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Logan Olson Craft Batch No. 3 putters

Two days after partnering with TaylorMade, Logan Olson drops a new blade offering.

Gear: Logan Olson Craft Batch No. 3 putters
Price: $850 with KBS CT Putter Chrome shaft and leather grip
Specs: Milled 303 stainless steel (338-gram head weight) with 2.5 degrees of loft and a 70-degree lie angle. Lengths range from 33 to 37 inches.
Available: Dec. 5

Who it’s for: Golfers with a taste for premium, modern craftsmanship and traditional blade-style putters — and the budget to indulge.

What you should know: Logan Olson, now a partner with TaylorMade, continues to create small-batch putters for collectors, brand loyalists, and golfers who prioritize precision and craftsmanship. The Craft Batch No. 3 stands out with its unique “Flumber’s neck” hosel and milled grooves designed to enhance control and feel.

The deep dive: Logan Olson has established himself as a premier artisan in the world of milled putters. His work, long admired by elite golfers and equipment aficionados, caught the attention of TaylorMade in recent years. After several tour players, including Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda, and Collin Morikawa, tested and used Olson putters in competition, TaylorMade forged a partnership with the Fortuna, California-based craftsman.

Logan Olson Craft Batch No. 3 — (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Despite his growing presence on the professional circuit, Olson remains committed to his small-batch roots. Craft Batch No. 3 is a prime example of his dedication to innovation and precision. This blade-style putter offers a unique take on hosel design with what Olson calls a “Flumber’s neck,” which combines elements of plumber’s and flow-neck hosels. The design not only creates a distinctive aesthetic but also enhances the ball’s visibility at address, aided by a thin black alignment line on the putter’s minimalist topline.

Olson has also reimagined the sole design, milling a shallow channel through the heel and center to redistribute weight. By removing material from these areas, he shifts the center of gravity to the middle of the hitting area, ensuring better balance and control.

The face of the Craft Batch No. 3 features horizontal grooves that promote a smoother roll by minimizing skid at impact. This design is intended to give players confidence in both speed and line on the greens.

The putters, which will be sold on loganolsonputter.com, come equipped with premium leather grips crafted by The Grip Master, available in seven colors. For golfers who prefer a rubber grip, Golf Pride’s Pro Only Red Star grips are offered in two colors and in corded or non-corded variations.

Below are several close-up images of the Logan Olson Craft Batch No. 3 putter.

TaylorMade acquires Logan Olson Putters, expands into high-end boutique market

To casual golfers, the Logan Olson brand may not be familiar.

In a move golf insiders have anticipated for nearly a year, TaylorMade Golf announced Tuesday it has acquired Logan Olson Putters. The deal brings Olson — known for its small-batch, artistically styled milled putters — under the TaylorMade umbrella as a sub-brand, much like Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red apparel and lifestyle company.

To casual golfers, the Logan Olson brand may not be familiar. However, the company has quietly developed a cult following among equipment enthusiasts and putter aficionados in recent years. When Olson releases putters, referred to as “batches,” quantities are limited, prices are steep (often $850 or more), and they tend to sell out fast.

Who is Logan Olson?

Logan Olson, 27, will remain the principal designer for the putters bearing his name. His company is based in Fortuna, California, more than 700 miles north of TaylorMade’s headquarters in Carlsbad. While Fortuna may seem off the beaten path for golf equipment manufacturing, Olson has built a reputation for his high-quality, blade-style putters through word-of-mouth, social media, and relationships with PGA Tour and LPGA players.

“It’s not every day you stumble upon someone like Logan. His ability to merge creativity with such a technical process is nothing short of remarkable. Whether you’re a professional on Tour, someone who plays the game for the sheer love of it, or even a collector with a keen eye for finely crafted putters, Logan’s creations embody a level of craftsmanship that resonates with golfers of all abilities,” said Brian Bazzel, TaylorMade’s vice president of product creation.

Why partner with TaylorMade?

The acquisition allows Olson’s company to benefit from TaylorMade’s operational and distribution channels, providing opportunities for growth. Additionally, Olson is expected to gain more access to feedback from TaylorMade’s staff players, further enhancing his designs.

