Creating WORLD-CLASS Putters by Hand
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If putting is an art, then putter-makers are the true artists. Meet the mind behind Olson Manufacturing, Logan Olson, whose handcrafted putters have already been in the hands of the game's greats.
Hear Logan's process into what makes a world-class putter inside his California custom shop.
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When I saw his bins nicely labeled "Scheffler, Woods, Korda, Morikawa, Fleetwood" I knew he was him
Its been really awesome to see Logan progress over the years. I have had a few of his stock series and was lucky enough to get a full custom from him. Its great to see him being recognized by the big names in the game. He deserves it. Incredible drive, artisanship, and attention to detail. His success is well deserved.
Proof that obsession wins every time
@jimlahey3919
Ай бұрын
Well, obsession and hundreds of thousands of dollars to invest
@atreyuwings
Ай бұрын
Most restraining orders suggest otherwise
I love this channel more and more with each video y'all put out, thank you for that. Mr. Olsen really has a good thing going and I respect him for it. Given my own interest in golf, design, machine work, etc, I'm also rather envious... but in a healthy way. I now have another thing I look forward to being able to purchase someday.
I am a collector of his putters and got one from first batch, waiting on his second creation so I can get that one too. Love your work Logan, thanks. His next putter should be pot inspired since he is in Humboldt County. Now there's an idea, you are welcome.
@BB-vy6ig
Ай бұрын
He's still working through Scotty/Titleist original design inspiration.
@Mark_4_Now
Ай бұрын
@@BB-vy6ig correction, he's working through Ping, Mills, Moore & Bettinardi "original" designs as inspiritation, like Scotty does.
@BB-vy6ig
Ай бұрын
@@Mark_4_Now fair enough. I'm just secretly over here hoping he rips off the del Mar/ oddysey #9 in the next release. Seriously though all we are missing is a circle T stamp and a $400 embroidered headcover and the world has another Bettinardi/SC. Not throwing shade on that, there's one in my bag. I just don't want to pretend this is something that's never been done. This story needs to be one of taking classic designs, applying slight modifications, slightly different stamps, and shitting it out like it's art when it's really a carbon copy of what's already being done only at smaller scale. That said, I want one.
@Mark_4_Now
Ай бұрын
@@BB-vy6ig The explosion of intrigue in Logan Olson & Tyson Lambs putters is their attention to detail in the creation of bespoke, 1 off custom designs. As we already know most of these artisan putters will get limited play if any at all. That's why it's imperative they make limited runs for the layman, maybe even a Del Mar version. Your style of putting is complete opposite to mine, I'm a face-balanced no neck blade kinda guy(Bettinardi BB-14). The only advancing of better designs in putters i've seen in over 25 years is Lab Golf & Dave Curry Designs. May your Del Mar dreams come true!
@BB-vy6ig
Ай бұрын
@@Mark_4_Now I couldn't get that lucky! Maybe I was a bit hard on Olson. Seeing some of the custom stamped, welded neck (though I do love this look), twisted neck stuff on the website puts off real SC custom shop vibes. I since found his Instagram and I'm a bigger fan of the bimetal insert stuff, some of the less audacious grained/treated metal work. Respect, now I'm imagining some of these takes on a Del Mar inspired shape and I want one even more. I'd never heard of Dave Curry, but looking at his website. Really interesting stuff! I'm ordering one of those damascus steel divot repair tools right now.
I swear this is and always has been my favorite Golf Channel.
Awesome story! Keep up the great work, Logan!
Will have to try at some point…well done Logan !
Good luck to you, great to see an up and coming guy forging a path.
i have been having thoughts of doing this recently as a hobby/career, but this guy took it to a level i never thought of, wish i could afford one.
Really dope and inspiring.
What a legend!
GMOB! Love seeing ya. guys on here! fantastic piece!
Man…. I love this channel
i want one baaaad now. great vid ty
It'll be wild to watch this video in 20 years
I like the old bulls eye putters, I wish those would come back.
lovely
What a great story
Mr. Stevens!!!! He's the man!!!
I need to save this video for when I win the lottery lol
I love his craftmanship and he seems to make good stuff. But it makes me wonder what's 'wrong' with his putters, Scottie had one and has gone on a tear without it, Nelly had one and is going on a tear without it, Collin had one and dropped it, Tommy tested one and dropped it, Rors was seen testing one but he hasn't used it, can see scrap tubs with "Woods" on it, never seen him with one. They're good putters no doubt just makes me wonder
@rubenlievens2680
Ай бұрын
Yeah the part about scotty using one was a bit weird, but I guess they are more of an art piece than a truly functional putter like a spider or even a df and mezz. As more technology has gotten in putters you see more and more pros switching from blades to mallets and stuff. And he doesn't really talk about testing his designs. rather he talks about creating them and while they look georgeus that doesn't matter if the balance is off.
