We've launched the new forums! Read more here

Astral Putters Review

BC.Astral said:
The One Step is for sure going to be the closest to the All-In. With that said our stock shaft - KBS CT Tour - is really good. A lot went into optimizing the feel of these clubs so I was huge stickler on making sure we picked a stock shaft that gave it justice. The step up from CT Tour to the One Step is incremental in my opinion. Having spent a lot of time with both, for the money, the CT Tour would be my choice. I play the One Step, and yes I can feel the difference, but it’s not hugely noticeable.
Click to expand...
Appreciate it. I had no doubt you selected those shafts for a reason and wanted to start there, of course. (y)
 
Just had a great call with Blake and talked through some options and will have a Mid Mallet coming soon. Let's go! 🔥
 
PiratePenguin said:
Just had a great call with Blake and talked through some options and will have a Mid Mallet coming soon. Let's go! 🔥
Click to expand...
I think you’re gonna like it
 
cringjr said:
I think you’re gonna like it
Click to expand...
I think so. I've tried a few different putters and shafts over the last couple of years. Spent far more than the cost of one Astral on all those. Why not try the one I can dial in with a quick change?

Really appreciate @BC.Astral taking the time to talk with me and offer his insights into which shaft, grip, and initial hosel settings might work for me. If I had just placed a blind order I would have picked slightly different so I'm glad we got the chance to talk.
 
PiratePenguin said:
I think so. I've tried a few different putters and shafts over the last couple of years. Spent far more than the cost of one Astral on all those. Why not try the one I can dial in with a quick change?

Really appreciate @BC.Astral taking the time to talk with me and offer his insights into which shaft, grip, and initial hosel settings might work for me. If I had just placed a blind order I would have picked slightly different so I'm glad we got the chance to talk.
Click to expand...
Yes! Really cool that he’s willing to spend time with us like that.

I hope you find a groove with this putter. Looking forward to see what you think.
 
PiratePenguin said:
I think so. I've tried a few different putters and shafts over the last couple of years. Spent far more than the cost of one Astral on all those. Why not try the one I can dial in with a quick change?

Really appreciate @BC.Astral taking the time to talk with me and offer his insights into which shaft, grip, and initial hosel settings might work for me. If I had just placed a blind order I would have picked slightly different so I'm glad we got the chance to talk.
Click to expand...
This is the way they do business. Awesome customer service and shows how much Blake cares about getting you into a putter that fits your style.
 
If the weather holds, I should be able to get a round in this afternoon. Have the putter still on the white, A2 setting. Will report back on the results.
 
I think I might know who that Paradise Blue mid is going to... :unsure: ;)

 
cringjr said:
If the weather holds, I should be able to get a round in this afternoon. Have the putter still on the white, A2 setting. Will report back on the results.
Click to expand...
Looking forward to your thoughts
 
Well go figure.... I completed my fitting with Blake and was planning on testing the following day and woke up with a really bad cold that would not go away. Woke up this morning feeling much better so the plan is to go to the course tomorrow and do a bunch of testing. Plan is to have testing and my review completed this weekend.

My apologies to Blake and the rest of you for the delays but I will get back on track this weekend. :cool:
 
leftybob said:
Something to highlight because it’s not always obvious in pictures. All the necks are the same height. The only thing the different necks have is the amount of shaft offset.
View attachment 9359710
This picture is the white and blue neck options. The red is in my putter. You can see top to bottom length is the same.

Depending on the neck configuration geometry might you might need to do. For example @Hawk and the flow neck setup moved the head farther away so going more upright moves the head closer. In my fitting we started with a 72° lie angle and pretty quickly went to 70° because I was too toe up. Luckily that is just another component to screw in.
View attachment 9359711
Click to expand...
I'm catching up and reading this thread from start to finish and this is such a cool freaking picture to show the offset differences!
 
PiratePenguin said:
I think I might know who that Paradise Blue mid is going to... :unsure: ;)

Click to expand...

Oh my god....that's the exact putter I'd choose with the insert as well. That's going to be SPECTACULAR!!
 
Yep, after reading through here, the mid mallet would be the visual choice for me. Looks amazing. Add in that tiffany/powder blue that you got @PiratePenguin , hot damn!!!

It sounds like y'all have been experimenting more with the offset and toe hand part of this. How has that experience been being able to completely change the performance of a putter essentially immediately? I saw Blake say that's not usually how this goes but since you guys are testing, that's something they wanted you guys to be able to do. Has anyone dramatically moved away from what was recommended and have they seen success? Or has what was recommended, been the sweet spot?

Also since I didn't see a ton of comparison to the faces, would anyone want to break down their thoughts on all three if they've used all of them yet?
 
