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Why We Like It
- A thin titanium face insert creates micro-deflections to improve off-center impacts to roll as well as center strikes.
- New head styles include takes on the popular Jailbird open-mallet shape.
- Designers used AI and machine learning to explore more than 2,000 design versions to develop the face insert’s asymmetrical thickness pattern to improve off-center speed and roll for greater consistency.
- A longer and heavier “Cruiser” version is available for those looking to reduce hand action during their strokes.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle- and high-handicaps
- Models: 2-Ball T, Eight T, Eleven T, Jailbird Mini T, Rossie V T, Seven T DB/S, Six T, Jailbird T Versa 90. Head weights: 360, 380. Lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38. Loft: 3 degrees
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Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I like the copper face, looks elegant. Easy to line up the ball. Soft but not smushy. The sound was kind of hollow, with a little reverb after impact. Distance control took some practice because of the softness.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
What I like about this putter is, it doesn't have a specific alignment mark. With the two-ball design, it's like your ball is on a track. Where you look is where the ball goes. Really simple and really effective.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The milled face felt like a soft pillow but with the right amount of tactile feedback. Same feel on off-center hits, and they stayed on line. Club made aiming very simple.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Great results with this club. It's on the heavy side, so I didn't have to think about swinging hard. Ball just went. Simple, metallic-gold look. Nice and clean.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The two-ball alignment inspires confidence. An audible pop off the face, and the ball got rolling quickly. Distance control was easy. Forgiving, even on mis-hits.
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Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I like the copper face, looks elegant. Easy to line up the ball. Soft but not smushy. The sound was kind of hollow, with a little reverb after impact. Distance control took some practice because of the softness.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
What I like about this putter is, it doesn't have a specific alignment mark. With the two-ball design, it's like your ball is on a track. Where you look is where the ball goes. Really simple and really effective.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The milled face felt like a soft pillow but with the right amount of tactile feedback. Same feel on off-center hits, and they stayed on line. Club made aiming very simple.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Great results with this club. It's on the heavy side, so I didn't have to think about swinging hard. Ball just went. Simple, metallic-gold look. Nice and clean.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The two-ball alignment inspires confidence. An audible pop off the face, and the ball got rolling quickly. Distance control was easy. Forgiving, even on mis-hits.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The dark-blue coloring is sweet. Plus, it really makes the classic two-ball alignment stand out. Putter has good heft, which helped keep it on line during the stroke.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Simple design, great results. Easily got putts on line. Good performance on long putts. A little variety in the acoustics depending on if I hit the sweet spot or slightly off. It definitely has a musical range.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The three lines contrasting the dark finish made aiming easy. Compact head, and the weight felt just right. Milled insert delivered a nice click. Not a mis-hit to be had.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Looks expensive, with the copper, blue and gold. Soft insert forces you to be more deliberate with the stroke. I struggled on shorter putts. Felt like I had to hit them harder because the ball was coming off slower than I expected.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Alignment is so easy with this club. Sets square every time. Performance-wise, it has the feel of a blade but the forgiveness of a mallet on a heel or toe hit. Great for a blade player who wants to try a mallet.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I love this head from the top. The two thin lines and the thicker middle line frame the ball to perfection. Aim was automatic. It's one solid unit, looks it and feels it.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Beautiful color pattern on the top. A pingy sound at impact. This club made it hard not to make a pure strike. Putts stayed on line, but it took me a bit to get the speed down.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The two-ball is a winning concept, always has been. Makes it so easy to line up, set the face and get the ball rolling where you want. Speed control also very good.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Striking color palette, very pleasing to the eye. Linking your ball up to the two-ball guide is simple and locks in your setup. The ball rolls really tight, no hops, jumps or skips. Performed best on short, touchy putts that required precision.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Familiar look of the two-ball got a major upgrade with the blue finish. Good alignment is always keyed on with this design, but I liked the way the head releases so smoothly. Ball rolls true and with consistent energy. No surprises, in a good way.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love how classy it looks. The blue and gold are amazing together. Looks handmade. The gold face reminds you to lean the shaft forward. The milling on the back side of the putter gives a nice, subtle outline. Beautiful club.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
