Virginia Golfer March / April 2015 | Page 32

Equipment TaylorMade Spider Mallet putter TaylorMade Daddy Long Legs Mallet putter Putters Panache WITH by SCOTT KRAMER YOU TAKE ABOUT HALF OF YOUR STROKES in every round with the putter. Thus, it should be the one club in your bag that you have the most confidence in. Even if you’ve been happy with your old model, these new introductions are well worth a gander. TITLEIST Scotty Cameron GoLo 5R and GoLo 6 putters Scotty Cameron has created several new versions of his popular, three-year-old GoLo mallet putters for Titleist, including the GoLo 5R and GoLo 6 models. The GoLo 5R has a B-back shape complemented by a crisp single bend shaft, while the GoLo 6 features a rounded back with a crisp single bend shaft. Both putters feature multiple materials in the form of a lightweight aluminum face-sole core surrounded by a stainless steel frame. From a design standpoint, the aluminum forms the entire face. This combination aims to improve perimeter weighting, stability and forgiveness. Additionally, vibration-dampening technology softens the feel. “The new models have better feel, better sound, better alignment and better overall performance,” Cameron says. Best of all, they look aesthetically elegant. The steel body has a silver mist finish that contrasts nicely with the dark anodized aluminum face-sole core. The result is a strong visual that pops through the top for sightline-simplifying alignment. Four-way relief on the sole prevents snagging, ensuring a smooth takeaway even on uneven greens ($410; www.titleist.com). TAYLORMADE Spider Mallet / Daddy Long Legs Mallet putter For several years, TaylorMade has made many fans with its spider-themed mallets. The company’s latest are the new Spider and Daddy Long Legs [