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Why We Like It
- A 3D-printed latticework piece beneath the lightweight carbon-fiber crown allows weight to be relocated on the perimeter for improved stability on off-center hits.
- The nylon structure weighs less than one-sixth that of stainless steel and one-half of aluminum.
- The face insert features four loft sections up and down the face to provide consistent launch and speed.
- Having less loft low on the face and more loft high on the face optimizes launch whether the putter is contacting the ball on the downswing or upswing.
- A new 304 stainless-steel face insert offers tour-preferred feel.
- Interchangeable sole weights (five to 30 grams each) in the heel and toe make it easy to customize the putter.
- Heavier sole weights also make it possible for the line to offer counterbalanced versions with a 17-inch grip and 37.5-inch overall length.
- Models: Agera, Agera RS, Supernova. Head weights: 365-415 grams. Lengths: 34, 35, 37.5 inches. Lofts: 1-4 degrees
what our testers said
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Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The matte gray is a great look. Putter felt heavy to lift but not to putt with. The noise was muted on short putts, much louder on long putts. Confident with this club.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Loved the feel, and it rolled the ball consistently. Distance control very solid. I'm OK with the unusual look of it. I got over that when I saw where the putts were going.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Nice weight to it, on the heavy side. A bit busy on top for my liking. I think five alignment lines is four more than anyone needs.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Visually, the club is very busy, but it's effective. The long tail with the white lines helped me aim. A hollow plunk sound. Distance control on long putts was impressive.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Two long lines really frame the ball nicely. Stable feel at impact, although mis-hits came off relatively dead. Could use more forgiveness, but a well-rounded performer.
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Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The matte gray is a great look. Putter felt heavy to lift but not to putt with. The noise was muted on short putts, much louder on long putts. Confident with this club.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Loved the feel, and it rolled the ball consistently. Distance control very solid. I'm OK with the unusual look of it. I got over that when I saw where the putts were going.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Nice weight to it, on the heavy side. A bit busy on top for my liking. I think five alignment lines is four more than anyone needs.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Visually, the club is very busy, but it's effective. The long tail with the white lines helped me aim. A hollow plunk sound. Distance control on long putts was impressive.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Two long lines really frame the ball nicely. Stable feel at impact, although mis-hits came off relatively dead. Could use more forgiveness, but a well-rounded performer.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Sleek and fancy. Felt balanced, solid through the ball. Lighter feel but still easy to keep it on line during the stroke. Distance control excellent on lag putts. Instilled confidence.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love this putter. Center strikes were firm, and toe and heel hits were soft, which provided great feedback. Plenty of stability with this club.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
A lot of alignment lines, which helped, especially on short putts. It's got some weight behind it for stability. I like the milled insert, gave a crisp sound. Easy to control speed.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The design makes it easy to square up. The three parallel alignment lines help you track the clubhead through the stroke. Good weight in the head, keeps the stroke smooth.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I love the multiple lines through the center—you get locked on the train tracks. It's amazingly soft for such a big putter. Puts a very true roll on the ball.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Comfortable swingweight. Off-center hits were still stable. I was getting the energy out that I was putting in. Consistent and reliable.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Attractive putter. The line in the middle definitely helped my aim. Sound was louder in the middle and noticeably more tinny, blade-like off the toe. Good feedback to have.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It's on the heavier side and well-balanced. Feels like there's a little angle to the face, which encourages a forward press. Very pure, consistent roll all the way to the hole.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
A lot going on visually but a lot of good performance. Great balance, easy to line up and even easier to stroke. Distance was on point, and short putts were in the hole.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Pretty busy to look at, but if you need help lining up, this might be your answer. It's got big lines and small lines that together make it very easy to set up and square the face.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Great-looking at address. Love the alignment aid, very simple. The sound at impact didn't match up with the roll. Hollow sound, but the roll was strong.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Looks tech-heavy, almost futuristic. A lot of heft, but it didn't feel like it. The weight of the head disappeared. More of a punch at impact for an aggressive roll.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Need to get my landing gear out, this putter looks like an airplane. That said, I couldn't miss short putts with it. So easy to aim.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Great-looking putter, with the carbon fiber on top. I could really hear the impact, like I was mis-hitting it. Distance control was intuitive. Appropriately weighted, so I felt like I was in control of my putts.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The feel off the face was soft, like the ball hugged the face for a fraction of a second. Distance control was simple. Despite all of the alignment aids—maybe to the point of diminishing returns—I had a hard time lining it up.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Presents very high-end, the design and feel. Looks sleek and fast. Did everything well for me. No complaints and very good results.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to swing. Square strikes on short, medium and long putts. Muted impact, soft but confident. The carbon fiber and orange highlights give it a distinctive look.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The look is too out there for me. Impact made a loud ping, which I'm OK with. It was actually soft off the face and not bouncy. Easy to gauge distance and control the roll.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
