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Putters 2024
The putter is the club you love to love—especially when you hear the ball fall into the hole.
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Bettinardi
BB Series
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
Nearly symmetrical half-mallet shape is milled from 303 stainless steel with a contrasting black PVD finish.
Milling and engraving pattern produces consistent feel across the face.
Slant neck with offset works best for those with a moderately arcing stroke.
One model (BB48); head weight: 352 grams; length: 33-38 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Bettinardi
BB Series
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
Milled from a solid block of 303 stainless steel.
The models include five offsets and five toe hangs.
Black pearl PVD coating provides high contrast with extra durability.
Five models (BB1, BB1W, BB8, BB28SB, BB28SB Center Shaft); head weight: 352, 400 grams on Armlock; lengths: 33-38 inches; lofts: 3 degrees and 5 degrees on Armlock
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Bettinardi
Inovai
$400
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Hot List Gold
$400
Each model attaches a 303-stainless-steel front piece to a stability-enhancing aluminum back.
Milled grooves in the face are designed to promote a quicker forward roll.
Four hosel orientations fit a range of arcing and straighter putting strokes.
Four models (6.0, 6.5, 9.0, 10.0) with four hosel types (spud neck, slant neck, plumber’s neck, center shaft); head weight: 360 grams (400 grams for armlock versions); lengths: 33-38 inches and 41 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Cobra
3D Printed
$350
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Hot List Gold
$350
Weight saved through 3-D-printed nylon internal structures shifts to the perimeter for consistency on mis-hits.
A soft aluminum face insert uses descending lofts from top to bottom for consistent launch and roll.
Line features face-balanced and slant-neck options to fit straight and arcing strokes.
Three models (Agera, Agera RS, Supernova); single bend, plumber’s neck, slant neck, armlock options; head weight: 345-422 grams; length: 34-35 and 38 inches (plus custom); loft: 1-4 degrees
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Evnroll
NeoClassics
$400/$450
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Hot List Gold
$400/$450
Polymer-filled aluminum face insert has variable-width grooves to produce consistent distance and direction.
Tungsten sole weights vary with putter length to produce the same swing-weight feel.
Offered in satin and black finishes.
Three models (ER1.2, ER2, ER2.2); plumber’s neck and single-bend hosels; head weights: 340-370 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 2 degrees
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L.A.B. Golf
DF3
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
The face is balanced to the lie angle for a stroke requiring limited manipulation.
The big loop in back adds off-center-hit stability for consistent launch and roll.
Despite the size, the soft feel comes from the CNC-milled aluminum body.
One model; head weight: 310-420 grams; length: 32-38 inches (plus custom); loft: 2-3 degrees
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Meridian
Milled Stainless
$250
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Hot List Gold
$250
Stainless-steel milled designs use three face-texture options for different feel preferences.
Family includes two blades to fit strong arc (Okatie) or medium arc (Charleston) putting strokes.
Generous face height and tapered sole aim to inspire confidence for all player levels.
Two models (Okatie, Charleston); three face mills (soft, medium, firm); head weights: 330, 370; lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Mizuno
M.Craft OMOI
$350
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Hot List Gold
$350
The heavier head weight and lighter shaft and grip place more of the putter’s weight in the head for better control.
More mass in the head, including adjustable sole weights, increases stability on off-center hits.
Head is forged from 1025 carbon steel and milled for a soft feel.
Three models (1, 2, 4); three finishes; slant neck or plumber’s neck; head weight: 370 grams; lengths: 34, 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One
$300
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Hot List Gold
$300
Designers used artificial intelligence to develop a face that produces distance control.
Aluminum face insert is layered with the same urethane used for the White Hot insert.
Lightweight Stroke Lab steel shaft features 20-gram counterweight in the grip to control stroke tempo.
Nine models across four head styles (2-Ball, Jailbird Mini, Rossie, Seven); double bend, crank hosel and slant neck options; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One
$300
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$300
Designed to create consistent speed on mis-hits through a variable-thickness face created through A.I.