In a press release, TaylorMade stated Olson’s putters would be added to the company’s Tour Matrix offerings, which are brought to professional events for player fittings and feedback.

Why does TaylorMade want Logan Olson Putters?

In the putter market, TaylorMade is known primarily for its mallets and multilateral offerings. The Spider series, in particular, has been a favorite of elite players, with major champions like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda, Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia winning tournaments with Spider models.

While mallets have grown in popularity thanks to their forgiveness and stability, many top players still prefer milled blade putters. This category, dominated by brands like Scotty Cameron and Bettinardi, has proven elusive for TaylorMade despite previous efforts.

In the late 2000s, TaylorMade introduced the TP by Kia Ma line of milled stainless steel blades with Titallium face inserts, but the line was discontinued after a few years. In 2023, TaylorMade launched the TP Reserve line, which included milled blades and midsize mallets. However, these models have yet to make significant inroads on professional tours or in retail markets.

By acquiring Logan Olson Putters, TaylorMade gains a boutique brand already trusted by elite players. In the past 18 months, Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda have all used Olson putters in competition.

Scottie Scheffler’s Olsen putter in 2023. (David Cannon/Getty Images)

What’s Next for Logan Olson Putters?

Olson’s signature “Craft Batch” putters are small-run releases blending classic designs with highly detailed machining and artistry. These putters, typically priced at $850 or more, are as much collector’s items as functional golf clubs.

It’s expected that TaylorMade will eventually introduce a retail line of Logan Olson putters for specialty shops and golf stores. However, if prices remain in the Craft Batch range, sales will likely be limited to collectors and high-end buyers.

A more likely scenario involves TaylorMade mass-producing Olson-inspired putters at premium ($400+) price points while allowing Olson to continue crafting limited-edition models for the ultra-premium market.

For now, the acquisition marks a significant step for TaylorMade as it expands its presence in the high-end putter market, blending Olson’s artistry with the company’s manufacturing expertise.

TaylorMade Spider Tour X Black Proto putter

TaylorMade drops an all-black version of the prototype putter Scottie Scheffler tinkered with.

Gear: TaylorMade Spider Tour X Black Proto putter
Price: $500, equipped with a KBS CT Black PVD Stepless shaft and a SuperStroke Pistol GT 1.0 Black grip
Specs: Steel-body mallet putter with a milled face insert and black PVD finish. Available in lengths ranging from 33 to 35 inches.
Who it’s for: Golfers seeking improved distance control, forgiveness, and a putter with an anti-glare finish.

What you should know: The Spider Tour X Black Proto retains the shape of the popular Spider Tour X putters, favored by both tour professionals and recreational golfers. Its milled face offers a firmer feel at impact while the black PVD finish minimizes glare and delivers a distinct aesthetic.

The deep dive: TaylorMade introduced the Spider Tour family in August 2023. Toward the end of the season, Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, used a TaylorMade Spider Tour prototype with a milled face at several PGA Tour events. While the milled-face Spider Tour X Proto has been available since September 2023, TaylorMade has now released the Spider Tour X Proto Black, featuring an all-black design.

The Black version mirrors the previously released Spider Tour Proto putter in having 3 degrees of loft and a 70-degree lie angle. It also includes both an L-Neck hosel and a short slant neck hosel, like Scheffler’s prototype.

TaylorMade Spider Tour X Black Proto — The True Path Alignment system is blacked-out in the Spider Tour X Black Proto putters. (TaylorMade)

Unlike earlier Spider Tour Proto models with a silver-toned aluminum chassis and a white True Path alignment system featuring a single black line for aiming, the Black version incorporates a subtler design. The True Path alignment shape remains but is finished in black PVD, blending with the chassis. The alignment line from the topline to the back of the head also persists, but its black-on-black appearance is understated, requiring golfers to look closely to discern it at address.

From a performance perspective, the Spider Tour X Black Proto shifts more weight to the front of the head. The milled stainless-steel insert is heavier than the Hybrar Echo Damper material used in standard Spider Tour X putters. This forward center of gravity encourages a putter face rotation resembling that of a blade-style putter, ideal for golfers with an arced putting stroke.

Below are several close-up images of the TaylorMade Spider Tour X Black Proto putters.

