Expert Review: Wilson Infinite Putter Windy City


All photos courtesy of David L. Brown
About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the putter, which I tested for one day in December of 2022.
My take
The Wilson Infinite Windy City Putter is ideal for making and lagging more putts from 25+ feet. I believe this putter is best suited for someone who is a mid to high-handicap player who plays infrequently and wants to improve their putting numbers.
About the club I tested
- Model: 2020 Wilson Infinite Windy City Putter
- Shape: Blade
- Hosel Neck: Plumber
- Balance Point: 12 inches
- Shaft Length: 35 inches
- Grip Type: Pistol
- Finish: Black PVD
About me
- Average Score: 79
- Handicap: 7
- Experience: 22 years of golf
- Right/Left-Handed: Right-Handed
- Stroke Type: Straight Back and Straight Through
- Golf Ball Used: Callaway ERC Chrome Soft
- Height: 5’10’’
Test conditions
- When I tested the putter: December 2022
- Days tested: 1
- Where I’ve used it: Artificial indoor turf
- Weather and Wind Conditions: Indoor
- Green Speed: Slow
- Grass Type: Turf
How it performs
What I was looking for
I was on the hunt for a putter that offered more stability and consistency on my take back and follows through on both short and long putts.
Why I did not choose this club
I did not buy this club because I preferred the Bettinardi Inovai 8.0 putter. I enjoyed the balance it offered and the feel, but it was lighter weight than I would have preferred. I enjoyed the Bettinardi because of its forgiveness and alignment. I am all for feel and I could feel each putt off the face of the clubhead and felt as if I was aligned correctly on each putt.
What I love about it
- Face Feel: The face is soft and allows me to feel the connection with the ball, especially on longer putts. This makes me better at gauging my distance control.
- Length: The putter I tested was 35 inches long, which I prefer, being 5’10’’. It allows my arms to swing freely through the ball on both long and short putts.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The silver shaft with the matte black putter head is really sharp and drew my eyes toward the putter.
- Grip Feel: The grip is an oversized grip that has a tacky feel to it and is easy to control on all types of putt regardless of the distance and weather conditions. I do not think this grip needs any customization. It is tacky and feels solid within the hands regardless of what putt I am standing over.
- Customization: I would like to test the putter in a 34in, as I fluctuate between 35in and 34in as my preferred length for putters. I think a 34in putter gives me even more movement within my arms and shoulders to hit consistent putts.
Issues I’ve encountered
- Weight: The weight is decent at 355g, but I prefer heavier putters in the 360+ range. I believe that best allows me to stay down and through on contact. When putters are on the lighter side, I struggle to bring back the putter on a straight line.
- Alignment: I prefer one solid line on the top of the putter versus the triple lines this putter features. It is confusing to determine if I am accurately aligned over each putt with the Windy City. This might be why I miss more putts from close range than normal.
- Forgiveness: The inconsistency that is felt from mid-range is a knock against this putter. I felt that on one putt the ball rolled out after hitting it in the center of the club. And then on the next, it didn’t. The same went for off-centered struck putts as well.
Best Putt or Round with this Putter
I was practicing with this putter on the practice green and made a 35-foot putt followed up with two lag putts within a foot. The distance control was the best feature of this putter.
Value for the money vs. other options
I compared this putter with the Bettinardi Inovai 8.0 putter as well as the Scotty Cameron Special Flowback Newport. Overall, I preferred the mallet style of the Inovai 8.0 putter because it had a heavier weight. Comparatively, though, if someone prefers a blade-style putter that doesn’t have the budget of someone who can afford the Bettinardi or Scotty Cameron, then the Windy City is a good choice.
Final verdict
This putter unlocks confidence from a long range. It has a great feel for dialing those putts from 25+ feet and ensuring more consistent two putts.
Wilson Infinite Putter Windy City
- We price match
- Returnable