Soft aluminum face insert is coated with the same urethane used for the company’s famous White Hot insert.
The lightweight shaft has a 20-gram weight toward the butt end to raise the balance point for better tempo control.
Four models (#1, #2, Double Wide DB, Double Wide CH); head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One Milled
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
The varying thicknesses of the titanium face insert optimize distance control.
Milled-titanium insert within a fully milled body yields a slightly firmer feel than the standard Ai One’s aluminum-polymer insert.
Lightweight steel shaft has a back weight to improve stroke tempo.
Six models across five head styles (Three T, Six T, Seven T, Eight T, Eleven T); double bend, crank hosel, slant neck options; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One Milled
$450
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$450
The lightweight, flexible face is designed with varying thicknesses to improve consistency across the face.
Double milling the insert allows users to sense mis-hits while maintaining the consistent rollout.
Classic blade shapes include the more rounded One and the more angular Two.
Two models (One T, Two T); head weight: 355 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Ping
PLD Milled
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
Compact heads are milled from 303 stainless steel to fit slight arc, strong arc and straight strokes.
The exception is Ally Blue 4, which features a milled-aluminum body and hosel and a heavy-steel soleplate.
Tour players prefer the deep-milling face pattern for a softer feel.
Five models (DS72, Prime Tyne 4, Oslo 3, Oslo 4, Ally Blue 4); head weight: 360-375 grams; length: 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Ping
PLD Milled
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
Heads are milled from a solid block of forged 303 stainless steel.
Faces have a deep milling pattern to create the softer feel preferred by tour players.
The “D” models feature the same softer curves (Anser) or angular edges (Anser 2) but in a deeper profile.
Four models (Anser, Anser D, Anser 2 Anser 2D); satin and black finishes; head weight: 350, 365 grams; length: 34, 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Piretti
Elite
$625
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Hot List Gold
$625
Heads are milled from a solid billet of 303 stainless steel.
Sole weights help balance each head weight with each shaft length, including custom weights of up to 400 grams.
Deep-milled face is designed for a softer feel.
Three models (Cortino, Cottonwood 2, Matera); head weight: 355-375 grams; lengths: custom 32-40 inches; lofts: 1-5 degrees
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PXG
Battle Ready II
$390
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$390
Lightweight polymer fill behind the face pushes mass to the heel and toe for stability on off-center hits.
Face has rows of pyramid shapes that get more dense toward the center for consistent ball speed on mis-hits.
Polymer fill supports ultra-thin face to save weight and provide softer feel.
Four models (Brandon, Closer, Dagger+, Mustang); five hosel options (double bend, plumber’s neck, heel-shafted, armlock, center-shafted); head weights: 325-415 grams; lengths: 33-38 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Mini Giant Curve Back
$400
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$400
Alignment feature ensures proper aim and eye position, setting the stage for a repeatable stroke.
Milled-aluminum body provides soft feel, and copper weights add stability on off-center hits.
Wider-tipped shaft increases stability of the head during the stroke and at impact.
One model; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 32-37 inches; loft: 2.5 degrees
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TaylorMade
Spider Tour
$350
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$350
These square-ish, wireframe mallets push weight to the heel, toe and perimeter to provide stability.
The CG depths range from 27 millimeters on the Tour V to 38 millimeters back on the Tour S for different stroke types.
Grooved Surlyn face insert improves initial roll, and a thermoplastic rubber behind the face improves feel.
Five models (Spider Tour, Spider Tour X, Spider Tour Z, Spider Tour V, Spider Tour S counterbalanced); double bend and slant neck hosels; head weight: 348-380 grams; lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Titleist
Scotty Cameron Phantom
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
The face features a deep-milling pattern followed by a second milling to produce consistent feel.
The aluminum sole plate and special damping tape is positioned for ideal sound.
Multiple-milled stainless-steel and aluminum models cater to different strokes and alignment preferences.
Nine models (5, 5S, 5.5, 7, 7.5, 9, 9.5, 11, 11.5); head weights: 353, 363, 373 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Titleist
Scotty Cameron Super Select
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
Heads are milled from soft 303 stainless steel.
