Reviews: Putters

PUTTER REVIEW! – Odyssey ProType 2-Ball Black

The looks of the 2-Ball changed the putter paradigm. Yes, I know that Odyssey purchased the initial design concept from Dave Pelz. But go and compare photos of his design and this modern version. Pelz had a novel design but Odyssey made it sleek and deadly on the green.

The Odyssey ProType Black 2-Ball is black. Like I said earlier, it’s “all-but-the-balls” black. For me, this was a critical difference when I compared my performance with this putter to the silver ProType. As I mentioned before, 2012 may be the “Year of the Mallet”. Once all is said and done, this 2-Ball may in deed have the biggest balls of them all. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Whitlam Golf G2 Joe

This is one of the best looking, feeling, and performing putters that I have ever used. Every person while testing who tried the G2 Joe commented on how amazing it feels. Every person. It makes hitting the other putters feel like smacking frozen oranges with an aluminum baseball bat.

If you roll this type of putter, and you are in the market for a new stick, you need to add the Whitlam G2 Joe to your shopping list. Right now!

PUTTER REVIEW! – Byron Morgan Epic Day

For those unfamiliar with Byron Morgan, he is a lifelong metal craftsman who has been making putters since his twenties. He operates his own shop in Huntington Beach, California, where he does nothing but create some of the world’s best putters for golfers all across the globe. When you get a Byron Morgan putter, you know that everything on the putter, from the milling to the paintfill, was done by the name whose name is on it. Byron offers a wide variety of head styles, necks, and materials, as well as the ability to personalize the look through custom stamping, milling, and finishing. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – STX Xform1

The STX Xform1 putter stand outs from the putter pack like a Ferrari in a parking lot full of Civics. I think that the Xform1 is the most artistic mass-produced putter that I have ever seen. I can’t think of another putter that has such an aesthetic presence. And pleased to report the putter is also great on the course. Head to the shop and get one of these in your hands. The STX Xform1 is truly one of the must-roll putters of 2012! {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Odyssey ProType Tour Series #9

I think that this line represents Odyssey’s best high-end putter line to date. The classic Odyssey lines are all there on this #9. This year’s putters are again insert-free, and the face is deep-milled to improve feel. You also now have the ability to select custom colored versions of the Lamkin 3GEN grip and custom paint fill. If you like the Odyssey heads, but not the inserts, these should be on your “need to check out” list. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – TP Mills Review Comp One

“A putter with history”. Do you think Scotty Cameron ever touched, or even looked at, the putters in your local shop that bear his name? Most likely not. On the other end of the spectrum, David Mills, TP Mills’ son, has his hands on every single putter that leaves the TP Mills Co shop. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Bettinardi BB-37

I have not met one person, ever, who has said that Bettinardi putters are not outstanding. Truly, I think that arguing against the quality and craftsmanship of his putters could only be successful using the Chewbacca Defense. We all agree. What would you do if you heard that kind of praise all day long? What if you were the top of the heap? The best in show. What if few others in the world could repair an artery, or wrap a burger with your amazing precision? Do you stop there, comfortable in your competence? Or do you strive to innovate and improve?

Bettinardi Golf probably has enough of a loyal following that he could take a year off. You can call it a two year product cycle if that makes you feel better, but it still comes down to new models every two years rather than every year. And yet, each December-ish, the photos of the next year’s Bettinardi’s come out. New heads, finishes, and sometimes even new lines (Queen B). A few of your favorite models may linger from the previous year, but often times the models are one-year-and-done to make way for his new creations.

It’s a new Bettinardi creation that I have for you today; the 2013 Bettinardi BB37

PUTTER REVIEW! – SuperStroke Golf Fatso Mallet

2012 really has been the year of the mallet. We have seen some excellent mallets, such as the Ping Nome, the Taylormade Manta, and the Odyssey ProType 2-Ball. The SuperStroke Fatso needs to be added to that list. Unlike the other off-the-rack putters listed though, the SuperStroke Fatso is a customizable club. The 100% Made-in-the-USA Fatso can be modified to meet your individual sense of style and play preference. Based upon our conversations, I feel confident that Bruce Sizemore can take your ideas make you a putter that can help your game. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Bettinardi Studio Stock 11

As with the BB Series, the Bettinardi Studio Stock 11 drew rave reviews from our testers. The look of the putter drew perfect 10’s from the panel. Other elements of the putter, such as the super soft feel and the lack of alignment aid, were more polarizing, but every tester was impressed with the quality of the SS11. {READ FULL REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Radius Classic 3

I knew I liked the Radius Classic 3 the first time I putted with it in my office. What I never imagined is that it would find itself so firmly rooted in my bag that I’m finding it difficult to take it out long enough to test anything else. Now, I suspect there are more than a few of you reading this who have never actually heard of Radius putters, and fewer of you still who have actually tried one out. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Bettinardi BB53 Center Shafted Belly Putter

There’s no doubt that the Bettinardi BB53 was a hit with our testers. They loved the headshape, the looks, and the feel. I actually believe that the overall score would have been even higher for a non-belly putter in the BB Series. You can see that the distance and accuracy scores were lower than the others, which I would attribute to a putter that didn’t fit all of our testers and our testers’ lack of experience with belly putters. In spite of that, the group was very enthusiastic about the putter. >> {READ FULL REVIEW}

PUTTER REVIEW – SeeMore Private Reserve Smoke Diamond m2c

Who knows what the Seemore putting system is all about? I mean really knows what it is all about, that means you have watched the video. Because if you haven’t you really haven’t experienced a Seemore putter.

