Equipment

In the GolfWRX forums — Thoughts on heavier putter head trend?

Published

4 hours ago

Jun 17, 2026

In our forums, one user is looking for insight on the prevalent trend of heavier putter heads, inviting both low and high handicappers to offer their insight.

@LUMA posted a poll and asked:

1. What are your thoughts on the current heavier putter weights?

Under 10 HC: Hate it

Under 10 HC: Love it

Over 10 HC: Hate it

Over 10 HC: Love it

Under 5 HC: Hate it

Under 5 HC: Love it

I just wanted to start a discussion about this. I’m a big Scotty fan, but I love anything really. The trend toward heavier putters seems a bit odd to me. I recently purchased a newer model Newport to replace my OG Studio Select. Here’s how it went.

Made putts in the store. Took it home. Putted a ton in the living room and although it wasn’t the greatest thing ever, the heavier weight was OK.

On course: WHOLE other ball game. I lost all feel with these heavier weights and I have dropped the weights in the new SC down closer to the older models. 33 inch putter cut down 1/2 inch with 40g weights and I have settled on 30g weights. Probably 25-30g lighter total. I tried a Phantom 5.5 and dropped weight in that one as well.

Is this a trend catered toward more average golfers out there with more focus on forgiveness? Is there some science behind it? I will say that the heavier weight helps stabilize the face a bit but on course in the real world, I lose all feel and speed control on a real green. The practice green on the course is not the same as the putt during your round to make birdie. I put in time on the practice greens as well and again, during the round, it’s a different deal and a bit lighter was always a better result. I also think length plays a bit part. I would imagine that if you played a longer length, you would want some extra weight vs a short and light putter.

If you love the heavier feel, what is it about it that you think improves your putting?

How is everyone else feeling about these heavier weights?

Our members in the forum voted on the poll and offered up their reasoning. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

MattM97: “I bring this up a lot in several threads but the beautiful thing about golf is how what you like others may not and what others like you may not. There’s no standard it’s just what works.As for the heavy putter trend, weight adds to MOI, MOI is stability and a lot of amateurs need that extra stability.For my personal tastes I’m pretty sure I’ve tested everything from 325g to 380g blades and I’ve landed at 345-355g as my “sweet spot” and now using 350g for the most part. This was also confirmed when I did my PLD fitting which put me into the 340-360g range. I don’t own any putter under 345g but if I get an adjustable custom I might order extra weights. But I probably won’t go above 355g on a putter for a while unless it’s an experiment.”
gioguy21: “i have 30g weights in my scotty – extended to 36.5″…and i have the jailbird ai-one cruiser — both are heavy af now and i love both of them — they roll stable and true to line every time.”
TonyRo: “I prefer heavier weighted putters for sure. I think there’s also a general thought that head weight changes tempo. I think it’s safe to say the stimps on greens have gotten faster and faster, and so there could be something there as well in matching that up with slower tempi. The CB/armlock/broomstick crazes are also contributing to a larger number of heads in the 380-520g range, and perhaps some of that is bleeding off into standard length putters too, I dunno.”

Entire Thread: “Thoughts On Heavier Putter Head Trend? *Low and High HC’s Chime In*”

Equipment

Golf bags and headcovers of the 2026 U.S. Open

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1 hour ago

Jun 17, 2026

Brian Knudson

Major championships are when golf equipment manufacturers get the chance to show off their creativity with custom staff bags, headcovers, and accessories. Each year, the gear created for golf’s biggest events draws inspiration from the host course, local culture, or the history of the championship venue. In 2026, the U.S. Open heads to the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York, one of the most iconic and challenging venues in championship golf. As you would expect, many of the custom designs pay tribute to the club’s rich heritage, the coastal setting of Long Island, and the unique character that has made Shinnecock Hills a favorite stop for the U.S. Open.

Here are some of the standout pieces of custom gear we’ve come across for the U.S. Open.

