The portable putting device has been a common sight on the PGA Tour this season and was spotted being used by Ryan Gerard and Justin Rose on Monday at East Lake. Like most high-tech devices that get trotted out on tour, SPG has been readily available to tour pros and high-level amateurs, but a retail offering was noticeably missing.
According to co-inventor Phil Long, that will be changing in the coming month. Long confirmed SPG will be available to consumers later this year, with a street price of $12,500.
The unit features a high-speed camera system that captures a face-on view of the putter at impact, as well as speed, line and impact data as the ball goes through the gate. The unit is designed to eliminate guesswork during a putter testing session, providing visual confirmation and real-time data that can help a pro decide a head-to-head battle between two putters.