Equipment Review: Inseyed Putters
by Jeffrey Reed

Modern golf clubs come in all shapes and sizes – from the F2 Wedge, to square drivers from Nike and Callaway. Before Gary Lister forwarded his Inseyed Putter, probably the wackiest flat stick (actually, cylindrical-shaped club) to cross our desk here at London Ontario Golf was the Lopaka putter. However, if you believe in pyramid power, then the Inseyed Putter is for you.

B.C.-based Inseyed Putters currently offers two models: the Neddy blade which we tested; and the Renegade mallet. Both are triangular in shape, with a twist: the shafts of these clubs are inverted, in order to promote proper alignment. The backwards appearance of the putter head puts the golfer’s eyes over the target line, so, just like shooting a pistol a golfer can pull the trigger with confidence.

From top to bottom, the Inseyed Putter Neddy blade model boasts both solid aesthetics (once you get used to the flipped head), and quality materials. The head features a flat bottom which promotes a consistent return to a soled position, and therefore a repeatable swing. A CNC milled face, plus triangular shape, cuts back significantly on backspin. And, because of the bend in the shaft plus the unique head shape, both models are symmetrical so even a left-handed putter like me can benefit from the design.

The head of the Neddy (Lister’s nickname, by the way), also features brass weights for added stability. On top, three lines form an alignment system. Here’s how. With the putter flat, your arms hanging naturally, feet close together and eyes directly over the putter, close one eye as you would when sighting a rifle. Then, visually align the black ring hear the bottom of the shaft to the centre line on the putter head. When these two lines line up, keep both eyes open and pull the trigger. Who said putting was easy?

The Inseyed Putter conforms with USGA rules, and it has grabbed top accolades from club tester Swing Dynamics in California. I like the seamless grips, too. They’re soft, pistol-shaped grips not unlike Winn Grips, but made by Feeltecgrip of Taiwan. Visit www.feeltecgrip.com. 

Inseyed Putters advertises its products by stating, “Looks aren’t everything, it’s what’s Inseyed that counts.” An ironic statement, since Inseyed’s alignment system is really what makes this putter work. Both editors at London Ontario Golf tested the Neddy, and give its system a thumbs up. However, if you’re going to put this putter in your bag – especially if you’re a seasoned golfer – then you’ll have to practice, practice, practice. The triangular, inverted head is certainly unconventional. Then again, so was Nike’s Sasquatch driver when it hit the market, and it’s now considered mainstream.

Both the Neddy and the Renegade sell for $229.99. Find out if the Inseyed Putter is your cup of tea by visiting www.inseyedputters.com.