Bettinardi Queen B putters (2024)

The honey-toned Queen B putter line oozes precision and craftsmanship.

Gear: Bettinardi Queen B 2025 Series Putters
Price: $450 each
Specs: Milled 303 stainless steel head with Mini Honeycomb™ face milling, Royal Rose PVD finish, 362-gram head weight
Available: Nov. 29

Who it’s for: The Queen B 2025 series is designed for golfers who appreciate refined aesthetics and demand precision on the green.

What you should know: The Queen B line offers four head shapes that feature precise milling and classic design to give players tour levels of feel and control.

The deep dive: A year ago, Bettinardi released an updated version of the brand’s BB Series, giving the classic blades and midsize mallets a modern look thanks to a PVD finish. Those putters looked refreshed while retaining the classic Bettinardi feel that combines a solidness and softness at impact that golfers have loved for decades.

Now the Tinley Park, Illinois, putter maker is releasing an update to its Queen B family going back to Bettinardi’s roots.

Bettinardi Queen B putters — The Royal Rose PVD finish gives the Queen B putters a copper-toned look. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

If you want the latest high-tech face inserts, the newest alignment aids or the hottest new design, look someplace else because the Queen B putters — three blades and a mallet — look as old school as golf gets.

Each Queen B starts as a solid block of 303 stainless steel because it is milled in Bettinardi’s own factory. The 2024 heads each weigh 362 grams, which is heavier than milled blades of the past, but the added material delivers solidness when you strike the ball and enhances stability through the stroke.

The hitting area of the Queen B putters is covered by a Mini Honeycomb pattern that blends firmness and a responsive feel. Putts come off the face with a crispness you can feel in your hands, but they don’t sound clicky.

Each of the new Queen B putters comes with a Royal Rose PVD finish that glows with a honey-toned, copper-like shine.

Queen B #16 – A traditional heel-toe weighted blade with a wider flange and a crowned topline.

Queen B #8 – Available with a mini plumber’s neck or as a center-shafted putter, the #8 has a compact, squared-off head, solid look and single white alignment line.

Queen B #7 – A classic, semi-circular compact mallet with a slant neck hosel and compact blade length.

Queen B #6 – A heel-toe weighted, wide-body design that blends blade-style and mallet-style looks into one design. Extended heel and toe areas boost stability.

Here are several images of the updated Bettinardi Queen B putters:

Bettinardi Antidote Series putters

The boutique putter maker offers its first “zero torque” options.

Gear: Bettinardi Antidote Series putters
Price: $430 each
Specs: Milled 303 stainless steel head with 6061 aluminum
Available: Nov. 29

Who It’s For: Golfers who struggle to start putts on their intended target line and players who struggle to square the face at impact.

What You Should Know: The Antidote putters are Bettinardi’s first “zero torque” putters and are designed to keep the face square to your stroke’s path and help golfers get putts started on their intended target line more easily.

The Deep Dive: You would be hard-pressed to find a golf equipment maker more associated with traditional clubs and designs than Bettinardi, the boutique putter maker based in Tinley Park, Illinois. For decades, the milled blades and mallets the company released have looked like they should be sold in jewelry stores, but putters like the BB Series and the Queen B series were made to be used and enjoyed. With the release of the two new Antidote putters, the SB1 blade and the SB2 mallet, Bettinardi joins a growing number of putter makers that now offer zero-torque putters.

Bettinardi Antidote putters — The Bettinardi Antidote S1 putters have toe-up balance. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Bettinardi refers to the balance and weighting of the Antidote putters as Simply Balanced. It works by inserting the shaft directly into the putter at the center of gravity (CG). This results in two things. First, instead of the putter being either face balanced or having toe hang, the toe of the Antidote putters goes up when you balance the club. The second, and more important feature, is the face is not weighted or balanced in a way that encourages it to either open or close as you make your stroke.

If you don’t manipulate your hands or wrists, the face of the putter should stay square to the path of your putting stroke, regardless of whether it is straight, has a slight arc, or makes a significant arc. For golfers who struggle to start putts on their intended line or who have trouble squaring the face consistently at impact, this zero-torque design could be helpful.

