Ping G5I CRAZ-E
$165

The company line "Our two-piece urethane insert is softer on the perimeter and firmer in the middle to promote a softer feel and sound and a higher initial velocity."

Our testers say You'd be crazy not to try this putter. It just missed out on grabbing top honors. Our guys went nuts over its stability and balance. "As accurate on off-center hits as some others are off the sweet spot," raved Doug Liar (handicap 10). Victor DeMarco (12) noted, "It's just plain hard to mis-hit." And when you do misfire, said Jim Perzan (9), "you still feel like you have a good chance to make the putt." Hoai Hoang (8) described the look as "a cool, almost artistic design." Testers trumpeted the dual durometer face insert. "The click and roll were reminiscent of putters from the old Anser days, with more forgiveness," said Gerald Holtzman (0). Added Gary Wilson (13), "I loved the smooth, buttery feel."

Additional Comments:

"Its great balance made lag putting automatic."
- Kirk Fischer (7)

"A little bottom-heavy. Helped me control speed and distance."
- Ken Stauffer (14)

"Reliable feel led to a true roll."
- Keith Borgfeldt (18)