Astral Putters Review

[Hawk]

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Astral Putters, a company that is approaching putter design like nobody else. If you haven’t read our brand story on Astral, we highly encourage you to do so before going any further. The company’s journey from dream to reality is a compelling example of the power of the […]

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[amarkabove]

This is a superbly written review @Hawk. From following along with the brand story and some of the options shown there, to the amount of detail and breakdown present here, it’s very hard to not want to try one of these out. The spuds to go upright are very intriguing and something I had missed up until now. It feels like there nearly nothing Astral hasn’t thought of and then done even more by presenting customization as well. Very very cool.

 

[jdtox]

Have to admit after messing around with these it was pretty darn cool all the things you can change. The different feels on the different faces was wild. Thanks @Hawk

 

[gkeller813]

Great writeup @Hawk ! It's been fun to follow the journey that has been Astral putters. From the initial views that gave us a great look at all the options, to the fitting process. Then onto the tinkering, which was really fascinating, just a great view of what can be achieved.

The company and what they are doing is unique. I think it's really cool what they are doing offering so many combinations. The custom options and changeable face inserts is really cool. All this while maintaining high standard of build quality.

I think the Double Wide with the Carbon Steel or Damascus insert would be an awesome combination, but I'll be honest that mallet has grown on me a bit.

 

[JB]

Really good article and I think I want to spend some more time with one of these. I love to tinker with things and this is the ultimate way to do that

 

[E.Appleton]

Great article and really cool product

 

[War Eagle]

Great article, and really cool looking Putters. Love the seemingly endless options for tinkering, but like @Hawk said I would probably end up getting myself in trouble tinkering too much without it being a proper setup for me.

 

[PiratePenguin]

I don't need one.

But looks fun as heck to play around with.

 

[Jman]

That’s a great read, @Hawk

I have to admit, they surprised me in person and in hand when you brought them to the staff retreat.

There’s a LOT going on, but the attention to detail when it comes to machining and how each part fits is absolutely stellar, especially given the price.

 

[Scooby45]

@Hawk - great job in laying out the various array of options. The details in the photos with how you can play with the part was like a big tease. You have to love how he found a gap in the market and combined it with his love of putter finishing to create something special. It seems like even though you have a good sense of what is right for you there was still value in getting that last little bit dialed in.

 

[Hawk]

Great article, and really cool looking Putters. Love the seemingly endless options for tinkering, but like @Hawk said I would probably end up getting myself in trouble tinkering too much without it being a proper setup for me.

To be honest, I just tinkered because I felt like it was my duty to do so. If that wasn't the case, I would have built that upright flow neck and probably never changed a thing.

 

[bsbmike]

Really well written @Hawk quite the tinkerers dream in a set up that gives almost endless options

 

[golfinnut]

wow that's a lot of info on a putter never really thought of it being that different & detailed, but clearly it is. That's really getting dialed in for sure. Great write up @Hawk

 

[MtlJeff]

Astral is one of my favorite companies that i've been introduced to through THP, it's an incredibly unique piece of equipment as the review lays out. Tons of customization and it's very easy to do. Also Blake will do a fitting with you which is really fun.

Once you've settled, you can make it look pretty darn traditional if you want. It doesn't HAVE to be wacky though it can be.

The appeal to me was a brass face (which i love given my history with another vendor) in a double wide head. I play mine in a very traditional look.

 

[gkeller813]

Afternoon bump!

 

[gkeller813]

Really good article and I think I want to spend some more time with one of these. I love to tinker with things and this is the ultimate way to do that

Which head and insert combo would you go with?

 

[gkeller813]

Have to admit after messing around with these it was pretty darn cool all the things you can change. The different feels on the different faces was wild. Thanks @Hawk

Which shape did you like most? And which insert suits your preferences?

 

[gkeller813]

That’s a great read, @Hawk

I have to admit, they surprised me in person and in hand when you brought them to the staff retreat.

There’s a LOT going on, but the attention to detail when it comes to machining and how each part fits is absolutely stellar, especially given the price.

Have a favorite combination you Tried out, or would like to try out?

 

[Jman]

Have a favorite combination you Tried out, or would like to try out?

I messed with all of them at the retreat.

For me it would be mid-mallet with it set up in a no offset orientation with the copper insert.

 

[Scooby45]

I messed with all of them at the retreat.

For me it would be mid-mallet with it set up in a no offset orientation with the copper insert.

How far apart in feel was the copper and steel?

 

[Jman]

How far apart in feel was the copper and steel?

They’re two very different audible feedbacks. So a decent amount.

The way the inserts are designed, the steel will come off more traditional, while the copper is a bit higher pitched and different from the trends.

 

[MtlJeff]

How far apart in feel was the copper and steel?

If you want to mess around with lefty you can try the brass this weekend too

It's a bit more of a "hollow" brassy feel than my Deschamps. Pretty nice outdoors so far.

On very sunny days, I'm interested to monitor the glare, though blake did say this might be something to consider on very sunny days. The brass is a bit shiny

 

[Scooby45]

If you want to mess around with lefty you can try the brass this weekend too

It's a bit more of a "hollow" brassy feel than my Deschamps. Pretty nice outdoors so far.

On very sunny days, I'm interested to monitor the glare, though blake did say this might be something to consider on very sunny days. The brass is a bit shiny

There is a high level of want to try it Sunday evening

 

[Hawk]

Appreciate all the comments and interest guys. This was a really fun product to work with and I hope more of you get a chance to see them in person this year.

 

[Scooby45]

Appreciate all the comments and interest guys. This was a really fun product to work with and I hope more of you get a chance to see them in person this year.

Had you been for upright before? Or was this a first as you went through there process? The whole height/stance matrix thing is pretty neat and makes that accessible to folks not close to a more tech-forward putter fitting experience