Both Antidote putters are center-shafted, and the shaft goes into the heads behind the face, creating reverse offset, or onset, which for some golfers can appear odd when they look down in the address position. A benefit of the onset design is golfers can see the ball very clearly when they set up to make a putt because there is no part of the shaft or hosel to obstruct the view.

To shift weight and create the balance needed to produce a zero-torque design, Bettinardi used silver-toned 303 stainless steel in the front, heel and toe areas of the Antidote putters, but the blue portions of the heads are diamond-blasted finished 6061 aluminum. The aluminum weighs significantly less than the steel, so more weight could be shifted toward the face.

The grooves in the hitting area are designed to soften the feel of impact.

SB1 – This blade weighs 360 grams and comes standard with three degrees of loft and a 70-degree lie angle. Bettinardi designed it with a dark blue alignment line on the topline and another on the back flange to make aiming the face easier. A 400-gram counterbalanced version designed to help golfers quiet their hands and wrists during the stroke is also available.

SB2 – This square-shaped mallet weighs 360 grams and also comes standard with three degrees of loft and a 70-degree lie angle. It has a short blue alignment line on the topline and a pair of blue lines that extend back from the topline. The SB2 is also available in a 400-gram counterbalanced version.

Here are several close-up images of the Bettinardi Antidote putters:

Jordan Spieth, struggling on the greens, tests two Scotty Cameron putters at Travelers Championship

Jordan Spieth is testing new putters at the 2024 Travelers Championship.

CROMWELL, Conn — If Tiger Woods is willing to bench Excaliber, his Scotty Cameron Newport GSS putter that helped him win 14 of his 15 majors, no putter should ever feel completely safe in a pro’s bag. That includes Jordan Spieth’s Scotty Cameron 009 blade.

A day after Spieth needed 30 putts to shoot an even-par 70 at TPC River Highlands (when the field scoring average at the Travelers Championship was 68.6), there were two prototype Scotty Cameron putters, a heel-toe weighted blade and a mallet, leaning against his blue golf bag alongside the practice green.

The sole of the copper-toned blade putter was stamped “Scotty Cameron Xperimental Jordan Spieth Special” and “For Tour Use Only.” Like Spieth’s gamer, it had a single white alignment line on the top line, along with four small screws on the back that appeared to be holding a face insert in place.

Jordan Spieth's Scotty Cameron putters — Jordan Spieth’s prototype blade and mallet putters on the practice green at TPC River Highlands Friday. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

The most unique thing about the putter is it is fitted with a graphite shaft that is labeled “Scotty Cameron Xperimental Prototype.” As of now, Scotty Cameron has yet to release a graphite shafted putter at retail, even though graphite putter shafts have gained popularity over the last few seasons.

The mallet putter is prototype Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5, again with a copper-toned finish and a short, single white alignment line extending back from the topline instead of the two black lines that come on the putter you will see in stores. While the retail version of the Phantom 9.5 has a short “Jet” neck that creates some toe hang, Spieth’s putter features a plumber’s neck hosel that has been hand-welded onto the head.

The letters “JS” have been stamped into the toe of the mallet and filled in red, as has the circle T logo on the face. While the retail version of the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 features a dual milling pattern on the face to soften the feel and enhance the sound created at impact, Spieth’s putter has a smooth face.

The shaft on the mallet putter was dark and step-less, but it was not visibly labeled, so Golfweek can not confirm whether it was graphite or dark-toned steel.

On Friday afternoon, before his 1:50 tee time with Wyndham Clark, Spieth rolled a few putts at the start of this warm-up session with the mallet putter but quickly started using his old 009 putter and never changed back. At several points during his putting warm-up, Spieth had his caddie, Michael Greller, take his smartphone and shoot a video of his putting stroke, which the three-time major winner then studied before rolling more putts.

He did not hit any putts with the Jordan Spieth Special blade putter fitted with the graphite shaft, and when he walked toward the practice area carrying a wedge and two bags of balls, Greller smiled and pointed at the old putter, indicating that the old putter was going to be in the bag for at least another day.

Spieth has been struggling on the greens for nearly three years, as the chart above shows, but with the Travelers Championship being a no-cut event, this would be an ideal place to try something new.

Below are several close-up images of Speith’s prototype putters.

