JASON reviewed this product on 12/11/08 9 Days after writing the last review I received my replacement putter and it was obviously brand new. No cosmetic errors or blemishes make this the BEST looking/feeling/playing putter on the market. The fact that Pinemeadow gets it to you at this price makes it seem like you just won something. No B.S. Take my word for it, you'll LOVE this product. (oh, get the upgraded grip FOR SURE... well worth it!)

JASON rated this product on 12/02/08 The club arrived when it was supposed to and right out of the box I was a little dissapointed in the fact that it looks like it is a used club. there were a few small (but very noticeable) scratches on bottom and top of the putter. Also, the white on the setup balls wasn't as brilliant as I was expecting and the black outline around one of them is a bit disfigured. There was excess glue from the shaft/ferrule connection as well. I was expecting it to look a bit nicer (and new) than what I got. Aside from the cosmetics, it plays fantastic. outstanding overall weight, amazing feel, and a sure stroke... easily matches up with the Odyssey 2/3 Ball putters. I'll see over time how it holds up, but so far, I really do like it. Beats the hell out of what you'd get for a similar price at a golf store/sporting goods shop.

Preston Hale responds with Hi Jason, this shouldn't happen. Sorry it did. I will be in touch with you to set up an exchange to ensure you get a putter that is up to par. We'll be in touch.

Pieter G. Brouwer The Hague Netherlands rated this product on 07/23/08 In May I received the Xeon M-5 putter. As I often have to play on slow greens and had to put with a lot more force to reach the hole. Especially the long puts. With the Xeon M-5 I easy reach the hole with less force and more accuracy. This means that I have 1 or 2 strokes less at least at 3 and more holes in a round.

Jim rated this product on 07/14/08 The Xeon M-5 putter is the best putter that Pinemeadow sells, in my opinion. Incredibly easy to line up, and distance control is a snap once you putt with it a few times. Make sure you figure out what your stance is for putting (upright, slight bend, or crouch), because that will determine the length of the club, which is a very important detail. I've used it for about 7 rounds now, and have had much fewer three-putts (about 1/2 as many; I used to average about six three-putts per round, now I'm down to two or three) than I have previously. Yeah, this thing is about as big as a toaster, but it has a smooth feel when you swing it and doesn't feel nearly as big as it looks. Definitely worth a $39 investment.

Pieter G. Brouwer The Hague Holland rated this product on 04/17/08 This week I received the Xeon M-5 putter and trained with it several times. Before I used the Odyssey Dual Force 550 for many years. My experience with the Xeon M-5 is that it is far easier to strike the ball, especially on slow greens. I expect the Xeon M-5 will lower my handicap (was 5.8 ten years ago and 15.9 today). At a later stage I will tell you if it did.