Sacks Parente Golf Series 54 Mallet Putters

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Sacks Parente Golf Company, builders of exceptional putters that defy convention, introduces its innovative new Series 54 mallet putter. The Series 54 features Sacks Parente’s patented Ultra Low Balance Point (ULBP) technology that lowers the balance point along the shaft between the sole and a point not more than 5 inches above the sole, causing the putter head to square and release at impact, delivering exceptional rollout and accuracy.

“We thought about this putter for 2 years before we even started doing the CAD work on it,” said Steve Sacks, Co-Founder of Sacks Parente Golf. “We had two major goals – make this mallet extremely forgiving on off-center hits and make it easy to align. We feel we’ve effectively accomplished both goals.”

The Series 54 is available in both a Players Edition and a Tour Edition and features a perfectly flat crown that starts low at the back of the putter and ramps up to the full height of the face to optically eliminate mis-alignment. To further aid alignment, the putter is available with either a Striped Crown (SC) or a Vernier Acuity (VA) crown to help the eyes follow to the target and visually simulate a track to the intended target.

Multiple stripes have a history of making visual alignment easier. The SC is designed to help the eyes follow the ramped shape towards the intended target, enabling golfers to line up putts more consistently and make more putts. The VA model was designed for golfers who don’t find the striped crown beneficial. Vernier Acuity is defined as the ability to see dis-alignment between two lines. This is enhanced when the outside lines are of a different color from the inside line and having outside lines slightly thinner than the inside line. Simply put, the Vernier Acuity system will help some players maintain focus on the center target line and make it easier for them to aim at the intended target resulting in more putts made.

Strategically placed tungsten weighting in the Series 54 head creates an extremely high MOI and moves the center of gravity towards the face to counter the detrimental result of gear effect present in other mallet putters. The exceptional weighting and alignment systems will enable golfers to accurately line up and make more putts. In addition, the Series 54 hosel position is offered in center shaft or heel shaft locations. A variety of hosel types are available to meet every golfer’s need. In many models, hosels are replaceable and adjustable for lie angles.

Sacks Parente uses a standard head weight of 350-360 grams and has focused on technologically advanced shaft and grip design to solidify their ULBP technology. Sacks Parente shafts have been engineered from the ground up to meet specifications never before contemplated in a putter shaft. These shafts weigh between 30-35 grams, are extremely stiff, and transmit a feel not achievable with steel. Achieving this level of performance at less than 1/3 the weight of a typical steel shaft is an engineering marvel that translates to more putts made.

At an average weight of 30 grams Sacks Parente grips are less than half the weight of typical grips found in today’s market. These unique grips are designed and engineered to enable the ULBP technology, and to also meet the SPG specific requirements for feel and comfort. They come in three variations, to meet every golfer’s unique grip style.

Several patented and patent applied for technologies are in play with the Series 54 mallets. “Sacks Parente brings together two legends in the golf industry,” said Tim Triplett, CEO of Sacks Parente Golf. “During the course of their careers, Rich Parente and Steve Sacks have been responsible for the design and marketing of multiple break-through golf products. We’re excited to introduce their latest break-through putter designs.”

During the past five decades, Rich Parente has been an industry leader with design innovations that have changed the way golf clubs are designed and manufactured. He was the first President of Callaway Golf after co-founding Hickory Stick in 1980, which was renamed Callaway Golf in 1982. He was also a co-owner and President of Goldwin Golf, and founded Golf Laboratories. Rich was a 20-year PGA club professional and has nearly 40 patents granted and pending.

Steve Sacks has been in the golf industry since 1974. In the last 40+ years he has been a pioneer in golf marketing and manufacturing. He has done extensive research in the use and effectiveness of alternative materials for golf club manufacture and in golf club design. He co-founded Goldwin Golf, and was the Director of Sales and Marketing for Carbite Golf. Steve’s deep knowledge of the golf market, trends, club design and manufacturing history have made him a favorite source of golf writers seeking to authenticate stories. He is also in demand as a consultant to several golf manufacturers and national organizations.