Masters: Tony Finau awarded a patent for a Ping prototype putter

Finau was presented with a patent certificate in Ping’s PGA Tour van on Wednesday.

When he is faced with a delicate chip from the collar or an awkward shot from a few inches off the green, Tony Finau has been known to turn his putter, a Ping PLD Anser 2D, counter-clockwise in his hands and strike the ball with the toe-end of his putter, popping the ball onto the putting surface.

In fact, he loves the feeling shots like that create so much that he worked with designers and engineers at Ping to build a prototype putter that replicates the sensations of that shot and was just named as one of three people on a utility patent awarded to Ping (U.S. #11,911,670 B2) for a compact putter head. Tony Serrano, Ping’s principal putter design engineer, and John A. Solheim, the company’s president, are also on the patent.

Finau was presented with a patent certificate in Ping’s PGA Tour van on Wednesday outside the gates of Augusta National Golf Club.

“When Tony turns his putter over and hits a putt with the toe, all the mass is directly behind the ball,” Serrano said. “So he came to us and said, ‘How can we make a putter that has some of these feelings and attributes and sounds that I get when I turn this putter over?’”

That led Serrano and his team to develop a few prototypes that would give Finau what he wanted while also conforming to the USGA’s Rules of Golf and equipment standards.

Tony Finau’s compact prototype putter is shaped like a cube and replicates the feeling of hitting a putt with the toe-end of a putter. (Ping)

The putter that Finau liked and worked with Ping to develop is cube-like in shape, with a small area in the back hollowed out to create some perimeter weighting. There is also a T-shaped alignment system on the top and a plumber’s neck hosel.

“He looks at the top rail of the putter when he turns it. It’s long and right down the center and helps him align the putter with the ball,” Serrano said. The small T accomplishes the same thing and helps Finau focus on a tiny area and make solid contact more easily.

The small hosel was designed and positioned close to the grooved hitting area so that when Finau putts, his stroke has to pull the center of gravity and the putter’s weight, like a traditional putter, instead of pushing the head’s weight as Finau would do with a flipped-over putter.

“Tony said that he plays with this putter all the time,” when he is home in Utah, Serrano said. Finau has yet to use the un-named putter in a PGA Tour event, but he plans to keep using it as a training aid going forward, and Ping plans to study the tiny putter more closely to see whether attributes of it could be designed into future PLD and retail putters.

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Tony Finau adds a second driver for 2024 Masters at Augusta National

Finau realized that unless very unusual conditions arise, he was not going to hit his 3-wood off the ground.

Phil Mickelson won his second green jacket at the 2006 Masters while carrying two drivers in his bag, and it appears that big-hitting Tony Finau is planning to try to capture his first major this week at Augusta National using the same strategy.

According to Kenton Oates, a PGA Tour rep for Ping, Finau is planning to use two Ping G430 LST drivers during the 2024 Masters because, after developing his course strategy, he realized that unless very unusual conditions arise, he was not going to hit his 3-wood off the ground. Perhaps if the anticipated rain on Thursday significantly softened the turf on the par-5 eighth hole, or if the wind blew into Finau on the second shot on that hole, maybe a 3-wood would be in order, but aside from that, he was not going to need the club.

With that in mind, Ping built Finau a second G430 LST driver, built to his 3-wood specifications. Finau’s standard driver is a 9-degree G430 LST, but it has an actual loft of 7.75 degrees and is fitted with a 45.25-inch Mitsubishi Diamana GT 70TX shaft. The stated loft of the 3-wood-replacement-driver is 10.5 degrees, but with the adjustable hosel set to the small minus position, Kenton Oates, a PGA Tour rep for Ping estimates the head has about 8.9 degrees of loft. Ping gave the short driver to him last week in Texas. Finau brought the shorter driver to Augusta with the rest of his gear this week.

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“It’s probably going to give him a carry distance of about 290 yards and then roll out to about 300,” Oates said. “It’s still going to go really far. Tony was getting ball speeds with his gamer driver in the high 180s and ball speeds with the little one in the low 180s on the range this week.”

According to Oates, the increased loft and shorter shaft allow Finau to shut the face more aggressively and produce the draw-style flight. That shot shape could be very handy on the newly lengthened second hole, as well as the seventh, 10th, 13th, 14th and 17th holes, which all encourage a right-to-left shot.

