2016 MOST WANTED BLADES vs. MALLETS

The largest unbiased, DATACRATIC Putter Test conducted by anyone in the golf media industry in now even better.

How They Test

Testers are asked to play a series of holes with each putter. 18 holes total are played from three distances;  5, 10, and 20 feet (each) by each tester with each mallet in the test. The total number of putts required to finish each hole is recorded. At the completion of the test, a Strokes Gained value is calculated for each putter.

Here are the complete parameters of this year's test:

  • Number of Testers: 20
  • Handicap Range: +3-20
  • Test Location: MyGolfSpy Testing Facility
  • Balls Used: Bridgestone B330-RX
  • Distances Assessed: Five, Ten, and Twenty Feet
  • Holes Completed at Each Distance: 6 (per tester/per putter)
  • Total Putts in Test: 18000

The Results

The MLA Tour X-Dream is ranked 1st at 20' feet and 5th on the overall tableau.

3 other MLA putters have been awarded within this year selection.

The Data

The chart below contains data from this year's test. You can hover over any column title to bring up the sort feature, allowing you to sort by whatever columns you feel are most relevant to you.

The overall rankings are based on the Strokes Gained value, which is found in the last column.

Mobile Users: For best results, rotate your phone and view the chart in landscape mode.

 


4 Responses

Matt
Matt

September 02, 2016

Awesome, have tried it! Less green one the next ones and I’ll get one

Ben
Ben

September 02, 2016

I have pretty much committed to buying one of your putters!

Chris
Chris

September 02, 2016

Congrats. Want to try your Tour Xdream, any in NJ??

Andrew
Andrew

September 02, 2016

Pretty impressive results!

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