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Why We Like It
- Compared to single-piece milled versions in the company’s line, these models feature a resilient face material to provide more forgiveness.
- The polymer material in the face, known as Pebax, is found in running shoes and stretches the width of the face to provide a consistent energy transfer and soft feel.
- The array of models accommodates arcing strokes (Oslo 3, Prime Tyne 4) and those with a straighter move (Craz-E, DS72, Prime Tyne C).
- The lineup also accommodates a range of alignment elements, including contrasting line, ball width and topline.
- The standard grip is the SuperStroke Tour 2.0 PT, which is made to provide a consistent feel.
- Models: Craz-E, DS72, Oslo 3, Prime Tyne 4, Prime Tyne C. Head weights: 360, 365 grams. Length: 35 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a clear theme: soft, responsive faces that launch quickly into a pure roll with tight dispersion and excellent short‑putt consistency. Clean, compact looks and understated alignment (black faces, single stripes, blue‑sole cues) framed the ball well, while counterbalanced and heavier heads improved stability and lag putting. Several compact mallets delivered surprising energy and strong feedback for diagnosing mis-hits. One caveat: a few models have small sweet spots that noticeably punish off‑center strikes.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a quiet, steady performer with an insert that feels almost milled and delivers consistent, no‑drama roll. It marries a toe‑flow mallet’s stability with a blade’s clean look; the black face and single alignment stripe create an unobtrusive, confidence‑boosting address that pops in sunlight. Weighting produces a smooth pendulum and natural square setup. One caveat: the sweet spot is small and mis-hits can be punished.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed putters with soft, responsive faces that offer a clear rebound, quick forward roll and tight, predictable dispersion. Clean, compact looks and understated alignment (the blue sole helped aiming) drew praise, while counterbalanced and heavier heads improved control and excelled at left‑to‑right stability. Small heads or ultra‑soft inserts gave outstanding strike feedback and rewarded center hits with pure roll. One recurring drawback: distance control on longer putts was inconsistent.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a compact mallet with a burnished top rail that frames alignment and an elegant, understated shape. It offers a soft, quiet feel with surprising energy and a consistent, tight roll—especially inside 10–15 feet—thanks to a reliable insert and counterbalance. Geometry is restrained and repeatable, producing tight dispersion. Longer lag putts can be tougher for lighter heads or bigger strokes, but short strokes remain highly dependable. One caveat: some found the impact sound a sharp metallic “ting.”
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
A quiet, steady performer. For an insert, it feels almost milled and stays very consistent. Just a reliable, no-drama putter.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Sound is a metallic “ting” that could drive you insane — truly awful. Hover-craft feel going back, like it never leaves the ground, but hard to return to the ball cleanly. Just tough to control.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-blue look, and the blue sole surprisingly helps alignment. Roll is pure, but the face feels a bit slippery with less “grab” than I prefer. Dispersion suffered because of that slick feel.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Ugly putter, great performer. Counterbalance makes alignment easy, and roll was tight from everywhere. Lag putting felt natural, and anything inside 15 feet felt makeable.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Great blend of straight and curved lines; sits naturally square without manipulation. Insert is a bit soft for my taste, but the weighting creates a smooth pendulum motion. Very balanced at address.
