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Why We Like It
- A reverse plumber’s-neck hosel centers the putter’s balance point between the shaft and head to make it easier for the face to stay square to the path of the stroke.
- The benefit of the hosel is that unlike other designs that reduce or eliminate torsional resistance, this version does not force the hands well forward with an angled shaft. The idea is that because the shaft is aligned with the head’s center of mass, the putter face stays square to the path of the stroke to eliminate unreliable hand action.
- Models include the extremely stable Z1, which features two 85-gram heel and toe weights in the front sole of the milled-aircraft-aluminum head.
- The familiar Evnroll face-milling pattern features grooves that vary in width and spacing for consistent energy transfer across the face.
- The design of the grooves creates a progressive depth that redirects heel and toe mis-hits back toward the centerline.
- Steel and tungsten sole weights in the heel and toe provide added stability and match the head weight to each shaft length for consistent swingweight.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps
- Models: Z1, Z5s. Head weights: 365, 380, 395 grams. Lengths: 33-35 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
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Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I was focusing on the hole in the middle of the head too much. Distracting. Good control on lag putts. On shorter putts, I could feel the heft of the club, on the heavier side. Pretty good with off-center hits, didn't lose much distance.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Really interesting-looking club. Forward offset and reverse gooseneck helped me line up. I liked how the ball rolled off the clubface. I seemed to get more putts to the hole.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This putter felt like a real utility tool to me. Like I could do a lot with it. Heavy enough that it put force behind the ball on longer putts. Effective from short range, too.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The reverse-offset shaft seems odd but effectively puts the proper loft on the putter. For me, that resulted in no more shaky five-footers. They all rolled in on my intended line. On longer putts, I had good speed control but struggled to get the ball on line.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Very well-balanced clubhead. It had a springy feel coming off the sweet spot, which let you know you hit it. Not as fast on mis-hits, so it offered great feedback.
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Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I was focusing on the hole in the middle of the head too much. Distracting. Good control on lag putts. On shorter putts, I could feel the heft of the club, on the heavier side. Pretty good with off-center hits, didn't lose much distance.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Really interesting-looking club. Forward offset and reverse gooseneck helped me line up. I liked how the ball rolled off the clubface. I seemed to get more putts to the hole.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This putter felt like a real utility tool to me. Like I could do a lot with it. Heavy enough that it put force behind the ball on longer putts. Effective from short range, too.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The reverse-offset shaft seems odd but effectively puts the proper loft on the putter. For me, that resulted in no more shaky five-footers. They all rolled in on my intended line. On longer putts, I had good speed control but struggled to get the ball on line.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Very well-balanced clubhead. It had a springy feel coming off the sweet spot, which let you know you hit it. Not as fast on mis-hits, so it offered great feedback.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I loved the finish of the metal, an understated finish and really classy. The sound was so quiet, almost imperceptible. Roll was very consistent and easy to keep on line.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Once I got over the busy look, I found it had a very soft feel, with a nice, muted sound. Easy to roll both long and short putts. No launching or skidding. Simple to use.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I like the pick-up-the-ball feature. Nice to have, saves the back. As for performance, it's a nice, smooth putter. Has some weight to it and a soft feel.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
This putter set up very square at address. It has a softer face, so I could really feel the hit on the ball. Overall, I'd say a good fast-greens putter.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Tough to get over the look of the hosel and how the shaft gets into the clubhead. So different. But it's a dream on short putts. The face was so steady. Extremely soft at impact, so I think it would be challenging on slow greens.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The big gap and the alignment dots weren't great for me. Impact was pretty loud and high-pitched. But the roll was very steady, no matter where I hit it on the face.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Visually distracting, but lining up the ball was very easy. Has a nice weight to it, and controlling the head was surprisingly not an issue, given its odd shape.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to frame up the ball using the two circles and the line in between. Led to center hits with end-over-end roll. Soft feel, a gentle click at impact. Very stable face.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Pretty elaborate design, aggressive alignment features. I like the middle hole that allows you to pick up the ball. Really true roll. Distance control was great. Misses were right on line.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Awkward-looking star shape, but I putted well with it. Muted sound, soft face. Felt like the sweet spot was very large. Almost hard to miss a putt off the toe or heel.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like how lively the face was. It was quiet and soft but still springy, an unusual combination. I couldn't miss from six feet and in. Mid-length putts were right on line. Gave me a lot of confidence.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
A lot of interesting features on this one. Acts like a center-shafted putter. Looks a little strange, with the hole, but I quickly got used to that because I was hitting good putts. Speed control was fantastic. Quite a good putter, if people give it a chance.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I loved the finish of the metal, an understated finish and really classy. The sound was so quiet, almost imperceptible. Roll was very consistent and easy to keep on line.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The big gap and the alignment dots weren't great for me. Impact was pretty loud and high-pitched. But the roll was very steady, no matter where I hit it on the face.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Visually distracting, but lining up the ball was very easy. Has a nice weight to it, and controlling the head was surprisingly not an issue, given its odd shape.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Easy to frame up the ball using the two circles and the line in between. Led to center hits with end-over-end roll. Soft feel, a gentle click at impact. Very stable face.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I was focusing on the hole in the middle of the head too much. Distracting. Good control on lag putts. On shorter putts, I could feel the heft of the club, on the heavier side. Pretty good with off-center hits, didn't lose much distance.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Really interesting-looking club. Forward offset and reverse gooseneck helped me line up. I liked how the ball rolled off the clubface. I seemed to get more putts to the hole.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This putter felt like a real utility tool to me. Like I could do a lot with it. Heavy enough that it put force behind the ball on longer putts. Effective from short range, too.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I like the pick-up-the-ball feature. Nice to have, saves the back. As for performance, it's a nice, smooth putter. Has some weight to it and a soft feel.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Pretty elaborate design, aggressive alignment features. I like the middle hole that allows you to pick up the ball. Really true roll. Distance control was great. Misses were right on line.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I like how lively the face was. It was quiet and soft but still springy, an unusual combination. I couldn't miss from six feet and in. Mid-length putts were right on line. Gave me a lot of confidence.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The reverse-offset shaft seems odd but effectively puts the proper loft on the putter. For me, that resulted in no more shaky five-footers. They all rolled in on my intended line. On longer putts, I had good speed control but struggled to get the ball on line.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Very well-balanced clubhead. It had a springy feel coming off the sweet spot, which let you know you hit it. Not as fast on mis-hits, so it offered great feedback.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Once I got over the busy look, I found it had a very soft feel, with a nice, muted sound. Easy to roll both long and short putts. No launching or skidding. Simple to use.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
This putter set up very square at address. It has a softer face, so I could really feel the hit on the ball. Overall, I'd say a good fast-greens putter.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Tough to get over the look of the hosel and how the shaft gets into the clubhead. So different. But it's a dream on short putts. The face was so steady. Extremely soft at impact, so I think it would be challenging on slow greens.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Awkward-looking star shape, but I putted well with it. Muted sound, soft face. Felt like the sweet spot was very large. Almost hard to miss a putt off the toe or heel.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
A lot of interesting features on this one. Acts like a center-shafted putter. Looks a little strange, with the hole, but I quickly got used to that because I was hitting good putts. Speed control was fantastic. Quite a good putter, if people give it a chance.
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