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Why We Like It
- Rather than cast or forged, these putters use a metal-injection-molding process that converts a 304-stainless-steel powder to a mix that forms more precise shapes, softer curves and angles, leading to cleaner and more consistently produced finished putters that require little to no hand work.
- The MIM process means more intricate consistency and finely contoured surface lines that frame the ball at address as a subtle alignment clue.
- A new form of the soft but resilient Pebax elastomer makes up the face insert. This year’s version is slightly firmer for a less muted sound, but it still has a softer feel than the company’s 3DP Tour putters.
- The face has four lofts that increase from 1 degree at the bottom to 4 degrees at the top. The intent is to launch the ball at a consistent angle whether your stroke is level, moving slightly down, or moving slightly upward at impact.
- Six different sole weights allow golfers to create head weights from 345 to 395 grams to accommodate shaft length and swing weight preferences.
- Models include face-balanced, plumber’s neck and slant-neck options to fit different stroke types.
- Top 5 in Look, low- and middle-handicaps
- Models: Blazer, Camino, Nova, Nova 30, Stingray, Stingray 20. Head weights: 345-395 grams. Lengths: 33-40 inches. Loft: 1-4 degrees
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted excellent alignment (parallel lines, dots, microlines) and a compact, well‑weighted head that promotes a balanced, stable stroke. The descending‑loft insert produces immediate end‑over‑end roll and strong distance control, remaining consistent on slight off‑center strikes, and the ultra‑soft feel encourages a confident, fast‑green stroke without forcing. Visually appealing red/clean aesthetic. One caveat: the very soft insert mutes impact feedback, making it harder to sense mis-hits.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed the putter's front-to-back alignment lines and microlines make aiming effortless, while the red face and single-dot, minimal topline deliver a clean, slightly patriotic, traditional look. Reviewers praised an incredibly soft, marshmallow-like feel that produces immediate end-over-end roll and a fast-green speed that keeps the ball on line without forcing. One consistent drawback: the very muted sound/ultra-soft insert can deaden feedback and obscure mis-hits.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed the putter delivers consistent distance—even on mis-hits—thanks to a descending-loft insert that produces a smooth, repeatable roll. A small, well-weighted head encourages an effortless stroke and strong distance control; alignment aids (lines and dots) and forgiving off-center performance keep putts on line, especially short to intermediate. From longer distances the ball tended to drift right, needing a bit more release.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted an easy-to-align, ultra-soft head that promotes an aggressive, confident stroke. Reviewers praised its balanced, stable feel, smooth roll and excellent distance control with tight dispersion — many described impact as whisper-quiet or “baby-soft” with a satisfying, clean click. Alignment aids and a steady tempo kept putts online. One tester did find it a bit light and inconsistent on longer putts.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
It was a little bit inconsistent on the longer putts, felt a little bit too light for my taste. Felt as if I had to guide it to the hole.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The contact with the ball was more firm than I would like which meant there was less control, and it was hard to adjust using the club to find that level of control, both distance wise and target related.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The distances were all similar. Even if you mis-hit it. It maybe goes a little shorter, a little longer. But overall, a solid putter. I'd also say the grip is a little triangular for my liking, so it makes your hands feel a little funny.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Overall, it wasn't my favorite putter. Definitely easier to keep online on the longer putts than the shorter putts. I felt like I was pulling a lot of the shorter putts.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The red on the face looks really cool. It had a patriotic feel to it. It has a very simple and appealing look. When you look down at it, the one dot and less lines give it a traditional appeal. The feel was incredible, and it rolled the ball end over end immediately.