Soles have weight-saving aluminum plates allowing for heavier heel and toe weights to increase stability.
Models offer a range of toe hangs to fit different strokes.
Four models (Del Mar, Fastback 1.5, GoLo 6, GoLo 6.5); head weights: 345, 355, 365 grams; lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Titleist
Scotty Cameron Super Select
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
Milled from 303 stainless steel, the hosel options include plumber’s neck on most (jet neck on Newport 2.5 Plus).
Heel-toe sole weights match head mass to shaft lengths.
Dual milling pattern on the face (deep mill followed by mid mill) creates consistent energy transfer with soft feel.
Six models (Newport, Newport Plus, Newport 2, Newport 2 Plus, Newport 2.5 Plus, Squareback 2); head weights: 345, 355, 365 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Bettinardi
Inovai
$400
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Golf Galaxy
GD SCORE
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Hot List Gold
$400
Each model attaches a 303-stainless-steel front piece to a stability-enhancing aluminum back.
Milled grooves in the face are designed to promote a quicker forward roll.
Four hosel orientations fit a range of arcing and straighter putting strokes.
Four models (6.0, 6.5, 9.0, 10.0) with four hosel types (spud neck, slant neck, plumber’s neck, center shaft); head weight: 360 grams (400 grams for armlock versions); lengths: 33-38 inches and 41 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Cobra
3D Printed
$350
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Golf Galaxy
GD SCORE
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Hot List Gold
$350
Weight saved through 3-D-printed nylon internal structures shifts to the perimeter for consistency on mis-hits.
A soft aluminum face insert uses descending lofts from top to bottom for consistent launch and roll.
Line features face-balanced and slant-neck options to fit straight and arcing strokes.
Three models (Agera, Agera RS, Supernova); single bend, plumber’s neck, slant neck, armlock options; head weight: 345-422 grams; length: 34-35 and 38 inches (plus custom); loft: 1-4 degrees
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Evnroll
NeoClassics
$400/$450
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Golf Galaxy
GD SCORE
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Hot List Gold
$400/$450
Polymer-filled aluminum face insert has variable-width grooves to produce consistent distance and direction.
Tungsten sole weights vary with putter length to produce the same swing-weight feel.
Offered in satin and black finishes.
Three models (ER1.2, ER2, ER2.2); plumber’s neck and single-bend hosels; head weights: 340-370 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 2 degrees
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L.A.B. Golf
DF3
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
The face is balanced to the lie angle for a stroke requiring limited manipulation.
The big loop in back adds off-center-hit stability for consistent launch and roll.
Despite the size, the soft feel comes from the CNC-milled aluminum body.
One model; head weight: 310-420 grams; length: 32-38 inches (plus custom); loft: 2-3 degrees
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Meridian
Milled Stainless
$250
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$250
Stainless-steel milled designs use three face-texture options for different feel preferences.
Family includes two blades to fit strong arc (Okatie) or medium arc (Charleston) putting strokes.
Generous face height and tapered sole aim to inspire confidence for all player levels.
Two models (Okatie, Charleston); three face mills (soft, medium, firm); head weights: 330, 370; lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One
$300
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Golf Galaxy
GD SCORE
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Hot List Gold
$300
Designers used artificial intelligence to develop a face that produces distance control.
Aluminum face insert is layered with the same urethane used for the White Hot insert.
Lightweight Stroke Lab steel shaft features 20-gram counterweight in the grip to control stroke tempo.
Nine models across four head styles (2-Ball, Jailbird Mini, Rossie, Seven); double bend, crank hosel and slant neck options; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One
$300
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$300
Designed to create consistent speed on mis-hits through a variable-thickness face created through A.I.
Soft aluminum face insert is coated with the same urethane used for the company’s famous White Hot insert.
The lightweight shaft has a 20-gram weight toward the butt end to raise the balance point for better tempo control.
