Let’s talk putters. If you struggle on the greens, there’s a good chance some new tech could benefit you. Take a look at these flat sticks.
By Ted Johnson
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TAYLORMADE SPIDER S | $350
Why you’ll love it: New style to the most popular line on PGA TOUR
Why you should buy it: Extreme rear-weight for max stability; no twisting of face through stroke
Insider’s insight: Easy for straight back-straight-through stroke
CARBON BANDIT | $420
Why you’ll love it: Solid, unique feel at impact
Why you should buy it: Brass in heel pushes CG to the middle for stability
Insider’s insight: You won’t find the toe closing fast
ODYSSEY TRIPLE TRACK MALLET | $260
Why you’ll love it: Famous 2-Ball model with unique marks
Why you should buy it: Classic resists face twisting, and Triple Track alignment is easy to square
Insider’s insight: Paired with ERC Soft ball = more putts on line
CLEVELAND FRONTLINE | $200
Why you’ll love it: A blade that helps on mis-hits
Why you should buy it: CG is closer to front of blade to improve accuracy
Insider’s insight: Quality at a much lower price
BETTINARDI INOVAI 6.0 | $400
Why you’ll love it: High-tech mallet with blade feel
Why you should buy it: Multi-material head faced with 303 stainless in aluminum body
Insider’s insight: Toned blue to help with alignment
ODYSSEY TOULON DESIGN | $450
Why you’ll love it: Traditional blade style in 303 carbon
Why you should buy it: Soft feel with diamond-pattern milled into face = more sensation for you
Insider’s insight: Confidence to stroke it on slippery downhillers
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This section appeared in the 2020 April issue of Colorado AvidGolfer.
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