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Why We Like It
- This broad collection features multiple styles offering high stability plus various neck/hosel orientations to fit the gamut of stroke types and player preferences.
- The lineup includes models in milled 303 stainless steel and milled 6061 aluminum with a weight-saving aluminum sole plate that allows mass to be distributed to the perimeter for increased stability.
- New markings and angles provide a renewed emphasis on alignment.
- Dual milling on the face enhances consistency in sound and roll. This includes a deeper mill for softer feel to start, then a mid-mill for more consistent feel and roll.
- Top 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps
- Models: 5, 5s, 5.5, 7, 7.5, 9, 9.5, 11, 11.5. Head weights: 345, 355, 365 grams. Lengths: 33-35 inches. Lofts: 3.5 degrees
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Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
So smooth. I like the smaller head. Long putts held the line well. Short putts were right in the back. The thinner grip helped my feel, too. Pure roll after pure roll.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Looks a little busy on top, but the alignment lines were super-helpful. Firm at impact. The ball left with purpose. Performance was consistent across the face.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Sits beautifully square behind the ball. Easy to aim. Loved the quiet snap it made at impact and the feedback to match. I found the ball bounced a little on longer putts.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This is a real live wire of a putter, a very active face. You have to keep that in mind to control the roll. The design is noticeable, with the etchings on the head and the sweet-spot indicator.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I like that it has two alignment lines. Felt like it doubled my chances of getting aimed. Perfectly symmetrical head is visually pleasing and also helped performance. Lots of square lines like this really get me dialed in to make a confident stroke.
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Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
So smooth. I like the smaller head. Long putts held the line well. Short putts were right in the back. The thinner grip helped my feel, too. Pure roll after pure roll.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Looks a little busy on top, but the alignment lines were super-helpful. Firm at impact. The ball left with purpose. Performance was consistent across the face.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Sits beautifully square behind the ball. Easy to aim. Loved the quiet snap it made at impact and the feedback to match. I found the ball bounced a little on longer putts.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This is a real live wire of a putter, a very active face. You have to keep that in mind to control the roll. The design is noticeable, with the etchings on the head and the sweet-spot indicator.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I like that it has two alignment lines. Felt like it doubled my chances of getting aimed. Perfectly symmetrical head is visually pleasing and also helped performance. Lots of square lines like this really get me dialed in to make a confident stroke.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Looks like a precise, surgical instrument carefully crafted to make putts. The alignment help is very simple—I knew immediately what I needed to do. Nice energy at impact and effective at getting the ball rolling on line. Tops in performance.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The arrows on top look like an add-on, don't match the high-end vibe of the putter. Loved the weight not being too heavy. Responsive feel, very good. Easy to get my stroke dialed in.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
First impression, I didn't love the big arrow, then I found out how useful it is. Great stability in the head. Face was lively, and I felt it in my hands. Putts really stayed on line with no skidding. This one is just point and shoot.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Everything's so tasteful. Perfect milling, perfect metals. The sound was pleasing. Face was very stable at impact. No jumping or skidding, just a smooth ride. Big fan.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Performed best on long putts. Great weight for making a long, flowing stroke. Struggled a bit in the accuracy department. The arrow alignment wasn't intuitive for me.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Simple, attractive design. Lightweight and easy to control. The three dots create a subtle alignment aid. Ball got rolling quickly without bouncing. Hardly any difference in roll-out from pure strikes to slight mis-hits.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
I like the swing weight, felt just about right. Nice, solid feel to the impact, and it was the same every time. For a mallet, I wish it had a little bigger head.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Really well-balanced and a smooth roll, even on off-center hits. A lot going on when you look down at address, could get a bit distracting. But this is a top performer for sure.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Easy to aim using the three dots and easy to get the ball to track on line. The distance was always there, too. Grip is pretty skinny. I'd prefer a larger one.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Alignment feature really worked for me. Very soft feel off the face with a gentle thud. Nothing harsh on misses, not too loud. I was never disappointed when I looked up.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Great-looking putter. Clean lines. Love the metallic finish. Felt very comfortable in my hands, although I would have liked a larger grip. Face produced the right amount of sound and feel. Lots of confidence.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The angled lines on the heel and toe wings drew my attention to the sweet spot, which was helpful. Feel was on the firm side and very pleasing. There was an audible click that matched the pace of the putt. It really helped me get a feel for distance.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Looks cool and modern. With the arrows on top, it definitely helped me set up square. Felt a lot of hit off the face, really got feedback from the ball. Overall, really nice.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-silver contrast. At address, you don't have to manipulate anything. Ball jumped off the face with some energy and got rolling straight away.