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Bettinardi Golf Introduces Two New Putters with Simply Balanced™ Zero-Torque Technology, Now in Two Heel-Shafted Designs

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:47:15 +0000

The zero-torque putting technology golfers trust, now available in the heel-shafted shapes they’ve been asking for

TINLEY PARK, Ill., April 28, 2026 — Bettinardi Golf today announced the Limited Line Extension AntidoteHexperimental #7 and Hexperimental #9, the first heel-shafted putters ever built around the brand’s SimplyBalanced Zero-Torque Technology.

The Hexperimental #7 features a compact mallet profile with a ball-sized rectangular cutout that shifts massto the perimeter for added stability and alignment, while the Hexperimental #9 is a high-toe, traditional wide-body blade design. Both models share a modified plumber’s neck with minimal onset, delivering the look and feel of a traditional heel-shafted putter, now with zero torque.

Since its introduction, Simply Balanced Technology has been limited to center-shafted designs. The Hexperimental #7 and #9 change that by aligning the shaft axis directly in line with the putter’s center of gravity, minimizing torque while achieving less onset. The result is a face that stays square through the stroke while preserving the classic heel-shafted putter profile.

Both models are precision-milled in-house from 303 Stainless Steel and feature Bettinardi’s re-engineered F.I.T.Face (Feel Impact Technology) milling, removing 30% of the face material to produce a soft, responsive feel at impact. Each putter comes paired with a matte black shaft and a Bettinardi Black Hex PU grip in jumbo or standard size. Both models are crafted with a Black Armor TPT finish on the topline and flange, with DistressedBlue accents on the face and sole.

“Simply Balanced over the last 18 months has been our most talked-about putter tech, but it’s only ever been available in center-shaft,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “The Hexperimental #7 and #9opens that up to more players, with the same zero-torque advantage, on a design they are most familiar with, looking down at.”

The Hexperimental #7 and Hexperimental #9 will be available for pre-sale beginning April 28, 2026, at Bettinardi.com, Studio B Oak Brook, and select Authorized Retailers, with an MSRP of $550 each. The Hexperimental #9 is also available in a left-handed version.

About Bettinardi Golf

The company’s forged irons and wedges are designed and assembled in the United States. With a family legacy rooted in feel, precision, and performance, Bettinardi Golf has earned more than 100 professional victories worldwide.

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Bettinardi Hexperimental putters offer zero-torque, traditional look

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:16:49 +0000

The Hexperimental #7 and #9 are the first heel-shafted putters built around Bettinardi’s Simply Balanced zero-torque technology.

Gear: Bettinardi Antidote Hexperimental #7, #9 putters

Price: $550 each

Specs: CNC milled 303 stainless steel with modified plumber’s neck hosel

Who it’s for: Golfers who prefer a heel-shafted putter but want the face-stability and consistency benefits of zero-torque technology.

What you should know: Bettinardi introduced Simply Balanced Zero-Torque Technology roughly 18 months ago, but these putters are the first heel-shafted offerings that have the brand’s zero-torque performance.

The Deep Dive: Most golfers, if asked what makes a putter miss, will point to their stroke. Alignment. Nerves. The yips. Rarely does anyone blame physics. But physics is always involved.

Every putter generates torque, a predisposition for the putter’s face to rotate based on its geometry and weight distribution. Some manage it well enough to be decent putters, while others don’t manage it at all.

Bettinardi’s Simply Balanced putters address the problem structurally. By aligning the shaft axis through the putter’s center of gravity (CG), the technology removes the rotational force before it starts, so the face stays square to the stroke’s path without the golfer doing anything extra to make that happen.

The engineering challenge is this alignment is relatively easy to achieve in a center-shafted mallet, but moving the shaft to the heel, to create the look of a traditional putter, makes complicated. The shaft axis shifts, and small changes in head shape or mass distribution can break the alignment entirely.

Bettinardi’s Hexperimental #7 and #9 putters feature a modified plumber’s neck with minimal onset that pulls the shaft axis back toward the head’s CG, threading the needle between traditional address appearance and zero-torque mechanics.

The two new models take that solution in different directions. The #7 is a compact mallet with a rectangular cutout in the body. Removing that material pushes mass to the perimeter, raising the moment of inertia (MOI) and making the head more resistant to twisting on off-center contact. It’s a forgiving design for players who want stability but don’t want to look down at an oversized mallet. Meanwhile, the #9 is a wide-body, high-toe blade. It’s taller than a standard blade but recognizable to anyone who has gamed a traditional heel-shafted putter in the last 30 years.

Both are milled from 303 stainless steel, a soft alloy that produces more feel at impact than the harder stainless used in many production putters. The F.I.T. Face milling removes 30 percent of the face material in a precise pattern, thinning the face to soften the sensation at impact.

It’s worth noting what these putters are not. They are not for golfers who are comfortable with a center-shafted design and already benefitting from Simply Balanced. And players with a straight-back, straight-through stroke may find a heel-shafted putter odd to see in the address position because heel-shafted designs are traditionally built for arcing strokes. Still, the zero-torque weighting works with, not against, any stroke type.

At $550, these are limited-edition pieces positioned above Bettinardi’s standard lineup. For players who have been waiting for Simply Balanced in a shape they recognize, they could be a compelling option.

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Matt Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage Title with Bettinardi BB1 Flow

admin — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:50:08 +0000

Tour Ambassador’s blade delivers fourth PGA Tour win, and the only two PGA Tour victories this season decided with a blade putter

Tinley Park, Ill. – Bettinardi Golf congratulates Tour Ambassador Matt Fitzpatrick on claiming his second RBC Heritage title Sunday at Harbour Town Golf Links, winning on the first playoff hole over the number one golfer in the world to secure his fourth PGA Tour victory, and his second win in his last three PGA Tour starts.

