Friday, March 18, 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide Putters
Find the flatstick that works for you
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Taylormade
Rossa TP By Kia Ma  Key Feature: These premium putters designed by legendary puttermaker Kia Ma have six movable micro weights (three in the toe, three in the heel) that slightly alter the putterhead's feel.What We Like: What's not to like? These are milled from a chunk of 304 stainless steel into a piece of art. And how about that Titallium insert? Putts rolled like butter. Who It's For: Golfers willing to fork over 300 bills for a first-class putter. Specs: Three models available (Monaco, Fontana and Daytona). Each 34 inches long. taylormadegolf.com | $300 |
Tiger Shark
Key Feature: An adjustable weight for improved stability and a putterface that's double-milled for a perfectly flat and consistent hitting area.GreenSpeed What We Like: We've always liked the SuperStroke grips, and they feel great on the GreenSpeed putters. Who It's For: Fans of the oversized Tiger Shark grips who also want a putter with adjustable weight. This is especially helpful when facing varying green-speed conditions. Specs: Five models to choose from, with varying weights and head shapes. tigersharkgolf.com | $79-$99 |
Tiger Shark
R.A.P.  Key Feature: Standing for Reverse Axis Position, these putters have a reverse-hosel design to promote a smoother pendulum movement.What We Like: We love new ideas. The reverse-hosel design is a cool one, and it actually does what it says. Plus it was designed by Jim Flood, so you know it's quality. Who It's For: Golfers looking for a change. Also, we consider the R.A.P. to be among the putters available with sky-high MOI ratings. Specs: It comes in four Tiger Shark jumbo grip options. tigersharkgolf.com | $99-$118 |
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Titleist
Cameron Studio Select Key Feature: Fine craftsmanship aside, these putters are milled from high-grade stainless steel and feature two fixed heel and toe weights for even better stability at impact.What We Like: Feel and weight are two of the most important factors in putter design. Cameron seems to nail both variables perfectly every time. Who It's For: Purists who want more pronounced heel-toe weighting from one of the more traditional putter designs. Specs: Eight models available. titleist.com | $325 |
Titleist
Key Feature: Scotty Cameron's latest nontraditional mallet has a three-point weighting system for excellent balance and feel. Oh, yeah, it's designed by Scotty Cameron.Scotty Cameron Kombi What We Like: The three lengths (standard, mid and long) make it easy to choose the right putter for your style. Also, the milled aircraft aluminum combined with the red T-shaped alignment aid look fantastic together. Who It's For: Cameron enthusiasts who want a new mallet in their bag. Specs: Available in three lengths. titleist.com | $325 |
Tour Edge
Backdraft GT+ Key Feature: Its high-contrast white head and jumbo-sized grip, two technologies never before combined in putter design.What We Like: Its high level of contrast helped us focus on the putter's leading edge and alignment aids. It gave us the best possible visual presentation for accurate aim. Who It's For: Golfers on a budget who need help with their alignment and want to hop on the white-club bandwagon. Specs: Four different models available, all in 33-, 34- and 35-inch lengths. Only one leftie, the OS-3. touredge.com | $49 |
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