Golf

Thomas Golf’s New Line of AT-60 Putters

Thomas Golf continues to impress; recently releasing a line of AT-60 Mallet Style Putters.

The model comes in 5 different variations:

The AT-60s is their traditional-weight version, and is available in either traditional-length or  mid-length (belly) putter styles.  We found two aspects of this model to be particularly impressive.  The putter head had an attractive iodized jet-black finish that eliminated the chance of getting sun  glare in your eyes during the put.  The finish was also very durable, we could not chip it and needed  to use a hack saw to get through it.

We also found the wide two-tiered alignment zone surprisingly effective.  The two outside gold lines  are highly visible and frame the ball well.  The gold lines on the lower back layer worked well to ensure  our eyes were directly over  the ball, and gave us an alignment indicator much longer than most other putters.

We liked the large stealthfighter like shape, but if you find yourself intimidated by larger mallet  type putter designs, then it’s not the choice for you.  The size is actually not so bad though, as  it’s not as big as many other mallet style putters we’ve tested.  Keep in mind this is a  traditional-weight putter, so if you like a heavy inertia feel through the stroke, select a different  putter.  If you like a lighter touch and more detailed feel, than you can’t go wrong with the AT-60s.  They are offered with a choice of either standard or oversized grip, and titanium, graphite, or ladies  graphite shaft. ($99 when ordered direct at ThomasGolf.com)
The AT-60 is their heavy-weight version, and is also available in either traditional-length or  mid-length (belly) putter styles.  The heaviness of this head was liked by some of the testers.  They reported that the extra weight gave them stability through out the stroke, and the added inertia of the putter head carried the putter straight through when used in the typical pendulum putting technique.

This heavy version of the AT-60 is easily recognized by its polished stainless steel finish with anti-glare alignment strip.  The alignment system of this putter is very similar to the other AT60 models, and was equally impressive for directional alignment and ensuring proper eye position over the ball.  If you feel sluggish with a heavy-headed putter, or don’t use a traditional pendulum putting style, then this version of the AT-60 would not be the best selection for you.  ($99 when ordered direct at ThomasGolf.com)

The AT-60u is their Long Putter version. It’s heavy weight and special lie are part of the design modifications that make it work so well for golfers who prefer a long-putter grip and stroke.  The  alignment system was consistent with the other AT-60 models, and just as helpful when used on this long putter.  The AT-60u is offered with a choice of either a long one-piece grip designed by Winn, or a two-piece split wrap style grip by Thomas Golf.  We tested both grips and found the split grip to be lighter and softer to the touch.  The one-piece grip was very nice, but felt much heaver so would only be good for those golfers looking to further increase the overall weight of the putter.

An impressive feature that we have seen for the first time on a long putter, was the option of a graphite shaft.  Thomas Golf seems to be the first to find a way to manufacture a long graphite that is light but still remains stiff and accurate through the stroke.  We were surprised to find  them offering the graphite option at no additional charge.  ($99 when ordered direct at ThomasGolf.com)

All 5 putters had a machine milled face to ensure flatness and a polymer insert to add a touch more feel.  Despite all the good qualities we uncovered in our testing, perhaps the most impressive feature of the Thomas Golf products is their speed and quality in delivering custom built putters to golfers in the U.S. and around the world.  When you enter your measurements on their website, they custom build your putter the very next business day and ship it with insurance by FedEx.  When you combine that with their manufacturer direct pricing, we find them to be a great club for the money.

For more information, visit their website www.thomasgolf.com