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Why We Like It
- The familiar Fastback mid-mallet will appeal to players looking to transition from blades to mallets.
- The carbon-steel insert, fused to the milled stainless-steel body with an aerospace-level vibration-damping adhesive, provides a tour-preferred responsive feel.
- Although carbon steel typically degrades or corrodes over time, this insert uses a chemical process to protect the steel, enhance hardness and preserve feel.
- The face insert features a chain-link-style milling pattern developed with tour-player input to produce a softer feel and consistent speed off the face.
- As has been the case for two decades, the body is milled from 303 stainless steel.
- The clamshell-shaped mallet comes in a single-bend shaft or slant-neck hosel.
- A “Long” version counterbalanced with heavier 25-gram tungsten sole weights and a 17-inch, 135-gram grip also is available.
- Top 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps
- Models: Fastback 1, Fastback 1.5. Head weights: 345, 355, 365 grams. Lengths: 33-35 inches. Loft: 3.5 degrees
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Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Compact head but still nice and heavy. The weight helped it swing naturally. Sound and feel were soft but responsive. On short putts, you can set the face and just swing. For longer putts, the weight provides plenty of force.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Simple alignment system, framed the ball well. A lot more heft toward the front of the putterhead, which made my stroke feel balanced. Very reliable roll. Never a surprise.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Looks well-crafted, well-built. Ball was active off the face, like a magnet was pulling it. Short putts were easy to line up and knock right in. Lag putts were intuitive because the balance of the club helped me dial in my stroke.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Nice heft and weight to the head so it required little work to get the ball to the hole. Short putts were simple—straight back, straight forward. Loved the feel off the face. Not overly cushioned and helped promote a predictable roll.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
A mallet without being too bulky and mallet-y. Easy to get on my start line. Sweet spot seemed ample. A soft click and always a smooth roll. One of my favorites.
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Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Compact head but still nice and heavy. The weight helped it swing naturally. Sound and feel were soft but responsive. On short putts, you can set the face and just swing. For longer putts, the weight provides plenty of force.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Simple alignment system, framed the ball well. A lot more heft toward the front of the putterhead, which made my stroke feel balanced. Very reliable roll. Never a surprise.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Looks well-crafted, well-built. Ball was active off the face, like a magnet was pulling it. Short putts were easy to line up and knock right in. Lag putts were intuitive because the balance of the club helped me dial in my stroke.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Nice heft and weight to the head so it required little work to get the ball to the hole. Short putts were simple—straight back, straight forward. Loved the feel off the face. Not overly cushioned and helped promote a predictable roll.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
A mallet without being too bulky and mallet-y. Easy to get on my start line. Sweet spot seemed ample. A soft click and always a smooth roll. One of my favorites.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Not amazing but not boring, either. A soft, balanced impact sound. Pretty easy to line up. The head was stable so very little twisting. Decent pop and roll, but I wasn't wowed.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I really like the milling on top, like mini alignment aids. Beautiful texture and color. Soft feel on short putts. On really long ones, it did have some click to it.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
So intuitive. It felt like an extension of my arms. Putts rolled immediately off the face and on the intended line, no matter the distance. A perfect, buttery feel off the face with a muted tap to match. The perfect weight to keep the face square.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The intricate milling and the slot in the head, coupled with contrasting finishes, drew my attention to the sweet spot. A lively yet efficient face. An equal performer across all distances.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I appreciate the compact head size and the weight balance. Very refined feel off the face. The perimeter weighting helped mitigate off-center hits. A clean click at impact, firm but not harsh. Ball always rolled exactly where I expected.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Compact, simple head design. The three dots helped me visualize the line. Ball came off soft at impact and didn't require much hit, which was surprising given the smaller head size. Distance control on long putts came easy.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
