Description The newest addition to the Ben Hogan by Bettinardi Putter line. The Hawk series features rear weighted alignment technology. The Hawk series putters are milled out of a solid billet of aluminum utiliz...
Summary: Iam 50+ and had the same since i was 18.It has a little white line for lining up putts was great until my eyes got lazy vision.Could not putt for nothing.So i went shopping to golf town was in there for three and half hours.Ended up walking out with the hawk.I instantly drop my score by 10 strokes and are now shooting 10,12 handy cap again.VERY easy to line up, weight control on the money.
Customer Service: Does not look like much with hundreds of others but WOW.
Similar Products Used: Tryed them all.
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Summary: I change my equipment every 2-3 years. Not because I have to but because I spend too much time hanging out in the local golf retailer demo'ing the latest equipment. My putting game is good but not great. Never has been. I was fitted for a Ping G5 CRAZ-E and was very pleased with the performance and feel. After the season ended, I was up to my usual in the golf store, checking/trying out equipment. They were selling the Hawk line of putters at a very reasonable price and I tried one more because of the look. I figured that it can't perform as well as I've heard when it looks so bulky. Initially I was surprised at how soft they felt yet the ball rolled true and distance control was very good. Alignment and tracking was above average and the look of the head was quickly forgotten. I kept going back over the next few months trying/comparing and impulsively purchased it (big surprise).
This spring it went head to head with my Ping. Both are very good putters, set up very similar, but the Hawk edges the Ping out. A softer feel at impact with perfect distance grouping. Ball alignment is a little easier and it just balances really well. I still really like Ping products, but I have to admit that the results on the green speak for themselves. The only area the Ping edged the Hawk on was MOI (Off center, self correcting), the Ping is tops over almost any putter on that one.
I'm sure that this putter will appeal to most golfers and its price point is very reasonable, but its performance will quickly show that it is a solid putter well worth consideration.
Customer Service: none
Similar Products Used: Everything, I spend too much time in golf stores.
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Review Date June 11, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Frank Merkt(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Ben Hogan The Hawk by Bettinardi
Summary: After three putting four times with my Odyssey White Hot #1 blade during my last round , I decided to look around on E-Bay at putters. Well, E-Bayers know how it goes. You look, find one, put in a maximum bid(which was low) then 2-3 days later you receive your new putter from the USPS.
At first the size of the head of this putter threw me off a bit, however after a few practice strokes I realized the thing felt as stable as oil company profits.I couldn't wait to play a round with it.
After playing yesterday I must say I am thrilled with this putter. I feel as if I have found my soul mate. For the first time that I can remember, I had zero 3-Putts, and everything I putted either went straight in the hole or ended up within tap-in distance.
It is impossible to put a bad stroke on this marvelous piece of equipment. It is very easy to line up and inspires confidence at address. Even slight off-center putts rolled true and got close to the hole.
The lime green grip and headcover have even grown on me, I have found a putter that will be in my bag for a long,long time.
I recommend this putter to anyone who has trouble lining up putts and/or has trouble with the putter getting off angle during the stroke.
Best putter bar none.
Customer Service: None
Similar Products Used: Odyssey White Hot #1 , Odyssey Two-ball. Ping Anser 3.
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Review Date April 10, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Garrett(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed: Bettinardi "The Hawk"
Summary: I bought this putter last season because it was on sale at Golftown, and I was putting terribly. I have been very happy with, it has likely saved me 2-3 putts every round. It is one of the most unique i.e. ugly, looking putters around, but the performance is great. Save yourself the money and choose this over a 2-ball.
Similar Products Used: 2-ball, Ping Zing2
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Summary: Without a doubt the best putter I've ever used. Also the ugliest. But guess which matters more to me. Easy to aim, easy to stroke, sends the ball exactly where it's aimed. Great sound at impact. Face-balanced which is great for a pendulum type stroke. I've had countless putters in 30 years of golf and I think this is THE ONE. Got it at Dick's for $49.99 (half price). Better run out and see if there is one for you.
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