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Why We Like It
- With the shaft in line with the head’s center of gravity, the face angle stays square to the path of your stroke in this blade embodiment of the zero-torque technology.
- The key to this design is how the weight is centered in the head using a lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum insert in the pocket cavity.
- The body on this wider-style blade is milled from 303 stainless steel.
- The grooved milling pattern on the face displaces more than half of the steel from the surface, creating a responsive feel.
- The blast finish reduces glare at address.
- Available in a longer and heavier counterbalanced version to minimize hand action during the stroke. Also includes a 17-inch grip for proper hand placement.
- Top 5 in Sound/Feel, low- and high-handicaps
- Models: SB1 (plus counterbalanced version). Head weights: 360, 400 grams. Lengths: 33-40 inches. Loft: 1-4 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a whisper-quiet, exceptionally soft face with immediate end‑over‑end roll; the center‑shaft, parallel alignment lines and counterweighting produced tight dispersion, a stable zero‑torque pendulum stroke and pinpoint consistency—especially inside 10 feet. The head sits balanced at address and gives clear feedback on misses. One drawback: a very small sweet spot can make distance control on long putts fiddly until you consistently hit the center.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted the putter’s counterweighted, zero‑torque design delivers exceptional stability and a balanced, confident feel at address—ideal for players who want a blade-like sensation with modern tech. The perpendicular sightline and back‑flange alignment made it easy to set up and rock straight back/straight through, and the head stays on line on misses. Counterweighting also aided feel across all lengths. One caveat: a muted impact sound made judging distance tougher for some.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed an ultra‑soft, whisper‑quiet strike with immediate end‑over‑end roll and strong squaring from the center shaft and dual alignment lines. Testers praised pinpoint accuracy and very tight dispersion, especially on medium‑to‑long lag putts, plus a balanced, buttery feel that suits straight‑back/straight‑through strokes. The head inspires confidence at address and gives clear feedback on misses. One downside: the tiny sweet spot demands precise striking, so forgiveness is limited.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a compact, blade-style head with ornate alignment—blue lines frame the ball and promote repeatable aiming. The balanced, slightly heavier heft and zero-torque hosel make it easy to rock as a pendulum. Soft face gives a great roll and excellent distance control on short-to-mid putts; extremely repeatable inside 10 feet and holds its line. One caveat: longer lag putts could be tricky to judge and tended to come up short.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Exemplary distance control, excelling on long putts. Nice pinpoint accuracy on the short stuff. The alignment aid in the center of the face allows you to square it up every time and send it on its way with a nice end-over-end roll.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
At address, it's really easy to see if the ball is centered. Even though many putts felt like mis-hits, the distances were spot on. Inconsistent feel. Some putts had that nice pop off the face, others felt like I was toeing it. But they all rolled about the same.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the little line that was in front of the shaft. I felt that also aided in making sure I had it started correctly. This was just pure feeling on every single stroke. There were no mis-hits.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
With my straight-back, straight-through putting stroke, this was a match made in heaven. I got the ball going end over end on line to the hole almost every time. It's a soft, buttery feel in the hands, and the dispersion was excellent.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
It's a unique-looking putter. Super, super small head. It almost looks like a training tool. The sweet spot is the size of a pin, so dispersion is off. If you're hitting it in the sweet spot, it feels like a newborn baby's head, very soft and malleable.
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Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Exemplary distance control, excelling on long putts. Nice pinpoint accuracy on the short stuff. The alignment aid in the center of the face allows you to square it up every time and send it on its way with a nice end-over-end roll.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
At address, it's really easy to see if the ball is centered. Even though many putts felt like mis-hits, the distances were spot on. Inconsistent feel. Some putts had that nice pop off the face, others felt like I was toeing it. But they all rolled about the same.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the little line that was in front of the shaft. I felt that also aided in making sure I had it started correctly. This was just pure feeling on every single stroke. There were no mis-hits.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
With my straight-back, straight-through putting stroke, this was a match made in heaven. I got the ball going end over end on line to the hole almost every time. It's a soft, buttery feel in the hands, and the dispersion was excellent.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
It's a unique-looking putter. Super, super small head. It almost looks like a training tool. The sweet spot is the size of a pin, so dispersion is off. If you're hitting it in the sweet spot, it feels like a newborn baby's head, very soft and malleable.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
It was interesting the difference between how firm it feels and the lack of a sound, which was very muted off the face. That was a big disconnect that made it difficult to judge distance.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
There's a lot going on. If you're a traditionalist putter used to having toe balance or face balance, this is completely different. Sounds and feels like you're knocking a two-by-four. I do like the parallel line on top of the face. That's helpful for setting the putter down online.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The shaft being set back behind the face makes you feel like you wanna move the ball forward in your stance. If that's your style, this is a good one for you. I felt like I had to give it a little more oomph, but the dispersion was really good. Overall, a really good putter.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The softness of the face translated to inconsistency on distance. I had to guess on where putts were going wrong. The zero-torque hosel did help keep my stroke consistent.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Really like the sight line. You have the flat line parallel to the face and then kind of straight line through the ball on the back flange. Really easy to rock straight back and straight through. With the zero torque on this, you can kinda just dead-hand it, and it stays right on point.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I just could not get the ball to roll end over end. I have a really tough time aligning this putter properly, so the face is usually open, which puts spin on the ball.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Alignment is really easy. The zero-torque component keeps the face matched up with your shoulder plane really nicely. Short to intermediate putts are very good. Distance control is challenging on longer putts, because your hands are so out of it, but accuracy is good.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
