Can't say enough good things about this putter and in particular, the style #4 which is a semi-mallet. I tried the #1 2 days ago on the basis of some phenomenal putts achieved on the store's putting gree. But out on the course I found the #1 to be a bit too light for those 4 footers. Didn't inspire confidence. So back to the store where I exchanged it for the semi-mallet. What a difference! The added headweight made for more accurate short puts. I just felt like I could sink anything inside of 8 feet.
But even more impressive for me were the long ones. This putter is tremendous for lagging the ball up to the hole from any distance. A real treat!

Also I would like to thank a poster whose comments I read recently who advised keeping one's eye on a spot 2 inches ahead of the ball for those long putts. The surprising thing is that that technique resulted not only in a great improvement in accuracy but also in distance judgement which I attribute to the qualities of the Callaway insert in the putter.

Of course one round is not enough to judge this putter just yet although my playing partners did comment they had never seen me putt so well (it was always the weakest part of my game along with chipping). Encouraging to hear also that Monty is playing this exact model and style right now -according to a Callaway rep I spoke to in the store (Monty also switched from a #1)- and I read only yesterday that he was leading in the senior British Open with 2 eagles back-to-back. Also Anita Sorenson, who currently is tied for the lead in a major Canadian tournament right now , is playing the #1.

Can't wait to get out there on the greens again tomorrow!

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Carbide Z mallet, Scotty Cameron but only extensively on the store greens.

I tried this new putter. It seemed to have a very good feel on the indoor practice green. When I played in the real world, it didn't have a god feel. It seemed to have a funny clunck sound wen i hit the ball. I must have missed 5/2footers that round. I then went to the practice green and putted, hit different balls, etc. The bottom line is "the white hot spot is too soft, there doesn't seem to be a true sweet spot"

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Ray Cook, Tear Drop

Highly recommended. I switched from an Odyssey Rossie II (mallet style putter) and much prefer this one for several reasons: my distance control is much, much better (the weakest part of my putting), it gives better feedback on off-center hits (which helps to improve hitting the ball on the sweet spot), and for some reasons shorter putts (five feet and in) are easier to make. Overall, the putter just gives me better feel compared to what I was using. I also thought the Rossie II was too heavy. The only advantage the Rossie had was that off center hits didn't lose too much distance compared to the white hot, probably because of the extra weight.

I've played three rounds with this putter, and I'm making more short putts and my long putts are getting much closer to the hole. I've even made a few long ones beyond ten feet, which I never used to make.

I realize putter reviews are very subjective, but this one seems to work well for me.

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Odyssey Rossie II

I have only recetly bought this putter but have been very pleased with the results. Even though i am not currently putting great i have hardly had a three putt.
It has a great feel allowing you to cozy long putts up to the hole.
Unbeatably soft feel even with hard distance balls.
Great Putter!

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Scotty Cameron, Never Compromise, Ping

This is the best putter I have ever used!

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Very good putter. The insert gives excelent impact and control. I found this putter very accurate to hit. The weight and balancing is great as well. I'm definitly satisifed.

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Ping Anser3, Arnold Palmer p-101

I recently bought the #5 putter and love it. It is a great putter that puts steady. You have to get used to it because it is a little soft and you need to put soft to be successful. I would greatly recommend this putter. I like it better than the other styles because it is a small mallet and is not too big so it gives you the best of both worlds.

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Taylor Made Nubbins-Carbite

Best putter I tried, and I have tried many. Not only was it good in the store, but great on an actual putting green as well. Stopped three putting thanks to this. This is the real thing, not just hype. Try it, you'll love it. Didn't think I would like it either because I'm not an Odyssey fan, but this is different. Should be able to find it for under $110 too.

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Never Compromise, Ping Isopur, Taylor Made Nubbins.

It's hard to give a putter review without adding way too much subjective information. I have always preferred mallet style putters, such as the Zebra. The optics of a mallet are pleasing to my eye, which means I tend to have better alignment with these types of putters. The White Hot #5 is a rather small mallet with very subtle optics, yet I have the same type of alignment success with it. It's the perfect comprimise between a standard putter and mallet. Now for that white insert material made from the Callway golf ball. Well, when I first heard about this putter I thought it must be the biggest gimmick ever. However, using this putter for a few weeks now, I must say it has helped me develop a better touch by using it. My missed putts are much closer to the hole. I have also started dropping more 20+ footers. What can I say? It sets up great for me visually, the ball rolls off the face smoothly, and I make more putts. Give one a test drive, I think you'll like it. Only complaint is that it's a rather light putter, which I may resolve by experimenting with some lead tape. Perhaps they will release a TriForce version of the White Hot models that will be heavier - if they do I will shell out the $'s to get one.

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This is a great putter,one of the best investments i've put into my bag.I have always been the one to like the insert putters,and this s the best one i've tried.The insert is made out of the cover of the Callaway golf balls and allows you to lightly tap it on long putts because the insert is firm(depending on speed of greens).So,this is a great putter and think everyone would like it.

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Taylor Made Nubbins,Scotty Cameron,various PING's