By Ed Travis you need to try the PXG Allan Putter,” said PXG Founder & CEO Bob Parsons. “It is so fun and easy to hit; it feels like magic. In fact, I am so impressed with how well the technology works that I named the putter for my little brother Allan. He was a hell of a golfer, and I know he would have loved it.” Review: The Allen Putter From PXG PXG has an extensive line of putters but the new Allen model, named for PXG founder Bob Parson’s brother, is a zero-torque design in order to maintain the face square to the line throughout the entire stroke. Weighting is key, but upon first seeing the Allen golfers will remark on the S-shaped hosel which keeps the axis of the shaft above the putter’s center of gravity in a toe-up balance. Stability is improved and face twisting in relation to the stroke path is eliminated. The Allen Putter’s loft is more than 2° above the norm and allows for a FAST FACTS: PXG Allen Putter –– 303 Stainless steel polymer filled body –– 6061 aluminum sole –– S-shaped hosel –– Thin face 0.055 inches –– Pyramid face grooves –– Weight 375g –– Stock loft: 5° –– Stock grip: 52g PXG Pistol I –– MSRP: $449 natural press, due to the shaft orientation. This putter from PXG is designed to reduce torque in the putting stroke keeping the face square throughout using an S-shaft and a hollow body filled with polymer plus there’s a unique ball pick up construction on the sole. PXG also found the body shape and rear frame made a handy ball pickup pocket which is useful for mature players, who find it difficult to bend over to pick the ball out of the hole. “If you are tired of dropping a few bucks after a round of missed putts, American Golf Journal
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