GRIPS
PING Cadence TR Anser 2 CB
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The counterbalance model of the game’s most popular and infl uential head shape weighs 400 grams (in comparison, the Cadence TR Anser 2 traditional head weighs just 340 grams), with another 50 grams added to the grip end. The Anser 2 CB also features an aluminum face insert that has grooves of varying widths and depths, which normalizes the ball’s speed for better distance control and more accuracy. The putter’s standard length is 38 inches, but custom options from 34 to 40 inches are available. Also, most other head designs in the Cadence TR line can be custom-ordered with counterbalancing. Suggested Retail: $235;
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TaylorMade Daddy Long Legs+
> There’s no shortage of technology in
TaylorMade’s Daddy Long Legs+ counterbalanced putter. To start with, the uniquely designed mallet-style putterhead is comprised of 17 individual parts, engineered to create the most twist-resistant face the company has ever manufactured. The black matte fi nish and contrasting accents make the DLL+ exceptionally easy to align. A SuperStroke XL 2.0 grip has a whopping 125-gram counterweight, which is said to raise the putter’s balance point by a full two inches, promoting stability throughout the stroke. The deep-milled, 13-gram aluminum insert delivers a crisper feel and quicker roll. Suggested Retail: $249;
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Bettinardi Golf iNOVAi Counterbalance
>The iNOVAi 1.0 counterbalanced putter
is a nicely compact mallet design milled from 6061 aluminum. A very discernable stainless steel weight mass is placed in the rearward portion of the putter to greatly increase the iNOVAi’s stability and MOI; in fact, 50% of the putterhead’s weight is located in the back of the head. As with many of Bettinardi’s putters, you’ll notice an extremely soft, yet responsive feel off the face. A 395-gram head and 50 grams of added weight in the grip end combine to achieve the counterbalanced eff ect. Suggested Retail: $350;
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