>2009 HOT LIST

Blade Putters Under $200

By Max Adler
Photos by Jim Herity February 2009

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SNAKE EYES TOUR PLATINUM
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SNAKE EYES TOUR PLATINUM 

STREET PRICE: $180
WEBSITE: golfsmith.com

TECH TALK: The face of the 304 stainless-steel head features what the company calls ARC (Advanced Roll Control), which is a pattern of semicircular scales milled at an upward angle of 44 degrees. The width of each scale is 0.4 centimeters and is designed to consistently enter the space of a traditional 0.5-centimeter-wide dimple to grip the ball's cover. The design objective is less skidding with quicker forward roll.

PLAYER COMMENTS: (M) "Just an incredibly solid look at address and well-balanced." ... (L) "I like the gunmetal finish. Whatever's going on with the face sure gave it a nice feel." ... (L) "The way the hosel flows straight into the head is an example of great design."

HOT: The Tour Platinum series is available in four body styles with three neck designs, so even the pickiest players should find something that fits the eye.

NOT: If you like a strong alignment feature, the single gray line doesn't provide much contrast against the rest of the head.

 

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November 22, 2009

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