Due to the hardness of titanium, higher quality and sharper cutting tools are required to process it than is the case with steel or even aluminum. Titanium is a very temperature-sensitive material during processing, which, in addition to permanent cooling by liquid, must also be processed more slowly and carefully. A facility with many years of experience in this sector was chosen for this purpose. The company has specialized CNC specialists with many years of experience in the manufacture of golf clubs and the processing of titanium, which is a rare combination. The machine was specially adapted for the production of titanium workpieces for Zenturion and a lot of scrap was produced in test runs to ensure stable quality and high-precision processing of the T2 titanium raw material. Specialized tools and cooling are required to process titanium, as the material is very hard and temperature-sensitive. An experienced workshop specializing in titanium and golf clubs was chosen for the production. After numerous test runs, high-precision and stable production of the T2 titanium was guaranteed. Titanium was chosen as the best material for the construction of the putter, despite its high cost, and delivered the best playing and feel results. For the shaft, carbon was chosen to increase the head load, while tungsten was chosen as the ideal material for the heavy weight of the shaft.Stainless steel 303 is used for the middle weights and the neck because, unlike titanium, it allows subsequent putter fitting at the lie angle. The Nero+ model uses the high-tech polymer polyoxymethylene, an extremely dimensionally stable and temperature-resistant material that can be precisely machined and replaces wood in earlier prototypes. This is also a completely new material in golf club production.
The design process began with pencil and ruler on paper and was transferred into a digital 3D model by golf-specialized technical draftsmen. Using A.I., the design was then optimized for efficient forgiveness and weight distribution to best simulate the length control of an old hickory wood putter (please read “THE CONCEPT”) while maintaining the forgiveness of modern clubs. This was followed by several prototypes and changes to details, and various materials and dimensions were tested. The test phase lasted for around 2 years, with constant improvements, refinements, adjustments and optimizations. PGA professionals, top amateurs, beginners and advanced players of all ages were involved in the tests. We tested indoors and outdoors, on fast and slow greens, in the rain and in the heat, taking into account the testers' impressions as well as analyzing and evaluating the data. With a team of competent experts, we succeeded in implementing the optimum shape, the best material, the ideal weight and an efficient weight distribution. The focus was also on sound and feel. However, in addition to maximum directional stability, the main focus was on offering the best possible length control. Zenturion putters are lighter but top-heavy and offer a better feel for the ball than conventional, heavy putters. Testers often experience an “aha effect” when they return to a conventional putter and miss the feedback and control.
All putters offered comply with the rules of golf and have been officially tested, archived, approved and certified for compliance with the rules. They may be used officially in tournament play.