Why We Like It
As greens have gotten faster, and average putting strokes have gotten yippier, putterheads in response got heavier. When Mizuno’s team, which had offered a weight kit with its original M.Craft lineup, saw more users opt for the heaviest possible configuration of those weights, the OMOI was born. The stock heads are almost 20 grams heavier than some standard models, shifting the club’s balance point lower and leading to more consistency in face rotation. One other thing all yippy putters need is more forgiveness on off-center hits.
Characteristics
- 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
Highlights
- Top 5 firmest-feeling blade putters, low-handicaps
- Top 5 firmest-feeling blade putters, middle-handicaps
- Top 5 best-rated blade putters, high-handicaps
Price
$350
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
This is a firmer, pitchier putter. It's a good mate with a high-quality tour ball. The black shaft is a good look with the blue head.
Erika, 43, Handicap: 0The weight of the putterhead seems to keep things on line longer—the ball just gets in the way, exactly what I want during my stroke.
Wei, 54, Handicap: 13Really love the stability. The mass helps the ball get started without too much input. The creaminess of the color in the finish is a nice comfortable contrast.
Gary, 36, Handicap: 13The Secret Move to a Repeatable Putting Stroke
If you want to score well, you have to putt well. Being a good putter is part science, part art, and part luck. In this video, David Leadbetter shows you his essentials for getting more putts to drop, including his secret move for creating a reliable, repeatable stroke.