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Why We Like It
- These high-stability models feature extra mass on the perimeter due to a hollow-body design.
- A polymer like the one used in the company’s irons fills the central interior of each design, providing a weight-saving soft, responsive feel.
- The filling supports a face barely the thickness of a dime to save weight, dampen vibration and improve stability on off-center hits compared to last year’s version.
- Four hosel/neck options and an array of screw weights offer a range of flexible options for each head to fit different stroke types and player preferences.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps
- Models: Apache, Bat Attack, Blackjack, Hercules, One and Done. Head weights: 330-460 grams. Lengths: custom. Loft: 3 degrees (7 degrees on armlock).
what our testers said
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BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Very cool look, like Batman's putter. Sits so nice and square at address. Swings easily. Not the most responsive feel at impact.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the look. The black alignment aid is somehow visible on the all-black head. Felt really balanced back and through. Hard to control roll-out distance on mid-range putts.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The bold, aggressive look inspires confidence. Quiet sound off the face. Ball had plenty of energy right from the start, getting into a true roll very quickly.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Clean look with smooth lines. It set up perfect and produced a great roll off the face. Long putting was a highlight. I was lagging to tap-in range every time.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The grip helped keep my hands out of the stroke. Alignment was easy. Soft face. I lost some feel on longer putts because of the softness.
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BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Very cool look, like Batman's putter. Sits so nice and square at address. Swings easily. Not the most responsive feel at impact.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the look. The black alignment aid is somehow visible on the all-black head. Felt really balanced back and through. Hard to control roll-out distance on mid-range putts.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The bold, aggressive look inspires confidence. Quiet sound off the face. Ball had plenty of energy right from the start, getting into a true roll very quickly.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Clean look with smooth lines. It set up perfect and produced a great roll off the face. Long putting was a highlight. I was lagging to tap-in range every time.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The grip helped keep my hands out of the stroke. Alignment was easy. Soft face. I lost some feel on longer putts because of the softness.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Sleek-looking and nothing to distract my eyes. Quieter and lighter than most mallets. I could feel the difference between good and bad strikes. Some variability on mis-hits.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love the line and the dot for alignment—you get to pick which one works for you. The face felt tremendous, super-soft, and the ball got rolling very quickly. I lost some distance on toe and heel hits.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
There's definitely a cool factor with the black head and the two-tone shaft.
Felt like the whole face was sweet spot. Found it easy to get a feel for distance.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very well-balanced putter. Stable throughout the stroke and a soft feel at impact. Rolled the ball beautifully, especially on long putts. Easy to control the distance.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Definitely some character with the all-black finish. Just looks cool. Nice, soft impact. My toe and heel hits got some help, still rolled at the same speed.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
I like the singular black alignment dot, quite stealthy. The putter looks great, but I didn't get much feedback in my hands. Impact was too soft for me.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Very attractive putter. The all-black head let me focus on the ball. I could barely tell the alignment aids were there. Just key on the back of the ball and go.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The alignment system made me feel totally dialed in at address. Weighting was perfect, like I could just let the putter swing itself. Consistent rolls on contact all across the face.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Simple and effective. I immediately started making putts. Ball came off the face on a straight line, no skids. I appreciate the simplicity of this club. It just gets down to business.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Simple and uniform when you look down at it so you can focus on the putt itself. Consistent with line and distance. Ball seemed to start rolling right away.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
I love the blacked-out look. I could definitely tell where I hit the ball on the face, which I liked. Great on short putts, but I got a little bumpier roll on longer putts.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Putts went in effortlessly. Even with the soft feel, it was getting a good transfer of energy. The ball started rolling right off the face. Not a single putt where I didn't see what I was expecting.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the all-black look and the skeleton head. Felt extremely balanced. Not a harsh impact but came off with some heat. I was running long putts well past the hole.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Great alignment tool where you use the dot and the line to tell you when the head is flat on the ground. Overall, it felt a little clunky, but the diamond face sure kept the ball rolling true.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Very stable, smooth and well-balanced. Soft feel but still enough force at impact. Easy to control distance. Just point it at the hole, it knows how to get there.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Complicated head design, but it works because it's all one color. Heavy enough to control the clubhead and keep it low to the ground. Soft at impact, a cushioned strike.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
Distinct, pleasant feel at impact. Not metallic at all, almost like I was hitting with a piece of wood. Once I pulled the putter back, it stayed right on line. Distance control came very easily.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
The bold, aggressive look inspires confidence. Quiet sound off the face. Ball had plenty of energy right from the start, getting into a true roll very quickly.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Putts went in effortlessly. Even with the soft feel, it was getting a good transfer of energy. The ball started rolling right off the face. Not a single putt where I didn't see what I was expecting.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Very stable, smooth and well-balanced. Soft feel but still enough force at impact. Easy to control distance. Just point it at the hole, it knows how to get there.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
Distinct, pleasant feel at impact. Not metallic at all, almost like I was hitting with a piece of wood. Once I pulled the putter back, it stayed right on line. Distance control came very easily.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Clean look with smooth lines. It set up perfect and produced a great roll off the face. Long putting was a highlight. I was lagging to tap-in range every time.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The grip helped keep my hands out of the stroke. Alignment was easy. Soft face. I lost some feel on longer putts because of the softness.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
There's definitely a cool factor with the black head and the two-tone shaft.
Felt like the whole face was sweet spot. Found it easy to get a feel for distance.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very well-balanced putter. Stable throughout the stroke and a soft feel at impact. Rolled the ball beautifully, especially on long putts. Easy to control the distance.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Very attractive putter. The all-black head let me focus on the ball. I could barely tell the alignment aids were there. Just key on the back of the ball and go.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Simple and effective. I immediately started making putts. Ball came off the face on a straight line, no skids. I appreciate the simplicity of this club. It just gets down to business.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Simple and uniform when you look down at it so you can focus on the putt itself. Consistent with line and distance. Ball seemed to start rolling right away.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the all-black look and the skeleton head. Felt extremely balanced. Not a harsh impact but came off with some heat. I was running long putts well past the hole.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Very cool look, like Batman's putter. Sits so nice and square at address. Swings easily. Not the most responsive feel at impact.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the look. The black alignment aid is somehow visible on the all-black head. Felt really balanced back and through. Hard to control roll-out distance on mid-range putts.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Sleek-looking and nothing to distract my eyes. Quieter and lighter than most mallets. I could feel the difference between good and bad strikes. Some variability on mis-hits.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I love the line and the dot for alignment—you get to pick which one works for you. The face felt tremendous, super-soft, and the ball got rolling very quickly. I lost some distance on toe and heel hits.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Definitely some character with the all-black finish. Just looks cool. Nice, soft impact. My toe and heel hits got some help, still rolled at the same speed.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
I like the singular black alignment dot, quite stealthy. The putter looks great, but I didn't get much feedback in my hands. Impact was too soft for me.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The alignment system made me feel totally dialed in at address. Weighting was perfect, like I could just let the putter swing itself. Consistent rolls on contact all across the face.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
I love the blacked-out look. I could definitely tell where I hit the ball on the face, which I liked. Great on short putts, but I got a little bumpier roll on longer putts.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Great alignment tool where you use the dot and the line to tell you when the head is flat on the ground. Overall, it felt a little clunky, but the diamond face sure kept the ball rolling true.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Complicated head design, but it works because it's all one color. Heavy enough to control the clubhead and keep it low to the ground. Soft at impact, a cushioned strike.
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