Has your 2026 device cooled yet? Maybe you should tell him who’s boss and throw Matt Fitzpatrick’s Bettinard in your bag.
Granted, it won’t actually be Fitzpatrick’s putter, but as of today, Bettinardi is releasing a replica version of his putter to the golfing public.
In fact, you have two Fitzpatricks Bettinardi BB models to choose from. You can try your luck with Fitzpatrick’s ever-winning BB1 Fitz Flow (BB1-FF) blade or the also tournament-tested BB48 Fitz (BB48-F).
In either case, you can play a true-to-spec version of the putter he used to rack up multiple wins on the PGA and DP World tours.
yes! They have the favorite grooves of his face
The prominent feature in both Fitzpatrick joints is the series of semicircular facial grooves. Shooting historians will immediately recognize these grooves as similar to the C-Grooves found on the Yes! Golfers in the early 2000s.
Unfortunately, Yes! Golf filed for bankruptcy in 2010. They were then purchased by Adams Golf. C-Groove made a brief reappearance in the early 2020s when Adams released a line of C-Groove putters. Although very reasonably priced, that line didn’t really light up the market and the grooves disappeared again.
Fitzpatrick liked them, so Bettinardi made them
Truth be told, I was a bit shocked a few years ago when I first saw “Fitz Grooves” on a Bettinardi shooter. Of course, we all know how putter design elements “migrate” from company to company, but I didn’t expect to see the Yes! Golf grooves on a Bettinardi.
The origin story was simple. Matt Fitzpatrick liked the feel and spin of those grooves, so Bettinardi worked with him to develop their version of the C-Groove face.
In terms of tournament wins and visibility, I’d say it worked out well for both sides.
Two Fitzpatrick models to choose from
Both from Fitz- anard models have similar construction elements. In addition to the matching face grooves, both pawls are 100 percent milled from 303 stainless steel down to a head weight of 350 grams.
They also feature thin, rounded lines and a silver and black look. Contrasting front and rear ends, along with a single sight line, create a great address look.
Fitzpatrick will definitely tell you that sight also really helps to target your paws correctly.
The real difference between the two models is the neck. If you want a blade with a hanging finger, then your BB1-FF flowing neck model is the one for you. If you want a round, face-balanced hammer, choose the BB48-F.
It’s pretty wild, and a testament to his playing ability, that Fitzpatrick could win tournaments with both players within a 12-month period in 2025 and 2026.
Dude is so good now.
Are you a Fitz fanatic?
One of the best things in professional golf is when we see a great player play well. When closed, difficult things seem easy.
This is what it’s currently like to watch Fitzpatrick putt. He shoots so well that it’s easy to forget that the shots he’s casually draining are actually pretty tough.
Can you replicate Fitzpatrick’s subtle success by adding his duffel bag? Maybe, but you also need to add the same amount of practice time to your game.
Having the right hammer helps you hit the nail, but only one who hits thousands of nails becomes a master carpenter.
(Feel free to use it in your fourth quarter motivational posters.)
If you have that Fitz feeling, you’ll need to have $550 left on your credit card on May 8th. Order Fitzpatrick Bettinardi equipment online or in person at the Studio B™ Oak Brook store and authorized Bettinardi retailers.
Find out more about the new Matt Fitzpatrick machines and other Bettinardi models at Bettinardi.com.
