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Ashley Mayo
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The putter face plays a significant role in what a golfer hears and feels at impact.
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Nike Method Concept
$200 ]
TECH STORY:
The alternating polymer and aluminum grooves on the face are designed to enhance the roll immediately after impact (increasing the ball's stability) and reduce vibration for a softer feel.
INFO:
nikegolf.com
Odyssey Flip Face
$350 ]
TECH STORY:
Two face options -- a soft thermoplastic elastomer White Ice insert and a firm aluminum Metal X insert -- are housed in one putterhead. Simply flip the face for the version you prefer.
INFO:
odysseygolf.com
Ping Nome
$250 ]
TECH STORY:
The milling marks are intended to further soften the feel of the aluminum face. The tungsten sole weight helps to increase the moment of inertia. Available in a belly version with an adjustable shaft.
INFO:
pinggolf.com
Scotty Cameron Select GoLo
$350 ]
TECH STORY:
The 303 stainless-steel head has a thicker face with pronounced milling for a solid sound and feel. An aluminum soleplate has an internal ring that helps control the sound.
INFO:
scottycameron.com
TaylorMade Ghost MA-81
$160 ]
TECH STORY:
Fourteen grooves in the "titallium" insert, which is made of aluminum and other lightweight alloys, are designed to reduce backspin and cushion the feel at impact.
INFO:
taylormadegolf.com
Yes! C-Groove Sandy-12
$150 ]
TECH STORY:
The angled concentric grooves have been designed to improve roll with either a positive or negative angle of attack. A urethane insert is slotted behind the face to enhance feel.
INFO:
yesgolf.com
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