It's a beast inside 10 feet. Extremely repeatable. On longer putts, it was tough to judge how much energy to put into the head to get consistent distance. I left quite a few putts short, which left me unsatisfied.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I had a difficult time lining this putter up. Something about all the lines seem to conflict with each other. So I couldn't focus on the distance because I was worried about the line. I did get a nice roll off of short and medium putts. Long putts were a bit tricky.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
An amazing soft feel, even on longer putts, and just a whisper of a sound on contact. The alignment aids are perfect to get the built-in forward press. It really gets the ball rolling immediately, and the ball never leaves the line.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A compact, almost stubby-looking blade. Good alignment, although somewhat ornate to look at. Sound is quiet. It feels like hitting a blunt force object. The overall experience feels uneven. I would like to have had a little more consistency.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This is easy to align, but I struggled with the center-shaft design. You get a higher pitch sound if you don't make a center hit, so it's giving you feedback.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's got amazing feel, and it's really stable on misses because of the zero torque. The perfect putter for someone who could use a little tech in order to stay with a blade style.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Distance control with this putter was excellent. It felt so soft. And because of that, I was hitting putts with excellent contact. Plus, I was able to hit my lines easily.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I like the center shaft and the alignment aid. Really feels like you're able to square the face up to the ball. Very soft, very receptive. Off-center hits are a little bit firmer but consistent. Very balanced throughout the stroke and easy to keep the putter on the proper path.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
I did not expect to like this putter as much as I did. It is not terribly appealing to the eye, but man, does it hold its line. Soft feel and great speed. It's a very good putter. You're just gonna have to learn to accept what it looks like.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
What I loved about it was the consistency. Every putt was going to the same place. The blue lines frame the ball and help lead to consistency of alignment. It has a nice, balanced heft to it, so it swung a little heavier. Combine that with the zero torque, and it was very easy to rock it back and forth like a pendulum.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I understand what they're trying to do with this putter. If you're someone who tends to pull putts, the putter definitely helps start the ball more on a rightward line.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I really liked the sound. It was nice and quiet. The feel was soft but firm, a good combination. It excelled on short punts. Distance control on long putts was its downfall. A lot of putts just flew by the hole.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
This putter definitely surprised me. It really felt more like a mallet, even though it has the traditional blade look. I had no trouble with distance putts. When you hit it on the toe or heel, it's much firmer, so it's easy to feel your misses and know what's going wrong.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
The putter seems to absorb the ball's energy at impact, like the club's momentum was not transferring to the ball. Hard to develop a consistency in my stroke.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I felt like I had to rip it hard on longer putts. Because the face is small, the sweet spot seems small. I need more forgiveness.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
You can feel some boom hitting the ball but without getting any distortion weight-wise. It just feels perfect. Standing over it, the club drops perfectly centered, and it doesn't require any second thoughts on alignment.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The ball rolls consistently off the face, and with the center shaft, dispersion is tight. It's got a solid feel through the strike and very little negative feedback in your hands on longer putts.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The counterweighting felt incredible. It was completely balanced. I love the way it was sitting at address. It made me feel really comfortable over putts of any length.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
I love the head, more on the compact side. The two alignment lines are super helpful, especially on short and medium putts. The center shaft takes getting used to, but the feel off the face is nice and soft. On longer putts, the hard part is taking a larger stroke and feeling like you're gonna dig the heel. But if you hit it properly, it has nice energy off the face.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It is an insanely soft putter. You can almost feel the compression through the face. Dispersion was incredibly tight, especially on long putts, which gave me tremendous confidence. I was lagging everything to tap-in distance. Love it.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Exemplary distance control, excelling on long putts. Nice pinpoint accuracy on the short stuff. The alignment aid in the center of the face allows you to square it up every time and send it on its way with a nice end-over-end roll.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
At address, it's really easy to see if the ball is centered. Even though many putts felt like mis-hits, the distances were spot on. Inconsistent feel. Some putts had that nice pop off the face, others felt like I was toeing it. But they all rolled about the same.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
With my straight-back, straight-through putting stroke, this was a match made in heaven. I got the ball going end over end on line to the hole almost every time. It's a soft, buttery feel in the hands, and the dispersion was excellent.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The softness of the face translated to inconsistency on distance. I had to guess on where putts were going wrong. The zero-torque hosel did help keep my stroke consistent.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
