Having hit several Toulon along with the Ping PLD recently I found it interesting the PLD was described as softer. I have the exact opposite reaction to the two, and after listening to the sound clip in the video several times my opinion hasn't changed. In my opinion the softest feeling putters are those that damp the high frequencies in favor of low frequencies. Don't get me wrong, the Toulon is not the softest on the planet, but the PLD sounds much firmer to my ear. One last note... as we age and our hearing degrades it's entirely possible the frequencies that stood out to me are no longer as loud to the reviewer. Likewise, it's possible losses in my hearing (I'm nearing 50) at different frequencies have altered my perception of the situation. If, as is hypothesized, putter firmness is entirely a function of what is heard it would be easy to characterize the expected result for perspective buyers. Better yet, take it a step further and provide a relative frequency plot of the impact sound. Then it may be easier to find putters that appeal to a person without ever hitting it.
Although I really appreciate all the product testing this channel and others do I have never seen center shafted putters tested. I have a Futura 5S and last Christmas picked up a white hot mallet to tinker with (only $150 US) but watching for tests online and going to retailers for stock is scarce. The one putter that really still interests me is an Evnroll ER5CS with the gravity grip. The face of the Evnroll putters do feel nice for sure. Even PXG came out with a center shafted option for one of their putters recently (listen up Cobra) so I would like to try one as well. Makes me feel almost like a lefty. We need some center shafted putter love.
There's tons of left handed center shafted putters on ebay, I was click baited into a bunch of Scotty Cameron putters and most were center shafted and under 300. I want a Newport for that! With a plumber hozel
No cobra putters with sik technology. I personally use a cobra king stingray vintage. Sik face, archos and £199. Missed a trick here Martin. Seems to be budget busting putters all the way 🤔
My opinion is that looks and feel are a personal thing. I find most of the ones shown are butt ugly but if they work for you that’s great. Great fortunes have been spent on clubs over the years but you still require the ability to drive and putt. There’s no magic. Get some putting lessons first.
Interesting how, despite all the talk about alignment lines, every single put shown had a stroke that was out-to-in, chopping across the ball. So what's the point of all the tech if you're not going to putt straight? Hmmm...
Lots of overrated and overpriced putter's, typical hype there is no difference in a putter made 4 years ago, my advice is wait for a couple of years and buy second hand save your money. So many videos out here the trouble with that it gets confusing for new starters to the game. I have seen so many people buy all the gear still no idea 😂, I brought a new putter unusual for me but I brought Macgregor 002 Putter £50 does the job, good video but perhaps look at different budgets
Get that man a microphone 🎤
Leaving LAB Mezz out of this seems like an oversight. Still a great overview just saying.
I missed Martin from Golfalot so great to see him back with golf monthly! 👍
Martin Hopley still in the game 💪🏼 Been a long time
Having hit several Toulon along with the Ping PLD recently I found it interesting the PLD was described as softer. I have the exact opposite reaction to the two, and after listening to the sound clip in the video several times my opinion hasn't changed.
In my opinion the softest feeling putters are those that damp the high frequencies in favor of low frequencies. Don't get me wrong, the Toulon is not the softest on the planet, but the PLD sounds much firmer to my ear.
One last note... as we age and our hearing degrades it's entirely possible the frequencies that stood out to me are no longer as loud to the reviewer. Likewise, it's possible losses in my hearing (I'm nearing 50) at different frequencies have altered my perception of the situation. If, as is hypothesized, putter firmness is entirely a function of what is heard it would be easy to characterize the expected result for perspective buyers. Better yet, take it a step further and provide a relative frequency plot of the impact sound. Then it may be easier to find putters that appeal to a person without ever hitting it.
Although I really appreciate all the product testing this channel and others do I have never seen center shafted putters tested. I have a Futura 5S and last Christmas picked up a white hot mallet to tinker with (only $150 US) but watching for tests online and going to retailers for stock is scarce. The one putter that really still interests me is an Evnroll ER5CS with the gravity grip. The face of the Evnroll putters do feel nice for sure. Even PXG came out with a center shafted option for one of their putters recently (listen up Cobra) so I would like to try one as well. Makes me feel almost like a lefty. We need some center shafted putter love.
Try being a lefty who uses a center shafted putter! (L.A.B. MEZZ 1)
Funny I just changed from futura 5. To the white hot center shafted 150$ your talking about. Sucks sitting on a 400$ Scotty now
Drew Pittman, I was also contemplating putting a Gravity Grip on the Futura as well.
There's tons of left handed center shafted putters on ebay, I was click baited into a bunch of Scotty Cameron putters and most were center shafted and under 300. I want a Newport for that! With a plumber hozel
Hopley's back! Now I'll pay attention.
Me too love the Tri-hot putter..modern and clean and looks good
No cobra putters with sik technology. I personally use a cobra king stingray vintage. Sik face, archos and £199. Missed a trick here Martin. Seems to be budget busting putters all the way 🤔
ill stick to my ping keppler. new years doesnt always equate to better putters.
Love the look of the tri hot. Scotty great choice.
Glad to watch somebody who isn't "ga-ga" over Scotty Cameron putters...or as I call them....the BMW of putters. All hype and a big disappointment.
Best overall is a mallet that wasn’t the best mallet🤔
I tested the stroke lab 7s and the toulon vegas. Couldn't justify spending that much more for the vegas
I just received my Toulon Vegas and im conflicted.. $150 for weight kits alone.. Putter was $450! I may send it back and try something else...
@@isawul00k Don't get me wrong the toulon is great, but I just couldn't justify spending that much as a noob in golf haha
My opinion is that looks and feel are a personal thing. I find most of the ones shown are butt ugly but if they work for you that’s great. Great fortunes have been spent on clubs over the years but you still require the ability to drive and putt. There’s no magic. Get some putting lessons first.
Why no center shafted putters?
They fit a certain golfer most of the time
Agreed, been making that case on some of these other channels.
I just went to one. Love it
Shame you didn’t even show the Bettinardi blade that was displayed with all the others
No the neon yellow dots the phantom 12 use to have were perfect
There's no getting around tons and tons of practice though...
Interesting how, despite all the talk about alignment lines, every single put shown had a stroke that was out-to-in, chopping across the ball. So what's the point of all the tech if you're not going to putt straight? Hmmm...
Phantom x 11 looks the beez neez
T22 Newport 2
No £30 putter then? We poor people cannot take up golf!
Not sure if anyone actually makes a new putter for £30 now. A 2nd Yes putter is the way to go on a budget 💪👍
Here I thought we were talking about people. The inanimate putters are all about personal preference. Not watching this.
Everyone. The best putter wasn't even done. Y? Cuz they don't pay people to do these for exposure.. the cobra/sik face.... the best.
Totally agree, love my stingray vintage
Which one?
I would rather two putt for the rest of life than play the EVNROLL putter. It is uglier than the United States government
OOF!
I love it
Lots of overrated and overpriced putter's, typical hype there is no difference in a putter made 4 years ago, my advice is wait for a couple of years and buy second hand save your money.
So many videos out here the trouble with that it gets confusing for new starters to the game.
I have seen so many people buy all the gear still no idea 😂, I brought a new putter unusual for me but I brought Macgregor 002 Putter £50 does the job, good video but perhaps look at different budgets