R-Pro Hydra

The Hydra is a really nice throwing putter. It really can hold up to some decent power without flipping, but it can also be worked on a variety of lines. I wasn't a big fan of the R-Pro plastic, but others may like it. Decent thrower, but didn't seem to be great as an inside the circle putter. (Posted on 12/28/2018)

This mold has a very thick rim compared to other putters, which feels great in the hand (if you like that sort of thing). A small groove on the lower outside rim of the R-Pro version makes it feel slightly beaded. compared to the G-Star version which feels completely beadless.

Like the G-Star version, the combination of geometry and plastic used here results in a somewhat elastic bounce from the disc, which is undesirable when trying to get it to sit down in the basket. It would be great if this was mold was made available in the same plastic they use for the "Stiff Pro Pig" (that stuff is great), or failing that, even some of the older more rubbery R-Pro plastic.

I haven't gotten the chance to put a really good rip on it and see how it drives yet, but based on the numbers and hand feel, I expect that to go pretty well. (Posted on 12/2/2017)