The heavier silver weights bring the putter up to 380 grams and the blue weights bring the putter to 350 grams. Previously, I had been playing with a 380 gram putter and the Rife felt just fine with those 5 gram weights. Secondly, I usually like to putt with a bit of a toe hang putter but I believe this is face balanced. Misses have been due to my mis-read rather than being surprised by a mis-direction from the putter. I have been playing with a larger grip to quiet the hands a bit and will probably have to install a larger non-Rife pistol grip. By day, Bill is a technology manager living in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and kids. With the silver weights installed the putter becomes extremely easy to put a smooth stroke on, but there is a little loss in feel. The weights we got were 20g and that’s what Rife has listed.As far as the toe hang issue, I will say the hang is usually based on neck positions and significant weight distributions. I would assume a 25g weight difference isn’t enough. I believe there are a lot of golfers out there that would find that in-between setting to be optimal.Bill, I just bought one of these because it had a very nice feel to it. Much to my delight, the new There is quite a bit of impact from the weight changes. Thanks.Bill, thanks much for your comments on the Switchback XL putter.One final comment as I have now played 2 (18 hole) rounds with the Switchback XL and it will be staying in the bag for a while. We are only an independent review website and we are based out of the US. All Rights Reserved..Sign up for our weekly newsletter and not only will you get the latest reviews, instruction, and more delivered directly to your inbox, you’ll also be entered into regular giveaways for golf clubs, PGA Tour passes, and more. The putter itself comes with a set of 5 gram blue weights and a set of 20 gram silver weights. When I reviewed the newer Going back to the adjustable weights on this putter, you’d expect they would have a significant impact on the feel…and they do. When I balance it on my finger, the toe does not point downward at all, so it seems not.I would appreciate your thoughts and comments. I have not sunk everything (I did sink some good ones) but it has been very stable and smooth rolling. Previous articles on this website will tell you that I have been a As mentioned, the bumpers of the Switchback putters are actually completely replaceable.
The Rife Switchback 2 putter has a classic shape with excellent performance and a new ability to change weights with replaceable bumpers. There was a very good feeling with the roll of the ball coming off the head.I have been using a DART mallet putter but have had some trouble with longer putts with the inserts.
It did not need to be heavier. As always with adjustable clubs, the adjustability is great because of the old adage “different strokes for different folks.” If you’re more of a feel player, you’re going to like having the lighter blue weights installed on the putter because you get way more feel on the ball. Rest assured, the blue is not distracting. I have been playing with the lighter blue weights. I’ll discuss the direct effect in the next section, but just note, the feel does change with the weights.The biggest appeal to me in Rife putters over the years has been their ability to perform above all else.
I have putted very well with it. Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that I now hold Rife putters to a very high standard.