Four models (#1, #2, Double Wide DB, Double Wide CH); head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One Milled
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
The varying thicknesses of the titanium face insert optimize distance control.
Milled-titanium insert within a fully milled body yields a slightly firmer feel than the standard Ai One’s aluminum-polymer insert.
Lightweight steel shaft has a back weight to improve stroke tempo.
Six models across five head styles (Three T, Six T, Seven T, Eight T, Eleven T); double bend, crank hosel, slant neck options; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One Milled
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
The lightweight, flexible face is designed with varying thicknesses to improve consistency across the face.
Double milling the insert allows users to sense mis-hits while maintaining the consistent rollout.
Classic blade shapes include the more rounded One and the more angular Two.
Two models (One T, Two T); head weight: 355 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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PXG
Battle Ready II
$390
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$390
Special polymer inside these thin-walled hollow heads pushes mass to the perimeter for higher stability.
Ultra-thin faces are supported by the polymer filling and feature rows of raised pyramids for consistent roll.
Multiple hosels and adjustable sole weights create specific options for player preferences.
Five models (Apache, Bat Attack, Blackjack, Hercules, One and Done); five hosel options (center-shafted, heel-shafted, double bend, plumber’s neck, armlock); head weight: 330-460 grams; lengths: custom; loft: 3 degrees (7 degrees on armlock)
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PXG
Battle Ready II
$390
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Hot List Gold
$390
Lightweight polymer fill behind the face pushes mass to the heel and toe for stability on off-center hits.
Face has rows of pyramid shapes that get more dense toward the center for consistent ball speed on mis-hits.
Polymer fill supports ultra-thin face to save weight and provide softer feel.
Four models (Brandon, Closer, Dagger+, Mustang); five hosel options (double bend, plumber’s neck, heel-shafted, armlock, center-shafted); head weights: 325-415 grams; lengths: 33-38 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Mini Giant Curve Back
$400
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$400
Alignment feature ensures proper aim and eye position, setting the stage for a repeatable stroke.
Milled-aluminum body provides soft feel, and copper weights add stability on off-center hits.
Wider-tipped shaft increases stability of the head during the stroke and at impact.
One model; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 32-37 inches; loft: 2.5 degrees
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TaylorMade
Spider Tour
$350
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$350
These square-ish, wireframe mallets push weight to the heel, toe and perimeter to provide stability.
The CG depths range from 27 millimeters on the Tour V to 38 millimeters back on the Tour S for different stroke types.
Grooved Surlyn face insert improves initial roll, and a thermoplastic rubber behind the face improves feel.
Five models (Spider Tour, Spider Tour X, Spider Tour Z, Spider Tour V, Spider Tour S counterbalanced); double bend and slant neck hosels; head weight: 348-380 grams; lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Titleist
Scotty Cameron Phantom
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
The face features a deep-milling pattern followed by a second milling to produce consistent feel.
The aluminum sole plate and special damping tape is positioned for ideal sound.
Multiple-milled stainless-steel and aluminum models cater to different strokes and alignment preferences.
Nine models (5, 5S, 5.5, 7, 7.5, 9, 9.5, 11, 11.5); head weights: 353, 363, 373 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Titleist
Scotty Cameron Super Select
$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$450
Milled from 303 stainless steel, the hosel options include plumber’s neck on most (jet neck on Newport 2.5 Plus).
Heel-toe sole weights match head mass to shaft lengths.
Dual milling pattern on the face (deep mill followed by mid mill) creates consistent energy transfer with soft feel.
Six models (Newport, Newport Plus, Newport 2, Newport 2 Plus, Newport 2.5 Plus, Squareback 2); head weights: 345, 355, 365 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Cleveland
Frontline Elite
$250
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Hot List Silver
$250
Thanks to a face made of tungsten, more than 30 grams are pushed forward to increase stability on mis-hits.
Each individual model’s face milling matches up speed with the stability of the head for more consistency.
Combination of sole weights and counterbalanced grip weights create a more overall balanced feel.
