2008 Putter Buyer's GuideKnown as the most interesting and often the most colorful club in the bag, putters are more unique than ever. Want to try a new shape? A new material? There’s something new for everyone.
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Gel Golf Hurrion Signature Series Key Feature:Gel Golf’s Groove Technology insert eliminates backspin and skid, so the golf ball gets on line quickly.
What We Like: Dr. Paul Hurrion, a noted biomechanic and putting coach developed his Signature Series over the past 10 years and he’s delivered four unique models.
Who It’s For: There are a number of options; anyone who wants to putt better can find one.
Putterhead: Stainless Steel • Putterface: Same • Weight: Standard • Designs: Rego (Center Shafted Mallet), Sedo (Heel-Shafted Mallet); Scindo (Center-Shafted Blade), Sedo II (Heel-Shafted Blade)
clevelandgolf.com | $165 |
Heavy Putter DF Series Key Feature: Standing for “Deep Face,” the new DF Series weighs in at a total of 900 grams, which makes it a lot easier to put a smooth stroke on the golf ball.
What We Like: The deep-faced design is a good one, but so too is the unique face texture that imparts a quick roll.
Who It’s For: Those of you who have the yips, use your hands too much and/or want to groove a smooth, silky stroke.
Putterhead: Stainless steel • Putterface: Same Weight: Heavy! • Designs: C2-DF Blade; D1-DF, D3-DF Camelback; E1-DF, E3-DF mallet; F3-DF Stealth, G3-DF Rake
heavyputter.com | $169 |
MacGregor DCT Key Feature: Bobby Grace designed the DCT (“Distance Control Technology”) series with mis-hits in mind. By incorporating a DCT face insert, distance lost on off-center ball contact is significantly minimized.
What We Like: The Series features classically shaped flatsticks with modern technology.
Who It’s For: Players who struggle to make solid contact and want a traditionally shaped blade to help hole more putts.
Putterhead: Stainless Steel • Putterface: Same (with DCT insert) • Weight: Std. Designs: Sunset, Palma Ceia, Captiva, Bellaire, Sanabel, Saratoga, Lakewood
macgregorgolf.com | $129 |
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Macro Golf Sq Stroke Mallet Key Feature: A 14-inch BlackVelvet forward onset MACRO® Grip that’s long, wide and flat. Despite asking you to alter your normal putting grip (and putt with your dominant hand), we think players will gravitate to the unique design.
What We Like: The MACRO grip, of course. It was engineered to balance the putterhead.
Who It’s For: Golfers who have a hard time keeping the face square through the stroke. (And like to putt with their dominant hand.)
Putterhead: Stainless steel • Putterface: Same, plus a CNC milled aluminum insert Weight: Standard • Designs: Blade; Square Stroke Mallet
macrogolf.com | $159 |
Mizuno Bettinardi C Series Key Feature: Bob Bettinardi’s patented Honeycomb face encourages consistent ball-striking, not to mention each model comes with four degrees of loft and a 71-degree lie angle.
What We Like: It’s hard to beat Bettinardi’s handiwork. It’s so well made, we can’t decide if we want to play with it or frame it.
Who It’s For: Players who dig traditional head shapes over unorthodox looks—a distinct advantage for purists.
Putterhead: 11L17 Carbon Steel (milled) Putterface: Same • Weight: Std. • Designs: C-01, C-02, C-03, C-04—Heel-shafted, heel-toe-weighted blade (C-03 available LH)
mizunousa.com | $229 |
Mizuno Black Carbon Series Key Feature: Its Feel Impact Technology Face™ (F.I.T. Face). The milled face reduces the impact area to deliver an incredibly soft feel.
What We Like: Bob Bettinardi just keeps pumping out really beautiful putters that look and feel great. We’re techies, so we love how Bettinardi made a soft “insert-less” putter.
Who It’s For: Golfers looking for a soft insert feel without the insert. Bettinardi used a milled face with a punch pattern on the carbon-steel head. It’s also super easy to align.
Putterhead: Carbon steel • Putterface: Same Weight: Std. • Designs: BC1, BC2—Blade; BC3—Mallet
mizunousa.com | $250 |
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