Fantom Putter From PineMeadow

Fantom Putter

The latest club to arrive on the steps of GolfBlogger World Headquarters is the Pinemeadow Fantom Putter. Although similar in form and color to the TaylorMade Ghost, it’s an original design that has much to offer. The head is enameled in the now-popular white, with strong alignment marks on the top. I like the mallet shape and the swept-back design. The face has a nice, grooved inset, and the grip, colored to match the head, has a nice feel. But what I like most about the club is the weight: 380 grams. In comparison, the similarly styled TaylorMade Ghost clocks in at 345 grams. I’m a fan of heavier putters because I’m convinced they help me take any wristiness out of the putting stroke.

Although the greens here in Michigan are still under a cover of snow, I have held a practice session on the carpet. The verdict: it’s a nice feeling, accurate flatstick. I had a little trouble adjusting to the bent heel shaft design, since all I’ve putted with for the past several years is a center shafted Heavy Putter. But once I remembered the proper stroke for that style of putter, I was smoothing ball after ball into the auto returner.

The best part, however, is the price: $40. You can’t go wrong with that and their 100% 30 day guarantee.