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I thought the Yes! was a bit clumsy and clunky. The idea behind it is OK but it’s just the styling they haven’t got right
Value: Very overpriced
SCORE: 6/10 |
For me, this was the worst looking of the lot and I didn’t think there was enough feel. A very average putter
Value: Very poor value
SCORE: 5/10 |
The Yes! was too heavy for me and I didn’t like the looks. But I got some results that I would be happy with on the course
Value: Too expensive
SCORE: 6/10 |
This didn’t perform as well as some of the others, but the forgiveness was good and it gave a good roll. Didn’t like the looks
Value: Very expensive
SCORE: 5/10 |
The looks were a bit chunky and boxy for me, but the extra weight helped me to get through the ball a bit better
Value: A bit pricey
SCORE: 6/10 |
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A surprising thumbs down for the Yes! putter on this occasion. Most of the panel couldn’t get past its looks. However, those who did found some good qualities
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I liked the classic shape and alignment aid. It has a soft feel but I’m not really sure if the technology completely works
Value: Good value
SCORE: 7/10 |
The S-Blade was just average allround for me. It sat well and I felt comfortable with it, nothing special though
Value: OK value
SCORE: 6/10 |
I though the feel and quality of this putter were OK, the only thing I didn’t like was the blue colouring on the back
Value: About OK
SCORE: 6/10 |
I thought the S-Blade was eyecatching and the spherical face helped to counteract a pull I’ve got. I didn’t like the grip though
Value: About right
SCORE: 6/10 |
I liked the looks, but thought it was on the heavy side and had quite a hard feel. I couldn’t really get on with it
Value: A little expensive
SCORE: 5/10 |
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As one of the newest manufacturers in this test, the SBlade provoked a mixed reaction from our readers. Only two, however, noticed an obvious benefit from its unique spherical face
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This had a very, very soft feel which means you have to be positive with it. OK as far as mallets go.
Value: Very good value
SCORE: 7/10 |
I liked the different looks of the Benross and the feel. It seemed to be better on shorter putts than longer putts though.
Value: Great value
SCORE: 8/10 |
I didn’t think the feel of the Benross was as good as some of the others. Not a bad putter, but not my style
Value: Good value
SCORE: 5/10 |
It’s similar to the other mallets but the Benross does stand out and it worked for me. I liked the looks, feel and balance
Value: Excellent value
SCORE: 7/10 |
I thought the Benross was great on shortish putts and had a good alignment aid. It had a soft feel and I liked the looks
Value: Really good value
SCORE: 7/10 |
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The biggest attraction of the Benross was obviously the price. However, there were plenty of other good qualities that impressed our panel, including its looks and feel
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The Ping felt very heavy in comparison, but I like that. It had a good solid feel, is well balanced and looks great in the black finish
Value: A bit pricey
SCORE: 8/10 |
I felt the Ping was a very well made club but the looks didn’t do anything for me. It had a nice feel and was well balanced
Value: Too expensive
SCORE: 7/10 |
Visually this is very similar to mine and I like the classic look. I thought it was well balanced and came off the face well
Value: Not bad value
SCORE: 8/10 |
I thought the Ping was a little heavy at first and didn’t have as soft a feel. But I like the way it’s been put together
Value: Not great for me
SCORE: 7/10 |
I like the retro looks, the shaft, grip and the overall performance. I found it was particularity good on medium to long putts
Value: Too expensive
SCORE: 6/10 |
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A good solid performance from one of the most classic-looking putters on test. Most of our panel picked up on it being well balanced despite it also being one of the heaviest
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It has all the tricks and technology and I like the soft feel. I also got plenty of extra roll thanks to the grooves in the face
Value: Well priced
SCORE: 7/10 |
I liked the quirky looks of the Rife and the two weights that were well positioned and helped with off-centre hits. Also lots of feel
Value: Very reasonable
SCORE: 8/10 |
I don’t normally go for mallets but I thought it was easy to take back and the face always squared up well. Good on long putts
Value: Very good value
SCORE: 7/10 |
The Rife had a very soft feel and rolled the ball well. I thought it was very well balanced and forgiving with interesting looks
Value: Average
SCORE: 6/10 |
Not the best-looking putter from above, but I liked the feel, it rolled the ball well and the size of the head boosts confidence
Value: Good value
SCORE: 8/10 |
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Our panel put this on a par with the Ping, but none of our readers had a bad word to say on the Rife. All loved the combination of great feel and roll as well as an attractive price tag
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It’s a bit odd looking but it’s nicely balanced, has a good feel and again rolls the ball really well. A good quality putter.
Value: OK value
SCORE: 7/10 |
This was my favourite because it had a slightly softer feel and performed well on medium to fast greens. I also like the looks
Value: Excellent value
SCORE: 9/10 |
This was the lightest putter of the lot which suited me. I liked everything about it and the fact that it is also a training aid
Value: Great value
SCORE: 8/10 |
I thought the Zen stood out from the crowd both in terms of its looks and performance. Great feel, forgiveness and roll
Value: Excellent value
SCORE: 8/10 |
The Zen certainly looks different, but I liked it. The contact and feel was great and it was easy to line up
Value: Would pay that
SCORE: 8/10 |
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Zen have produce a great all-round package in the Oracle Tour that completely won our panel over. Its combination of striking looks and tour feel helped it to top our reader poll
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