It's a beast inside 10 feet. Extremely repeatable. On longer putts, it was tough to judge how much energy to put into the head to get consistent distance. I left quite a few putts short, which left me unsatisfied.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I had a difficult time lining this putter up. Something about all the lines seem to conflict with each other. So I couldn't focus on the distance because I was worried about the line. I did get a nice roll off of short and medium putts. Long putts were a bit tricky.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A compact, almost stubby-looking blade. Good alignment, although somewhat ornate to look at. Sound is quiet. It feels like hitting a blunt force object. The overall experience feels uneven. I would like to have had a little more consistency.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Distance control with this putter was excellent. It felt so soft. And because of that, I was hitting putts with excellent contact. Plus, I was able to hit my lines easily.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I like the center shaft and the alignment aid. Really feels like you're able to square the face up to the ball. Very soft, very receptive. Off-center hits are a little bit firmer but consistent. Very balanced throughout the stroke and easy to keep the putter on the proper path.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
I did not expect to like this putter as much as I did. It is not terribly appealing to the eye, but man, does it hold its line. Soft feel and great speed. It's a very good putter. You're just gonna have to learn to accept what it looks like.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
What I loved about it was the consistency. Every putt was going to the same place. The blue lines frame the ball and help lead to consistency of alignment. It has a nice, balanced heft to it, so it swung a little heavier. Combine that with the zero torque, and it was very easy to rock it back and forth like a pendulum.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
The putter seems to absorb the ball's energy at impact, like the club's momentum was not transferring to the ball. Hard to develop a consistency in my stroke.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the little line that was in front of the shaft. I felt that also aided in making sure I had it started correctly. This was just pure feeling on every single stroke. There were no mis-hits.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
It's a unique-looking putter. Super, super small head. It almost looks like a training tool. The sweet spot is the size of a pin, so dispersion is off. If you're hitting it in the sweet spot, it feels like a newborn baby's head, very soft and malleable.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The shaft being set back behind the face makes you feel like you wanna move the ball forward in your stance. If that's your style, this is a good one for you. I felt like I had to give it a little more oomph, but the dispersion was really good. Overall, a really good putter.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Alignment is really easy. The zero-torque component keeps the face matched up with your shoulder plane really nicely. Short to intermediate putts are very good. Distance control is challenging on longer putts, because your hands are so out of it, but accuracy is good.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
An amazing soft feel, even on longer putts, and just a whisper of a sound on contact. The alignment aids are perfect to get the built-in forward press. It really gets the ball rolling immediately, and the ball never leaves the line.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I really liked the sound. It was nice and quiet. The feel was soft but firm, a good combination. It excelled on short punts. Distance control on long putts was its downfall. A lot of putts just flew by the hole.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
This putter definitely surprised me. It really felt more like a mallet, even though it has the traditional blade look. I had no trouble with distance putts. When you hit it on the toe or heel, it's much firmer, so it's easy to feel your misses and know what's going wrong.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I felt like I had to rip it hard on longer putts. Because the face is small, the sweet spot seems small. I need more forgiveness.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
You can feel some boom hitting the ball but without getting any distortion weight-wise. It just feels perfect. Standing over it, the club drops perfectly centered, and it doesn't require any second thoughts on alignment.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The ball rolls consistently off the face, and with the center shaft, dispersion is tight. It's got a solid feel through the strike and very little negative feedback in your hands on longer putts.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
I love the head, more on the compact side. The two alignment lines are super helpful, especially on short and medium putts. The center shaft takes getting used to, but the feel off the face is nice and soft. On longer putts, the hard part is taking a larger stroke and feeling like you're gonna dig the heel. But if you hit it properly, it has nice energy off the face.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It is an insanely soft putter. You can almost feel the compression through the face. Dispersion was incredibly tight, especially on long putts, which gave me tremendous confidence. I was lagging everything to tap-in distance. Love it.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
It was interesting the difference between how firm it feels and the lack of a sound, which was very muted off the face. That was a big disconnect that made it difficult to judge distance.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
There's a lot going on. If you're a traditionalist putter used to having toe balance or face balance, this is completely different. Sounds and feels like you're knocking a two-by-four. I do like the parallel line on top of the face. That's helpful for setting the putter down online.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Really like the sight line. You have the flat line parallel to the face and then kind of straight line through the ball on the back flange. Really easy to rock straight back and straight through. With the zero torque on this, you can kinda just dead-hand it, and it stays right on point.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I just could not get the ball to roll end over end. I have a really tough time aligning this putter properly, so the face is usually open, which puts spin on the ball.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This is easy to align, but I struggled with the center-shaft design. You get a higher pitch sound if you don't make a center hit, so it's giving you feedback.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It's got amazing feel, and it's really stable on misses because of the zero torque. The perfect putter for someone who could use a little tech in order to stay with a blade style.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I understand what they're trying to do with this putter. If you're someone who tends to pull putts, the putter definitely helps start the ball more on a rightward line.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The counterweighting felt incredible. It was completely balanced. I love the way it was sitting at address. It made me feel really comfortable over putts of any length.
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