Three models (Cero, Elevado, Rho) with two hosel options each (single bend, slant neck); head weights: 360-370 grams; lengths: 32-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Cleveland
HB Soft 2
$150
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Hot List Silver
$150
Milling pattern on the face syncs with each head’s different level of stability on off-center hits.
Two models are designed for arcing strokes (1, 8S) and one model for straight strokes (center-shafted 8C).
Two grips correspond to models that fit the slight arc stroke (narrower) or the straight stroke (thicker).
Three models (1, 8S, 8C); head weights: 355, 365 grams; lengths: 34, 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees.
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Cleveland
HB Soft Milled
$200/$250
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Hot List Silver
$200/$250
A unique process takes cast head that is then selectively CNC milled in the face and key alignment areas.
The milling pattern on the face has differing densities to control off-center speed.
The All-In, a low-torque graphite/steel shaft option, features more stability during the stroke for better control of the face angle at impact.
Four models (1, 4, 8, 8P); head weight: 345-370 grams; lengths: 34, 35 inches ($250 for the All-In steel-tipped graphite shaft version); loft: 3 degrees
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Cobra
3D Printed
$350
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Silver
$350
3-D printing method is used to make weight-saving lattice work to support structures inside the head.
The face is cut into four descending lofts from top to bottom to ensure putts launch consistently.
Adjustable sole weights provide a 50-gram head-weight range that extends all the way to armlock versions.
One model (Grandsport-35); plumber’s neck hosel; head weights: 345-395 grams; lengths: 34, 35, 41 inches; loft: 1-4 degrees
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Edel
Array
$400
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Hot List Silver
$400
Heads use a carbon-steel face with an aluminum body that accommodates sole weights ranging from five to 25 grams.
Butt end of shaft can be counterbalanced with internal weights of 30 to 75 grams.
Six interchangeable alignment plates include blank, single line, multiple lines, dots and T-shape.
Three models (F-1, F-2, F-3); four hosel options; head weights: 340-390 grams; lengths: 33-36 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Evnroll
NeoClassics
$400/$450
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Hot List Silver
$400/$450
A polymer-filled aluminum face insert has parallel grooves that vary in thickness and spacing for consistent distance and direction.
The heads have tungsten sole weights to produce the same swing weight feel on all lengths.
Offered in satin and black finishes.
Two models (ER5, ER8); head weights: 340-370 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 2 degrees
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LA Golf
Bel-Air
$600
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Hot List Silver
$600
The body is made of lightweight carbon composite, freeing up mass for heavy tungsten to be placed in the heel and toe for high stability on off-center hits.
The face insert has descending lofts from top to bottom (4 degrees to 1 degree) so mis-hits high and low on the face launch like center hits.
Standard shaft is LA Golf P-Series for less twisting, more stability and reduced vibration.
Two models (Bel-Air, Bel-Air X); plumber’s neck hosel; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-36 inches; loft: 1 degree
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LA Golf
Malibu
$600
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Hot List Silver
$600
The carbon-composite body frees up mass for heavy tungsten to be placed in the perimeter for extra stability.
The face insert features descending lofts from top to bottom (4 degrees to 1 degree) so that mis-hits high and low on the face launch like center hits for better roll.
The standard shaft is LAGolf P-Series for less twisting, more stability and reduced vibration.
Two models (Malibu, Malibu X), three hosel options (slant neck, face-balanced slant, plumber’s neck); head weight: 363 grams; lengths: 33-36 inches; loft: 1-4
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Never Compromise
Reserve
$450
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Hot List Silver
$450
Heads are milled from 303 stainless steel in classic heel-toe weighted blade and wide-blade versions.
Adjustable sole weights customize swing weight based on fitted length.
Fitting system determines shaft length through the Pythagorean theorem and shafts are trimmed on-site.
Two head styles, four models (1, 2; in satin and black-gray-black finishes); single-bend or plumber’s neck hosel; head weight: 340-380 grams; lengths: 31-37 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Bettinardi
BB Series
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
Nearly symmetrical half-mallet shape is milled from 303 stainless steel with a contrasting black PVD finish.
