Equipment

WRX Spotlight: EV3D putters

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7 years ago

Oct 18, 2019

We hear the buzz words “3D printed” all the time these days. It’s a newer technology that has shown to have lots of applications in other industries, but golf hasn’t been one of those until now. 3D printing a putter is a pretty new adventure, but EV3D Golf is showing that it is going to be much more common very soon.

EV3D Golf is bringing new putter designs to us golfers that CANNOT be made through traditional casting or milling. 3D printing is the process of creating a putter layer-by-layer, allowing any supported shape you can think of. Even hollow designs like EV3D’s signature lattice features!

This gives EV3D engineers the ability to create putters that push the limits of MOI, feel, and of course look. The intricate lattice design does more than just look really cool, it also helps move weight to the outside and rear of the putter, increasing MOI in all models. All EV3D putters are printed from a combination of 420 stainless steel and bronze. This alloy gives the putter its responsive feel, excellent durability, and the ability to offer 3 finishes. They also offer a ton of different hosel designs to fit your eye and putting stroke, all are 3D printed as well. EV3D even adds custom touches like text in the cavity, different site lines, and paint fill to make it your own. Right now they offer 6 different head shapes, but if none of those are what you are looking for, they will work with you to print your dream putter from scratch!

We got our hands on 2 models, the EV3D Golf Ares X and Hades, to take out to the course and putt with. In hand the first thing that grabs your eye’s attention is the intricate lattice work on the putters.

All you want to do is hold the putter closer to your face and see how the heck they did it. At the right angles you can actually see through that lattice structure, but we were told that debris getting stuck in there isn’t an issue. The next thing you will notice is the rough texture of the head. This is created by the process of 3D printing the head, showing off the layers of material used to build the shape of the head. I don’t know if was intended but that rough texture does help with reducing glare, making the putters easy on the eyes even in the brightest conditions.

I personally really like the Antique Bronze finish, but EV3D does offer a Natural and Slate Black finish to suit your personal taste. Out on the putting green the Ev3D putters performed really well, offering a hefty dose of forgiveness and a crisp feel and sound. Traditionally modes like the Hades don’t offer much in the way of forgiveness compared to mallets, but the Hades shocked me with its off-center putts. Putts hit off the heel or toe stayed on line much better and I even made a couple that had no business even being close to the hole.

Distance loss on those mishits is about what you would expect, coming up a little short, but defiantly not a drastic difference. Since the EV3D line doesn’t have any fancy face milling, I was a little worried about the initial roll and if the ball would hop or skid. Initial contact was great, only met with a tiny bit of skid before rolling out. Nothing that I think effected even my longest putts. The feel off the face is something that reminds you of a quieter classic Ping BeCu putter, crisp with an audible click. If you are looking for a silent impact, like an Odyssey Microhinge, then the EV3D line might not be your cup of tea. If you are on a quest for exceptional responsiveness on well struck and mishit putts then you should be very pleased with any of the EV3D putter models. The feel of impact is a little firmer than I think we are all used to these days with so many inserts and deep milling. The crisp feel and slightly more audible EV3D is somewhat refreshing and mishit putts are extremely easy to recognize.

Overall, the EV3D putters are a solid offering from a new company utilizing a new technology in the golf club space. With all the combinations of putter heads, site lines, and hosels, I can’t see you not being able to find a putter that fits your eye. Looks for any putter are going to be subjective, but there is no denying that EV3D is pushing the limits at a time where we see a lot of similar putter designs from all manufacturers. And if you are the type of person who wants to create an original design of your own that has never been done, EV3D is waiting for that call to help you take your idea from thought to printed putter head! Check the entire EV3D putter line at the company website.

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22 Comments

Betty Scott

Oct 20, 2019 at 2:55 pm

I’m gonna make a new putter, 3 basic styles, gonna have at least a dozen different elements in the putter. Gonna just come up with some BS on how each element will make you make more putts. I’ll offer custom paintfill and stamping for all orders… Then I’m gonna charge 3 thousand dollars. Some idiot will pay it.

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Jose Pinatas

Oct 20, 2019 at 2:50 pm

Gimmick and ripoff..

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- EV3D Golf
  
  Oct 23, 2019 at 5:20 pm
  
  Jose, sorry your feel that way. It’s not a gimmick though – please check out some of the creations for our customers: http://www.instagram.com/ev3dgolf/
  
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Don Denyer

Oct 20, 2019 at 9:33 am

I am very impressed with the unique concept and detailed work on these putters.

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- EV3D Golf
  
  Oct 23, 2019 at 5:08 pm
  
  Thanks Don D. We’re getting better every day. Obviously everyone has their own style preferences. Here are some of our recent creations: https://www.instagram.com/ev3dgolf/
  
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Calvin Wang

Oct 19, 2019 at 4:29 pm

How are these designs “pushing the limits of MOI” when the lattice features are removing weights from the toe & heel sides of the putter?

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Ray

Oct 19, 2019 at 3:45 pm

Honestly, Hideous..

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MT

Oct 19, 2019 at 11:44 am

I don’t think it’s a very attractive design. Also a great place for dirt and other debris to collect in those spaces. Sometimes they just don’t use common sense.

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- JT
  
  Oct 20, 2019 at 8:50 pm
  
  Hey, it could be a good place to keep your lunch…
  
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GrammarBoyIGuess

Oct 19, 2019 at 10:51 am

Sorry to grammar police but seeing ‘definitely’ spelled as ‘defiantly’ makes me think somebody skipped middle school

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- Grammarpolicepolice
  
  Oct 20, 2019 at 2:38 am
  
  You forgot to place a full stop at the end of your comment.
  
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  - Grahmaar-Polyce
    
    Oct 20, 2019 at 7:29 pm
    
    There should be a comma after the word police as well.
    
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Hunchback of Notre Dame

Oct 18, 2019 at 8:01 pm

Looks like somethin’ from the Game Of Thrones.

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JP

Oct 18, 2019 at 7:50 pm

Those are going to suck when you get dirt, debris, grass, and whatever stuck in the “lattice” design. It’ll take a pressure washer to clean that out.

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Brett

Oct 18, 2019 at 5:46 pm

How will these putter heads hold up to bending of loft and lie, or heat if/when re-shafting?

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- EV3D Golf
  
  Oct 23, 2019 at 5:15 pm
  
  Brett, these putter heads go into a furnace after being 3D printed… so they are a solid block of metal that holds-up to normal stresses of club making process.
  
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Tommy G

Oct 18, 2019 at 3:07 pm

Speaking of cheap….Kuchar is a cheap SOB

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putterific

Oct 18, 2019 at 2:55 pm

3D printing has a long way to go. It’s not yet a precision tool. And with all the top putters being milled these days with extremely tight tolerances, I’d say there’s no way anyone is going to want these putters. Cool idea but not a good use of 3D printing in my opinion.

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- EV3D Golf
  
  Oct 23, 2019 at 5:12 pm
  
  Yes, 3D printing is still a new technology. However, some metal 3D printers can print down to 20 microns. Right now there are airplane engine parts and orthopedic implants that use metal 3D technology.
  
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Chris C.

Oct 18, 2019 at 2:47 pm

They remind me of cheap lawn furniture. I want to grab some emery paper and finish the putters.

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Vince Guest

Oct 18, 2019 at 12:50 pm

Tough market to enter into and these initial designs don’t actually look very good.

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- EV3D Golf
  
  Oct 23, 2019 at 5:24 pm
  
  Yup, its a tricky technology… and tough market to enter. We’re working on perfecting the craft and hopefully find a niche. Check out what we’ve done recently: http://www.instagram.com/ev3dgolf/
  
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