Last month Toulon Golf made their official step back into the spotlight as a solo act and we were there to cover it and get you all of the details both through the THP Homepage here, as well as Dan Edwards having the man, myth, and legend Sean Toulon on Off Course as well here. That all culminated with the drop of their first putter release, but we told you it was just the tip of the iceberg.
So, here we are, about to enter October, and Toulon Golf wants us all to say hello to the next drop in their Small Batch putters: The Montecito.
Toulon Golf Small Batch Montecito
As a self-admitted putter connoisseur, one of the things I have always respected the most about Sean Toulon and company was not just the willingness to develop new and tech forward putter designs, but also the way he always gives credence to the legendary shapes of the past. That is very much the story with the new Small Batch Montecito. Not only is it visually jaw dropping, but it pays homage to the actual artistry of putter design as well.
The naming of this one is all Toulon, as the inspiration comes from the town of Montecito, California which is home to The Valley Club, a legendary Alister MacKenzie design. Within that area is some of the most famous scenery and architecture in the western United States. Those things serve as inspiration for the Montecito.
At its heart, this is a heel shafted mid-mallet putter design which harkens back to the glory days of putter design, when the subtle curves and flow mattered most, and personality was beginning to be shown within each and every headshape. The engraving is intricate and doesn’t seek to overpower the putter shape. While the sole utilizes the same “bullet” cutout that is a classic putter design feature to remove weight while keeping balance, it is visually befitting of a putter like the Montecito.
The showstopper here is of course that smooth and elongated flange which absolutely showcases why eye appeal matters. What will stand out more are the “stars”, as Toulon Golf refers to them as that reside on top of the flange. Though some might find it a bit busy, those with familiarity in classic putter design will know that these dots have adorned some of the greatest putters of all time, from some of the greatest putter makers of all time.
Things like those “stars” are a subtly befitting nod by Toulon Golf to the past, while still creating a masterpiece of modern materials and milling. The 904L Stainless Steel material is one of the hardest materials to mill, but its higher nickel and copper content make it practically bullet proof when it comes to corrosion through exposure. It also creates a feel which Toulon Golf believes stands out on its own. Aiding in that sound/feel dance is the Super Fine Double Fly face milling with Big Tuna accents over the top.
With the midnight black PVD tying it all together, there is a lot to take in when it comes to this newest release from the Toulon Golf Small Batch. The Montecito comes in at 348g with a 65-degree toe hang and will be available on a first come, first served basis starting on 9/28/23. There will be 75 putters available worldwide and each will be priced at $1,800.