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Short putts were money, easy to aim and right in. But I didn't love the louder sound on long putts and had trouble getting the ball to the hole.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Beautiful design. I love the black finish, looks very cool. The feel was soft and consistent putt to putt. Off-center hits stayed straight, and the weighting felt good for short and long putts. Very impressed, top to bottom.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Felt firm and powerful but never got away from me. Feedback was direct and helpful to understand mis-hits. Pretty much always found its way back to square at impact.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Simple but a little fancy, too. Love the lighter weight, made it easy to take back and through. Muffled, reassuring sound that was consistent with the distances. I like the two fangs, they're flat and helped me get set up.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Looks a little busy on top, but the alignment lines were super-helpful. Firm at impact. The ball left with purpose. Performance was consistent across the face.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The arrows on top look like an add-on, don't match the high-end vibe of the putter. Loved the weight not being too heavy. Responsive feel, very good. Easy to get my stroke dialed in.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Simple, attractive design. Lightweight and easy to control. The three dots create a subtle alignment aid. Ball got rolling quickly without bouncing. Hardly any difference in roll-out from pure strikes to slight mis-hits.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The angled lines on the heel and toe wings drew my attention to the sweet spot, which was helpful. Feel was on the firm side and very pleasing. There was an audible click that matched the pace of the putt. It really helped me get a feel for distance.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Felt firm and powerful but never got away from me. Feedback was direct and helpful to understand mis-hits. Pretty much always found its way back to square at impact.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
So smooth. I like the smaller head. Long putts held the line well. Short putts were right in the back. The thinner grip helped my feel, too. Pure roll after pure roll.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This is a real live wire of a putter, a very active face. You have to keep that in mind to control the roll. The design is noticeable, with the etchings on the head and the sweet-spot indicator.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Looks like a precise, surgical instrument carefully crafted to make putts. The alignment help is very simple—I knew immediately what I needed to do. Nice energy at impact and effective at getting the ball rolling on line. Tops in performance.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
First impression, I didn't love the big arrow, then I found out how useful it is. Great stability in the head. Face was lively, and I felt it in my hands. Putts really stayed on line with no skidding. This one is just point and shoot.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Performed best on long putts. Great weight for making a long, flowing stroke. Struggled a bit in the accuracy department. The arrow alignment wasn't intuitive for me.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Easy to aim using the three dots and easy to get the ball to track on line. The distance was always there, too. Grip is pretty skinny. I'd prefer a larger one.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Great-looking putter. Clean lines. Love the metallic finish. Felt very comfortable in my hands, although I would have liked a larger grip. Face produced the right amount of sound and feel. Lots of confidence.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Beautiful design. I love the black finish, looks very cool. The feel was soft and consistent putt to putt. Off-center hits stayed straight, and the weighting felt good for short and long putts. Very impressed, top to bottom.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Simple but a little fancy, too. Love the lighter weight, made it easy to take back and through. Muffled, reassuring sound that was consistent with the distances. I like the two fangs, they're flat and helped me get set up.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Sits beautifully square behind the ball. Easy to aim. Loved the quiet snap it made at impact and the feedback to match. I found the ball bounced a little on longer putts.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I like that it has two alignment lines. Felt like it doubled my chances of getting aimed. Perfectly symmetrical head is visually pleasing and also helped performance. Lots of square lines like this really get me dialed in to make a confident stroke.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Everything's so tasteful. Perfect milling, perfect metals. The sound was pleasing. Face was very stable at impact. No jumping or skidding, just a smooth ride. Big fan.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
I like the swing weight, felt just about right. Nice, solid feel to the impact, and it was the same every time. For a mallet, I wish it had a little bigger head.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Really well-balanced and a smooth roll, even on off-center hits. A lot going on when you look down at address, could get a bit distracting. But this is a top performer for sure.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Alignment feature really worked for me. Very soft feel off the face with a gentle thud. Nothing harsh on misses, not too loud. I was never disappointed when I looked up.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Looks cool and modern. With the arrows on top, it definitely helped me set up square. Felt a lot of hit off the face, really got feedback from the ball. Overall, really nice.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-silver contrast. At address, you don't have to manipulate anything. Ball jumped off the face with some energy and got rolling straight away.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Short putts were money, easy to aim and right in. But I didn't love the louder sound on long putts and had trouble getting the ball to the hole.
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