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Well these look very interesting. I see a couple of interesting bits of tech that another company has recently adopted in different ways. The three line version definitely fits my eye better, the other one is very busy looking to me. I’m hoping we hear some more about these. Any chance THP gets one in for review?
 
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Well these look very interesting. I see a couple of interesting bits of tech that another company has recently adopted in different ways. The three line version definitely fits my eye better, the other one is very busy looking to me. I’m hoping we hear some more about these. Any chance THP gets one in for review?

They technically don't come out until the PGA Show, so I am sure we will spend some time with the team there and see what they are all about.
 
They technically don't come out until the PGA Show, so I am sure we will spend some time with the team there and see what they are all about.

Looking forward to hearing more. Definitely some industry time in the company it seems, and we all say choices are good, all in all this looks like it could be pretty cool.
 
Probably wouldn’t be a better alignment check than this paired with an ERC soft.
 
Looks actually really good.

Interesting story on the shaft design, yet another story in that portion of putter design to add to all the others we are starting to see.

Kinda harken back to the zebra from the top, which was doing alignment lines before it was cool.

Combine these with some of the new golf balls out there like the ERC and you’d probably go cross eyed, hahahaha
 
Probably wouldn’t be a better alignment check than this paired with an ERC soft.

My exact thoughts.

I like them and wouldn’t mind rolling some putts
 
Looks interesting. PGA show right around the corner I’m sure it’s going to be flooded with new concepts and ideas.
 
Interesting profile.

I see there is a screw into the hosel. Plenty of options for customization?

The graphite looking shaft and ultra light grip make me wonder if this thing can stand on its' own like that one Bridgestone putter.
 
I see there is a screw into the hosel. Plenty of options for customization?

This was my takeaway. Toulon like perhaps in the "choose your head, choose your neck" options.
 
This was my takeaway. Toulon like perhaps in the "choose your head, choose your neck" options.

Easier way for them to inventory early on I would think.

I can't imagine as a golfer wanting interchangeable hosel/shafts but maybe I'm weird.
 
Easier way for them to inventory early on I would think.

I can't imagine as a golfer wanting interchangeable hosel/shafts but maybe I'm weird.

Perhaps more as a fitting tool as well as getting stores to accept. Limited skus, more hosel and shaft options.
 
Look to be interchangeable, maybe more geared to just changing the head vs the shaft and hosel.. interesting concept following along the lines of when someone finds a driver shaft they love they keep that and just change like/upgrade heads

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Ultralight grip and shaft on a standard weighted head sounds very interesting. Would certainly love to give one a try.
 
Did I miss what the price was going to be?
 
2 years to come up with that. Interesting. I think they are hideous, but more options to help fit more people the better. If someone likes it I hope it works well for them.
 
This looks like a putter I would be interested in. I love the simplicity of the mallet look and the ultralight shaft and grip focusing the weight on the head. The zebra pattern is a little too much but like the three stripes pattern a lot, wonder if there will be options to customize the colors. Hopefully, I get a chance to play around with these some day.
 
I like the idea of visual weight distribution tech and customization. While the zebra head is a bit much for me based on the images, the other alignment aid is just fine by me.
 
That shape isn't terrible but I'm a less is more guy when it comes to alignment aids and those are too much. The shaft is very interesting but with a heavier head and light grip on curious how this feels during the stroke.
 
Very interesting looking. Not horrible in my mind. I think i would do better with the 3 lines than multiple, but i can understand what it is supposed to do. Seems soundly thought out, will be curious to hear in hand thoughts.
 
I like alignment aids so I would give it a try!
 
They have a pic up on their Facebook page of a putter that looks like a modern version of a Bullseye.
 
I like the shape of the head. The zebra design is in the “Hell no” category for me. Like the 3 lines...as others have mentioned, would be curious to see how that pairs with the ERC. But I’m not sure about the tech...creating a head heavy putter is contrary to what I’ve seen work best for me.


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