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Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
It was a little bit inconsistent on the longer putts, felt a little bit too light for my taste. Felt as if I had to guide it to the hole.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The contact with the ball was more firm than I would like which meant there was less control, and it was hard to adjust using the club to find that level of control, both distance wise and target related.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The distances were all similar. Even if you mis-hit it. It maybe goes a little shorter, a little longer. But overall, a solid putter. I'd also say the grip is a little triangular for my liking, so it makes your hands feel a little funny.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Overall, it wasn't my favorite putter. Definitely easier to keep online on the longer putts than the shorter putts. I felt like I was pulling a lot of the shorter putts.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The red on the face looks really cool. It had a patriotic feel to it. It has a very simple and appealing look. When you look down at it, the one dot and less lines give it a traditional appeal. The feel was incredible, and it rolled the ball end over end immediately.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
From a longer distance, the ball was drifting a little bit right. I felt like I had to turn it over a little bit more. But short to intermediate putts it performed very well.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Easy to align and a soft feel, which allowed me to make a more aggressive stroke. Distance control was great and dispersion was super consistent. Really balanced feel. Hit the nail on the head with this one.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
All the important alignment pieces were there. It was smooth through the ball, and had a satisfying soft click at impact, but it was really consistent to be able to keep both long and short putts at equal distance and keep them directly online. Felt the clean control of the head.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
This putter is easy to line up correctly with the two parallel lines on top, but there's always microlines that help you aim it correctly. Super soft off the face. Feels like you're hitting a marshmallow. It's a fast green putter. It seems to take away perfectly down the line. You don't have to force it.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
I enjoyed all of the lines going front to back. It made it easy to align to the golf ball. I think the only other big call I have is very soft and very muted sound off the face, which made it hard to understand the feedback of mis-hits versus hitting it well, which I think led to a little bit larger of a dispersion.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I like the alignment aids on the top of the putter. It has both lines and dots, and I like the way the head is shaped. On off-center strikes, putts stay well on line.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
This was a whisper at impact. Baby butt soft. Every putt felt like a warm chocolate chip cookie. The last rotation ended up in the hole for almost perfect distance control. Very stable so things stayed on track during the stroke and after impact.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Depending on whether you strike the center of the face or slightly off center, you get wildly different tones out of the acoustics. Then I I struggled with getting the face square, and so the my directional control was underwhelming.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Visually pleasing. At address it feels like you're adding some loft to it. You almost have to force a forward press to get the clubhead square. The insert for me is a little too soft for what I like. It just deadens the blow a little too much for what I'm looking for. I like a little bit more feedback.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A small head, but it's weighted enough that you don't feel like you need to force the putt. With the descending loft insert face, the ball rolls off the putter face nicely, even if you strike it a little high or low on the face, you get a similar type of roll every time. And as a result, the distance control is really good.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
It was a little bit inconsistent on the longer putts, felt a little bit too light for my taste. Felt as if I had to guide it to the hole.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The contact with the ball was more firm than I would like which meant there was less control, and it was hard to adjust using the club to find that level of control, both distance wise and target related.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Easy to align and a soft feel, which allowed me to make a more aggressive stroke. Distance control was great and dispersion was super consistent. Really balanced feel. Hit the nail on the head with this one.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
All the important alignment pieces were there. It was smooth through the ball, and had a satisfying soft click at impact, but it was really consistent to be able to keep both long and short putts at equal distance and keep them directly online. Felt the clean control of the head.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
This was a whisper at impact. Baby butt soft. Every putt felt like a warm chocolate chip cookie. The last rotation ended up in the hole for almost perfect distance control. Very stable so things stayed on track during the stroke and after impact.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Depending on whether you strike the center of the face or slightly off center, you get wildly different tones out of the acoustics. Then I I struggled with getting the face square, and so the my directional control was underwhelming.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The distances were all similar. Even if you mis-hit it. It maybe goes a little shorter, a little longer. But overall, a solid putter. I'd also say the grip is a little triangular for my liking, so it makes your hands feel a little funny.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Overall, it wasn't my favorite putter. Definitely easier to keep online on the longer putts than the shorter putts. I felt like I was pulling a lot of the shorter putts.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
From a longer distance, the ball was drifting a little bit right. I felt like I had to turn it over a little bit more. But short to intermediate putts it performed very well.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I like the alignment aids on the top of the putter. It has both lines and dots, and I like the way the head is shaped. On off-center strikes, putts stay well on line.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A small head, but it's weighted enough that you don't feel like you need to force the putt. With the descending loft insert face, the ball rolls off the putter face nicely, even if you strike it a little high or low on the face, you get a similar type of roll every time. And as a result, the distance control is really good.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The red on the face looks really cool. It had a patriotic feel to it. It has a very simple and appealing look. When you look down at it, the one dot and less lines give it a traditional appeal. The feel was incredible, and it rolled the ball end over end immediately.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
This putter is easy to line up correctly with the two parallel lines on top, but there's always microlines that help you aim it correctly. Super soft off the face. Feels like you're hitting a marshmallow. It's a fast green putter. It seems to take away perfectly down the line. You don't have to force it.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
I enjoyed all of the lines going front to back. It made it easy to align to the golf ball. I think the only other big call I have is very soft and very muted sound off the face, which made it hard to understand the feedback of mis-hits versus hitting it well, which I think led to a little bit larger of a dispersion.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Visually pleasing. At address it feels like you're adding some loft to it. You almost have to force a forward press to get the clubhead square. The insert for me is a little too soft for what I like. It just deadens the blow a little too much for what I'm looking for. I like a little bit more feedback.
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