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Why We Like It
- Like its counterpart blade model, this squared-off mallet keeps the shaft in line with the head’s center of gravity.
- The key to the design is how the weight is centered in the head using a lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum insert in the pocket cavity.
- That weighting increases the tendency of the face angle to stay square to the path of the stroke.
- The face, milled from 303 stainless steel, is surrounded by a lightweight body milled from 6061 aluminum.
- The grooved milling pattern on the face displaces more than half of the steel from the surface, creating a more responsive feel.
- The blast finish reduces glare at address.
- Also available is a longer, heavier, counterbalanced version with a 17-inch grip to minimize excess hand action in the stroke.
- Models: SB2. Head weights: 360, 400 grams. Lengths: 33-39 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Incredibly easy to align, with the parallel lines on the raised crown. Breezy through impact, felt light in my hands, and the ball rolled end over end.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Pretty interesting. Not awesome to look at, but an A+ for creativity. I found it easy to get short putts on line, but going uphill or long distance, felt like I had to really swing it.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The box shape was a little off-putting, but the performance was great. I made every short putt I attempted, and my speed was dialed on longer putts. Quality putter.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like the insert, gave it a unique feel. Pretty easy to keep impact within the width of the insert, so off-center hits still rolled true. On long putts, I felt like I had to give it a little extra.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very unconventional look, but whatever it is—the onset, good weight balance, a lot of heft—I just drained putt after putt after putt.
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Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Incredibly easy to align, with the parallel lines on the raised crown. Breezy through impact, felt light in my hands, and the ball rolled end over end.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Pretty interesting. Not awesome to look at, but an A+ for creativity. I found it easy to get short putts on line, but going uphill or long distance, felt like I had to really swing it.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The box shape was a little off-putting, but the performance was great. I made every short putt I attempted, and my speed was dialed on longer putts. Quality putter.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like the insert, gave it a unique feel. Pretty easy to keep impact within the width of the insert, so off-center hits still rolled true. On long putts, I felt like I had to give it a little extra.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very unconventional look, but whatever it is—the onset, good weight balance, a lot of heft—I just drained putt after putt after putt.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Very, very unique. Kind of looks like a postage stamp. Pretty quiet and muted, but the feel was firm. Didn't get much feedback on contact.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
An unconventional-looking club. The weight and balance were delightful. Just felt right. Responsive at impact, appropriate feedback in the hands. It's an intriguing putter.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Rolls were pure. Distance control good. I just couldn't get over the weird look.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
It took me a few strokes to get used to the square look at address. But once I hit one or two putts, the swing weight, face control, feel—all so good. Made me confident.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Heavy feel, as if you're putting with a free weight on a shaft. But it's extremely functional. The extra weight seemed to help me control it and start the ball on line.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The putterhead was a bit heavy for me, but it was easy to aim, with the three alignment lines. I like the two-tone design and multi-tiered clubhead. Quiet but firm at impact.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Felt like I was always transferring 100 percent of the energy to the ball at impact, especially important on long putts. Struggled with getting it aligned on short ones.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Not a fan of the center-shaft mounting and the face so far ahead of the shaft, but can't argue with the results. Was easy to line up, and I was rolling the ball where I wanted.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I like the contrast between the blue and the matte chrome. The ball definitely came off smoothly. A soft, gentle click. But putts tended to start left of where I intended.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Don't love the square look. Feel was a little heavy, but it's well-balanced. Ball came off the face nicely. I controlled distance well, but couldn't get comfortable inside six feet.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Kinda looks like a box on a stick, but really sets up square. The alignment aid provides a nice, geometric visual. Surprisingly soft for such a heavy putter. Mis-hits held the line.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to set down and aim on your line. Weight is really balanced, so you can swing it like a pendulum. Sort of a knock feel at impact, nice and firm.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A lot going on with the appearance, but the more I putted with it. the more i liked it. Because of the heft, I didn't have to swing hard to hit good lag putts.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Aesthetically, with the shaft going into the center of the head, it was distracting. But it had a nice, soft feel and never wobbled in my hands. Definitely outperformed its visuals.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
I wasn't comfortable with the blocky look, but it performed quite well. Ball came off the face nice and smooth. I just got stuck on the look.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The putterhead was a bit heavy for me, but it was easy to aim, with the three alignment lines. I like the two-tone design and multi-tiered clubhead. Quiet but firm at impact.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I like the contrast between the blue and the matte chrome. The ball definitely came off smoothly. A soft, gentle click. But putts tended to start left of where I intended.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to set down and aim on your line. Weight is really balanced, so you can swing it like a pendulum. Sort of a knock feel at impact, nice and firm.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Incredibly easy to align, with the parallel lines on the raised crown. Breezy through impact, felt light in my hands, and the ball rolled end over end.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like the insert, gave it a unique feel. Pretty easy to keep impact within the width of the insert, so off-center hits still rolled true. On long putts, I felt like I had to give it a little extra.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very unconventional look, but whatever it is—the onset, good weight balance, a lot of heft—I just drained putt after putt after putt.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Very, very unique. Kind of looks like a postage stamp. Pretty quiet and muted, but the feel was firm. Didn't get much feedback on contact.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
An unconventional-looking club. The weight and balance were delightful. Just felt right. Responsive at impact, appropriate feedback in the hands. It's an intriguing putter.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Felt like I was always transferring 100 percent of the energy to the ball at impact, especially important on long putts. Struggled with getting it aligned on short ones.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Don't love the square look. Feel was a little heavy, but it's well-balanced. Ball came off the face nicely. I controlled distance well, but couldn't get comfortable inside six feet.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A lot going on with the appearance, but the more I putted with it. the more i liked it. Because of the heft, I didn't have to swing hard to hit good lag putts.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Aesthetically, with the shaft going into the center of the head, it was distracting. But it had a nice, soft feel and never wobbled in my hands. Definitely outperformed its visuals.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
I wasn't comfortable with the blocky look, but it performed quite well. Ball came off the face nice and smooth. I just got stuck on the look.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Pretty interesting. Not awesome to look at, but an A+ for creativity. I found it easy to get short putts on line, but going uphill or long distance, felt like I had to really swing it.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The box shape was a little off-putting, but the performance was great. I made every short putt I attempted, and my speed was dialed on longer putts. Quality putter.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Rolls were pure. Distance control good. I just couldn't get over the weird look.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
It took me a few strokes to get used to the square look at address. But once I hit one or two putts, the swing weight, face control, feel—all so good. Made me confident.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Heavy feel, as if you're putting with a free weight on a shaft. But it's extremely functional. The extra weight seemed to help me control it and start the ball on line.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Not a fan of the center-shaft mounting and the face so far ahead of the shaft, but can't argue with the results. Was easy to line up, and I was rolling the ball where I wanted.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Kinda looks like a box on a stick, but really sets up square. The alignment aid provides a nice, geometric visual. Surprisingly soft for such a heavy putter. Mis-hits held the line.
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