2011 Mallet Putters Test: The Results
Results compiled by Jake O’Reilly
Gold Medal
Odyssey White Ice Rossie
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“Great looks, great balance and a great roll. What more can I say?” John
“I love the way this sits and how the lines frame the ball. The firm click off the face is good, too” Dan
“I think the finish looks cheap but other than that impossible to fault’ Joe
DETAILS
SRP: £99
LH: Yes
w: odysseygolf.com
t: 0208 3910 666
Silver Medal
Bettinardi Studio Stock 7
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“The feel is beautiful from this putter and I like the way the head sits” John
“Probably my favourite model in the entire test. The shape is easy to swing back and through” Joe
DETAILS
SRP: £299
LH: No
w: golfsmitheurope.co.uk
t: 01480 308 800
Bronze Medal
Nike Method 003
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“The putter Tiger Woods uses. The shape is great and it rolls beautifully” Joe
“I really like the shape but the shaft is so close to the heel that I didn’t find it easy to use” Josh
DETAILS
SRP: £160
LH: No
w: nikegolf.eu
t: 08000 561 640
Reccommended
Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback 1.5
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“Gorgeous. Shapes really don’t get any better than this when it comes to mallets” Dan
“I like the shape and the club feels nice and balanced overall. It seems a touch harder off the face than the other Studio Select putters” John
DETAILS
SRP: £250
LH: No
w: titleist.co.uk
t: 01480 301 114
Reccommended
Cleveland Classics Platinum 2
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“Very soft out of the middle and looks like there’s a lot of toe. Doesn’t complement a straight stroke” Dan
“One of my favourites. I loved the grip and the weight and the roll” John
DETAILS
SRP: £95
LH: No
w: clevelandgolf
t: 01420 541 709
WHAT ELSE WAS ON THE TEST?
MD Golf Seve Signature 002
Scotty Cameron Studio Select Squareback 2
Never Compromise Gambler Straight
Snake Eyes Tour Platinum 7805
Nike Method Core 5I
Scotty Cameron Calafornia Del Mar
Ping Scottsdale Half Pipe
Taylormade Ghost Fontanna
DETAILS
Test date: September 2011
Testers: John Eyre (pro), Dan Murphy (3), Joe Whitley (12) and Josh Fisk (28).
