Wonderful, simply wonderful BUT.......

First of all, I have tried them all..Futura, 2-balls, center shafted, heel shafted, etc! This is the most effective and easy to use putter I have ever used. It took me one day to get used to it after using a center shafted Odyssey most recently (a 2-ball blade before that).

It is easy to aim, is incredibly forgiving and the distance control superb. IMO there is one huge drawback to this putter, the Type A grip. After using the Odyssey white hot putter grip, standard Ping and Ping blue Winn most recently, the GD Type A is too big/fat for me. It really affected my overall impression of the putter. I almost gave up on it altogether. But I had the grip professionally removed and put a full cord Lamkin crossline (a pretty narrow/thin grip) and whamo...this thing is absolute money.

I have tried to get a GD ion grip from Chris but I really don't want to experiment further...the putter is now that good.

I recommend it to absolutely anyone, anywhere!

So I just received my Eldik today and I have to say I'm dissapointed. I only putted on the practice green which was slightly long after morning rain maybe it's me. I currently own a Futura (rolled putts well with it but could never get comfortable with the look), a Tri Hot #3 (This is currently my main putter ever since I had it Balance Certified which was after I ordered the Eldik).
The Eldik;
Cons:
1) grip is too small (it came with the pink Ion grip which I will have to replace, I have large hands)
2) is very soft (almost too soft), I can barely feel it hit the ball on a smooth stroke.
3) shaft bend (I'm use to having my hands either in line or in front of the ball), the bend puts my hands behind the ball.
Pros:
1) Face balanced (I thought it wasn't)
2) balls did stay on line (though short)

This may sound like I don't like the Eldik but I do! I need to have a new grip installed and have it Balance Certified (50 gram wgt.) which will be done this week. I will update this review after the modifications.

Seems the drawback in either case are the grips offered by Gauge. We should swap! LOL. The stock blue grip was too big as I have relatively small hands. I'm anxious to see how you like the putter after you put a grip on that you like.

Aloha!

I put half a strip of lead tape across the bottom silver weight as far back as possible. The stroke is much improved for me as is the forgiveness. I feel as though I can swing it all over the place going back and it will come through perfectly square and dead straight. I got the idea from Chris' pics showing lead tape all over the bottom. I really liked the overall weight of mine so I put a tad here and there until it was just right. The more toward the rear, the better for me.

Hey Andre..have the grip professionally removed and we'll exchange??!!

Aloha!