Bettinardi 2019 Studio Stock 28 Armlock Putter
Who’s It For
Studio Stock putters from Bettinardi are best known for their stylish look, clean lines, hand polishing, and deep milling marks. Additionally, of all the putters across the various Bettinardi lines, they will offer the softest feel at impact. The Studio Stock SS28 Arm Lock could best be described as a cross between a mid-mallet and a blade, and it was designed for use by players who use the arm-lock approach to putting that has been made popular by Matt Kuchar. The SS28 Arm Lock has a square profile and was designed to provide exceptional forgiveness on mis-hits. With what Bettinardi would classify as 1/8 toe hang, it will work best for players with slight arcs in their stroke or those who putt using a straight back, straight through method. The SS28 design is also available in a standard version and a center-shafted model.
The Tech Story
Studio Stock putters from Bettinardi are expertly milled from a single block of premium 303 stainless steel to provide an exceptionally soft feel at impact. The Studio Stock series also features Bettinardi’s F.I.T. (Feel Impact Technology) face milling, and for the new 2019 models, based on feedback from multiple touring professionals, the milling pattern is 20 percent deeper than in previous models to provide even softer feel. In testing, Bettinardi found that the new F.I.T. face worked especially well for more aggressive putters, and this was the face milling choice that Francesco Molinari used with his putter in winning the 2018 Open Championship. Also of note, the new line of Studio Stock putters feature a Platinum finish with blue accents, as well as a navy Lamkin Cord Grip.
Facts and Figures
- Head Design: Mid-mallet/Blade
- Finish: Platinum
- Material: 303 Stainless Steel
- Milling: Micro-Honeycomb
- Head Weight: 400 grams
- Lie Angle: 71 degrees
- Loft: 5 degrees
- Toe Hang: 1/8
- Length: 40-42 inches
- Stock Grip: Lamkin Cord
- Available in right-hand only
- Head Cover included
Quotable
“We pride ourselves on producing a range that is suitable for every golfer, from the elite pro to the enthusiastic amateur. These new putters have been proven on the game’s biggest stage, along with being significantly tested at our headquarters to produce the best range we’ve ever had.” -- Robert Bettinardi, CEO and Founder
Get Fit
2nd Swing Golf offers professional, tour-level club fitting at all of its retail locations, as well as a knowledgeable customer service staff that can help answer questions related to fitting. For fitting questions, please call 612-216-4152, and for more information about 2nd Swing’s custom fitting services, locations, and staff, click here (http://fitting.2ndswing.info/).