I like how the alignment aid goes right into the face so it's easy to aim. At impact, I could feel a difference depending on the strike. When well-struck, the ball pinged off the face and rolled quickly. On mis-hits, it was more of a dull thud and slow roll.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Didn't miss the typical big alignment aid. Setting the putter was simple. Weighting was great, especially for longer putts. No extra effort required. Plenty of finesse on short putts, too.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Produced the purest possible roll. Ball didn't hop at all. Incredible with lag putting, and I couldn't miss inside 10 feet. Pick the right line and put a decent stroke on it, and the ball is going in. Absolute money club on firm, fast greens.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Its best quality is how square it sits at address. Just set it down and put your hands on the grip. Nice and heavy, stable through the hit. A very, very soft feel, even felt a little dead on off-center hits, but the ball kept rolling.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Wish it were a little less busy on top, but the classic shape isn't lost. The milled bumpers make it look like a blade. Feedback through the handle and the pronounced sound were both very pleasing. The ball seemed like it stayed on a string from your start line.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Understated mallet with some nice tech features. Pretty heavy but with a soft feel. Ball seemed to sink into the face at impact. Great transitional putter if you're leaving blades.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I really like the contrasting colors and the open slot in the head. Gave me a sense of the face being square. Face insert was very soft and put a ground-hugging roll on the ball. So soft that it took a little work to get my speed sorted.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
I love putting with this club. It's effortless. Rock your shoulders, and the ball is rolling right to the cup. I didn't like the stripe on the back. It moved my focus off the ball.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Simple alignment system, framed the ball well. A lot more heft toward the front of the putterhead, which made my stroke feel balanced. Very reliable roll. Never a surprise.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Not amazing but not boring, either. A soft, balanced impact sound. Pretty easy to line up. The head was stable so very little twisting. Decent pop and roll, but I wasn't wowed.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I appreciate the compact head size and the weight balance. Very refined feel off the face. The perimeter weighting helped mitigate off-center hits. A clean click at impact, firm but not harsh. Ball always rolled exactly where I expected.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
I like how the alignment aid goes right into the face so it's easy to aim. At impact, I could feel a difference depending on the strike. When well-struck, the ball pinged off the face and rolled quickly. On mis-hits, it was more of a dull thud and slow roll.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I really like the contrasting colors and the open slot in the head. Gave me a sense of the face being square. Face insert was very soft and put a ground-hugging roll on the ball. So soft that it took a little work to get my speed sorted.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Looks well-crafted, well-built. Ball was active off the face, like a magnet was pulling it. Short putts were easy to line up and knock right in. Lag putts were intuitive because the balance of the club helped me dial in my stroke.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Nice heft and weight to the head so it required little work to get the ball to the hole. Short putts were simple—straight back, straight forward. Loved the feel off the face. Not overly cushioned and helped promote a predictable roll.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
A mallet without being too bulky and mallet-y. Easy to get on my start line. Sweet spot seemed ample. A soft click and always a smooth roll. One of my favorites.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I really like the milling on top, like mini alignment aids. Beautiful texture and color. Soft feel on short putts. On really long ones, it did have some click to it.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The intricate milling and the slot in the head, coupled with contrasting finishes, drew my attention to the sweet spot. A lively yet efficient face. An equal performer across all distances.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Compact, simple head design. The three dots helped me visualize the line. Ball came off soft at impact and didn't require much hit, which was surprising given the smaller head size. Distance control on long putts came easy.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Didn't miss the typical big alignment aid. Setting the putter was simple. Weighting was great, especially for longer putts. No extra effort required. Plenty of finesse on short putts, too.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Produced the purest possible roll. Ball didn't hop at all. Incredible with lag putting, and I couldn't miss inside 10 feet. Pick the right line and put a decent stroke on it, and the ball is going in. Absolute money club on firm, fast greens.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Compact head but still nice and heavy. The weight helped it swing naturally. Sound and feel were soft but responsive. On short putts, you can set the face and just swing. For longer putts, the weight provides plenty of force.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
So intuitive. It felt like an extension of my arms. Putts rolled immediately off the face and on the intended line, no matter the distance. A perfect, buttery feel off the face with a muted tap to match. The perfect weight to keep the face square.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Its best quality is how square it sits at address. Just set it down and put your hands on the grip. Nice and heavy, stable through the hit. A very, very soft feel, even felt a little dead on off-center hits, but the ball kept rolling.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Wish it were a little less busy on top, but the classic shape isn't lost. The milled bumpers make it look like a blade. Feedback through the handle and the pronounced sound were both very pleasing. The ball seemed like it stayed on a string from your start line.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Understated mallet with some nice tech features. Pretty heavy but with a soft feel. Ball seemed to sink into the face at impact. Great transitional putter if you're leaving blades.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
I love putting with this club. It's effortless. Rock your shoulders, and the ball is rolling right to the cup. I didn't like the stripe on the back. It moved my focus off the ball.
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