Past the Masters, Oates explained, Finau and other pros may start to consider carrying two drivers more frequently because if they don’t need to play a 3-wood off the turf to reach par 5s, elite golfers could find having a draw driver and a fade driver to be an advantage worth exploring.

TaylorMade TP Black putters

TaylorMade TP Black putters have a dark finish, grooved face and classic look in the address position.

Gear: TaylorMade TP Black putters
Price: $199.99 each with KBS 120 Chrome Stepped shaft and Lamkin Sink Fit Skinny grip
Specs: Milled 303 stainless steel heads with grooved Surlyn insert

Who It’s For: Golfers who love classic-shaped putters and want help creating a more consistent roll.

The Skinny: These are dark-finished versions of traditional TaylorMade TP putters, with a Pure Roll insert designed to reduce skidding and encourage the ball to start rolling sooner.

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The Deep Dive: When it comes to putters, TaylorMade struck gold with the Spider, and the Carlsbad, California, brand has turned out several different versions of the stable mallets over the last decade. However, TaylorMade’s TP line of putters has remained available for players who are not ready or willing to leave classic-shaped putters behind. In 2021, TaylorMade released the TP Hydroblast line, which featured a softened chrome finish, and in 2023 the TaylorMade rolled out the TP Reserve putters. Now, for 2024, it is bringing out the TP Black Collection.

If you are looking for the hottest new designs or the latest technological features, look somewhere else because the TP Black family features three heel-toe weighted blades, a compact mallet and two mid-size mallets that will all look familiar.

Each has been milled using 303 stainless steel for a softer feel, and all of the putters have black Pure Roll insert with grooves that point downward at a 45-degree angle. According to TaylorMade, the downward-facing grooves grab the back of the ball at impact and encourage it to start rolling instead of skidding and bouncing on the green, resulting in more consistency and better distance control.

The anodization process that adds the black finish helps the anti-glare look last longer, while the single white alignment on each head stands out easily and should help players aim the face more effectively.

Below are several images of the new TaylorMade TP Black putters.

Cobra Vintage putters (2024)

Cobra Vintage putters have a softer feel and classic looks.

Gear: Cobra Vintage putters
Price: $249 each with KBS CT Tour 120 shaft and SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 1.0 grip
Specs: 304 stainless steel heads with variable-loft, Pebax insert and adjustable sole weights.
Available: February 23, but available NOW via pre-sale

Who it’s For: Golfers who want help creating a consistent roll from a traditional putter with a soft feel.

The Skinny: Cobra’s second-generation Vintage putters retain their classic shapes, but a new insert helps them deliver a softer feel at impact.

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The Deep Dive: The just-released Cobra 3D Printed family of putters is about as space-age putters get, but Cobra has new offerings in 2024 for players who want a classic-looking flat stick, the Vintage line.

Cobra’s Vintage line first appeared in 2021, and from a shaping standpoint, the 2024 offerings are very similar. The Sport-40 and Sport-60 are traditional heel-to-weighted blades that would look right at home in the bag of a PGA Tour player, while the Nova, with its wing-style extensions in the heel and toe, Stingray mallet and the semi-circular Cuba mallet will look familiar to most golfers too.

The most significant upgrade Cobra gave the Vintage putters is a new variable-loft Pebax insert. The hitting area is divided into four regions, with the top having 4 degrees of loft. Each segment of the face goes down in loft by 1 degree until you reach the bottom of the face, which has just 1 degree of loft. The design is meant to present the same loft to the ball on every stroke, even if your hands press forward slightly at impact or you swing up into the ball.

The technology comes from Cobra’s partner, L.A. Golf, and Cobra designers have used it in the past, but the addition of a lightweight thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) in the insert helps impact feel softer, especially compared to the firmer-feeling face of the 3-D Printed putters.

The body of each Vintage putter is metal injection molded (MIM) using 305 stainless steel, and each head has an adjustable weight in the heel and toe areas. Golfers will not be able to remove the weights, but fitters can swap the weights – which range from 5 grams to 25 grams – to change the swing weight of the putter based on its length and a golfer’s preferences.

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Below are several looks at the Cobra Vintage putters.