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Is this the best putter for under £100? Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter Review

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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Nicola Slater brings you the low down on the Ram FX-02 Putter.

Ram have released the FX-02 as part of their new CNC milled faced putter line up, which they say offers ultimate forgiveness. Does it work well? Nicola Slater takes it out on the course to find out.

Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter Review: NCG Summary

4.5 star review
NCG SUMMARY

A putter priced under £100 looking this good?!

Looks wise this mallet putter from Ram is seriously impressive. The putter has an overall blacked out design which looks great. The head over also had a premium look to it.

PROS

  • Looks stunning
  • Easy alignment
  • Thick grip
  • Incredibly affordable

CONS

  • None

Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter: First Impressions

I saw this putter in amongst a group of other clubs and thought that it looked nice. The blacked out shaft was sleek and the quilted headcover design was smart. I picked the putter up and saw it was a Ram putter. This is a cheaper brand in the world of golf and so I was pleasantly surprised how nice this putter looked for its price point.

The Ram logo is at the back of the putter and is almost impossible to see in certain lights. I guess this is done purposely to make the putter as blacked out as possible. The black finish is nice though.

Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter

I’m a huge fan of mallet putters and this one didn’t disappoint, the style and shape of the FX-02 certainly suited my eye. I really liked that the black head had bold white alignment lines, even if it they weren’t continued onto the top of the putter.

As I mentioned the headcover features a crisscross quilted design which looks nice. It has a Velcro fastening which I personally don’t mind and overall it sat well on the putter.

Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter: The verdict

For a putter that’s £79.99 I couldn’t wait to see how it performed on the course.

The first couple of putts I hit with the FX-02 I noticed that it came off a little firmer than my current putter. The face is packed with new technology for Ram. They have used a CNC milling, aimed at creating consistent contact with each stroke. This will help golfers by providing extra forgiveness in the stroke.

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I really enjoyed how easy this putter was to line up thanks to the three alignment lines. The black matte black design is tactical from Ram as not only does it create a high contrast between the face and the ball but it also helps to reduce glare when over a putt.

Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter

This putter comes with a blacked out rounded midsize grip which I really liked. It had spongy feel yet was still firm enough to grip nicely.

Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter

Overall, I really enjoyed using this putter and couldn’t recommend it more for anyone who wants a great looking putter on a budget.

This is one of many new putters in Ram’s new FX putter range so if this one isn’t for you there are other designs to choose from.

Ram FX-02 CNC Milled Mallet Putter Review: The Details

Available: Now

RRP: £79.99 / $99.99

Shaft lengths: 33”, 34”, 35”

More information: Ram UK / Ram US

About the author

Nicola Slater
Nicola Slater

Nicola is a professional golfer, playing on the Ladies European Access Series (LETAS). It is a developmental tour designed for aspiring female golfers.

Having played golf for 17 years, starting aged 8, Nicola has represented both her county and country at junior and senior levels. She currently a member at Hickleton Golf Club but has previously held memberships at five other courses.

Nicola holds a BA (Hons) degree in Sports Studies, from the University of Stirling. She completed a four-year course, with her final year project focusing on the barrier women face in golf. This combination of real-world experience and academic insight underscores her commitment to the sport and her desire to contribute to its growth, particularly for female golfers. At Stirling, she was part of the Golf Scholarship program. Involving regular golf specific fitness and practice sessions. She had the opportunity to partake in tournaments and training camps, worldwide.

Over the years, Nicola has accumulated a wealth of knowledge not just about her own performance, but also about the nuances of the sport. Given her extensive playing background she has a deep understanding of the technical aspects of golf gear and the golf swing itself.

What’s in Nicola’s bag: Ping G430 driver, Titleist TS2 4-wood, Titleist T150/200 irons, Ping s159 wedges, Cleveland putter.

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