Expert Review: Wilson Infinite Putter Windy City

Published on 03/14/2023 · 4 min readThis review is my honest opinion of the putter, which I tested for one day in December of 2022.
David L. Brown, Golf Expert
By Golf Expert David L. Brown

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

Balance
4/5
Feel
4/5
Grip
4/5
Alignment
3/5
Forgiveness
3/5

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.

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