The Ultimate Putter Fitting at The Evnroll HQ (ERX)
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My Putter Fitting Experience at Evnroll HQ
On a recent trip to Carlsbad, California, I had the chance to visit Evnroll’s headquarters for a full custom putter fitting with their master fitter, Allan. I’ve been rolling an Evnroll putter for about a year now and absolutely love it, but I was curious to see what would happen if I got dialed into something built specifically for me. Spoiler alert: the difference was bigger than I expected.
Why a Putter Fitting Is So Important
Drivers and irons get all the love when it comes to fittings, but the putter is the one club you use on nearly every hole. Allan explained that during a putter fitting, you don’t just check the obvious specs like length and grip size. You also look at loft, lie, swing weight, and balance—then combine that with stroke analysis using high-speed cameras and Quintic ball roll software. That setup shows exactly how the putter and ball interact at impact: launch angle, face angle, attack angle, and even how quickly the ball starts rolling forward instead of skidding. These are details you’d never catch with the naked eye, but they’re critical for distance control and consistency.
Getting Measured Up
We started by putting my current gamer—a standard ER2V blade—under the microscope. Specs-wise, it was close to stock, but Allan pointed out the loft was a little low, which was causing the ball to drive into the ground slightly before rolling out. After he adjusted the loft and lie, the difference was immediate. The roll looked tighter, the ball hugged the ground sooner, and I didn’t feel like I had to work as hard to control speed.
From there, we dove into options. I tried both blade and mallet heads, including the new EV2 and several variations of the EV5 mallet lineup. It wasn’t just about the numbers—Allan stressed that confidence at address is just as important. I naturally gravitated toward the EV5.2 with its squared-off alignment lines. It framed the ball really well for me and felt incredibly stable through the stroke.
Building the Perfect Fit
Once we locked in the model, we fine-tuned the specs: a short plumber neck to give me a bit of toe hang, 35 inches in length, and a swing weight adjusted by adding weight to the grip and head. Compared to my old putter, this setup felt heavier overall but much more balanced. The added stability made my stroke feel smoother, especially on longer putts where I tend to struggle with consistency.
The coolest part? I actually got to watch my putter being built right in front of me. From cutting the shaft to bending the head and dialing in the exact weights, the process made me feel like this flatstick was truly mine.
Final Thoughts
Walking out of Evnroll HQ with a custom-built EV5.2 was awesome, but what I really took away was knowledge. I left with a deeper understanding of my stroke, why I sometimes pull short putts, and how loft and lie can affect rollout and speed control.
If you’ve never been through a putter fitting, I can’t recommend it enough. The margins on the greens are razor-thin, and having a putter that’s built to match your stroke can give you confidence you didn’t know you were missing.