@Bawkzers
29 күн бұрын
I was looking for this same comment. A lot of pros used em for 1 event and dropped shortly after. Not going to stay in business long if there's no performance and tech behind the putters.
@PixlPutterMan
23 күн бұрын
You can also read a lot of horror stories about his customer service on GolfWRX Forums
Dream to have one day to pass on to my kids
I want a job like that. Where I can just go to work at 3 AM if I have an idea. And the money I make depends on the effort I put in.
@edgeprobability
17 күн бұрын
Then become self-employed.
How do we contact you? But I am in South Africa... I would love to have a custom made putter... centre shaft mallet. I have a stock version but to have a custom made putter would be epic
They look like every other putter on the market.
What's up with the "Woods" box?!
i think scottie used that putter for a day? darn
Sadly Scottie isn’t using that putter anymore.
How much is 1 putter 499$? Over and under
But is there anything proprietary about the putters that the big boys haven’t done?
Willy Wonka of putters
Almost 900$ for a putter come on guys I can putt just fine with a 75$ one…
Little bit awkward that as soon as Scottie switches away from your putter, he becomes the best player on the planet.
@protroll25
17 күн бұрын
Your gay
My dumb adult brain wants to know how he makes enough money
@glenj.taylor2938
Ай бұрын
It says on his website the first batch of putters were $850. So, if sold a few hundred to 1,000 or more then he's in business. Also, he said his business started as a "job shop." If you don't know what that means, it's where someone or a company needs something designed, or made, or manufactured in small enough quantity, then he gits er done. He then started his putter business. I think it's awesome!
@cartermahoney7349
Ай бұрын
@@glenj.taylor2938I agree it’s super awesome. And I guess it depends on how many he’s making. I assumed it’s only a couple a day at most. And rent on that space plus paying for those machines is probably over like 30-50k a month?
Creates world class putters by hand…..video starts out by showing 5 axis CNC machine!
2500 for a putter thats greed
Hey I’m sorry for being honest but I would have watched this video if you would’ve gotten to the point more directly. Wish you the best!
Zero mention of selling the business to TaylorMade.....awwwwwk-ward
@scruffmcgruff21
24 күн бұрын
Why is that awkward? good for him lol
def only something you can do when daddy is rich.
He makes putters. So. 900 dollars more, artisan nonsense for less than the price of two putters ,i could have joined my dads golf club. Skratch golf aint eletist my ass.
Bro, you’ve read too much Rand. You don’t have to copy your predecessors. Be original
Putters. The most overrated scam in golf. If you can’t roll a true putt with a $50 putter, a $500 putter isn’t going to help you. And vice versa. I putt just as well with a 1980’s ping as I do with my SC Newport. Putters are the quintessential scam in the world of golf. Look at those good good predators. Charging teenagers $300 for a putter. Preying on their fans
@DesignCo_two4
Ай бұрын
Weird take. Some people like the finer things. People that collect custom putters know they aren't gaining performance. Confidence can come from address.
@lurkerlew2136
Ай бұрын
no ones expecting them to make you putt better. some people like to invest in items that they enjoy, whether its for aesthetics, to support creators you like, or simply cause you like the feel. keep putting with your 80's ping and let people spend money on what they want.
@prestonsarlo
Ай бұрын
Where in this video did they say his putters are better a 50$ putter? It’s just a dude that has crazy skill in engineering design and machining and he loves what he does. Not a scam
@vswhat
Ай бұрын
What a godawful take. This is like going to someone's home and complaining that none of the cupboards do anything different than the ones you grew up with, so why'd they spend $50k remodeling their kitchen? Well, some people like midcentury modern, some people like ultramodern, some people like a rustic cabin feel, and some people need it to fold away perfectly because they live in a 600 sqft tiny home. None of them will help you make better food, but when you step into your kitchen and know it's exactly how you want it? That comfort and confidence is literally making your life better.
@themuscovyducks
Ай бұрын
It's not a scam, in this case and other companies, the putters are art work. Also, the small batch is always going to be more because not only is it time cost but materials as well. If someone knows the price and is a willing buyer then that's their choice. While it's true that no putter will make someone's stroke better, there's nothing wrong with free market economy of selling clubs for a higher fee.