The bat-shaped head really helped my alignment. The silver makes it look like a classic, but the technology is definitely there. Expected it to click like a metal club, but it was quite soft. Not very heavy, so I sometimes lost a little control.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
It was smooth and quiet off the face. The ball kept its line really well. There's more heft there than you might think. I had to get used to that. Then, it was just pick a line and go.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
I like the overall warmth of the cosmetics. Feel was pretty firm, kind of a hit and gone. Not as forgiving as I expect from a mallet.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The three lines contrasting the dark finish made aiming easy. Compact head, and the weight felt just right. Milled insert delivered a nice click. Not a mis-hit to be had.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
I like the overall warmth of the cosmetics. Feel was pretty firm, kind of a hit and gone. Not as forgiving as I expect from a mallet.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I like the copper face, looks elegant. Easy to line up the ball. Soft but not smushy. The sound was kind of hollow, with a little reverb after impact. Distance control took some practice because of the softness.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
What I like about this putter is, it doesn't have a specific alignment mark. With the two-ball design, it's like your ball is on a track. Where you look is where the ball goes. Really simple and really effective.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Great results with this club. It's on the heavy side, so I didn't have to think about swinging hard. Ball just went. Simple, metallic-gold look. Nice and clean.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The two-ball alignment inspires confidence. An audible pop off the face, and the ball got rolling quickly. Distance control was easy. Forgiving, even on mis-hits.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The dark-blue coloring is sweet. Plus, it really makes the classic two-ball alignment stand out. Putter has good heft, which helped keep it on line during the stroke.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Simple design, great results. Easily got putts on line. Good performance on long putts. A little variety in the acoustics depending on if I hit the sweet spot or slightly off. It definitely has a musical range.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Looks expensive, with the copper, blue and gold. Soft insert forces you to be more deliberate with the stroke. I struggled on shorter putts. Felt like I had to hit them harder because the ball was coming off slower than I expected.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The two-ball is a winning concept, always has been. Makes it so easy to line up, set the face and get the ball rolling where you want. Speed control also very good.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Striking color palette, very pleasing to the eye. Linking your ball up to the two-ball guide is simple and locks in your setup. The ball rolls really tight, no hops, jumps or skips. Performed best on short, touchy putts that required precision.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
The bat-shaped head really helped my alignment. The silver makes it look like a classic, but the technology is definitely there. Expected it to click like a metal club, but it was quite soft. Not very heavy, so I sometimes lost a little control.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
It was smooth and quiet off the face. The ball kept its line really well. There's more heft there than you might think. I had to get used to that. Then, it was just pick a line and go.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The milled face felt like a soft pillow but with the right amount of tactile feedback. Same feel on off-center hits, and they stayed on line. Club made aiming very simple.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Alignment is so easy with this club. Sets square every time. Performance-wise, it has the feel of a blade but the forgiveness of a mallet on a heel or toe hit. Great for a blade player who wants to try a mallet.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I love this head from the top. The two thin lines and the thicker middle line frame the ball to perfection. Aim was automatic. It's one solid unit, looks it and feels it.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Beautiful color pattern on the top. A pingy sound at impact. This club made it hard not to make a pure strike. Putts stayed on line, but it took me a bit to get the speed down.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Familiar look of the two-ball got a major upgrade with the blue finish. Good alignment is always keyed on with this design, but I liked the way the head releases so smoothly. Ball rolls true and with consistent energy. No surprises, in a good way.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love how classy it looks. The blue and gold are amazing together. Looks handmade. The gold face reminds you to lean the shaft forward. The milling on the back side of the putter gives a nice, subtle outline. Beautiful club.
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