Benross Ripple SE II putter

Price: £59

The two-ball style of putter as perfected by Odyssey, TaylorMade Rossa and Bettinardi has never quite done it for me, though I know loads of my pals have followed up the clubs’ popularity on Tour by adding one to the bag.

They’re an acquired taste that didn’t quite fit my tempo, though I know dozens who have adapted or, having paid a king’s ransom, claim they have!

So it was with some trepidation and indifference that I put Benross’s updated Ripple SE II to the test – in competition and straight from the box.

I love my Ping Specify and it would take something special to wrench it from my grip but I have to say the Ripple is the nearest I’ve come to finding something to ‘sit on the subs bench’ just in case.

First thing that attracted was, in fact, the Golf Pride Whisper grip – it has a tacky feel but greets you warmly and firmly like an old friend.'