WristLock Putters are an entirely new product category that is being pioneered primarily by Evnroll and Guerin Rife.This type of putting style is very similar to armlock putting, but there are some key differences, namely:
- Wristlock putters are easier to hold against the inside of your lead wrist
- WristLock putters promote a less aggressive forward press than armlock putters
- Wristlock putters can be slightly shorter than arm lock putters because it isn’t necessary for the grip to run as far up your forearm. The main thing is for the grip of the putter to rest comfortably against the lower part of your wrist (basically where your hand connects to your wrist)
EVNRoll ER2v MidLock MidBlade Putter
The Evnroll ER2v ML is a Midlock MidBlade – a three tiered wider heel and toe weighted blade. It features 23 degress of toe hang, 4 degress of loft, and lie angle of 71 degrees.
The ER2v ML is best suited to players that normally play with a blade-style putter. Of the available options, it should give you the most feel, but it is also the least forgiving on off-center strikes.
- CNC Milled in Carlsbad, California USA
- Head Material – 303 Stainless Steel
- Color – Silver satin finish with black paint fill
- Head Weight by Length – 380g @ 41″, 380g @ 40″, 380g @ 39″
- Loft Angle – 4 degrees
- Lie Angle – 71 degrees
- Stock Grip – Midlock XL
- Length – Measured from center of leading edge to top of grip
- Shaft – Black Armour stepless shaft with .370” tip
- Shafting – Straight shaft mounted into an overfit hosel
- Toe Hang: Long Slant with 23 degress of toe hang
EVNRoll ER5v Hatchback Mallet WristLock Putter
The Evnroll ER5v Midlock Putter is a Hatchback Mallet with a winged mallet design and a “hatched out” center section. The fang-style putter head shape is extremely popular with professional and amateur golfers.
Like all Evnroll Midlock putters, the ER5v has a significant amount of offset (two shaft offset), which gives you a bit more time to square the putter face.
- Head Material – 303 Stainless Steel
- Color – Silver satin finish with black paint fill
- Head Weight by Length – 380g @ 41″, 380g @ 40″, 380g @ 39″
- Loft Angle – 4 degrees
- Lie Angle – 71 degrees
- Stock Grip – Midlock XL
- Length – Measured from center of leading edge to top of grip
- Shaft – Black Armour stepless shaft with .370” tip
- Two Shaft Offset
- Shafting – Straight shaft-mounted into an overfit hosel
- Toe Hang: Long Slant with 15 degress of toe hang
EVNRoll ER8v ML TourMallet WristLock Putter
The Evnroll ER8v ML is a midsize mallet. The double-wide design is somewhat similar to a blade, but the extra weight built into the back of the putter increases the MOI, ultimately making the ER8v a bit more forgiving than the ER2v.
- CNC Milled in Carlsbad, California USA
- Head Material – 303 Stainless Steel
- Color – Silver satin finish with black paint fill
- Head Weight by Length – 380g @ 41″, 380g @ 40″, 380g @ 39″
- Loft Angle – 4 degrees
- Lie Angle – 71 degrees
- Stock Grip – Midlock XL
- Length – Measured from center of leading edge to top of grip
- Shaft – Black Armour stepless shaft with .370” tip
- Shafting – Straight shaft-mounted into an overfit hosel
- Two shaft offset
- Toe Hang: Long Slant with 20 degress of toe hang
ER11v Midlock Mallet WristLock Putter
Of the wrist lock putters currently available, the Evnroll ER11v ML has the largest head and the least amount of toe hang (7 degrees).
It is ultimately a high MOI mallet design that should provide a high level of forgiveness.
- Head Material – Black anodized 6061 aluminium, 303 stainless steel weights
- Head Weight by Length – 380g @ 41″, 380g @ 40″, 380g @ 39″
- Loft Angle – 4 degrees
- Lie Angle – 71 degrees
- Stock Grip – Midlock XL
- Length – Measured from center of leading edge to top of grip
- Shaft – Black Armour stepless shaft with .370” tip
- Two Shaft Offset
- Shafting – Straight shaft-mounted into an overfit hosel
- Toe Hang: Long Slant with 7 degress of toe hang
How long should a wrist lock putter be?
There is actually a very simple way to workout how long a wrist lock putter should be. Take the length of your current putter, and simply add 6 inches. That is the rule of thumb recommended by Evnroll, who are the pioneers of this particular product category.
The table above provides the recommended wrist lock putter length, using your current putter as the baseline measurement.
| Putter Type | Standard Putter | WristLock Putter |
| Length | 33″ | 39″ |
| Length | 34″ | 40″ |
| Length | 35″ | 41″ |
There is just one word of warning with regards to WristLock putter length, especially if you are ordering the product online.
Basically, if you aren’t 100% sure about the right length, it is probably best to go for the shorter option.
If the length is too long, you run the risk of it feeling more like an arm lock putter than a normal putter. The goal with wristlock putters is to find the happy medium between these two putting styles.
Can you put a wrist lock grip on any putter?
Technically speaking you can put a wrist lock grip on any putter. However, if you do so, you are likely to encounter two fundamental issues.
1. Standard Length Putters aren’t long enough for a WristLock Grip
As mentioned earlier, the shaft of a WristLock putter should be 6 inches longer than a standard putter. The extra length makes it relatively easy to hold the putter grip against the inside of your leading wrist during the stroke.
If you choose to install a WristLock Grip on a standard length putter, you will have to bend over significantly more than you currently do. You may look like Michelle Wie or Jack Nicklaus when you stand over the ball.
2. The Loft of a Standard Putter Is Too Low
The loft of most normal putters is about 3 degrees, whereas the recommended loft of a WristLock putter is 4 degrees.
The main reason it is helpful to have extra loft is because of the natural forward press that is established with a WristLock grip. Thankfully, you can actually alter the loft of your putter, if you work with a good club fitter.
Is WristLock Putting Legal
As it stands, WristLock Putting and WristLock Grips are 100% legal in tournament play. This applies to both professional and amateur golfers.
To further verify this statement, consider the diagram below, which clearly outlines what putting styles are permitted, and what putting styles are prohibited by the rules of golf.
As you can see in the close-up image above, it is perfectly acceptable for the grip of the putter to rest against the forearm. This is why professionals are allowed to use arm lock putters and wristlock putters in any tournament.
Furthermore, it seems unlikely that this rule will change any time soon. The USGA made it clear that fixed anchor points are the problem. Your forearm isn’t considered a fixed anchor point when using a wristlock putter, because it moves throughout the stroke.
