Gold's m401 mallet putter

[Spoon]

really curious about this one. anyone on the board own one? wondering how the stock m401s wil fare vs the Gfield premium zone m2+ with inserts? they look exactly the same. some inputs would be highly appreciated. thaks in advance

[gocchin]

I wouldn't call them exactly the same in shape (^_^)

I had the M402 Prototype which was close in shape to the 401. They both have the smooth face which is suited for the faster greens of Japan. The M2+ probably rolls the ball a bit better and is a heavier head by about 10g or so due to the insert and tungsten. The 303 steel that the 401/402 uses is pretty soft but not as soft as the insert. Nice feel on the putter but probably better for the fast greens of Asia as I sometimes left it short on some of the slower greens here.

[Spoon]

I wouldn't call them exactly the same in shape (^_^)

I had the M402 Prototype which was close in shape to the 401. They both have the smooth face which is suited for the faster greens of Japan. The M2+ probably rolls the ball a bit better and is a heavier head by about 10g or so due to the insert and tungsten. The 303 steel that the 401/402 uses is pretty soft but not as soft as the insert. Nice feel on the putter but probably better for the fast greens of Asia as I sometimes left it short on some of the slower greens here.

thanks G. sounds exactly like what i need, love the feel of my premium zone inserts but i do notice i tend to leave em short. will most likely consider one in the future with the extra tungsten inserts and face inserts. want the head to weigh in at 370gms.