Mid-Mallet Putters

: SEEMORE FGP2 STAINLESS; STREET PRICE: $185
WEBSITE: seemore.com

TECH TALK: The distinctive asset of this milled 303 stainless-steel head is the company's "rifle-scope" technology. The bottom portion of the shaft is painted black to conceal a red dot located between two white aiming lines on the heel. Seeing the dot indicates that the setup is incorrect or the head is not releasing properly during the stroke. A new option is the "whistle" offset shaft that permits golfers with forward presses to utilize the red-dot system.

PLAYER COMMENTS: (M) "Their technology works for me." ... (M) "Unless you're custom-fit, I think the alignment system could be a distraction." ... (T) "Might be one of the ugliest putters out here, but the roll was excellent." ... (T) "It's simply a great-rolling putter."

HOT: The new whistle offset shaft cleverly addresses (pun intended) what used to be a problem: The Zach Johnson "hands-back" style was a prerequisite. It no longer is.

NOT: The nickel-satin finish reduces glare, but looks an awful lot like Civil War gray.

: TAYLORMADE SUZUKA; STREET PRICE: $120
WEBSITE: taylormadegolf.com

TECH TALK: The 304 stainless-steel head has a plumber's-neck hosel and an aiming line framed by a slight cavity in the flange. The Anti-skid Groove System Insert, common to all putters in the basic Rossa line, has 14 polymer-filled grooves designed to grab the cover of the ball at impact and impart forward spin. Light materials, such as aluminum, are used for the insert, and the saved weight is redistributed throughout the head to increase MOI.

PLAYER COMMENTS: (T) "I like the soft edging around the perimeter. Not so robotic-looking." ... (L) "Great touch on downhillers. The ball comes off the face real nice." ... (T) "Seems like the perfect size for this category. It's easy to see the line with this offset hosel." ... (M) "Sweet feeling."

HOT: The Tuscan nickel finish over the softly milled curves produces an artful mix of shade and reflection.

NOT: No versions for southpaws is unfair to 10 percent of the golfing population.