The defining moment came on the 73rd hole. After a 4-iron approach from 204 yards, Fitzpatrick stood over a 13-foot birdie putt with the championship on the line. He rolled it in with his Tour Department DASS BB1 Flow, sealing the title and a $3.6 million share of the $20 million signature event purse. It mirrored his 2023 RBC Heritage win, also decided in a playoff at Harbour Town with the BB1 Flow in his hands.

“This is a tournament I wanted to win growing up more than any of the majors before I understood more about the game,” Fitzpatrick said. “To go toe-to-toe with Scottie and get it over the line is special.”

Throughout the week, Fitzpatrick used the same putter to win the Valspar Championship last month. Built to his exact specifications and rooted in the BB Series platform, the putter delivered the consistent roll and feedback Harbour Town’s demanding greens require.

Fitzpatrick returned to the BB1 Flow earlier this season after a brief run with a BB48 mallet prototype. He explained the switch ahead of his Valspar victory.

“My make rates between 5 to 15 feet were much better with the blade, and that kind of convinced me to go back.”

The decision has paid off. Since putting the BB1 Flow back in the bag at The Players Championship, Fitzpatrick has posted a runner-up at TPC Sawgrass and wins at the Valspar Championship and RBC Heritage. His two PGA Tour wins this season are the only two on Tour decided with a blade putter, a quiet counterpoint to the mallet trend dominating fields.

“Two wins in three starts with his trusted BB1 Flow says everything,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “The BB Series has been a staple on Tour for over two decades because players trust it when it matters most. Matt proved that again on Sunday.”

Fitzpatrick’s victory moves him to being ranked #3 in the Official World Golf Rankings, and adds to Bettinardi’s record of more than 100 professional victories worldwide. The BB Series is available now at bettinardi.com and through authorized retailers.

About Bettinardi Golf

Founded in 1998, Bettinardi Golf is a family-owned manufacturer of precision golf equipment headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. Built on a commitment to craftsmanship and American manufacturing, Bettinardi designs, mills, and assembles every putter domestically, a standard that extends to its headcovers and metal accessories as well. The company’s forged irons and wedges are designed and assembled in the United States. With a family legacy rooted in feel, precision, and performance, Bettinardi Golf has earned more than 100 professional victories worldwide.

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Bettinardi Debuts HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges in Molten Copper PVD Finish

admin — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:45:47 +0000

A new Molten Copper PVD finish brings a refined look to Bettinardi’s HLX 6.0 wedge lineup.

TINLEY PARK, Ill., — Bettinardi Golf today announced a limited-run release of its HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges in a Molten Copper PVD finish, adding a distinctive new look to the company’s forged wedge lineup. The wedges will be available beginning April 17, 2026, at Bettinardi.com and through select authorized Bettinardi dealers worldwide.

Crafted from Soft Carbon Steel, the HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges are designed to deliver the performance and versatility golfers expect from Bettinardi’s precision-engineered scoring clubs, now with a custom, brand-new finish.

This limited Molten Copper PVD finish pairs a rich copper-toned coating with a copper-plated scoring surface designed to naturally patina through play. Over time, the finish gradually develops a deeper tone and character, giving each wedge a unique appearance while resisting corrosion.

The HLX 6.0 wedges combine refined shaping with Bettinardi’s signature attention to detail and craftsmanship, offering golfers a precise option for scoring shots around the green and on approach.

Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf:

“The HLX 6.0 wedges have been extremely well received by players looking for control and reliability in their short game. This limited Molten Copper PVD finish gives golfers added flair and a bespoke look while maintaining the same performance-driven design.”

The HLX 6.0 Molten Copper PVD Forged Wedges will be available in a limited run beginning April 17, 2026.

The wedges will be available through Bettinardi.com, Studio B Oak Brook, and select authorized Bettinardi dealers worldwide.

Pricing: $250

About Bettinardi Golf

Founded in 1998, Bettinardi Golf is a family-owned manufacturer of precision golf equipment headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. Built on a commitment to American manufacturing, Bettinardi produces its putters, headcovers, and metal accessories in the USA, with every putter designed, milled, and assembled domestically. The company’s forged irons and wedges are designed and assembled in the United States. Bettinardi Golf has recorded more than 100 professional victories worldwide.

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Bettinardi Golf Celebrates Winning Performance at LIV Golf South Africa with HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:43 +0000

Tinley Park, IL — Bettinardi Golf proudly celebrates a standout victory at LIV Golf South Africa, where the champion trusted Bettinardi’s HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges to deliver a world-class short game performance under pressure.

The winning player relied on the soft carbon steel precision-milled, and forged craftsmanship feel of the HLX 6.0 wedges to execute critical shots throughout the week, showcasing exceptional control, spin, and versatility around the greens with the 50 and 56 degree. From tight lies to demanding approach shots, Bettinardi wedges proved instrumental in securing the title.

“Our commitment has always been to design and manufacture the highest-performing products in the game,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “Seeing our wedges perform at the highest level of competition in back-to-back weeks reinforces the precision, feel, and confidence we build into every club.”

The HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges combine Bettinardi’s signature craftsmanship with tour-driven feedback, offering golfers unmatched consistency and performance.

This victory further underscores Bettinardi Golf’s growing presence on professional tours worldwide and validates the brand’s continued investment in innovation, quality, and player-driven design.

For more information on Bettinardi Golf and the HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges, visit Bettinardi.com or contact your Bettinardi sales representative.

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