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Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
A quiet, steady performer. For an insert, it feels almost milled and stays very consistent. Just a reliable, no-drama putter.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Sound is a metallic “ting” that could drive you insane — truly awful. Hover-craft feel going back, like it never leaves the ground, but hard to return to the ball cleanly. Just tough to control.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-blue look, and the blue sole surprisingly helps alignment. Roll is pure, but the face feels a bit slippery with less “grab” than I prefer. Dispersion suffered because of that slick feel.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Ugly putter, great performer. Counterbalance makes alignment easy, and roll was tight from everywhere. Lag putting felt natural, and anything inside 15 feet felt makeable.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Great blend of straight and curved lines; sits naturally square without manipulation. Insert is a bit soft for my taste, but the weighting creates a smooth pendulum motion. Very balanced at address.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Softest face I’ve ever felt, with excellent awareness of strike location. Super easy to diagnose mis-hits and make adjustments. Great feedback tool.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Small sweet spot, so mis-hits can get punished. But the single stripe is great if you use a line on the ball — simple and effective. Point-and-shoot when you strike it pure.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Compact mallet with a burnished top rail that frames alignment nicely. Soft, quiet feel but with surprising energy off the face. Needs a little adjustment time, but delivers strong roll for such a small head.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Best feature is the look; it aligns you without trying too hard. Clean, simple guidance at address. Understated but effective.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Feels like a toe-flow mallet for players who like a blade look. Good mix of both worlds, but the head felt heavy to me. Might suit someone who wants that weight.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Center strikes produced a hot initial launch, but the ball tended to die early. Small sweet spot meant you had to be precise to get consistent roll. Heavy head required extra effort to square at impact.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
I like the toned-down “ping-y” sound. But the muted face made distance control tricky and dispersion inconsistent. Sometimes I’d hit it firm and get very little response.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Left-to-right accuracy was excellent — incredibly stable. Speed control was slightly off, sometimes short or long. One of the best mallets for directional consistency.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Tight dispersion and consistent roll were highlights. Lighter weight made long-lag feel tougher, but feedback was still strong. Sets very flat at address, which I liked.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Black face blends seamlessly into the insert, nothing distracting. Clean, uniform look at address. One of the better visual packages.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Soft face but still gives a clear rebound. Starts rolling forward quickly with tight, predictable dispersion. Super consistent.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Distance control was inconsistent, even though the club felt well-crafted and responsive. Center hits were rewarding, and the sensory feedback was great. But in terms of actually making putts, it fell short.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Short putts were rock solid — consistent and accurate with great feel. Longer putts revealed inconsistent distance control. Off-center toe strikes lost more yardage than I’d like.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Not very stable on longer putts, and the loud sound was distracting. Roll wasn’t as pure as others. Just felt a bit unsettled overall.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Short putts were incredibly consistent and dependable. Long putts became tougher as the bigger stroke exposed some instability. Great inside 10 feet; less so from deep.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Nearly perfect shape — elegant without trying too hard. Feel, sound, and performance all matched what I want in a putter. It just fit naturally and made stroking putts enjoyable.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Reminded me that simple, traditional designs often work best. No gimmicks — just a putter I couldn’t seem to miss with. Clean and confidence-boosting.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Putts started on line with minimal dispersion, but it felt tricky to keep the face square. Still manages to square up at impact, even if it doesn’t always feel stable. Minimalist look is nice, though distance control was just average.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Looks like a key sliding into a lock — interesting but odd. Heavy head helps you return it to square, but alignment starts too far back to be useful. Sweet spot feels undefined, with inconsistent speed depending on strike location.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Looks amazing, though very busy for traditional golfers. Easy to roll good putts, but mis-hits produce wildly different sounds, feels, and outcomes. Not forgiving enough if you don’t always hit the center.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Clean, compact look with understated alignment that frames the ball well. The face has more pop than you expect, so you need some caution on fast greens. Soft feel overall with good feedback on mis-hits.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
A refreshing take in a world of overdesigned shapes — just enough geometry, nothing bloated. Insert feels consistent across the face with a soft, gentle nudge at impact. Very repeatable feel.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Smaller head and grip, with a lightweight overall build. Extremely soft insert gives you clear feel for where the ball contacts the face. Ideal if you prioritize feedback.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Overall an uncomfortable experience. Heavy, slow through the zone, and the jumpy face pushed putts offline. Plain looks made me wish it had more help built in.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Easy to position at setup, and the topline pops nicely in sunlight. Looks like a blade from above but hides all the tech underneath. Great blend of simplicity and function.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Set up felt a little flat, and I constantly had to manipulate the head to find the sweet spot. The feel was inconsistent on almost every putt. Never really trusted what it would do.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Longer, counterbalanced feel made it easier to control, and the weight was great. But the face sound was a harsh “tink” I couldn’t get past. Rolls well, though — sexy and ugly at the same time.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Sound is a metallic “ting” that could drive you insane — truly awful. Hover-craft feel going back, like it never leaves the ground, but hard to return to the ball cleanly. Just tough to control.