Milling and engraving pattern produces consistent feel across the face.
Slant neck with offset works best for those with a moderately arcing stroke.
One model (BB48); head weight: 352 grams; length: 33-38 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Bettinardi
BB Series
$450
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Hot List Gold
$450
Milled from a solid block of 303 stainless steel.
The models include five offsets and five toe hangs.
Black pearl PVD coating provides high contrast with extra durability.
Five models (BB1, BB1W, BB8, BB28SB, BB28SB Center Shaft); head weight: 352, 400 grams on Armlock; lengths: 33-38 inches; lofts: 3 degrees and 5 degrees on Armlock
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Bettinardi
Inovai
$400
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$400
Each model attaches a 303-stainless-steel front piece to a stability-enhancing aluminum back.
Milled grooves in the face are designed to promote a quicker forward roll.
Four hosel orientations fit a range of arcing and straighter putting strokes.
Four models (6.0, 6.5, 9.0, 10.0) with four hosel types (spud neck, slant neck, plumber’s neck, center shaft); head weight: 360 grams (400 grams for armlock versions); lengths: 33-38 inches and 41 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Evnroll
NeoClassics
$400/$450
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$400/$450
Polymer-filled aluminum face insert has variable-width grooves to produce consistent distance and direction.
Tungsten sole weights vary with putter length to produce the same swing-weight feel.
Offered in satin and black finishes.
Three models (ER1.2, ER2, ER2.2); plumber’s neck and single-bend hosels; head weights: 340-370 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 2 degrees
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Mizuno
M.Craft OMOI
$350
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Golf Galaxy
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Hot List Gold
$350
The heavier head weight and lighter shaft and grip place more of the putter’s weight in the head for better control.
More mass in the head, including adjustable sole weights, increases stability on off-center hits.
Head is forged from 1025 carbon steel and milled for a soft feel.
Three models (1, 2, 4); three finishes; slant neck or plumber’s neck; head weight: 370 grams; lengths: 34, 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One
$300
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$300
Designers used artificial intelligence to develop a face that produces distance control.
Aluminum face insert is layered with the same urethane used for the White Hot insert.
Lightweight Stroke Lab steel shaft features 20-gram counterweight in the grip to control stroke tempo.
Nine models across four head styles (2-Ball, Jailbird Mini, Rossie, Seven); double bend, crank hosel and slant neck options; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One
$300
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$300
Designed to create consistent speed on mis-hits through a variable-thickness face created through A.I.
Soft aluminum face insert is coated with the same urethane used for the company’s famous White Hot insert.
The lightweight shaft has a 20-gram weight toward the butt end to raise the balance point for better tempo control.
Four models (#1, #2, Double Wide DB, Double Wide CH); head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Odyssey
Ai-One Milled
$450
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The varying thicknesses of the titanium face insert optimize distance control.
Milled-titanium insert within a fully milled body yields a slightly firmer feel than the standard Ai One’s aluminum-polymer insert.
Lightweight steel shaft has a back weight to improve stroke tempo.
Six models across five head styles (Three T, Six T, Seven T, Eight T, Eleven T); double bend, crank hosel, slant neck options; head weight: 360 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
9 / 17
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Ai-One Milled
$450
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$450
The lightweight, flexible face is designed with varying thicknesses to improve consistency across the face.
Double milling the insert allows users to sense mis-hits while maintaining the consistent rollout.
Classic blade shapes include the more rounded One and the more angular Two.
Two models (One T, Two T); head weight: 355 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Ping
PLD Milled
$450
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$450
Compact heads are milled from 303 stainless steel to fit slight arc, strong arc and straight strokes.
The exception is Ally Blue 4, which features a milled-aluminum body and hosel and a heavy-steel soleplate.
Tour players prefer the deep-milling face pattern for a softer feel.
Five models (DS72, Prime Tyne 4, Oslo 3, Oslo 4, Ally Blue 4); head weight: 360-375 grams; length: 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Ping
PLD Milled
$450
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$450
Heads are milled from a solid block of forged 303 stainless steel.