Muchmore said:
Also since I didn't see a ton of comparison to the faces, would anyone want to break down their thoughts on all three if they've used all of them yet?
Click to expand...
I’ve spent time with the copper and steel faces. The steel face feels a little more consistent across the entire insert because steel is the lightest metal which allows the face to be a little thicker. The copper feels really nice. When you get away from the center on the copper face you really know it.

I’m putting the steel in the blade head for Sunday’s round.
 
leftybob said:
I’ve spent time with the copper and steel faces. The steel face feels a little more consistent across the entire insert because steel is the lightest metal which allows the face to be a little thicker. The copper feels really nice. When you get away from the center on the copper face you really know it.

I’m putting the steel in the blade head for Sunday’s round.
Click to expand...
Yeah I saw your feedback on those two! Have you done any work with the Brass insert yet or just the Steel and Copper?
 
Muchmore said:
Yeah I saw your feedback on those two! Have you done any work with the Brass insert yet or just the Steel and Copper?
Click to expand...
Haven’t put the brass in yet. At my 1st fitting I did hit a few putts with the brass insert in the mid mallet head. It felt good. The sound is very sharp almost like the old ping ping sound.
 
leftybob said:
Haven’t put the brass in yet. At my 1st fitting I did hit a few putts with the brass insert in the mid mallet head. It felt good. The sound is very sharp almost like the old ping ping sound.
Click to expand...
Oh I'm not sure I could work with that lol
 
a video of all three inserts trying to get the sound would be cool!
 
Muchmore said:
Yep, after reading through here, the mid mallet would be the visual choice for me. Looks amazing. Add in that tiffany/powder blue that you got @PiratePenguin , hot damn!!!

It sounds like y'all have been experimenting more with the offset and toe hand part of this. How has that experience been being able to completely change the performance of a putter essentially immediately? I saw Blake say that's not usually how this goes but since you guys are testing, that's something they wanted you guys to be able to do. Has anyone dramatically moved away from what was recommended and have they seen success? Or has what was recommended, been the sweet spot?

Also since I didn't see a ton of comparison to the faces, would anyone want to break down their thoughts on all three if they've used all of them yet?
Click to expand...
I found my testing of the setup that I really am a zero offset guy. I don't think Blake of I figured that from the beginning (maybe he did) but we went into it open-minded. As far as insert I have been using the copper and am just starting that bit of the testing. I didn't want to have too many moving parts initially. I have to say I did not expect to like the copper but it has been a pleasant surprise as well, Great feel and consistent roll. I don't hear much of a sound but the feedback from the feel is great. I will play a round today with the copper and then shift to one of the other inserts. FWIW I thought I would prefer the steel. I am also going to try a shorter shaft in the coming weeks. Brian says that the ultimate goal is to putt "unconciously" and by I translate that to mean we trust the putter and know it will perform in the way that is optimal for our stroke. I really think I am getting there with this setup. Time to bring it on the course and see if I can break it (like the software people say).
 
cmon man said:
I found my testing of the setup that I really am a zero offset guy. I don't think Blake of I figured that from the beginning (maybe he did) but we went into it open-minded. As far as insert I have been using the copper and am just starting that bit of the testing. I didn't want to have too many moving parts initially. I have to say I did not expect to like the copper but it has been a pleasant surprise as well, Great feel and consistent roll. I don't hear much of a sound but the feedback from the feel is great. I will play a round today with the copper and then shift to one of the other inserts. FWIW I thought I would prefer the steel. I am also going to try a shorter shaft in the coming weeks. Brian says that the ultimate goal is to putt "unconciously" and by I translate that to mean we trust the putter and know it will perform in the way that is optimal for our stroke. I really think I am getting there with this setup. Time to bring it on the course and see if I can break it (like the software people say).
Click to expand...
I read the whole thread so apologies if you did say it and I forgot it (a lot to read), where did you start in regards to offset. I remember your post about changing it slightly until you go to zero, I just cant remember where you started
 
Muchmore said:
I read the whole thread so apologies if you did say it and I forgot it (a lot to read), where did you start in regards to offset. I remember your post about changing it slightly until you go to zero, I just cant remember where you started
Click to expand...
Yes for sure. I tend to be.....thorough at times haha. On another point when I tried the brass insert very quickly I did not experience a "loud ping" as noted by one of us. I will test out with different ball types when I get to that phase.
 
A quick two cents on offset and toe hang. IMO, they are the single most important specs of any putter, and I think of them as separate but related toggles. Having the power to manipulate both is really a game changer.

Some respond better to offset changes and others to toe hang, and most do best with a combination of both. I really let the customer's opinion of what looks good to them drive above everything else. That often has the affect of having them find the offset configuration they like the most and then using different hosels to dial in fit through toe hang.

I've suggested an orderly process of progressing through the settings to make it more approachable and give people a manageable number of things to try, but there is no one right way. Philosophically, it's all about finding what works for the specific golfer, so our fittings often go off script really quickly.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top