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Why We Like It
- The unique reverse plumber’s-neck hosel helps to shift the putter’s balance point between shaft and head to make it easier to square the face at impact.
- The benefit of the hosel is that unlike other designs that reduce or eliminate torsional resistance, this version does not force the hands forward with an angled shaft.
- 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.
- The familiar 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 wide angle that redirects heel and toe mis-hits back toward the centerline.
- Steel and tungsten sole weights in the heel and toe provide stability and match the head weight to each shaft length for consistent swing weight.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps
- Models: Z2s. Head weights: 365, 380 grams. Lengths: 33-35 inches. Loft: 3 degrees.
what our testers said
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Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I appreciate not having to manipulate my hands at address. Very compact from heel to toe. Not a lot of forgiveness there when you miss the center. Impact goes directly into the ball and delivers very good distance control.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Technology in this one makes it remarkably easy to control. Face contact was super consistent. Easy to line up and hit where I was looking.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Has a pronounced, angular connection between the shaft and the head. Felt like it wanted to go left and I had to steer the head. Yet, distance control was actually quite good. Assertive click sound at impact.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
I'm confused: Is it a mallet, or a blade? It feels like a blade. It doesn't have the forgiveness of a mallet, but it looks large. Rolls very nicely, though, with no wobble. The distance control matches what you feel and it seems fairly easy to aim. The dots on top are simple but functional.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Heavier head that felt great on short putts, but took some getting used to on longer putts. I would love to use this inside four feet, but would lose confidence outside of that.
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Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I appreciate not having to manipulate my hands at address. Very compact from heel to toe. Not a lot of forgiveness there when you miss the center. Impact goes directly into the ball and delivers very good distance control.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Technology in this one makes it remarkably easy to control. Face contact was super consistent. Easy to line up and hit where I was looking.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Has a pronounced, angular connection between the shaft and the head. Felt like it wanted to go left and I had to steer the head. Yet, distance control was actually quite good. Assertive click sound at impact.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
I'm confused: Is it a mallet, or a blade? It feels like a blade. It doesn't have the forgiveness of a mallet, but it looks large. Rolls very nicely, though, with no wobble. The distance control matches what you feel and it seems fairly easy to aim. The dots on top are simple but functional.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Heavier head that felt great on short putts, but took some getting used to on longer putts. I would love to use this inside four feet, but would lose confidence outside of that.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
If you buy this putter, read the instruction manual or you'll miss a lot of putts. Once I figured it all out it putted fantastically! Rolled beautifully and it was soft and quiet.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
An interesting look with the forward offset. If you set it down with your hands forward, it squares the putter up instead of having it aim left. It would take a while to get used to, but I liked how it performed. It was easy to get the ball started on the correct line, and had good feel from long distance.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Looks heavier than it is. I struggled to get the ball to the hole on longer putts. Much better on shorter ones. Balls rolls nicely off the face.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Slowly coming around to the idea of the onset putter. Great soft feel, perhaps one of the best millings in terms of softness among all of the blade putters.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Elongated neck hides technology behind the putter. I know there's something different going on there, but it's not in your face. Extremely soft face. It's like laying down on a comfortable bed inside six feet. It's so comfy.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I haven't seen a blade like this, with the shaft bent back to the clubface. But it lets you lay the putter flat and align it straight. Roll was always consistent off the face. It's not hefty, so you can keep it moving on the correct path going back and through.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I like the compact the overall design, and the fact the shaft is lined up with the front of the cavity. It puts a nice forward spin on the ball, with no skips or jumps. Distance control was intuitive.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Back weighting does a good job of keeping the face square through impact. Like the small alignment dots to identify the center of the face.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Soft face, but you can still feel the weight of the putter when you make contact. Smooth roll. Easy to control distance. It's highly functional.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The subtle dots on the topline are an ingenious addition to help achieve the proper lie angle at address. They also help align the putter correctly. Truest roll of any putter I've hit.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Weird angles to this putter, as if someone ran over it with the car and bent it backwards. Felt like I had to lean the shaft even more forward. Still, roll was very consistent, smooth, and effective.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