It looks like Batman's mask, makes you want to pick it up. Performance-wise, I really felt the ball off the face. I struggled a little with speed, but easy to get the ball on line.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
This putter rolled it so nice—short putts, long putts, didn't matter. Don't love the shape, but I can overlook that as long as putts are dropping. Putting felt easy with this one.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Alignment aids are a little busy, but a good-rolling putter. Weight felt just right and nice balance to it. Good on long putts, and short putts were dead in.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Two long lines really frame the ball nicely. Stable feel at impact, although mis-hits came off relatively dead. Could use more forgiveness, but a well-rounded performer.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Sleek and fancy. Felt balanced, solid through the ball. Lighter feel but still easy to keep it on line during the stroke. Distance control excellent on lag putts. Instilled confidence.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
A lot going on visually but a lot of good performance. Great balance, easy to line up and even easier to stroke. Distance was on point, and short putts were in the hole.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Looks tech-heavy, almost futuristic. A lot of heft, but it didn't feel like it. The weight of the head disappeared. More of a punch at impact for an aggressive roll.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Great-looking putter, with the carbon fiber on top. I could really hear the impact, like I was mis-hitting it. Distance control was intuitive. Appropriately weighted, so I felt like I was in control of my putts.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to swing. Square strikes on short, medium and long putts. Muted impact, soft but confident. The carbon fiber and orange highlights give it a distinctive look.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Loved the feel, and it rolled the ball consistently. Distance control very solid. I'm OK with the unusual look of it. I got over that when I saw where the putts were going.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Nice weight to it, on the heavy side. A bit busy on top for my liking. I think five alignment lines is four more than anyone needs.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Visually, the club is very busy, but it's effective. The long tail with the white lines helped me aim. A hollow plunk sound. Distance control on long putts was impressive.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
A lot of alignment lines, which helped, especially on short putts. It's got some weight behind it for stability. I like the milled insert, gave a crisp sound. Easy to control speed.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The design makes it easy to square up. The three parallel alignment lines help you track the clubhead through the stroke. Good weight in the head, keeps the stroke smooth.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It's on the heavier side and well-balanced. Feels like there's a little angle to the face, which encourages a forward press. Very pure, consistent roll all the way to the hole.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The feel off the face was soft, like the ball hugged the face for a fraction of a second. Distance control was simple. Despite all of the alignment aids—maybe to the point of diminishing returns—I had a hard time lining it up.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Presents very high-end, the design and feel. Looks sleek and fast. Did everything well for me. No complaints and very good results.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The look is too out there for me. Impact made a loud ping, which I'm OK with. It was actually soft off the face and not bouncy. Easy to gauge distance and control the roll.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
This putter rolled it so nice—short putts, long putts, didn't matter. Don't love the shape, but I can overlook that as long as putts are dropping. Putting felt easy with this one.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Alignment aids are a little busy, but a good-rolling putter. Weight felt just right and nice balance to it. Good on long putts, and short putts were dead in.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The matte gray is a great look. Putter felt heavy to lift but not to putt with. The noise was muted on short putts, much louder on long putts. Confident with this club.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love this putter. Center strikes were firm, and toe and heel hits were soft, which provided great feedback. Plenty of stability with this club.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I love the multiple lines through the center—you get locked on the train tracks. It's amazingly soft for such a big putter. Puts a very true roll on the ball.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Comfortable swingweight. Off-center hits were still stable. I was getting the energy out that I was putting in. Consistent and reliable.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Attractive putter. The line in the middle definitely helped my aim. Sound was louder in the middle and noticeably more tinny, blade-like off the toe. Good feedback to have.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Pretty busy to look at, but if you need help lining up, this might be your answer. It's got big lines and small lines that together make it very easy to set up and square the face.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Great-looking at address. Love the alignment aid, very simple. The sound at impact didn't match up with the roll. Hollow sound, but the roll was strong.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Need to get my landing gear out, this putter looks like an airplane. That said, I couldn't miss short putts with it. So easy to aim.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
It looks like Batman's mask, makes you want to pick it up. Performance-wise, I really felt the ball off the face. I struggled a little with speed, but easy to get the ball on line.
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From the Manufacturer
Cobra 3D Printed
An internal 3D-printed lattice structure allows weight redistribution to maintain the highest MOI within the putter head for more consistent and predictable rolls on every strike. Precision shaping of the stainless steel MIM frame allows for exact weight positioning and lower CG, delivering unmatched stability and performance.
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