Srixon Sports is introducing its P-500 series putters, which it calls "the most sophisticated" putters the company has ever designed.
The P-513 and P-514 putters, according to Srixon, have been designed to maximize Moment of Inertia (MOI) that reduces a club head's ability to twist at impact and send a putt off-line.
In addition, the unique putter head designs -- the P-513 or "pentagon" type features a distinctive triple sight line while the P-514 is "t-bar" in shape -- also help to eliminate club head twisting, aiding stability during the stroke.
"As a leader in digital impact science, we are able to understand the relevant forces that act on the ball during impact with all clubs -- including putters," said Srixon President Richard Stamper. "Understanding these dynamics allows us to create putters like the P-513 and P-514 that are specifically designed for effortless alignment and incredible stability. The P-513 and P-514 putters maximize the moment of inertia to give more control and stability with the putting stroke."
LPGA Tour star Karrie Webb, according to Stamper, used the P-513 in her victory in the ANZ Ladies Masters.
The putters, Stamper said, feature lightweight aluminum bodies that allow for a larger club head mass, which is then matched with stainless steel weights that are strategically inserted around the perimeter of each club head. The result is a high moment of inertia, producing better stability with minimal dispersion promoting a confident, repeatable stroke.
The putters, Stamper said, are also designed with an extremely soft aluminum alloy face insert, helping to provide a responsive, soft feel at contact.
The P-513 and P-514 putters are 34 inches long, available in right-handed models, and carry a suggested retail price of $200 each.
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