On every length putt, the weight was good and it was easy to control the head. The ball comes off super soft with good speed, especially on longer putts. It has finesse and power, both requiring same minimal effort.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Very easy to align the putter with the two dots on the topline. There's some heft to this putter, and it packs a wallop on longer putts. That said, it was surprisingly effective on finesse putts.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Where do I start? It's an interesting mix of a blade and mallet. There's a soft feel to the middle of the face, but firmer on the toe, for those who want feedback on mis-hits.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The reverse plumber's-neck hosel got my attention. I couldn't wait to give it a try, but I could not figure out how to deliver the club to the ball consistently. Distance control was good, it was just keeping putts on line that proved difficult.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I didn't like the neck as soon as I picked it up. I was like, 'What is wrong?' But as soon as I picked it up and hit the first putt, it played as if it were center-shafted. It really helped with my eye alignment. I felt like everything I hit had a good roll to it.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
It looks like the putter is closed at address, and that’s a problem for me. If you take this to the course, however, you’ll probably make a few longer putts with it. It gets the job done.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
It’s got a lot going on visually. That said, the stability of it was second to none. So stable through the entire stroke.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I appreciate not having to manipulate my hands at address. Very compact from heel to toe. Not a lot of forgiveness there when you miss the center. Impact goes directly into the ball and delivers very good distance control.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Technology in this one makes it remarkably easy to control. Face contact was super consistent. Easy to line up and hit where I was looking.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I like the compact the overall design, and the fact the shaft is lined up with the front of the cavity. It puts a nice forward spin on the ball, with no skips or jumps. Distance control was intuitive.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Weird angles to this putter, as if someone ran over it with the car and bent it backwards. Felt like I had to lean the shaft even more forward. Still, roll was very consistent, smooth, and effective.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Has a pronounced, angular connection between the shaft and the head. Felt like it wanted to go left and I had to steer the head. Yet, distance control was actually quite good. Assertive click sound at impact.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Heavier head that felt great on short putts, but took some getting used to on longer putts. I would love to use this inside four feet, but would lose confidence outside of that.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
An interesting look with the forward offset. If you set it down with your hands forward, it squares the putter up instead of having it aim left. It would take a while to get used to, but I liked how it performed. It was easy to get the ball started on the correct line, and had good feel from long distance.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Looks heavier than it is. I struggled to get the ball to the hole on longer putts. Much better on shorter ones. Balls rolls nicely off the face.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Slowly coming around to the idea of the onset putter. Great soft feel, perhaps one of the best millings in terms of softness among all of the blade putters.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I haven't seen a blade like this, with the shaft bent back to the clubface. But it lets you lay the putter flat and align it straight. Roll was always consistent off the face. It's not hefty, so you can keep it moving on the correct path going back and through.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Back weighting does a good job of keeping the face square through impact. Like the small alignment dots to identify the center of the face.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
On every length putt, the weight was good and it was easy to control the head. The ball comes off super soft with good speed, especially on longer putts. It has finesse and power, both requiring same minimal effort.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Very easy to align the putter with the two dots on the topline. There's some heft to this putter, and it packs a wallop on longer putts. That said, it was surprisingly effective on finesse putts.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The reverse plumber's-neck hosel got my attention. I couldn't wait to give it a try, but I could not figure out how to deliver the club to the ball consistently. Distance control was good, it was just keeping putts on line that proved difficult.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I didn't like the neck as soon as I picked it up. I was like, 'What is wrong?' But as soon as I picked it up and hit the first putt, it played as if it were center-shafted. It really helped with my eye alignment. I felt like everything I hit had a good roll to it.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
I'm confused: Is it a mallet, or a blade? It feels like a blade. It doesn't have the forgiveness of a mallet, but it looks large. Rolls very nicely, though, with no wobble. The distance control matches what you feel and it seems fairly easy to aim. The dots on top are simple but functional.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
If you buy this putter, read the instruction manual or you'll miss a lot of putts. Once I figured it all out it putted fantastically! Rolled beautifully and it was soft and quiet.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Elongated neck hides technology behind the putter. I know there's something different going on there, but it's not in your face. Extremely soft face. It's like laying down on a comfortable bed inside six feet. It's so comfy.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Soft face, but you can still feel the weight of the putter when you make contact. Smooth roll. Easy to control distance. It's highly functional.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The subtle dots on the topline are an ingenious addition to help achieve the proper lie angle at address. They also help align the putter correctly. Truest roll of any putter I've hit.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Where do I start? It's an interesting mix of a blade and mallet. There's a soft feel to the middle of the face, but firmer on the toe, for those who want feedback on mis-hits.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
It looks like the putter is closed at address, and that’s a problem for me. If you take this to the course, however, you’ll probably make a few longer putts with it. It gets the job done.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
It’s got a lot going on visually. That said, the stability of it was second to none. So stable through the entire stroke.
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