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TaylorMade Classic Rossa
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(800) 888-CLUB | $119
 Five well-known shapes, including the Daytona 1, Siena 4, Modena 8,
Imola 8 (all blades) and Monte Carlo 7 (mallet), make up this
impressive roster.
Features: An improved version of the Rossa’s Anti-skid Groove System
Insert (AGSI), called AGSI+. Two grooves have been added, raising the
total from 12 to 14. Now with grooves closer together, more grooves
come into contact with the ball more often, resulting in less backspin
and more forward spin at impact.
Advantages: The additional grooves promote a smoother roll and help the player keep the ball online.
What We Like: The Rossa’s lineup doesn’t just improve the way you roll
the ball, but their classy looks make them a joy to play with.
Lineup: Classic, High MOI, High MOI with MWT, Monza Corza, Mezza Monza, CGB Series
Putterhead: 304 Stainless Steel
Putterface: Titallium (milled)
Weight: Std.
Designs: Daytona 1, Siena 4, Modena 8, Imola 8—Heel-shafted, heel-toe blade; Monte Carlo 7—Center-shafted, face-balanced mallet | TaylorMade High MOI with MWT
taylormadegolf.com
(800) 888-CLUB | $149
 When TaylorMade first introduced its line of
Rossa putters, we gushed. They were striking not only for their looks,
but for their soft faces, classy color schemes, top-notch craftsmanship
and exceptional weighting technology. Well, they just got better.
Features: A wire-frame head shaped like a reverse trapezoid (on the
Tourismo, shown) allows more weight to be distributed low and deep (37
millimeters from the putterface).
Advantages: Reverse trapezoid shape = high MOI.
What We Like: Each new lineup of Rossa putters incorporates an improved
version of Rossa’s famous Anti-skid Groove System Insert.
Lineup: Classic, High MOI, High MOI with MWT, Monza Corza, Mezza Monza, CGB Series
Putterhead: 304 Stainless Steel
Putterface: Titallium (milled)
Weight: Adj.
Designs: Tourismo—Heel-shafted, face-balanced mallet; Corzina—Heel-shafted, face-balanced mallet | Titleist Scotty Cameron Detour
titleist.com
(800) 225-8500 | $300
 Time was, Scotty Cameron putters were associated with traditional
designs and milled carbon-steel construction. Recently, Cameron has
thought “outside the blade.”
Features: A unique body style and sight line built from Aircraft
Aluminum and 303 Stainless Steel. Available in double-bend or
straight-shaft models.
Advantages: The piece of aluminum fitted into the Detour’s middle
section provides a soft impact point, while the heavy stainless-steel
weighting bar and rear backweight increase MOI.
What We Like: Cameron continues to come up with unique designs that incorporate materials not commonly combined on putters.
Lineup: Detour, Studio Style, Circa ’62, Futura Phantom, Red X, Studio Design, American Classics
Putterhead: 303 Stainless Steel, T-6 6061 Aircraft Aluminum
Putterface: 303 Stainless Steel
Weight: Std.
Designs: Detour—single bend shaft, full shaft of offset (available LH);
Detour 2—Straight shaft, straight shaft; both models are mallets | Tour Edge BackDraft
touredge.com
(800) 515-3343 | $39
 By now, you probably know that moment of inertia (MOI) is all the rage
in 2007, and for Tour Edge’s BackDraft series, it’s no different. Its
high MOI reduces twisting, so your putts remain straight and roll to
your liking.
Features: An aluminum vibration bar directly behind the sweet spot
minimizes impact vibration. A heavier feel and high MOI reduce
twisting.
Advantages: The putter’s triple shaft bend provides a clear view of the
ball, while the BackDraft is face-balanced for greater stability.
What We Like: It’s available in nine styles, so there’s sure to be one
for everyone. Also, the absorption bar is roughly the width of a ball
and makes for a perfect alignment aid. Not to mention they’re really
affordable.
Lineup: V25, Hovercraft, Automatic, BackDraft
Putterhead: Aluminum
Putterface: Same
Weight: Std.
Designs: B1, B2, B4 (available LH), B5, B6, B7, B10—Heel-shafted,
face-balanced mallet; B8, B9—Heel-shafted, heel-toe-balanced blade | Whitlam Design Hummer II
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(760) 591-9869 | $325
 No, the Hummer II isn’t a smaller version of the gas-guzzling tank made
famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s David Whitlam’s new mallet
putter, and we promise it gets better mileage than its counterpart.
Features: An all-aluminum body anodized to give the club a deep black
finish. It also has a weight chip on top to elevate the putter’s center
of gravity, and heel and toe weights reduce twisting on off-center
hits.
Advantages: With excellent weighting and an alignment aid that makes
lining up putts a breeze, the Hummer II is easily adaptable to
different green speeds.
What We Like: Its fine construction, excellent weighting and easy alignment lines.
Lineup: Hummer II, J-Spec Series, GAA Series, Type M
Putterhead: Aluminum
Putterface: Same
Weight: Std.
Designs: Face-balanced, heel-shafted mallet | Wilson 88 Series
wilsongolf.com
(773) 714-6400 | $89
 Five different models from Wilson’s 88 Series are being released this
year. Some are traditional, others a bit more modern in the design. In
short, there’s something for everyone at a very reasonable price.
Features: The 8861 and 8862 feature anodized aluminum face inserts
while the 8871 (shown), 8872 and 8875 feature urethane face inserts.
Advantages: The 61 and 62’s milled face pattern improves contact and
promotes truer roll. The 71, 72 and 75 feature a micro groove face that
produces forward roll, less skid and proper ball alignment.
What We Like: The variety of old and new shapes melded with today’s technology.
Lineup: 88 Series
Putterhead: Stainless Steel
Putterface: Urethane; Anodized Aluminum
Weight: Std.
Designs: 8861—Heel-shafted blade; 8862—Heel-shafted blade;
8871—Heel-shafted mallet; 8872—Heel-shafted mallet; 8875—Heel-shafted
mallet (all models available LH except 8862) | Yes! C-Groove Series
yesgolf.com
(800) 845-4327 | $190
 Put in play by a handful of Tour pros, the Yes! C-Groove Series putters
continue to grow in popularity. New to the line is the center-shafted
Carolyne putter (pictured).
Features: A unique face design with curved, rainbow-shaped score lines
(grooves). These score lines are designed to slightly lift up the ball
upon impact, freeing it from its indentation on the putting surface and
helping to impart the desired end-over-end vertical spin.
Advantages: A nicer roll and the option of several available styles,
including mallet models in regular, belly or long shaft lengths.
What We Like: We’ve been fans of the C-Groove for years and, yes, curved score lines on putters—not irons—are USGA-conforming.
Lineup: C-Groove Series
Putterhead: Stainless Steel (cast)
Putterface: Stainless Steel (milled)
Weight: Std.
Designs: Multiple styles (available LH) | |
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