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TITLEIST Scotty Cameron Studio Style R9 000

BETTINARDI Antidote TBA

GOLD

SILVER

OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½

OVERALL RATING ★★★★

• The familiar Fastback mid-mallet will appeal to players looking to transition from blades to mallets. • The carbon-steel insert fuses to the stainless-steel body with an aerospace-level vibration-damping adhesive. • A chemical process protects the insert, enhances hardness and preserves feel. • The insert’s chain-link- style milling pattern produces a softer feel and consistent speed. • Top 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps • Models: 2. Lengths: 33-35 inches

• Like its counterpart blade model, this squared-off mallet keeps the shaft in line with the head’s centre of gravity. • The key to the design is how the weight is centred in the head using a lightweight aircraft-grade Aluminium insert in the pocket cavity. • That weighting helps

PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★ ½

PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★

‘A mallet without being too bulky

‘Kinda looks like a box on a stick, but really sets up square. The alignment aid provides a nice, geometric visual. Surprisingly soft for such a heavy putter. Mis-hits held the line.’ – 1-HANDICAP

keep the face angle square to the path of the stroke.

and mallet-y. Easy to get on my start line. Sweet spot seemed ample. A soft click and always a smooth roll. One of my favourites.’ – 7-HANDICAP

• The face grooves

displace more than half of the steel from the surface, creating a responsive feel.

• Models: 1. Lengths: 33-39 inches

AESTHETICS

AESTHETICS

Plain

Elaborate

Plain

Elaborate

ACOUSTICS

ACOUSTICS

Quieter

Louder

Quieter

Louder

SENSORY

SENSORY

Softer

Firmer

Softer

Firmer

HEFT

HEFT

Lighter

Heavier

Lighter

Heavier

ALIGNMENT

ALIGNMENT

Modest

Aggressive

Modest

Aggressive

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