Putter Innovations for 2010

photo credit: nsaplayer   Putters have come a long way baby!  From the wooden shaft flat-stick to the new Edel 303 ($800) with the interchangeable faceplate.  Modern putters have morphed from the plain to the almost, grotesque.  The Odyssey Sabertooth2 ($180) with it’s scary looking design is a good example.  The new Rife 400 Mid Mallet ($100), weighs 300 grams and has a “rollgroove” face designed to impart forward spin. 

Wilson has come out with the 8881 ($90) featuring a milled face with arched grooves designed to impart slight side spin on the tow and heel for corrections.  The Heavy Putter PX3 ($120) has a head that weighs 400 grams to help stabilize the hands and arms during the stroke.  Scotty Cameron’s ($300) new Coronado has a flared-toe design which uses a patented “honey-dip” finish.