Carbite ZI Classic Blade

Review Date
April 14, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Dave(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Carbite ZM

Summary:
I bought this putter at a golf show for about $100, including a sand wedge. It soon became my favorite putter. I like the perimeter weighting that improves the results of miss-hits. Unfortunately, I have a habit of tapping the head into divots while repairing them. After a couple of years the head broke off. It doesn't seam repairable, so I am now in the market for a new stronger putter.

Customer Service:
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Review Date
October 17, 2002

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: scott tipton(Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 80s , from gray, tn.

Model Reviewed:
zm

Summary:
i was really starting to like this putter untill something just didnt feel right.. the head has come loose somehow..cant put consistently with something like that...

Customer Service:
n/a

Review Date
July 27, 2002

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Craig (Unregistered User) ,  Shoots in the 70s , from Washington, DC

Model Reviewed:
Carbite ZI

Summary:
The putter has wonderful balance and I love it. However, the head has become loose - twice. The first time, my pro tried to repair it, failed and gave me a new one. The head on the new one also loosened. Obviously a poor design.

Similar Products Used:
Ping PAL

Review Date
May 11, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: John Harley(Unregistered User) ,  Shoot in the 90s , from Lexington, KY, USA

Model Reviewed:
Carbite ZM

Summary:
I had to post a review on this putter even though I have asked Chris numerous times to put up a "ZM" section. Great deal for a putter that was $50 off retail at the time. Felt great and alwats put a great roll on the ball. Was playing today, picked up a ball while leaning on the putter and the head came off. Had it for about 6 months and I loved it every day I had it (just a lesson to never lean on your putter). Now this kid (me) who has $300 saved up towards new irons and woods now has to spend it on a lost (stolen) sand wedge (588 RTG), and a broken putter. An excellent, STURDY putter (despite my own carelessness) that I loved and everyone should try. Just find a reason to hate this club.

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Northwestern, Striker, Odyssey

Review Date
December 1, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Declan Lugin(Unregistered User) ,  Shoot in the 90s , from Brighton, MI. USA

Model Reviewed:
Carbite ZI putter

Summary:
Traded in the Nubbins for this putter and haven't regretted it yet. The heel-toe weighting combined with the blade work so well together. A mallet overpowers my ability to putt, but I still like the feeling that the putter has some mass to it.

It's virtually a point and shoot system. Not idiot-proof, but if it improved my putting, then it's the closest possible thing. Has an excellent grip as well.

Picked it up on eBay as a "demo" but it had all tags and was still factor-sealed. An absolute steal.

Similar Products Used:
Nubbins B-1s, Odyssey Rossie II