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Ugly putter, great performer. Counterbalance makes alignment easy, and roll was tight from everywhere. Lag putting felt natural, and anything inside 15 feet felt makeable.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Compact mallet with a burnished top rail that frames alignment nicely. Soft, quiet feel but with surprising energy off the face. Needs a little adjustment time, but delivers strong roll for such a small head.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Center strikes produced a hot initial launch, but the ball tended to die early. Small sweet spot meant you had to be precise to get consistent roll. Heavy head required extra effort to square at impact.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Tight dispersion and consistent roll were highlights. Lighter weight made long-lag feel tougher, but feedback was still strong. Sets very flat at address, which I liked.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Distance control was inconsistent, even though the club felt well-crafted and responsive. Center hits were rewarding, and the sensory feedback was great. But in terms of actually making putts, it fell short.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Short putts were incredibly consistent and dependable. Long putts became tougher as the bigger stroke exposed some instability. Great inside 10 feet; less so from deep.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Nearly perfect shape — elegant without trying too hard. Feel, sound, and performance all matched what I want in a putter. It just fit naturally and made stroking putts enjoyable.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Putts started on line with minimal dispersion, but it felt tricky to keep the face square. Still manages to square up at impact, even if it doesn’t always feel stable. Minimalist look is nice, though distance control was just average.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Looks amazing, though very busy for traditional golfers. Easy to roll good putts, but mis-hits produce wildly different sounds, feels, and outcomes. Not forgiving enough if you don’t always hit the center.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
A refreshing take in a world of overdesigned shapes — just enough geometry, nothing bloated. Insert feels consistent across the face with a soft, gentle nudge at impact. Very repeatable feel.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Overall an uncomfortable experience. Heavy, slow through the zone, and the jumpy face pushed putts offline. Plain looks made me wish it had more help built in.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the black-and-blue look, and the blue sole surprisingly helps alignment. Roll is pure, but the face feels a bit slippery with less “grab” than I prefer. Dispersion suffered because of that slick feel.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Softest face I’ve ever felt, with excellent awareness of strike location. Super easy to diagnose mis-hits and make adjustments. Great feedback tool.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Best feature is the look; it aligns you without trying too hard. Clean, simple guidance at address. Understated but effective.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Left-to-right accuracy was excellent — incredibly stable. Speed control was slightly off, sometimes short or long. One of the best mallets for directional consistency.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Soft face but still gives a clear rebound. Starts rolling forward quickly with tight, predictable dispersion. Super consistent.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Short putts were rock solid — consistent and accurate with great feel. Longer putts revealed inconsistent distance control. Off-center toe strikes lost more yardage than I’d like.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Not very stable on longer putts, and the loud sound was distracting. Roll wasn’t as pure as others. Just felt a bit unsettled overall.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Looks like a key sliding into a lock — interesting but odd. Heavy head helps you return it to square, but alignment starts too far back to be useful. Sweet spot feels undefined, with inconsistent speed depending on strike location.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Clean, compact look with understated alignment that frames the ball well. The face has more pop than you expect, so you need some caution on fast greens. Soft feel overall with good feedback on mis-hits.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Smaller head and grip, with a lightweight overall build. Extremely soft insert gives you clear feel for where the ball contacts the face. Ideal if you prioritize feedback.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Set up felt a little flat, and I constantly had to manipulate the head to find the sweet spot. The feel was inconsistent on almost every putt. Never really trusted what it would do.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Longer, counterbalanced feel made it easier to control, and the weight was great. But the face sound was a harsh “tink” I couldn’t get past. Rolls well, though — sexy and ugly at the same time.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
A quiet, steady performer. For an insert, it feels almost milled and stays very consistent. Just a reliable, no-drama putter.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Great blend of straight and curved lines; sits naturally square without manipulation. Insert is a bit soft for my taste, but the weighting creates a smooth pendulum motion. Very balanced at address.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Small sweet spot, so mis-hits can get punished. But the single stripe is great if you use a line on the ball — simple and effective. Point-and-shoot when you strike it pure.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Feels like a toe-flow mallet for players who like a blade look. Good mix of both worlds, but the head felt heavy to me. Might suit someone who wants that weight.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
I like the toned-down “ping-y” sound. But the muted face made distance control tricky and dispersion inconsistent. Sometimes I’d hit it firm and get very little response.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Black face blends seamlessly into the insert, nothing distracting. Clean, uniform look at address. One of the better visual packages.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Reminded me that simple, traditional designs often work best. No gimmicks — just a putter I couldn’t seem to miss with. Clean and confidence-boosting.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Easy to position at setup, and the topline pops nicely in sunlight. Looks like a blade from above but hides all the tech underneath. Great blend of simplicity and function.
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Hot List Silver
$425
A heavy steel face paired with a lightweight aluminum body positions the shaft almost directly over the center of gravity, creating a head that naturally returns to square with little to no extra hand action at impact.
With parallel pronged wings, the curved SKx and straighter SBx naturally sit toe-up, making it easier to align the face square to the stroke.
Each model features the company’s alignment system. By aligning the shaft and a red dot on the heel side of the flange, golfers know the putter face is aligned properly, and the sole is flat on the ground to increase the opportunity for solid contact.