Summary: Just picked up brand new on Ebay for $59... not sure why so cheap, introducing it or maybe it didn't "catch on".
This is the best putter I have ever used, and it is not that close. The balance, feel and distance control are outstanding, the roll groove stuff is great... everything just feels natural, like when I run through an expensive restaurant in nothing but a thong.
Seriously, I am not sure why the guys here do not have Rife on the first page of the reviews but do have gary Player, Dunlop, Cubic Balance, etc...?!?
Ah well, if you are frustrated, like I was, with all of the putters owned and really not loving any of them... try this, it is worth 3x the price I paid. Camerons? BAH!
Customer Service: NA
Similar Products Used: Everything My trusty copper ping B60 is still a groovy putter, but the IMO knocked it out. Nest best, believe it or not was a funky T-Model with a weird tail off the back. Skoal!
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Summary: I picked up this at the beginning of the year. I am not one for changing putters regularly but picked this up in the pro shop and immediately liked the feel of it. I had him cut the shaft down to 33". After that I tried out the weights and settled on the heavier set. Since then I have really grown to like this putter. It has a lovely smooth action, people comment on how well the ball rolls off the face and I used it to great effect to win my first ever club major this year when every putt finished up dead. The option to bend the shaft is grat for customisation but as it happens it was perfect for me at the start and so I haven't needed to.
Customer Service: Not required
Similar Products Used: MacGregor MK6.4GT
Wilson Fat Shaft Deep Red #1
Ping Anser CuBe
Ram Zebra
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Summary: The putter has a nice, soft feel and is very customizeable. You bend it to fit your setup and can even change the weights to fit your liking. I also changed the stock grip to a Winn pistol midsize and just love this thing.
First time out I had 34 putts and 2 three putts while getting used to it. Not real fair to judge, since I was the 1st one out that day and basically raced the guy cutting the greens around the course. Some were cut, some half cut as he waited for me to hole out, and some wet.
So, the next time out I have 29 putts and only 1 three putt. I basically made everything from 8 feet in. This putter inspires confidence.
I don't find the 2-bar alignment aid to be quite as good as the 2-ball, but I can't argue with success as I'm making more putts, and that's what it's all about.
Customer Service: N/A
Similar Products Used: Odyssey 2-ball
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Summary: Its been a while since I did a review but I just had to write one after using this awesome putter. Its very easy to line up a putt with the two bars. The bending tool worked out fine as I was able to change the lie of the club to fit my stance and stroke. Now my putts go where I aim.
Customer Service: None needed
Similar Products Used: Ping Odysssey
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Summary: This is a review for the new Tour 2-bar hybrid mallet. Admittedly, I have owned a lot of equipment. But once I find a piece of equipment I like, it will be in my bag for a long time. I can honestly say, this club will be in my bag a long time. Many club designers will say 4 degrees of loft is ideal. In my experience, 4 degrees is too much putter loft for my swing. The ball bounces as it comes off the face and putts consistently came up short. And the amount of skidding and bouncing varies depending on the type and length of the grass. Problem solved with the Rife. It has the smoothest and fastest roll and this is their best feeling model as well!! I've played a Scotty Cameron Red X and the Red X5 and both of them are gone now. I also tried a Cleveland VP2 Milled putter. Good putter, but I prefer a mallet. With the skidding and bouncing limited and a much quicker roll, distance control is now much more consistent. My putts always came up short so all I had to do was produce the same swing and the reduced loft helped get the ball to the hole. I have a 33 inch length putter and could not be happier. It comes with two sets of adjustable weights, but I prefer the lighter weights. And the two bars make this club easy to align. I never liked other curved alignment aides. I prefer the two straight bars.
Customer Service: I have never contacted their customer service department.
Similar Products Used: Owned Scotty Cameron Red X & Red X5, Cleveland VP2 Milled, Ping Craz-E i series and a Yes putter and have tried every single putter Golf Galaxy offers.
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