Scotty Cameron

As the national golf championship heads to Long Island, Scotty Cameron is leaning into the coastal theme with a fun, patriotic-themed headcover release. The design features sailboats over an Atlantic blue base with a Dog Wave pattern. Nautical pennants and little details like seersucker piping, signal flags, a captain’s wheel, and map accents keep it feeling like a Hamptons yacht club. A light nod to summertime sailing on the water and on the course.

Callaway

Nautical colors and seaside details are featured throughout, reflecting the club’s location on Long Island and its connection to the Atlantic Ocean. Other subtle touches include the coordinates 40.8940-72.4397, marking the location of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Premium materials, detailed embroidery, and custom accents complete a design that celebrates both the history of the club and the character of the surrounding area.

TaylorMade

For the third major of the year, TaylorMade’s Sailor’s Point Collection draws inspiration from the maritime history of the Northeast coast. The standout piece is the staff bag, featuring navy and white sailor stripes, a detailed crab graphic, and a lighthouse-inspired handle as a nod to nearby Montauk Point. One of the cooler details can be found on the side panels, where colorful nautical signal flags are used to spell out T-A-Y-L-O-R-M-A-D-E.

Cobra

The inspiration for the design centers around one of America’s most recognizable landmarks, the Statue of Liberty. Standing watch over New York Harbor for more than a century, Lady Liberty serves as the focal point of the bag and is featured throughout the design with nods to her iconic oxidized copper appearance. Additional textures and subtle details are incorporated throughout, creating a design that celebrates both New York’s history and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Srixon

Just in time for major championship season, Srixon has unveiled its new All-American Collection. The limited-edition lineup features patriotic red, white, and blue styling across headcovers, towels, hats, and golf bags, along with a special set of ZXi7/ZXi5 combo irons. Designed to celebrate summer golf in America, the collection combines Srixon’s premium performance with plenty of stars-and-stripes flair.

Bettinardi

New York is well known for baseball, and the Yankees are the most popular team in the sport. Bettinardi went with that inspiration in order to create a very fun logo that blends golf into the look. A red, white, and blue cover contains a pinstripe hexagon with a putter and Bettinardi’s wizard hat embroidered onto the top.

L.A.B. Golf

A stroll along the windswept fairways of Long Island sounds pretty relaxing unless you’re trying to survive U.S. Open week. This limited edition headcover celebrates the 126th playing of our national championship, with plenty of nods to the host venue and of course, the L.A.B. Rat! LAB has quietly made some really creative and fun covers for this year’s major championships.

Bridgestone

To celebrate 250 years of American history, Bridgestone Golf has unveiled its USA 250 Capsule just in time for U.S. Open week. The limited-edition release combines patriotic styling with the company’s Tour-proven golf ball technology, creating a commemorative package inspired by both American heritage and one of golf’s biggest championships.

Whats in the Bag

Tyrrell Hatton WITB 2026 (June)

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4 hours ago

Jun 17, 2026

Will Schube

Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana TB 60 TX

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana TB 70 TX

7-wood: Ping G430 Max (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana TB 80 TX

Irons: Ping iDi (3), Ping i240 (4-6), Ping Blueprint S (7-PW)
Shaft: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X

Wedges: Ping S159 4.0 (50-12S, 54-12S, 60-12S)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (50), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (54, 60)

Putter: Ping PLD Oslo 400 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride MCC Plus4

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Check out more in-hand photos of Tyrrell Hatton’s clubs here.

Equipment

From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. OZ1.i

Published

4 hours ago

Jun 17, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @Negncic is selling a brand new purple L.A.B. OZ.1i putter alongside some headcovers.

From the listing:

Brand new Golf Purple OZ.1i. Gears shaft, Pistol press 2 grip. 34” 69 degree lie angle, 2 degrees of shaft lean. Press Pistol 2 grip. Head cover is unused $625 shipped. Putter is a warranty replacement that has not touched a golf ball.
Dormie Lab Oz1.i leather headcover. Brand new $140 shipped (may trade for a Dormie DF3 cover)
Lab USA OZ1.i headcover. Used as shown in photos. Magnets work great. $60 shipped.
Package deal—Take the Oz and the three headcovers for $750 shipped.

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.