ClubTest: Mallet Putters (February 2007)

Nike Unitized NEO
$299;

nikegolf.com

The company line "The only putter on the market to have a head and shaft engineered as one piece. This uninterrupted line between the head and your hands provides unparalleled feedback, touch and feel."

Pros: "Short strokes in combination with the lively face offer superior distance control on short and medium putts."

--Jon Kotraba (handicap 10)

"Deadly accurate. Read, aim, fire--the ball goes exactly where it's told."

--Andy Simon (25)

"I still feel in control on off-center hits."

--Vic Lagomarsino (14)

"Neo seems to swing itself on long putts."

--Rich Sullivan (12)

"Great feel, like the sweet spot of a baseball bat."

--Dan DeVries (14)

Cons: "A too-soft, subtle feel hurts control on long putts."

--Mike Cochrane (1)

"Hosel bend is too close to the face, like it could hit the ball."

--Dave Doctora (7)