We have all watched Zach Johnson earn millions of dollars with his SeeMore putter, but I don’t think that most of us really understood what makes using a SeeMore putter different. The m2c has made me curious about what kind of putter I could become if I followed their instructions and exclusively bagged one of their putters. It made me want to be a better putter. {Read Review!}

REVIEW – Piretti CottonWood II Putter! (Part 2 – Review)

I feel the Piretti CottonWood II has enough unique features to stand out of a crowd. These features include the wider flange which promoted more confidence for many of our testers. And at $245 for a 100% milled putter is a very reasonable price when considering the cost involved in producing a model similar to this.

PUTTER REVIEW – Piretti Forza!

Over the past few years MyGolfSpy has introduced plenty of new putter designers to our readers through the blog and forum. And while these new names to the market all have unique stories and designs very few have been able to show as much steady growth as the Piretti brand. There are the “big name brands” and then there are only a handful of other putter designers golfers would consider household names in the industry. But ever since its launch…Piretti has continually been moving up the ranks of putter companies being mentioned more and more at the proverbial “water coolers” across the country and across the globe. And if I were to bet which name would be the next to be considered in that group Piretti would be near the top of that list. {Read More…}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Nike Method Concept

When trying to reach an ultimate appraisal of the Nike Method Concept putter , I came to the conclusion that it’s very likely the Turkey Bacon of the putter world. Some people are going to love it, and will never want to go back to the traditional, while others will see it as an outright abomination. Me, I’m a turkey bacon guy…and I guess I’m a Nike Method Concept guy too. So yeah, if we’re talking beauty pageants, the Concept probably isn’t going to standout like Ms. Texas, but that doesn’t mean it won’t take home Ms. Congeniality. After-all, the performance makes this little ugly duckling infinitely lovable.
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PUTTER REVIEW! – P2G2

“Turning putting upside-down”. In a world of putters that are dying to blend in, the P2G2 dares to be different. They bring to the table a unique design philosophy that, according to our test panel, delivers on its promises of superior roll and distance control. And for those looking to try out a new flatstick, they offer a 90-day money back guarantee, so give one a try, you got nothing to lose. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Edel DeVincenzo Series 18 {Prototype}

I know that I’ve got something unique on my hands when I have to revise half of the items on my list of putter features. You don’t see a putter like this everyday. You often hear about “offset”, but this putter has “onset”. Where most putters have “toe hang”, this putter balances with its toe “straight up”. It’s called the Edel DeVincenzo Series 18. {Read Review}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Kari Lajosi Bayzie

Today we take our search for cool putters intercontinental, all the way to the land down under, to find Kari Lajosi. Like many other putter makers, Kari started out in metal working as a tool and die maker and has slowly shifted his attention to producing high quality flatsticks.

Any of you who have seen Kari’s work on the MyGolfSpy forum know that his skills are as boundless as his creativity: from wild, intricate face milling to old school handmades to an I’ve-never-ever-seen-that-before face insert. Kari offers a wide variety of head shapes and neck styles, not to mention the endless combinations of finishes, engraving, and face milling. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Ping Nome Putter

Ping’s newest putter, the Nome, got the kind of pre-launch buzz that you simply can’t buy: it was used by Hunter Mahan in victories at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship and the Shell Houston Open. In addition to being a two-time Tour winner, this putter is very unique in that Ping has a version of it that will work for every stroke: straight-back-straight-through, slight arc, or strong arc. {READ REVIEW!}

PUTTER REVIEW! – MAS Putters “Ackie” Prototype

If you spend any amount of time on golf forums, you’ll hear plenty of people bemoaning the lack of creativity among putter makers. Matt Seiff decided that instead of complaining, he’d do some about it. An architect by trade, he started MAS Putters due to his love of putter design and a feeling that there was a niche in the market for progressively designed mallets. {Read Review}

PUTTER REVIEW! – Odyssey Flip Face #5

Your going to want to make sure to read this review…you will have a chance to win an Odyssey Flip Face putter! When it comes to the Odyssey Flip Face putters…there is one question that must be asked: Has Odyssey produced a putter whose design will become another industry standard, or will the Flip Face end up in the bin with the other “interesting concept, but no thanks” putters? {READ, COMMENT & WIN!}

“Golf’s Most Wanted!” – Mallet Awards

Is there a putter that actually gets the ball in the hole faster. Well, today you find out, because we are unveiling the results from our testing for “Golf’s Most Wanted!” Mallet Putter. And as you will see from our data, not all putters are created equal. Our results show that the putter does influence the performance of the golfer. Check out the results!

“Golf’s Most Wanted!” – Mallet Awards (Contestants)

You’ve looked at and maybe even rolled most, if not all of the putters in your local shop. But do you really know why (or actually if) one putter is better than another?

There are lots of putter reviews out there, but the one thing they all fail to tell you is whether or not one putter will actually give you a competitive advantage over another. These other lists take worthless data points like innovation and demand in to consideration, when all you want to know is which putter actually gets the ball in the hole faster. We’ve found a way to give you that information. We will tell you flat out which mallet putter out there rises above the competition, regardless of the golfer who swings it.

That putter is “Golf’s Most Wanted” Mallet Putter!