Bettinardi Review

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From Robert J. Bettinardi’s industry-revolutionizing one-piece milled putter technology, best-in-class face millings, innovative head designs, stunning finishes, and to the newly pioneered Armlock putting style, Bettinardi Golf has stayed at the forefront of golf equipment innovation over the past 25 years. We are proud to produce and craft the finest golf equipment in the world, by owning the process and manufacturing our product in-house.

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I love learning new things, and I did that while researching the new Evnroll Neo Classic ER5 putter. Turns out the logo “E” is more than just a cool graphic design, it also represents the essence of Evnroll – the even roll. The vertical bar of the E represents the putter, and the three horizontal bars the resultant equal rollouts from strikes across the face. I’ll discuss that further under Performance, but kudos for the meaningful logo.

Sound/Feel - 8

When I unboxed the 2024 Bettinardi BB1 Wide putter, I saw something I wasn’t expecting: a sound slot. A sound slot is just what it sounds like: a slot cut into the putter to change the sound of impact. Sometimes it is cut through the flange, as it is here (see below), sometimes it’s cut into the face, so it’s only visible from the sole.

In this BB1 Wide, the sound slot helps to create an impact sound that I would describe as a throaty “tock.” It’s not that much louder than other similar putters, but it’s more lively and clear. This complements a feel that is solid and medium firm off the Perpetual Fly face milling.

In terms of feedback, I found it to be precise through both the hands and ears. Mishits were slightly higher pitched than pure strikes, though the volume was consistent. Similarly, the feel of impact didn’t change much on misses, but I could tell if the ball met the face toward the toe or heel.

Performance - 9

The 2024 Bettinardi BB1 Wide putter makes small but meaningful changes to the classic widebody Anser design. Based on feedback from their growing Tour staff, Bettinardi made the BB1 Wide shorter from heel to toe (it’s approximately 1/4″ shorter than most of the Ansers in my collection). More importantly, material was removed from the heel to align the center of gravity with the geometric center of the face. Just as with traditional wedges, many traditional putters have a sweet spot that’s on the heel-side of center. The new BB1 Wide fixes that problem.

Forgiveness - 8

Looking at forgiveness, the BB1 Wide offers a slight improvement over a traditional Anser. It’s not going to cure all your putting woes, but it’s a small step in the direction of more consistent results. We all know that putting is a game of inches, so any help is worth considering.

In terms of fit, the 2024 Bettinardi BB1 Wide is also a small step away from a standard Anser. This model weighs in at 352 grams, right in the middle of the bell curve for a modern putter. The toe hang is at “1/3” per Bettinardi, just short of the 45 degrees or 4:30 toe hang that we expect from an Anser. As a longtime Anser player, I found the deeper CG and slightly diminished toe hang to be noticeable, but the putter was still comfortable to swing. If you’re looking for a small change in feel but not a complete putting makeover, the BB1 Wide could be a great choice.

Overview

Look - Comes in satin and black finishes with a wide variety of color choices for grips and head covers.

Weight - With many options available Bettinardi putters come with many weight option.

Budget - $$$$