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Why We Like It
- The internal weighting and S-shaped hosel balance the head with the shaft to improve consistency during the stroke.
- That weighting and shaft angle line up the face to the stroke path to reduce hand activity.
- The center of gravity is slightly toward the toe to further increase stability.
- The stainless-steel hollow body features a weight-saving ultra-thin face.
- The face is supported internally by a light, soft, responsive polymer that allows saved weight to be positioned for increased stability.
- Rows of pyramid-shaped points milled into the face create more consistent energy transfer and roll across a wide area.
- Model: Allan. Head weights: 360-395 grams. Lengths: 33-38 inches. Loft: 5 degrees
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Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
First thing I thought was, it looks fun. Has an eye-catching silver crown that bridges over the top. Really aggressive feel and a strong sound. Felt like a tank, pushing the ball down the line.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I could really control distance with this putter. The weighting is very good, not too heavy to bring it back. There's no bouncing off the face. The square grip is a nice touch, too.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
It's different. Took me four or five putts to get the feel of it. Once I did, it was easy to line up. The alignment aid is like a long runway. Performance was awesome.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-silver color scheme, and the single alignment line was a big help. Feel was soft. Sound was quiet. Better for speed control than accuracy.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The reverse neck is an acquired taste, but the heavily-milled face looks cool and won me over. It got the ball rolling fast. Loved it on short putts. The silver strip with the line running through it is like an airport runway.
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Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
First thing I thought was, it looks fun. Has an eye-catching silver crown that bridges over the top. Really aggressive feel and a strong sound. Felt like a tank, pushing the ball down the line.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I could really control distance with this putter. The weighting is very good, not too heavy to bring it back. There's no bouncing off the face. The square grip is a nice touch, too.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
It's different. Took me four or five putts to get the feel of it. Once I did, it was easy to line up. The alignment aid is like a long runway. Performance was awesome.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-silver color scheme, and the single alignment line was a big help. Feel was soft. Sound was quiet. Better for speed control than accuracy.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The reverse neck is an acquired taste, but the heavily-milled face looks cool and won me over. It got the ball rolling fast. Loved it on short putts. The silver strip with the line running through it is like an airport runway.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
I like the weighting. Felt like my takeaway was consistent, and I was making good contact on every putt. Impact was a muted sound. The ball rolled nicely off the face, no skidding.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Really easy to start the ball on line and get it rolling end over end. It's a hefty head, but once you get it moving, it's awesome on putts inside 10 feet.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
The positioning of the shaft farther back takes some getting used to. Feel was on the softer side. I did have to work to get the speed down, but it's an extremely accurate putter.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
For this kind of shaft alignment, set behind the face, it's a very good one. Took some reps to figure out. I found the impact sound and feel very pleasant.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
The grip is a little funky, but once I got control of it, I really liked the performance of this club. Produced a nice, even roll. I hit a lot of good putts with it.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
I hit a lot of good putts with this club. It rolled the ball straight, and distance control was intuitive. But the different angles and the orientation are too extreme for me.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Lots of angles going on with the shaft and head, but performance was really good. Putts came off the face with consistency. Rolled very smooth.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Aiming was very easy. The contrasting lines really helped. The weight is pretty heavy, which kept the face stable through the stroke. I was comfortable letting the clubhead release naturally, especially on longer putts.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The shaft connection looks bizarre, but if you trust the top alignment aid, it promotes a forward press with your hands. Leads to a very pure roll off the face. It took some practice, but I think the concept really works.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Sets up a little strange, but it sure performed. Distance control was amazing. The alignment gave me a ton of confidence. Super-balanced through the stroke. I didn't feel like I had to work too hard to make putts.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I like the weight of this club. It has a very springy, rubbery feel at impact. On short and mid-length putts, I found it really effective. On longer putts, too much fire off the face.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
So easy to line up at address. The square grip nicely quieted my hands. A subtle knock at impact and incredibly stable. No need to steer the clubhead.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
I like the weighting. Felt like my takeaway was consistent, and I was making good contact on every putt. Impact was a muted sound. The ball rolled nicely off the face, no skidding.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
For this kind of shaft alignment, set behind the face, it's a very good one. Took some reps to figure out. I found the impact sound and feel very pleasant.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Sets up a little strange, but it sure performed. Distance control was amazing. The alignment gave me a ton of confidence. Super-balanced through the stroke. I didn't feel like I had to work too hard to make putts.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
So easy to line up at address. The square grip nicely quieted my hands. A subtle knock at impact and incredibly stable. No need to steer the clubhead.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
First thing I thought was, it looks fun. Has an eye-catching silver crown that bridges over the top. Really aggressive feel and a strong sound. Felt like a tank, pushing the ball down the line.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I could really control distance with this putter. The weighting is very good, not too heavy to bring it back. There's no bouncing off the face. The square grip is a nice touch, too.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
It's different. Took me four or five putts to get the feel of it. Once I did, it was easy to line up. The alignment aid is like a long runway. Performance was awesome.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-silver color scheme, and the single alignment line was a big help. Feel was soft. Sound was quiet. Better for speed control than accuracy.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
The grip is a little funky, but once I got control of it, I really liked the performance of this club. Produced a nice, even roll. I hit a lot of good putts with it.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
I hit a lot of good putts with this club. It rolled the ball straight, and distance control was intuitive. But the different angles and the orientation are too extreme for me.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Lots of angles going on with the shaft and head, but performance was really good. Putts came off the face with consistency. Rolled very smooth.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The reverse neck is an acquired taste, but the heavily-milled face looks cool and won me over. It got the ball rolling fast. Loved it on short putts. The silver strip with the line running through it is like an airport runway.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Really easy to start the ball on line and get it rolling end over end. It's a hefty head, but once you get it moving, it's awesome on putts inside 10 feet.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
The positioning of the shaft farther back takes some getting used to. Feel was on the softer side. I did have to work to get the speed down, but it's an extremely accurate putter.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Aiming was very easy. The contrasting lines really helped. The weight is pretty heavy, which kept the face stable through the stroke. I was comfortable letting the clubhead release naturally, especially on longer putts.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The shaft connection looks bizarre, but if you trust the top alignment aid, it promotes a forward press with your hands. Leads to a very pure roll off the face. It took some practice, but I think the concept really works.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I like the weight of this club. It has a very springy, rubbery feel at impact. On short and mid-length putts, I found it really effective. On longer putts, too much fire off the face.
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