberty township, OH

    Hotsauce said:

    Don't be afraid of 3rd parties.

    This is going to be unpopular... but the SC Custom shop has done a less than acceptable job on my last two putters. Furthering my dissatisfaction, when they took the putter back to fix the issues, IMO they did a very sloppy job. One mistake is ok, but it shouldn't happen the second time around. If you're paying top dollar, you should get top dollar service.

    I agree with this. I sent a golo in a couple years ago for a shaft, grip and new weights. Well it came back with scratches on leather grip, marks on bottom of putter and weights! I contacted them and sent back in for new grips and weights. They couldn't do anything about the marks on sole of aluminum insert though because they "don't" refinish that. I have sold that putter since then but have another golo I am thinking of sending in but kind of concerned about it! Good thing the weights aren't in stock yet so no decision to be made yet. With that being said I had a circa 62 refinished there probably been 6-7 years ago now and it came back flawlessly just got a new finish and boy oh boy still holding up to this day!
  23. richard f

    richard f
    fort myers, FL

    I have had quite a few putters refinished by a company called " Black Ozide Services " in California. I have never been disappointed. sticks6642
  24. DonJ

    DonJ
    Cranston, RI

    I sent a brand new special select to the custom shop to have just a sight dot put on it when it came back there were a few scratches on the bottom wasn't to happy about it
  25. marshall

    marshall

    With how the custom shop prices refinishes now, it is like they are trying not to do them. Who can blame them as the end goal is to sell putters. Cameron didn't do the finish on many of the older models anyway as BOS did them and is still a relatively cheap refinish option. Not a lot of value in using Cameron unless it is a tour putter then you would rarely want to refinish one anyway.
  26. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military

    marshall said:

    With how the custom shop prices refinishes now, it is like they are trying not to do them. Who can blame them as the end goal is to sell putters. Cameron didn't do the finish on many of the older models anyway as BOS did them and is still a relatively cheap refinish option. Not a lot of value in using Cameron unless it is a tour putter then you would rarely want to refinish one anyway.

    I send my two black 009s about every 18 months to BOS and the ability to drop them off and talk to the staff is very insightful. Id use SC, but it takes too long and I hate waiting. And, if there's an issue, I'm a short drive to square it away and I know getting in touch with BOS' customer service will be a cinch!
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