Faces have a deep milling pattern to create the softer feel preferred by tour players.
The “D” models feature the same softer curves (Anser) or angular edges (Anser 2) but in a deeper profile.
Four models (Anser, Anser D, Anser 2 Anser 2D); satin and black finishes; head weight: 350, 365 grams; length: 34, 35 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Piretti
Elite
$625
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$625
Heads are milled from a solid billet of 303 stainless steel.
Sole weights help balance each head weight with each shaft length, including custom weights of up to 400 grams.
Deep-milled face is designed for a softer feel.
Three models (Cortino, Cottonwood 2, Matera); head weight: 355-375 grams; lengths: custom 32-40 inches; lofts: 1-5 degrees
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PXG
Battle Ready II
$390
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$390
Special polymer inside these thin-walled hollow heads pushes mass to the perimeter for higher stability.
Ultra-thin faces are supported by the polymer filling and feature rows of raised pyramids for consistent roll.
Multiple hosels and adjustable sole weights create specific options for player preferences.
Five models (Apache, Bat Attack, Blackjack, Hercules, One and Done); five hosel options (center-shafted, heel-shafted, double bend, plumber’s neck, armlock); head weight: 330-460 grams; lengths: custom; loft: 3 degrees (7 degrees on armlock)
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TaylorMade
Spider Tour
$350
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$350
These square-ish, wireframe mallets push weight to the heel, toe and perimeter to provide stability.
The CG depths range from 27 millimeters on the Tour V to 38 millimeters back on the Tour S for different stroke types.
Grooved Surlyn face insert improves initial roll, and a thermoplastic rubber behind the face improves feel.
Five models (Spider Tour, Spider Tour X, Spider Tour Z, Spider Tour V, Spider Tour S counterbalanced); double bend and slant neck hosels; head weight: 348-380 grams; lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38 inches; loft: 3 degrees
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Titleist
Scotty Cameron Phantom
$450
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$450
The face features a deep-milling pattern followed by a second milling to produce consistent feel.
The aluminum sole plate and special damping tape is positioned for ideal sound.
Multiple-milled stainless-steel and aluminum models cater to different strokes and alignment preferences.
Nine models (5, 5S, 5.5, 7, 7.5, 9, 9.5, 11, 11.5); head weights: 353, 363, 373 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Scotty Cameron Super Select
$450
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$450
Heads are milled from soft 303 stainless steel.
Soles have weight-saving aluminum plates allowing for heavier heel and toe weights to increase stability.
Models offer a range of toe hangs to fit different strokes.
Four models (Del Mar, Fastback 1.5, GoLo 6, GoLo 6.5); head weights: 345, 355, 365 grams; lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Scotty Cameron Super Select
$450
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$450
Milled from 303 stainless steel, the hosel options include plumber’s neck on most (jet neck on Newport 2.5 Plus).
Heel-toe sole weights match head mass to shaft lengths.
Dual milling pattern on the face (deep mill followed by mid mill) creates consistent energy transfer with soft feel.
Six models (Newport, Newport Plus, Newport 2, Newport 2 Plus, Newport 2.5 Plus, Squareback 2); head weights: 345, 355, 365 grams; lengths: 33-35 inches; loft: 3.5 degrees
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Putters
Putters do more to control our happiness than any other club. They’re like the weather on a golf trip to Ireland, only more fickle—or at least they used to be. Golfers have no excuses for finding the right putter. Today’s putters offer more options for more kind of strokes; both mallets and blades have embraced stability on off-center hits; new face designs improve roll; and heads feature different kinds of hosels to align with stroke type. The problem is that golfers don’t tend to get fit for their putter even though dialing in the right specs on a putter is easier than it is for any full swing club. Our advice: If you want to improve your distance control and alignment, go with a mallet. If feel and a more compact shape are important, maybe a blade is for you. Still, unless your name’s on your bag, consider a mallet anyway. You’ll never be happier.