The Bottom Line
The Railgun helps with alignment and feels great, but it does require some adjustments. It's also a hassle having to take the specially designed headcover on and off - but it's necessary.
Pros
- Lots of straight lines aid alignment.
- Zero-degree loft gets ball rolling end-over-end.
- Great feel to clubface striking ball.
Cons
- Takes up a lot of space in your golf bag.
- A bit pricey - more expensive than the 2-Ball.
- Railgun takes some getting used to.
Description
- The Railgun looks odd from a distance but displays striking craftsmanship up close.
- The manufacturer has eliminated curves - you see nothing but straight lines standing over the putt.
- Dual faceplates allow putter to be used by both lefties and righties.
- Can be ordered in a wide variety of lengths and lies.
Guide Review - Railgun Putter
Think catamaran: two faceplates are connected by a center barrel and two weight bars; the shaft extends up from the center barrel. The clubs are manufactured and sold by the Austin, Tex.-based company through its Web site. The putter has a great feel when the ball is struck, and the perimeter weighting helps with the pendulum swing. The three connecting rods serve as alignment aids. The putters take some getting used to, however, since distance is generally increased and changes to your setup are recommended. Also, many people push the ball to the right when first trying out the club. An "owner's manual" at the Railgun Web site offers some tips for breaking in the club and dealing with these issues. Biggest drawback is inability to demo.
