CurvedFace Roll Technology explained
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S-Blade BlackEye1e is a striking oversized mallet weighing 440 grams . Designed with an ultra high MOI it offers incredible stability and forgiveness and is available in standard lengths from 30 inches to 36 inches ; as belly putters from 37 " to 43 "; and as full-length broomhandle putters up to 51 ".
S-Blade BlackEye2e features a traditional Anser-style blade head , with superb toe-heel balance and forgiveness . It is available in standard lengths 30 " -36 "; or as a belly putter up to 43 ", where the 400 grams head excels and delivers wonderful consistency .
S-Blade BlackEye5e is a retro scoop back , half-mallet reminiscent of the classic Wilson 8802 and Majorwinning George Low 600 putters . With a gorgeous gooseneck hosel and matching black shaft , it offers a wonderful soft feel for golfers who prefer a lighter , traditional putter .
CurvedFace Roll Technology explained
All S-Blade putters are designed with CFRT .
A distinct North-South curve features on the face , with its radius precisely measured so the putter ' s point of impact with the ball is always above its equator . This gets the ball rolling with topspin and negates skid and bobble that can be caused by typical flatter-faced putters .
At the same time , a gentle East-West convex curve running along the entire length of the face widens the sweet spot and minimises the effect of any less than perfect swings or ‘ twitches ' - increasing the chances of the ball staying on its intended target path .
The Quintic Consultancy performed independent Biomechanical Analysis on three S-Blade putters and six other putters from some of the biggest names in golf .
Using a putting robot arm , the Quintic Consultancy study examined the effect that S-Blade putters have on the roll and skid performance of a golf ball during the first part of a twenty-foot straight putt and compared it with the others .
Video analysis at 250 frames per second ( fps ) was used to record ball rotation , distance traveled , clubhead and ball velocities during the initial stages of putts . On average , eight frames were digitised prior to impact and a further 15 frames after impact and the amount of forward ball rotation was recorded in degrees .
In the test , only the S-Blade Emperor got the ball rolling with topspin immediately on impact ( frame zero ) and was the putter that gave the most roll in the first seven frames .
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