Golf Digest South Africa Hotlist 2025

BLADE PUTTERS

MERIDIAN Milled Stainless Series TBA

ODYSSEY Ai-One R6 300

GOLD

GOLD

OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½

OVERALL RATING ★★★★★

• These customisable models use a unique electrical-discharge

• Odyssey used AI to develop the back of the insert’s asymmetrical variable-thickness pattern to improve off- centre speed and roll. • Designers pored over 2,000 possible versions of the insert’s thickness pattern. • A urethane coating over the Aluminium insert matches the soft, responsive feel of the White Hot insert.

machining process with robotic manufacturing to lower the cost.

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

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

• The process cuts

as many as a dozen starter blanks out of a large block of stainless steel. Then, five-axis milling machines dial in each angle and curve.

‘If you putt with a mallet and want to transition to a blade, this is a good place to start.

‘A silent assassin with the soft insert. Consistent, pure roll and very good distance control.’ – 13-HANDICAP

• Players can choose

from four face-milling patterns ranging from soft to firm. • The taller face height promotes solid contact. • Top 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps • Models: 4. Lengths: 33-35 inches

• Heel and toe sole

weights allow the head weight to align with shaft length and a player’s stroke type. • Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps • Models: 4. Lengths: 33-35 inches

Perfect blend of both styles. Feel is exceptional.’ – 6-HANDICAP

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

130 GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA

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