While Bryson DeChambeau is making headlines while using one, that is not the only reason SIK Putters has shown such growth over the last couple of years. Their technology is rather interesting and makes a lot of sense, despite not being able to see it at first glance.
SIK stands for Study in Kinematics and their Descending Loft Technology (DLT) is not only unique, but makes a whole lot of sense. A number of forum members have offered positive feedback and we wanted to dive in a bit deeper. Rather than have you read through the thoughts, we explain it with some graphics below.
Each putter is made from 303 Stainless Steel and SIK states that every putter they make is the exactly the same as the ones used on tour. Back in 2018, DeChambeau credited much of his scoring change to making a switch after fitting to his SIK Pro C. Below is the spec sheet of Bryson’s flat stick.
Putter: SIK Pro C Arm Lock
Sightline: Back flange
Shaft: LA Golf C2L-180
Length: 43 inches
Loft: 6 degrees
Lie: 78 degrees
Head weight: 380 grams
Hosel: .580
Grip: Jumbo Max 17”
Have you tried a SIK Putters model yet? Are you interested in giving something with DLT a roll? Give us your thoughts on the video breakdown below.
The roll is real, I did some really wonky forward press and laying my hands back to see how the face loft works…and I couldn’t make the ball skid to save my late, nothing but tight roll.
Also, in hand, the smashed spider looking Flo is pretty fantastic.
DLT seems like it could be helpful and if it’s good enough for the mad scientist there has to be merit in them.
Man, the roll is real. I tried super hard to make it skid a d just couldn’t.
Definitely have this issue from time to time on longer putts, and playing a lot of early morning rounds the skid can really be highlighted by dew on the green.
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The mallets are just so heavy, I struggled to find a feel, comfort with them. They do roll the ball nicely….
It was an AWESOME and simple short video. What a great opportunity to learn more about SIK and how they can benefit golfers!
Went and googled sik putters, nice offerings, I’d give the DW armlock a roll and see what its about.
I would be very interested in trying the arm lock but I really think you need to be fitted for that and a bit of instruction on setup for that format helps.
Similar end goals for sure. Big difference though has you know is the Teardrop’s whole face was rolled where this one is four level surfaces.
Also, we are old for knowing Teardrop.
JB, were you fitted for the SIK? Or just testing it out?
Nope, but I did test during my fitting. We happen to have a few in the Tech Studio.
As stated by the staffers, these put a great roll on the ball. Feel wise, this was a close second to the Toulon Chicago in my fitting, but the performance was better so we went with the Sik. Finish wise I don’t think these are the fanciest milled putters in the world, but I kind of like the look and had no issues looking down at this while I practiced at the local course. Really excited to give this putter an extended run this year and see how it impacts my putting.
PS – The standard pistol is pretty darn skinny! May just be me, but FYI if anyone is ordering. I went with it because that’s what they had on the one I was rolling at CC, which is a pretty huge departure from previous grip setups for me.
HAHA.. for sure old.. Yeah different. I think the sik version is a better version as its goal is to maintain a specific loft. I dont remember the tear drop doing that. I just remember Fred Couples had a tear drop, so I had to get one..
I had a Teardrop putter back in the day. I know I am old.
The feel/sound is solid. I came away much more impressed than I expected.
the comments you and JB are making about the roll makes them impossible to ignore at this point
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Count me in this camp on the feel.
The Cobra partnership with SIK I think might mean we get to try this descending loft techbonnour Cobra putters.
I actually think the Cobra putter with SIK tech feels better
What stuck out to you as being a little off from what you typically like?
Looking forward to this being my gamer for the season!
Always nice when a fitting helps you get it going.
Personally I agree with you on the feel.
If I can continue with what I saw in league this week, I could be dangerous on the greens. Not something anyone would historically say about me.