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Why We Like It
- The “V” reflects the versatility of a lineup that allows multiple-mallet options to attach to the two most popular shaft/neck options via a typical torque wrench.
- Two hosel options include the short slant or short plumber.
- Putters are milled from 303 stainless steel in the face with a 6061-aircraft-aluminum body.
- Tungsten/steel sole weights in the heel and toe can be adjusted to balance the head weight to match the shaft length or a preferred swingweight. They can also be used to provide an asymmetrical setup to accommodate a particular stroke type.
- The familiar Evnroll face-milling pattern features grooves that vary in width and spacing for consistent energy transfer across the face.
- The groove design also creates a progressive depth that redirects heel and toe mis-hits toward the centerline.
- Models: V5.1, V5.2. Head weights: 340, 355, 370 grams. Lengths: 33-35 inches. Loft: 2 degrees
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John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
This club is a short-putt specialist. I was really comfortable inside five or six feet, but distance control was a challenge on longer putts. Super-easy to aim, but so light that I felt like I had to add power from distance.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like the thick topline and the satin finish, easy on the eyes and easy to align. Aiming features made it really good on short and medium-length putts.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to align, with perpendicular and parallel features. A sweet acoustic ping at impact. The head was very stable, not prone to twisting. Consistent distance on mis-hits.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The gap in the head was a little distracting, and the front part reflected some glare. But it produced a very consistent roll. The soft face helped with distance control.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Putter sits perfectly square and feels weight-balanced throughout the stroke. Ball speed was very consistent across the face. It rolled end over end, even on off-center hits.
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John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
This club is a short-putt specialist. I was really comfortable inside five or six feet, but distance control was a challenge on longer putts. Super-easy to aim, but so light that I felt like I had to add power from distance.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like the thick topline and the satin finish, easy on the eyes and easy to align. Aiming features made it really good on short and medium-length putts.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to align, with perpendicular and parallel features. A sweet acoustic ping at impact. The head was very stable, not prone to twisting. Consistent distance on mis-hits.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The gap in the head was a little distracting, and the front part reflected some glare. But it produced a very consistent roll. The soft face helped with distance control.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Putter sits perfectly square and feels weight-balanced throughout the stroke. Ball speed was very consistent across the face. It rolled end over end, even on off-center hits.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Very fast off the face with a high-pitched sound, like a hollow metal. Light and well-balanced. The two-tone face helped me align to the ball.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
The topline is a little thick, but the alignment aids really worked. I knew what the putt was doing by the sound and the feeling in my hands. I could close my eyes and tell you where the ball went.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I'm a big fan. It's a little lighter than I normally play, but it moves so well. I like the way the ball comes off the face, nice and easy. Very consistent ball-strike.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Rolled smooth, no skidding. Comfortable from knee-knocker range. The weight felt good on long putts, a bit on the heavy side, and the two-tone design made it easy to aim.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
An amazing putter when it comes to off-center hits—I didn't lose any distance. Feel was on the firmer side, and it's pretty loud. But super-consistent across the face.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Great putting experience. Deep, muted sound at impact. Stable feel. I did struggle a little keeping the ball on line on long lags, but putts up to 10 feet were almost gimmes.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The contrast between the colored hitting area and the alignment lines really helped me line up. Distance control was great, and I could feel in my hands before looking up if I had stroked it on line. Almost like a training aid with instant feedback.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I felt like the face was doing a lot of the work. I didn't have to force the ball. Distance control was really good. I like the contrast of the different parts and the simple alignment aid.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
I like the open section where you can see the turf. It drew my eyes to the sweet spot. The sound at impact was pretty dull, but the ball mostly started and stayed on line.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
It swung like an old-school putter, but the stability of the face was next level, no wavering at all. The consistency of impact was shockingly good.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The alignment system does a great job getting you squared up. Very distinct sounds. Not much sound in the center, but off-center was a little woody. Great roll, even on those not-so-good strikes.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
A little firmer feel than most putters. The weighting seemed to really help square the face at impact. I didn't love the loud sound, very clicky off the face.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
A really crisp, clean look. I liked the quietness of the putter, no harsh sounds. Very soft, so I could feel where I was impacting the ball. Good feedback in the hands.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Looks so good behind the ball. Sound-wise, not loud but a distinct tink, like tapping a glass with a spoon. Center hits felt great, but even heel and toe got good results.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Easy to line up and a good, clean look. The head is light, and it felt very balanced. A little hot off the face but a smooth roll. Gave me tons of confidence over the ball.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
A nicely-balanced putter with a lively jump off the face. It really shined on long lag putts. Distance control was excellent, and accuracy not far behind.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to align, with perpendicular and parallel features. A sweet acoustic ping at impact. The head was very stable, not prone to twisting. Consistent distance on mis-hits.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The gap in the head was a little distracting, and the front part reflected some glare. But it produced a very consistent roll. The soft face helped with distance control.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Very fast off the face with a high-pitched sound, like a hollow metal. Light and well-balanced. The two-tone face helped me align to the ball.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The contrast between the colored hitting area and the alignment lines really helped me line up. Distance control was great, and I could feel in my hands before looking up if I had stroked it on line. Almost like a training aid with instant feedback.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Easy to line up and a good, clean look. The head is light, and it felt very balanced. A little hot off the face but a smooth roll. Gave me tons of confidence over the ball.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
This club is a short-putt specialist. I was really comfortable inside five or six feet, but distance control was a challenge on longer putts. Super-easy to aim, but so light that I felt like I had to add power from distance.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like the thick topline and the satin finish, easy on the eyes and easy to align. Aiming features made it really good on short and medium-length putts.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I'm a big fan. It's a little lighter than I normally play, but it moves so well. I like the way the ball comes off the face, nice and easy. Very consistent ball-strike.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Rolled smooth, no skidding. Comfortable from knee-knocker range. The weight felt good on long putts, a bit on the heavy side, and the two-tone design made it easy to aim.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
An amazing putter when it comes to off-center hits—I didn't lose any distance. Feel was on the firmer side, and it's pretty loud. But super-consistent across the face.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
I like the open section where you can see the turf. It drew my eyes to the sweet spot. The sound at impact was pretty dull, but the ball mostly started and stayed on line.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The alignment system does a great job getting you squared up. Very distinct sounds. Not much sound in the center, but off-center was a little woody. Great roll, even on those not-so-good strikes.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
A nicely-balanced putter with a lively jump off the face. It really shined on long lag putts. Distance control was excellent, and accuracy not far behind.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Putter sits perfectly square and feels weight-balanced throughout the stroke. Ball speed was very consistent across the face. It rolled end over end, even on off-center hits.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
The topline is a little thick, but the alignment aids really worked. I knew what the putt was doing by the sound and the feeling in my hands. I could close my eyes and tell you where the ball went.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Great putting experience. Deep, muted sound at impact. Stable feel. I did struggle a little keeping the ball on line on long lags, but putts up to 10 feet were almost gimmes.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I felt like the face was doing a lot of the work. I didn't have to force the ball. Distance control was really good. I like the contrast of the different parts and the simple alignment aid.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
It swung like an old-school putter, but the stability of the face was next level, no wavering at all. The consistency of impact was shockingly good.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
A little firmer feel than most putters. The weighting seemed to really help square the face at impact. I didn't love the loud sound, very clicky off the face.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
A really crisp, clean look. I liked the quietness of the putter, no harsh sounds. Very soft, so I could feel where I was impacting the ball. Good feedback in the hands.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Looks so good behind the ball. Sound-wise, not loud but a distinct tink, like tapping a glass with a spoon. Center hits felt great, but even heel and toe got good results.
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