Tommy Armour Impact Series No. 3 Alignment CB Putter

One component separates the 2018 No. 3 Alignment CB from its stablemate, and it's a 15-inch Winn counterbalance grip running a long way down the shaft. All that mass above the hands slows the stroke and takes the flick out of short putts. Underneath it is a face-balanced mallet with sightlines meant for the player who wants the putter aimed before the takeaway ever begins.

A long grip is a commitment, and plenty of golfers won't like the feel inside three holes, so roll a few before you buy into it. Anyone who prefers a normal grip on the identical head should take the plain No. 3 Alignment instead. The CB earns its keep with players whose stroke turns short and jabby under pressure, where extra weight up top does considerably more good than any change of head shape could manage.