Review: Mizuno OMOI Type II Putter
By Golf Expert
Calvin Max
Mizuno OMOI Type II Putter
$299.99
$349.95
14% off
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The Curated Take
5.0/5
The Mizuno Omoi Type II Putter is an excellent choice for golfers who appreciate a combination of style and performance. It features a stunning blue finish, modern futuristic styling, and is incredibly stable through impact. The putter aligns easily, offers various grip options, and provides an exceptional feel and balance. Its design, while visually appealing, is also functional, facilitating a more effortless stroke. Ideal for golfers who value aesthetics as well as performance, this putter stands out for its visual appeal and high-quality construction, offering good value for the investment.
Ideal for
- Stunning blue finish
- Super stable through impact
- Modern, futuristic styling
Not ideal for
Alignment
I’m a triple looker — I check lines, I check them again, and then I check a third time, maybe more. Not with this thing. I stand over a putt, and...Read more
Grip
As the larger, super-stroke-style grips have taken over the hearts and minds of golfers everywhere, it has become incredibly hard to find an old-school pistol grip. Not so with the...Read more
Forgiveness
The honest truth about this is that my stroke does not necessarily line up with a blade putter, so my assessment of the forgiveness should be taken with a grain...Read more
Feel
There are two elements to putter feel for me: The first is the obvious feel at impact, usually dictated by the weight, finish, and material. But there’s also the feeling...Read more
Balance
It is easy to see that the design team at Mizuno put a lot of time and effort into the balance of this putter. It moves effortlessly through the stroke...Read more
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Calvin Max
About the putters
- Model: Mizuno OMOI Type II Putter
Test conditions
- When I bought these: Summer 2023
- Where I’ve used it: Desert Southwest, Phoenix, and Palm Springs.
- How many times I've used it: 3
Expert Reviews of the Mizuno OMOI Type II Putter
Calvin Max Recently, this putter was brought to my attention, and my first thought was that I had seen Mizuno's putters before, and they weren’t for me. Upon seeing this one, though, it was readily apparent that in my life, I have encountered few better-looking putters than the Mizuno Omoi Type 2.
The styling is modern, perhaps bordering on the futuristic, but subtle in a way that makes it very easy to digest visually. The perpendicular, chunky branding is just plain cool. Although all the finishes are wonderful, I was immediately taken with the blue. It has a certain gemlike quality that makes it hard to pull my gaze from but also doesn't throw off any glare the way I had assumed it would, which makes for a very easy-sight picture even on the sunniest of days.
When I put it down at address it seems to find the correct alignment on its own, like a Tolkienian object that is both sentient and aware of its purpose to put the ball in the hole.
Product Specs
| Club Type | Putters |
| Head shape | Blade |
| Grip type | Pistol |
| Head shape | Plumber’s Neck Blade (40-degree of toe hang) |
| Neck hosel shape | Plumber's Neck |
| Used (Y/N) | No |
Review Ratings
Alignment
5/5
Calvin Max gave 5 of 5 stars. I’m a triple looker — I check lines, I check them again, and then I check a third time, maybe more. Not with this thing. I stand over a putt, and one glance is all I need. I suspect it’s the heavier-than-it-looks weight that allows for a little more freedom in the stroke to keep the face square and aligned.
Grip
5/5
Calvin Max gave 5 of 5 stars. As the larger, super-stroke-style grips have taken over the hearts and minds of golfers everywhere, it has become incredibly hard to find an old-school pistol grip. Not so with the good people at Mizuno — I was able to find pistol grips in every Omoi model.
Forgiveness
5/5
Calvin Max gave 5 of 5 stars. The honest truth about this is that my stroke does not necessarily line up with a blade putter, so my assessment of the forgiveness should be taken with a grain of salt. But I thought it was exceptional because it was tough to get the power wrong. The putter is weighted really well, and it falls naturally though the down stroke like a pendulum!
Feel
5/5
Calvin Max gave 5 of 5 stars. There are two elements to putter feel for me: The first is the obvious feel at impact, usually dictated by the weight, finish, and material. But there’s also the feeling of how it feels to hold it, take it out of the bag, and walk to the green. This putter feels fine enough while in use, but it feels really exceptional in all those extra curricular activities I mentioned as well.
Balance
5/5
Calvin Max gave 5 of 5 stars. It is easy to see that the design team at Mizuno put a lot of time and effort into the balance of this putter. It moves effortlessly through the stroke and the face-favoring blade is very, very stable through the impact zone. Like most any blade it leans toward the toe, but unlike most, its shaping curbs some of its less-accurate tendencies.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Calvin Max The looks, the feel, the everything. It’s just a really great-looking putter with an exceptionally soft yet authoritative feel at address.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Calvin Max My favorite moment with this putter was always that split second where I went to look for it in my bag and saw it with my eyes.
Why did you choose this product?
Calvin Max Partially out of a lack of familiarity with Mizuno putters, but mostly it was the obviously premium-build quality.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Calvin Max This putter boats, a very high value for the money. Although it’s not by any means cheap, the number of premium features and care to detail provide that value.
