Titleist
Phantom X (2022)
Our Review:
WHAT IT DOES: The Phantom X line’s unencumbered but intelligent use of multiple materials augments the tour-approved feel and sound of the face. Golfers of just about any handicap want forgiveness, and this putter delivers it.
WHY WE LIKE IT: Like Darlene Love singing “Baby Please Come Home” during the holidays, this hits all the right notes and feels thanks to a precision-milled stainless steel paired with aircraft-grade aluminum. The latest Phantom X line features 10 models, including a new No. 7 that seems almost like a next-generation Newport with stabilizer wings. The slant-neck versions of the X5, X7, X9 and X11 mallets carry a “.5” designation and work better for strokes that have more of a blade-like natural arc.
Ratings
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Player Comments
Low-Handicapper
"The word's overused. But the feel is so connected, so sturdy, so unified, that there can only be one word. Just a solid, solid club. Nothing else to say."
Mid-Handicapper
"The consistency on mishits and how the ball rolled out is great. The feel is firm enough to offer feedback but not so harsh that it's not pleasing."
High-Handicapper
“Futuristic without being outlandish. Great weight balance and distribution with a firm impact.”
Club Specs
10 models; Head Weight: 350-370 grams; Length: 33-35 inches
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